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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
COUNSEL
C0NFERS WITH
ATTORNEY POLK
viii Make No Demand for Seized
Papers of Client but to Act
in Criminal Proceedings

Washington. April N.-John B. Stanch-
field conferred with Counsellor Polk OF
the state department today as counsel for
Wolfe Won Igel. former secretary to Cap
tain Won Papen, recalled military attache
Of the German embassy. 1t was said at
the state department that Mr.. Stanchfield
had explained he represented Won 1gel
in the criminal proceedings against him
and had discussed in an informal way
the question Of the mans immunity as
diplomatic agent, from prosecution on the
charge of being concerned in the con-
spiracy to destroy the Welland canal
1t was said the lawyer had not asked
for or mentioned documents and papers
taken from Won Igel by agents Of the de-
partment Of Justice. The papers still are
in the possession Of the state depart
ment. Mr.. Stanchfield, it was explained,
not being clothed with any diplomatic
authority, was not in position to make
representations regarding the return OF
the papers. and any such representa-
tions will have to be made by the Ger
man ambassador himself
Mr.. Stanchfield conferred with the Ger
man ambassador before and after his Wis.,
it to the state department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
Story Of
Columns Advance
into Villa Country
Officer Returns with Account of Experiences of
Forces Penetrating Farthest South-One Sc
rious Engagement-Found Where Litter Was
Made to Garry Villa

his personal escort through San Jose Dol
Sidio. he said.
Kill Villa Loader
Hoping to cut off Villas trail out OF
the mountains, the cavalrymen rode
south to Ballesa. Before reaching that
place they passed through La Joya,
where a band Of bandits scurried out
of town ahead OF them, scattering in
dozen different trails. Troop A of the
18th Cavalry leading enc of the pursu-
ing American squads, surprised the last
man of a fugitive gloup as he was
about to enter the brush on top of
ridge. An officer shouted to him in
Spanish to surrender. The Mexican ran
and the Americans fired three shots.
Each shot took effect, killing the sol
der, who proved to De Capt. Silva, a
Prominent Villa leader. The Americans
found one man left in La Joya when
they arrived. He was in charge of the
church.
Half an hour out of La Joya the
American pack train was fired upon
by the men who had fled the place.
Two mules were killed. The assailants
were heard running through the brush
to get away when the Americans
opened fire.
At go p. M. entering canyon thanked
! by two hills, each the height Of a %.
story building, the column ran into the
first serious fight. Eleven men rode into
the canyon, a few seconds in advance o.
the main force. Trees had been marked
for range-flnders in advance by the ban
dts. White rage tied to the branches in
dictated the height of the men on horse
back as they trotted in. OF the men wht
rode into the canyon first five were hit
one being killed. He was Private kirb,
Of the 18th, whose home was near Chat
tanooga, Tenn. A bullet entered one cal
and emerged from the other, leaving 81
little trace that the surgeon at first wa'
puzzled to know why he was dead. Thu
wounds of the others were slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
DECLARES IRISH
REBELLION ACT
OF Brave AND
PATRIOTIC men

New York, April 27.-No one familiar
with the course Of Irish affairs since
the outbreak Of the var was surprised
at news of the instruction now in
progress, according to statement is
sued today by John D. Moore. national
secretary of the Friends Of Irish Free
dom.
THE Irish rebellion was the act OF
brave and patriotic men who are Meth
er firebrands nor hotbeads," said Mr..
Moore. Now that Mr.. Asquith has &C
knowledged that it has spread all over
Ireland it is clear that the uprising has
only one meaning and that is that Ire
land is, as always, resolved to be free
and Independent.
Convinced that England's necessi-
ties. ever more pressing, would soon
drag them into the war, thousands of
gallant Irishmen have revolted be-
cause they prefer to die fighting
against England for Ireland rather
than fighting for England in the
trenches in Flanders.
"If the rebellion succeeds its leaders
will rank with the worlds great men.
If it fails the Irish will love them as
they love Robert Emmet. The revolt
does not look like failure now.
Sudden and dramatic as the upris-
ing has been, it could surprise nobody
who has followed the course Of irish
affairs since the outbreak of the war
Moreover, it completely skaters the
carefully constructed myth that the
mere pessage of a mock home rule bill
ha5 Transformed ireland into an inte
sral part Of the British Empire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
GERMAN OFFICER
UNDER ARREST ON
ARRIVING IN NY

New York April 27.-Conrad Will
helm Aufmaasser, a reserve officer of
German pioneer regiment, was arrested
by United States secret service officers
on his arrival here today aboard the
steamship Colon from Cristohal on sus-
picion that he had been spying upon
the Panama canal fortified lions. Ac-
cording to Chief Flynn of the secret
service, who examined him, the sus-
picions proved unfounded. Neverthe-
less, Aufmaasser was sent to Ellis Is
land and certain photographs and doc
uuments found in his possession were
confiscated.
Aufmaasser had been employed in
the canal zone since May, 1914, as as
sistant superintendent for an engineer
ing firm The photographs which he
had, proved, it was said, to be ordinary
views Of the canal, and the documents
written in German bad to do with
technical matters written for the use
Of his employers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
MORE BOOSTING
FOR CLEAN CITY

Local people seem to be taking great
deal of interest in the local cleanup and
paint-up week. A number of civic bodies
have taken action looking to having all
possible done for this and among other
agencies a life insurance company has is
sued circular for the city cleaning cam
paign which is going out to it's policyhold-
ers. The circular is as follows:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO.
"See that all rubbish is removed from
your cellar, back yard and areaway.
where the street cleaning department
can readily remove it.
clear Railways of all distractions.
Remove and clean all carpets and
hangings for the summer.
SCRUB floors, Railways and all unvar-
nished woodwork thoroughly. Use plen-
ty of soap and hot water.
"Clean all windows and keep them open
to fresh air and sunlight.
"ventilate damp cellars.
Report all neighborhood nuisances
such as stagnant pools and ill-smelline
refuse plies, to the health department.
ASK your landlord to repair leaky
roofs and plumbing, and to repair dirty
broken walls and ceilings.
IF there is q vacant lot adjoining your
house see that 1t Is cleaned of all decay.
ing and refuse material.
''And remember that cheerful compli
ance with these suggestions. and with ev
cry other effort of the heath department
will help to make your city NOR
healthful one in which to live.
You should be glad to do it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
$4,000 idle
AS RESULT OF
ELECTRIC STRIKE

Pittsburgh, Pa, April 27-Fifteen
hundred workers We're added to the
of the Westinghouse COM
panies today when notices were posted
at the Shadyside plant of the West
inghouse Electrical & Manufacturing
Co., saying the shops had been closed
to prevent annoyance to employees"
This virtually completes the tie-up of
the various factories where proper
ton of workmen in each struck for an
eight hour day.
1t was announced today that the
strike is to be managed by a general
committee eelcted from each Of the
plants affected and from this commit
tee will be chosen an executive COM
mittee. Labor leaders say the number
Of idle men and women has now
reached $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
BRITISH NOTE is
CAUSE OF SMALL
SURPRISE TO U. S.

London, April 26.-The contents of
the British note replying to the pro-
test of the American government
against interferences with neutral
trade, which asserts the right of Great
Britain to regulate the admission to a
neutral country of goods evidently des-
tined for the enemy, caused little sur
prise in diplomatic and legal circles
here. as it's conclusions had been dis
counted by recent decisions Of the prize
tribunals. A summary Of the views of
the members of these circles may be
expressed as follows:
They do not believe the controversy
will be carried much further during
the progress Of the war, as no vital
concessions have beer made by either
side since the first note was written.
Therefore the shippers Of detained car
goes who can afford the delay will
await the conclusion Of the war to have
their cases settled by an international
tribunal in the belief that such court
will grant them full damages. 1t is
expected that the United States gov
eminent soon will send two notes to
Great Britain, one on the detention OF
tine mails and the other on the removal
of Austriahs and Germans from the
steamship China. The British govern
ment has consented to the purchase Q!
the Wagner steamships by an American
company on the condition that the
buyers lease the vessels on a time
charter to an English company.
A final effort will be made to settle
the Wilhelmina case without submit
ting the question tc Baron Mersey
The foreign Office is expected to sub
NIT to Ambassador Page today its
terms in this case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
FIRE PREVENTION
DAY MONDAY, MAY |
Presents One Of the Livest Cues
tions Of Present Day Business

It has been estimated that one-half
of the fire losses in the whole world
occur in the United States and it may
be safely said that Waterville suffers
from lack of preparedness in fire pre-
vention as much as the average city.
Successful business requires contin-
uity of service, continuity Of produc-
ton and large factor in securing this
is the possession Of thoroughly we'll
designed building-well protected. It.
is no answer to a fire loss to say that
the insurance will cover tit won't.
Business capnot flourish In the alb
sence Of a feeling Of security. Eff
cheney is largely mental state
Panic is born Of fear and fear of ie-
norance, therefore we must learn to be
prepared.
The annual ash heap is Of appall-
ing size. One year 1t was reported
that we burned up $22,O00.o0o worth of
our national capitalEthat il q Loss Of
about $57 minute, all the time, day
and night. The last census says there
are 7.707,757 people engaged in our
industries. Our fire loss represents 10
per cent Of their productive energy
77o.775 idlers so to speak-an idle city
bigger than Boston.
Every property owner can we'll at
ford to go deeply and exhaustively
into the subject Of fire prevention for
before long We must decide for our
selves whether we shall continue to
pay from sos to 1929 for security
whihc Sweden buys for 40 cents, Eng
land for %, Germany for a.. France
for 81, or mend our ways.
No one desires the disaster Of fire.
We are all anxious to prevent it, for
fire loss is absolute loss. Therefore
the mayor Of our city by proclamation
and the Chamber Of Commerce by
advertisement ask the people to make
special effort on Monday. May /, to
take measures to inspect buildings.
clean up waste and rubbish, see that
fire escapes are provided and in or
der and in all other ways to prevent
il possible the occurrence of fire and
the loss Of property-perhaps life
that It may bring order out of chaos.
Look around and sec what you can do
to help and then do IL.
Per Order,
LEON o. TEBBETTS,
Secretary Waterville Chamber Of
Commerce.
L Waterville, Me-. April ~, 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
NATIONAL HOME:

Officer of the day. Capt. w. S. Oak
man.
George Danforth, clerk in the quar-
termaster's department, has returned
from a pass to Boston.
Alex. Godbout, formerly cornet
player in the Home band, Is now a
member OF the band in the Dayton,
Ohio Branch.
The funeral of the late Timothy
priscoll was held at A. M. Thursday
from the Home chapel Rev. FIR. Nel!i-
gan officiating.
Capt. j. B. Machle treasurer Of the
Home theatre. has been advised that
the Young Adams Co. has closed it's
theatrical season and will not be able
to appear here May 10 as previously
booked.
Marrying Money" feature Aim Of
the World Co, with Clara Kimball
Young, the $2000-a- week star, In the
leads, will be seen here Friday eve
ming.
Frank c. Andrews, late u. S. Marine
Corps, and Austin Kerby, late Co. D,
1st Mass. H. A, have been dropped
from the rolls of the Home.
Two members reported Thursday
from furloughs: Frank Johnson from
West Appleton, and Joseph C. Royal
from Old Town.
The home made cigar, THE Oak
Adv.
Burroughs were granted Thursday to
Otto Ribbe to Boston; Charles Emerson
to Indian River: Edwin F. Witham to
Saco; William Manning to Waltham
Thomas McQuade to Boston, and Silas
H. Whitehouse to Harmony.
George Danforth of CO. L, and James
Comerford of Co. have been admitted
to the hospital for treatment.
Patrick F. Connell has recovered
from his recent illness and been de-
tailed on extra duty in the hospital.
The following have been sent out
from the hospital: George Twaddle tc
Co. H; William H. Malone to Co. B;
Henry Goss to Co. H; and Ellery E
Brown and Patrick Doyle to Co. M.
Special orders. No. II.
The following changes Of non com.
missioned officers are hereby an.
nounced to take effect May l. 1916:
John Daily, Company Sergt.. pro
noted to company commander HON.
Co. A, vice Capt. George !. Brown, re-
| signed.
Joseph D. Coffin, Corp. G Co., 1st Me
Cav. appointed company sergeant, ant
assigned to Home Co. A, vice Joh1
Daily, promoted.
| Albert E. Clark, late private M Co.
| list U. S. Engrs. S. A. w. appointed
Co. Sergt. and assigned to Home CO
M, vice William G. Kicker, resigned.
John D. Wadleign. late private !
Co., 22d Mass. Inf, appointed Co. Sergt
and assigned to Home Co. H, vice Johl
Linnehan, resigned.
They will be obeyed and respecte,
accordingly.
| BY Order of
COL. WILLIAM p. HURLEY,
| Governor.
Official: E. L. CLARK,
Adjutant and Inspector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28

r;o,d HEADQUARTERS, April Ably mo-
courier to Columbus, n. NJ, April ~.
cavalry lieutenant arrived here today
,.,,.inq story of adventures and fight
-, the column which penetrated faith
south in the Villa chase, 10 miles
.a..,er than even Tompkins at Parral,
and which rode nearly 500 miles until it
vas in sight of the Durango state line on
chibuahua's southern border.
Th;s was the picked squadron of Maj.
,o,or, l.. Howe of the 18th Cavalry.
rhev rode trails where no Carranza SOL
1iers had ever been. where the natives
asserted no horse could go. and where
yiua adherents laid ambuscades of SIMS
90, cunning-but always ineffective.
# was April Il when. three miles south
in Cneguite. the picked squadron came
~ an abandoned wagon of the prairie
schooner type from which the canvas
cover had been ripped. The wagon was
in good condition.
Canvas for Villa Litter
The Americans were able to account for
this only in the light of reports they
had received that Villa himself, wound
ed. had ridden in this wagon week be-
fore them over this trail. That they had
been assured that the wagon overturn-
cd. that Villa tainted and that the canvas
was thereupon ripped off to make litter
on which Villa was said to have tray
eled carried by his men.
When the squadron reached San Bor-
Jas they received the only report on their
entire trip that Villas wound was not sc.
rious. Hearsay news at San Borjas had
him wounded in the leg, but astride a
mule. At l o'clock that afternoon, how.
ever they struck at Casa Colorado, II
miles south of San Berjas, the most di
rect crcumstantial evidence of the fugi
tiye's whereabouts. In a field where about
100 men had encamped a few days before
we're found surgical bandages and alb
sorbent cotton. The only trail from this
field indicated also that, contrary to re
PORTS, Villa had not gone to Santa Ana
but was trying to turn westward toward
the mountain caves.
Thereupon Maj. Howze's column bore
westward, movement which led into al
entirely hostile Villa country. The Amer
leans doubled the length of each day!
march until they we're two days behint
their quarry instead of a week. the handi
cap under which they started.
San Jose Del Sidio was the next stol
after Casa Colorado. Here wealth!
old man of the DiaZ regime told Ma
Howe that Villa had probably turned
west, In all likelihood, toward Nonosava
in the mountains. Villa had sent most o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
ACTIVITY ALONG
BRITISH FRONT
IS LATE REPORT

London, April 2s.-1.31 A. NJ
Great activity at various points along
the British front is reported in the
latest communication The Bedford
shire regiment carried out a success
full raid near Carney. There has been
artillery activities at La Boisselle, He
buterne, Monchy- Au- Bots, Melville
st. Vast, Armentieres and Freling-
helm.
At Frelinghein the Germans entered
the British trenches, but were driven
out.
Similar attacks on the British
trenches on hill 60 and at st. Eloi were
repulsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28

A young Englishman who claimed
that he had just come from London
was the center Of an admiring throng
at the Maine Central station on Thurs
day. He told Of how he was in Lons
don at the time Of the great air raids
by the Germans and Of being near
where one Of their bombs fell and Of
seeing the ruined houses with the
bodies of the women and children slain
by the raiders still in the ruins. He
declared that England was more than
ever determined to fight to the finish
and that the brutal tactics of the Ger
mans had resulted in more enlistments
and more enthusiasm for the war in
England. He was ON his way to New
York and was to return to England
Immediately where he expected to en-
ter the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28

Any earnest seeker may with COMPARE
lively little effort learn that through
Christian Science his fellowmen have
been thoroughly and permanently healed
by spiritual means without the use Of
material remedies. He will learn as the
result of investigation that these cures
by scientific, mental treatment have
proved of high value in many cases. In
explanation Of the modus operandi Of
such healing. and in correction of mis-
taken conceptions of 1t. free lecture
will be given by Mr.. Bliss Knapp, c. s. b.
of Brookline. Mass. member of the
Board. Of Lectureship of The Mother
Church, The First Church of Christ.
Scientist, Boston. Mass, in the Unitarian
church, Main ST., Waterville, on Monday
evening, May /, at s o'clock.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28

S. Milton Beckwith. formerly pastor
Of the Methodist Episcopal churches
at West Auburn, Pownal and Durham,
was declared father Of the child born
to Marcia B. Cooling, one Of his parish
toner's. in a decree by Justice Haley in
the Supreme court at Auburn. The
case came to an abrupt termination by
agreement Of council and Beckwith was
adjudged guilty on default. He was
ordered to pay Mrs. Cooling 314o.7S. the
cost Of the suit which was $50 and 81
per week towards the maintenance Of
the child until the child is 10 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
HOUSE DEMOCRATS APPROVE
THE PHIL |PP|NE INDEPENDENCE
BILL IN THURSDAY NIGHT CAUCUS

As soon as the agricultural appropria-
ton bill, which is to be passed tomorrow
or Saturday, is out OF the way, the Phil
ippines will will be taken up in the House
for passage. The Democrats opposing 1t
will have the support of most of the Re-
publicans, but Rep. Jones Of Virginia.
chairman of the insular affairs commit
tee, said tonight he was confident Of its
passage Neither Speaker Clark nor Ma
jority Leader Kitchin took any part in
the caucus debate.
Those who voted against the resolution
declaring that the bill should be passed
by the House were Reps. Gallagher and
Gallivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28

Washington. April N.-House Demo-
Gratis in caucus tonight approved by
vote Of 140 to IS the Senates Philippine
independence bill but agreed to permit
an amendment in the House to the prohi-
biton section of the measure. Twenty
eight members announced that they
would not be bound by the action Of the
caucus.
The vote came after the caucus had
been in session until nearly midnight. OPP
ponents of the bill fought vigorously to
prevent action as they did successfully
at last. in spite of the reading of a letter
from President Wilson giving the meas
ure unqualified endorsement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
REPORT BRITISH
SUBMARINE SUNK
BY THE GERMANS

Berlin, April 27.-(By Wireless to
Sayville) The German admiralty an
nounced today that the British sub
marine E-22 had been sunk by German
naval forces.
The announcement also says Brit
ish cruiser of the Arethusa class was
hit by torpedo from a German sub
marine.
The announcement given out under
date of April 26 is as follows:
1.-The German naval forces on April
IS sank the British submarine E-22.
The Germans rescued and captured
two men.
"a German submarine on the same
day hit with a torpedo a British cruis-
err of the Arethusa class"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
MESSACEFR0m
WILSON CLOSES
annual MEETING
OF PUBLISHERS

New York, April ga message from
President Wilson expressing the hope
that the press Of the United States may
always use its influence for fair play,
right understanding and the peace, pros
perity and glory of America" was read
tonight at banquet which brought to
and end the annual meeting of the An1eri-
can Newspaper Publishers Association.
Men Of prominence in many walks OF HE
were the guests Of the organization. In
reply to the Presidents telegram mes
sage. signed by Herbert L. Bridgman,
president of the association, was sent to
the White House assuring Mr.. Wilson
that the American Newspaper Publishers
Association stands for the first word of
its name and will defend it against all
corners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28
GENERAL OREGON INFORMS THE
ASSOCIATED PRESS REGARDING
OFFICIAL PROPOSALS TO Be MADE

are still at large and outside the law.
Il hope to arrange the prompt re-
tirement of the American troops into
their own country"
General Obregon was emphatic in
denouncing the reports which he said
had been circulated in the United
States that he had broken with the
First Chief.
Il wish emphatically to deny the in
ventions Of the American yellow press
which has insinuated there Is friction
between myself and Gen. Carranza."
he said. II wish further to state that
there is perfect harmony among all
the chiefs Of the Constitutional cause. "
General Obregon left Chihuahua ON
his special train at 1G o'clock tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-28

Chihuahua, Mex, April 27.-Before
us departure tonight for JuareZ, Gen.
ooreson. who was accompanied by
"en' Jacinto Trevino, Carranza COM
i''anoer at Torreon, outlined to The
associated Press the official proposals
mat ne intends to submit to Generals
S.ots and Funston. Incidentally the
hsA'can minister of war denied reports
'nat there was friction between him
sen and Gen. Carranza.
neSarding the coming conference,
ven ooregon said: Il am going to
suafez to convince the American rep
s'ehtatives that our army is more
s snan amply sufficient to control the
email groups Of Villa bandits which