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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
DOROTHY ARNOLD
Continued from Page One)

"A grave had been partly dug in tbs
cellar of the house. We had to max.
it deeper, and then the body was broueb,
down wrapped in sheet and placed in
the hole. We covered it with dirt 7
was told I would get my money within
a day or two. They sent me $50. 7
had already received 500 before we took
the girl from New Rochelle
Was Told Her Name
When questioned further as to bs
belief that the dead woman was Doro
thy Arnold, Glennorris said he had In.
sisted upon knowing her name on the
way to West Point. and was told BY
the well dressed man" that she was
Dorothy Arnold.
Warden Davis said tonight that when
the prisoner told the story three weeks
ago he had expressed fear Of the mat
ter becoming public. The warden
thought the man was seeking notoriety
and took no action regarding the dis.
closures except to ask a private detec.
tive agency in Providence to look into
it. When he was told that Representa-.
tives Of that agency had stated today
that they did not credit the story
enough to make inquiries. he said he
could not understand it. He would not
say whether he had found any reason
to change his previous disbelief in the
alleged confession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
BOWDOIN QUILL
RANKS HIGH WITH
COLLEGE PAPERS

Bowdoin College. Brunswick, Me-, April
d-The Bowdoin Quill is literary mag
axine published monthly by the students.
It is a modest paper in appearance, but
tts editors have achieved many compli-
ments during the 20 years that the paper
has been printed. and the Quill has gen.
orally been reckoned among the leading
half dozen college literary papers in the
country. Some Of its editors are now
prominent in literary work. even those
Of recent years. Among them are Charles
B. Halves II. who il now On the staff of
the Youths Companion; Kenneth A. Rob-
lnson ~. who is on the Dartmouth fac
vlty. and Robert p. Coffin Is. who has
recently besn honored with the appoint
nent az Rhodes scholar. Faculty mem
0ers and alumni are often contributors
10 the Quill.
The present editorial board Of the Quill
, Erik Achom II Of Boston, Mass,
chairman; Hal s. White II Of Indianap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
THE PRESIDENT
ADDRESSES D. AR.
At WASHINGTON

Washington. April 17-President
Wilson. speaking before the Daughters
Of the American Revolution here to-
day, declared that the only excuse for
tho United States ever to fight would
be in the cause Of humanity. His words
were enthusiastically applauded by
delegates from all parts Of the coun-
try.
America will have forgotten her ira
ditions, said the President, If she fights
merely for herself, and added that the
United States must not fight under
such conditions as would show it had
forgotten traditions. When America
ceases to be unselfish, he said, It will
cease to be America.
For Serving Rest Of Mankind
The President declared the nation
was formed for the purpose of serving
the rest of mankind as we'll as itself
and to afford asylum to all men.
Addresses Of welcome by President
Wilson and Mrs. William Cumming
Story Of New York, rresident-general,
were the outstanding events on today's
program.
A feature Of the congress will be a
discussion Wednesday evening Of ma
tional preparedness. The subject will
be discussed by Hudson Maxim and
other noted authorities.
Although no high officers Of the So
ciety are to be elected at this years
session, contest Is said to be de.
veloping for the position Of correspond
ing secretary general. Ten vice presi-
dents-general, and one honorary vice
president general are also to be elect
ed. The election will be held tomorrow.
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ONE AMERICAN
IS WOUNDED BY
SUBMARINE FIRE

Washington, April 17.-Only one Of the
two Americans aboard the Russian bark
Imperator from Gulfport, Miss. for Mar.
settles, France, was wounded when the
vessel was fired upon without warning
by an Austrian submarine. on the Culum.
brede islands, according to advices to the
state department today.
The American injured was Gustav OF.
son, whose father is bandmaster at Fort
Warren, Boston. The other American
who was aboard was Amer Swennson,
whose brother is foreman of a Minneapo'
lis furniture factory.
The state departments information
came from the American consul at Bar.
celona, Spain. He said the ship was fired
upon without warning on April II.
Three shots were fired, one taking e.
feet The vessel was set afire by the
submarine. Olson was reported to be In
a hospital at Barcelona suffering from
shrapnel wounds.
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t that the bandits career had endet
Washington's Attitude

port that the bandits career had ended.
Washington's Attitude
If Gen. Funston and Gen. Pershing
have taken any steps to make certain
the Identification Of the body they have
done so on their own initiative. No
instructions to that end have been sent
from Washington either to consular or
military commanders.
This fact may be significant Of the
attitude Of the State department. It
was intimated today that the United
States government might be willing to
accept formal declaration from Gen.
Carranza that Villa had been killed
and order the recall of the troops.
Secretary Lansing would not discuss
the status of the negotiations with the
de facto government over the recall Of
the troops. It was thought possible,
however, that instructions had been
sent to Special Agent Rodgers at Mex
leo City communicating through him
to the de facto government the will
ingness of the United States to enter
into the negotiations for the recall of
NAAS - OSPS PASPCoNN ny 0~AA' VA ssAAO~'
The secretary would neither deny
nor affirm that suggestion. A recapit-
ulation Of official reports Of what the
American expedition accomplished, and
with what cost other than financial.
shows the following:
Villa bandits killed 80; wounded un-
known; prisoners 6.
American soldiers killed 3: wounded 10;
missing /. In addition 40 civilians or Car
rama soldiers are reported to have been
killed in the fighting at Parral and an
unknown number wounded.
The destruction Of another army aero
plane in Mexico also was reported, leav-
ing three In active service. The aviator,
Lieut.. Ira A. RAIDER, escaped unintured
when his machine was wrecked. Four
additional planes are en- route to the Dor
der by express, and the delivery of four
others by the builders Is expected at
any day.
A state department summary reported
all quiet on the west coast Of Mexico
and at Monterey. where published &C.
counts Of the Parral fighting we're said
to have caused no excitement. The con-
sui at Ell Paso said there was absolutely
no anti-American sentiment in the Pied
ras Negras district.
A message from Guayamas said that
two American women held prisoner by
faQui Indians had been rescued by Mex
lean troops. according to a Mexican
reaching there from the interior. He said
80 Indians had been killed in the fighting.
Fifty Mexican "a ntives a1oo xv>,> ..,..
ed. The women. who were said to belong
to the Lehr family, were expected to
reach Guayamas today.
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A camp proprietor who never gets en-
thusiastic over the prospects for bus
mess in the summer is the near
est to it this year he has ever been. He
reports that he has never had as many
requests for reservations at this time
Of the year as he has received this
year. The people seem to want to come
early and stay late and he predicts that
unless something unusual occurs be-
tween now and the first of July the
Maine places that cater to the summer
business will have more than they can
handle. He is making preparations for
the largest business that he ever had
and will open his camps at least one
and possibly two weeks earlier than US
ual.
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Mrs. Oscar F. MAYO

Mrs. Rebecca H., wife Of Oscar F.
Mayo. died at her home on Front
street Sunday, after short illness.
Mrs. Mayo had been in poor health for
long time but her last illness was
short. Mrs. Mayo had been a resident
of the city for great many years and
leaves a large number Of friends to
mourn her loss. She was member of
Martha Washington Chapter. o. E.
s., and was quite prominent in the or
der. She is survived by her husband,
one brother. Joseph T. Murray, and
one sister, Mrs. Roseanna Hall, both of
Fairfield. Funeral services will be at
2.so Tuesday afternoon from her late
residence.
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NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENTS
LEAVE Ell PAS0 FOR CHIHUAHUA .
TO FIND TRUTH OF VILLAS DEATH
Several Party Abandon Trip Because of Reported Rotng IN
Mexican State Capital Due to Desperate Condl
ton of People Facing Starvation

There is no question but that Par
raj is not a safe place for Americans
at present and am afraid that it will
be a long time before the bitterness
dies down on account of the number
Of Mexicans who were killed by the
United States soldiers"
War of Secession
A new war Of secession by which
Texas, Colorado. Nevada, Arizona, New
Mexico. Utah and California will de-
clare their independence with view
to annexing themselves to the Republic
Of Mexico, is the news that Ell Demo-
crata, a daily paper published In Chi
huahua City, has just announced. Jails
are to be suppressed and the Negroes
and Indians who have been 'subju-
gated by Yankee gold. are to be lib
Grated, if the plot succeeds"
Copies Of FL Democratic, Constitu
tionalist organ, with this exclusive
piece of news spread over it's front
page. have just been brought to Ell
Paso by Americans from Chihuahua.
The story of the conspiracy is as fol-
lows:
Social Reform
Jose Vergara, resident of San Diego,
Texas, known as General Vergara, found
ed the Junta of Freedom. Documents
that he issued found their way into the
editorial rooms Of Ell Democratic. reveal
ing master mind. From his Office in San
Diego, General Vergara spread his prop
uganda, gaining wealth and recruits, un-
til now the North American republic is
on the point of splitting in halves.'
The chief end Of this conspiracy, says
Ell Democratic, was to free Texas, Ari-
IONA and the rest from the domination
Of North Americans, who are regarded
with great hatred by the populace of
those states. Once Independent they
would form republic and then negotiate
with Mexico, "to the end there may thus
be formed a great nation. powerful and
strong.''
Founder Of Junta
There is also social reform in view, "the
liberation of the oppressed" the article
says, "by the tyrannical yoke Of Ameri-
can gold, especially the Negroes. the ma
tive Indians, the Mexican laboring ele-
ment and in general all other races"
General Vergara puts his grievances in
these words:
Yankee pride has reached its utmost
limits. Not content with daily lynchings
of men, 1t now dedicates itself to lynching
a whole people, a whole race, a whole
continent. It is against this that we
should struggle"
The flag of the new republic will be red,
with the words Liberty, Equality and
Independence" inscribed in the center.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
CROWN PRINCE
AGAIN EXPOSED
TO SHELL FIRE

Genoa, April II, (via Paris).-The
report reached here today that the
German crown prince had another
narrow escape from death or injury
recently on the Verdun front. Accom-
panied by his staff and a number Of
correspondents he approached within
range of heavy French gun, one of
whose shells exploded near the party.
1t is said several persons were wound
ed slightly and that others. including
Colonel Mueller. correspondent Of the
Berlin Buende, were knocked down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

Two marriage returns were received
at the city clerks office Monday, one
was for the marriage of Tony Will
liams and Miss Lura M. Rittall, both of
Oakland, the ceremony having been
performed by Rev. Frank H. Stead
man Of the st. Marks Episcopal
church on Wednesday, April 12 The
second one was for the marriage of
Alberto L. Day of this city and Miss
Mae Elizabeth Pike Of Princeton, the
wedding taking place at Princeton on
Wednesday, April 10. and the officiat-
ing clergyman being Rev. Willard e.
Streator of Princeton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Day will reside in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
THE GILT EDGE
LEFT BOSTON AT
5.A P. M. MONDAY

Boston, April 1.-THE Gilt Edge Ex-
press which was wrecked at Bradford,
r. l., tonight, left Boston at 5.S4 o'clock
this Afternoon and was due in New York
at Ills P. NJ. The only stop outside Of
Boston before the accident occurred
was at Providence, where the train ar
rived at $40 o'clock. The express was
within six miles Of Westerly, where it
was due at 1856, when the crash came.
The local officers Of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad stat
ed tonight that President Howard Ell
lott was in New York and early in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
Two Brick Fires at Calais.

Calais had a narrow escape from a
serious fire on Thursday evening when
the old Jellison house at Kelley's
Point was destroyed by fire. The
property was situated in the midst Of
numerous wooden buildings and as
the fire started while the departments
OF Calais and st. Stephen were fight
ing a blaze at the dwelling Of Arthur
Harmon several blocks away. it had
gained considerable Roadway before
the boys arrived with the apparatus.
BY prompt and excellent work the fire.
men managed to keep the flames from
getting into nearby dwellings. but the
Tracy house and barn owned by the
Kelley estate were considerably dam
aged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
BRADFORD STATION
FORMERLY NIANTIC

Westerly, r. l.. April 1.-THE Bradford
station was formerly known as Mantle
When party of English capitalists
bought mill property at the place the
station was renamed after Bradford,
England. The spot is six miles out of
Westerly and 40 miles from Providence,
and there were no facilities either for
coping with the fire at the wreck or for
caring for the injured except in neighbor-
ing farm houses and In the rooms of the
mill hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
CROSS COUNTRY
FREIGHT RATES
TO BE REVIEWED

Washington, April Injustice NC
Kenna Of the supreme court, upon the
application of the department Of JUS
tice, today stayed the effect of the
Northern California Federal district
courts decision annulling long and
The lower court annulled the inter
state commerce commission. orders put
ting the rates into effect on the ground
that the commission had exceeded it,
jurisdiction in approving them. Justice
McKenna's action keeps the rates In
effect until the supreme court reviews
the district courts decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

Again the Germans have launched
powerful infantry attack against the
French positions extending from the river
Neuse to Douaumont, and again they
have been swept back except where they
obtained a footing in a small portion of
the Chauffeur wood by the guns Of the
French. Heavy casualties were inflicted
on the attacking forces along the two and
one-half mile battle front.
The Germans have kept up their heavy
Smelling of Hill 3o4, northwest Of Verdun,
and the second line of the French in this
region probably with the intention of
again throwing their infantry forward in
points-keys to the verdun position on
the west.
Air Craft Active
Elsewhere along the lines held by the
French there have been only lombard
ments and mining operations. Numerous
German positions have been bombed by
French air craft.
On the British front in Belgium and
France the heavy commandments by the
British and Germans continue undated.
The artillery activity in the sector be-
tween st. Eloi and the Ypres Confines
canal has been especially marked.
The Germans have poured shells on the
Russian positions along the Dvina river
at the Ikskull bridgehead and about
Dvinsk. and vigorous artillery duels have
been in progress in the lake region south
Of Dvinsk.
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NEW HAVEN OFFICES
ESTIMATE DEAD AS 8

New Haven, Co., April 1s.-A revised list
Of dead and injured. issued at the local
offices Of the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad early this morning,
places the number Of dead at eight in the
wreck at Bradford, r. l.. last night. Six
OF the bodies were burned beyond recog-
milton, the railroad says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
10 CARLOADS OF
GRAIN GO OVER
AN EMBANKMENT

Portland. Me-, April 17.-Traffic over
the main line Of the Grand Trunk Rail-
which was blocked late yesterday when
10 grain filled cars went over an en-
bankment at Stone Dam, five miles from
North Stratford, N. H., was resumed to-
day. The morning passenger train from
Montreal arrived seven hours late
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
SECOND WRECK OF
GILT EDGE EXPRESS

New Haven, Ct, April 1.-THE Gid
Edge Express figured in wreck at West
erly, r. l., on Oct. 25, 1918. not far from
the scene-of tonight's accident. At that
time 81 persons were injured when the
train was derailed by spreading rails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
OFFICIAL DENIES
3O.DEAD IN THE
TRAIN WRECK

New York, April 17.-Vice President
Whaley Of the New Haven Railroad de-
clared shortly before midnight that re-
ports to the effect 80 or more persons
had been burned to death in the wreck
at Bradford, R. l., were without foun-
dation.
I'VE are reasonably positive" he add
ed, that not more than three persons
were killed, il that many"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

regarding the wreck beyond the adj
mission that there was trouble at
Bradford"
The express was made up of parlor
cars, Pullman smoking car, dining car
and coaches.
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WOMAN DIES AS THE
RESULT OF INJURIES

New London, Ct, April 17.-Mrs. Oscar
Martell of Southbridge. Mass. died late
tonight in the Lawrence Memorial hospi-
tai here as the result Of injuries received
in the wreck at Bradford, r. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
RIOTERS BREAK
UP A POLITICAL
RALLY AT ATHENS

Athens, April 16.-(Via Paris, April 10
An attempt to break up a meeting held
today by adherents of former Premier
Venizelos ended in riotous demonstra-
tons. Speakers were greeted with cries
OF Down with the traitors.' and Long
Live the King!" Efforts were made to
eject the disturbers. The police cleared
the hall amid great disorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
Reported at London

London. April T.-Reuter's Athens cor
respondent says that several shots were
fired in the riot which resulted from the
campaign meeting Of the venizelos party
yesterday and that many followers of the
former premier were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

The members OF the Waterville
woman's Club are reminded Of the an
nual meeting and banquet which will
be held at the Methodist church vestry
On Tuesday evening There will be an
elaborate banquet served by the ladies
Of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

The Pepperell Manufacturing Co. Of
Biddeford and the York Corporation Of
Saco announced Saturday an increase
In wages to go into effect Monday. The
amount was not stated. About 1000
operatives are affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
TWO AMERICANS
ON THE EASTERN
CITY IN ATTACK

Washington, April 1.-two Americans,
William Smith and Nathan Tillman, were
On tho British steamer Eastern City when
she was attacked April 8 off Cardiff,
Wales, and sunk by shell fire from a sub
marine. No lives were lost. report on
the attack was forwarded to the state
department today by American Consul
Lathrop at Cardin.
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THE DANGER LINE
Continued from Page One)

resulting conclusion that promises made
BY Germany have not been followed out.
When the preparation of the case Of the
United States was begun, it was found
that 65 vessels have been reported official
~ and unoff1cially as having been at
tackled without warning by German SUBJ
marines within the past few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
FOR
HAWAIIAN PARK
PASSES HOUSE

Washington. April liberation Of
Hawaiian park of 1926 acres, including
the crater areas and natural wonders of
the three great volcanoes of Hawaii
Mauna Loa Kilauea and Haleakala-as
provided for under a bill passed today by
the House. 1t now goes to the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

A number Of the boys who have been
attending the boys conference at Pitts
field were in the city Monday on their
way home. They took advantage of the
wait here between trains to visit at the
colleges and down town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
ADOPT MARITIME
PREAMBLE OVER
GASOLINE PRICE

Washington. April Ex-senator MAJ
tines preamble to resolution demanu
ing inquiry into the rising price OF gaso,
line which characterized the standsia
Oil Co. as trust" was adopted t0os'
by the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

City Treasurer Sanger N. Annis has
returned from a short vacation which
he spent as the guest Of friends in Bos-
ton. Mrs. Annie and daughter who ac-
companied him will remain a few days
longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18
JOHN H. TREVETT,
u. S. INSPECTOR
OF BOILERS, DEAD

Portland, Me-, April 17.-John H. Ire
vett, United States inspector of boilers
here the past 10 years. died today. He
was born at Westport 81 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

Rev. and Mrs. Henry Clay Turner of
the Pleasant street Methodist church
returned Monday from Rumford, where
they have been attending the confer
ence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

The members Of Martha Washington
Chapter, @. E. S., are requested to
meet at Mrs. Austin Bragg's, IA Front
street, at 2.15 Tuesday afternoon to at
tend the funeral of the late Mrs. Oscar
MaYO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

been filed at the office Of the city clerk,
James Duncan and Miss Arlene Poulin,
both of this city, and Elmo B. Stevens
and Lila NJ. Ward. both Of this city. Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

Gentlemen's night will be observed by
Vassalboro Grange Tuesday evening and
an elaborate program has been arranged
which will be one Of the feature enter
tainments Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

Mrs George w. Cummings OF Lynn
Mass, who has been visiting her daugh-
| ter Mrs G. B. Hatfield, left Monday
morning for her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

Mrs. Fred P. Weymouth and son Will
leave Tuesday morning for Guilford,
where they will visit with relatives Tor
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

The marriage intentions of George
Written and Miss Sarah Gooldrup'
both Of this city, were placed on hle
at the city clerks Office Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

| C. W. Hussey left Monday afternoon
fora business trip of several days to
the eastern part Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-18

Miss Nellie Larkin who has been VS.
iting at her home in this city, has re-
turned, to Portland where she is en-
ploXed.