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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
BELIEVES VILLA
WILL BE CAUGHT
NEXT THREE DAYS

Torreon, Mex. April 6.-General
Luis Gutierrez reported to General
'Trevino last night that he is very
hopeful that General Cavazos will
capture Villa and the remnants of his
men during the next three days. Villa
chief is wounded.
General Gutierrez thinks Villa will
try to double toward the western
mountains when he finds the road
south strongly held.
General Matias Ramos reports that
he had fight at Santa Teresa between
Torreon and San Pedro with a band of
ed alive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
OAKLAND
Mill Operative Receives Internal
Injuries from LOOM
Mystery Bazaar
LIVE LOCAL NEWS TIPS AND
PERSONALS

The Tuesday evening Sewing Club
of Waterville met with Mrs. Ralph
Stowell Tuesday evening. Refreshments
We're served and a very enjoyable eve
ming passed.
Twelve gallons of alcohol were Sc
cured by Deputy Sheriff David B. Ellis
Wednesday evening Immediately after
the train from Portland due here at
7.26 had arrived. Two men were no.
ticed, one carrying two dress suit
cases and the other a dress suit case
and a large box, acting suspiciously,
who alighted from that train. When
they were asked to stop, they dropped
their bundles and run On examination,
each package was found to contain
three gallons of alcohol. 1t was evident
that the men intended to take the cleo
trio car for Waterville.
Malcolm Hall Of Scion is stopping a
few days with his uncle, George Hail.
A mystery bazaar was given at the
Methodist church Wednesday evening
which opened in the main part of the
church with a Tom Thumb wedding
music for which was furnished by an
orchestra consisting of Herman Guilt
fer and Ralph Gullifer of Waterville and
George Bates, Franklin Marsh and
Hilda Marsh. This was followed by a
selection. THE Wayside Cross by the
male quartet, consisting of Messsrs. ].
Il. Brown, V. Merle Jones, Gerald
Woodsum and H. S. Trueman; reading,
Miss Gladys Mitchell; vocal solo, Miss
Ida Richardson; reading, Mrs. Agnes
Savage; vocal solo. V. Merle Jones:
vocal duet, Miss Eugene Perry and
Miss Ida Richardson
The party then adjourned to the
vestry where another short program
was given which was opened by a Sc
lection by the orchestra and followed
by a charade, Misses Ella Cowan
Florence Copp, Annie Trueman, Mrs
Fred Lombard and Gerald Woodsum
A prize was given tc the one first
guessing the correct name, which was
awarded to Mrs. Marsh of Madison.
This was followed by a supper with a
menu card, upon which were
13 articles, each article costing one
cent. Lemonade and ice cream were
also served. A large number were pres
ent and the entire affair was we'll car
ried out.
Frederick Lord entertained 10 of his
friends Thursday afternoon at his
home, the occasion being his fourth
He received many presents,
the principal one being a rocking chair
from his little friends. Refreshments
were served, among them being a very
fine birthday cake. Games were played
and a delightful afternoon was passed
by ALL Those present were: Chester
Blake, Lawrence and William Living
stone. Gerald, Harold and Rachel Hal
lett, Louise Cook, Lloyd Warren, Bruce
Burns and Marion Gordon.
Mrs. Carl Baxter, Mrs. F. G. Tink-
ham, Mrs. H. A. Morse and Mrs. w.
G. Hilton, all Of Anscn, are the guests
Of Mrs. A. H. Oliver.
Miss Mabel Brooks was injured in
ternally by the loom upon which she
was working at the Cascade Wooden
mill Tuesday, but at that time it was
not considered dangerous. She re-
NAMED at work during the afternoon
and went back again Wednesday morn
ing, but she had to go to her home
in the afternoon, where she is now
to her bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
BRITISH STIPEND
BELGIUM RELIEF
is LARGE SUM

London, April 6.-The British gov
ernment's contribution for the relief of
Belgium and northern France is about
100000 monthly. Sir Edward Grey,
the foreign secretary. said today in
the House of Commons.
Sir Edward was asked whether the
American government had contributed
anything to the fund. He replied:
"The United States government of
course has not, so far as I know, lent
any money to the Belgian government.
and is not one Of the allies"
No guarantee, the foreign secretary
said. had been given that Germany
would not commander the German
ships now in neutral ports which
Great Britain had allowed to be char
tered by a Dutch company for the
use Of the commission for relief in
Belgium.
Sir Edward explained, however, that
the ships would not enter Belgian ports
like other ships Of the commission,
but would discharge their cargoes at
Rotterdam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
AGED SEXTON OF
OLD ST. PAUL'S
HANGS HIMSELF

New York. April 6-Under the bel
fry of Old St. PauIs chapel the sex
ton hanged himself, today. Philip c.
Walter, firing, as he had recently
complained, of the monotopy of his
position after 81 years Of service at
the famous edifice, at Broadway and
Vesey street. climbed up on a plano
stool which he had placed upon a ia
BILE, fastened a sash around his neck.
tied the end of this cord to the head
of the stairs which lead to the belfry
and kicked the stool from in under
him.
Discovery of the sections act was
made by an assistant, who in a room
below found a pad uron which Walter
had written instructions for the finder
to climb to the room beneath the bel
fry.
Walter was SIS years old.
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GERMAN AIRSH|PS
PUT QU|ETUS0 ON
ENGLISH BATTERY

Berlin, April 6.-(By wireless to Say
ville).-The German admiralty announced
today that German airships last night
slenced a battery near Hull, Eng, with
bombs, and destroyed a large iron works
near Whitby, after having put out of
action with explosive bombs a battery
north of Hull.
1.-THE raiders also attacked factories in
Leeds and the surrounding region and
several railroad stations in the Industrial
district. Good effects were observed.
1.-The airships were shelled heavily. All
returned undamaged.'
The official German statement indi-
Gates that the activities of Zeppelius
over England were on a more extensive
scale than was shown by the official
announcement from London last night.
The British statement said single Zen
pelin, attacked the northeast coast Of
England and was driven off by ant-air-
craft defences.
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OF EXPEDlTIONARY
FORCE PROUD OF HORSES in
HEAVY WORK OF THE SEARCH

passion with the cavalrymen in the
mountain riding. Our horses" one Of
ficer asserted, ARE just as good today
as when they crossed the border. They
are fit for charge right now. Just let
us get on Villas trail and we will get
him sure"
An officer here tells how he retreated
from house where he believed he was
about to discover a Villa bandit. 1t
was during the search of mountain
district where there was a suspicion
that Villa might be concealed until his
wounds healed. Many houses We're
under search when this officer saw what
he took to be a wounded man lying in
bed in a room. He swung open the
door, pistol in hand and hurried across
the room. The man in bed, in the very
moor light. looked more than ever like
a wounded bandit. The officer started
to turn down the blanket covering the
Mexican but after one look he fled. He
had discovered a case Of smallpox
The wonder of cavalrymen now
searching the mountains is an Ameri-
can cowboy scout who rides with the
troopers in these cold attitudes clad in
what the soldiers say is only thin
cotton shirt.
"You can read newspaper through
It," is the soldiers description Of the
shirt. The cowboy never appears to
mind the cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
MORE PUBLICITY
OF CONTENTS OF
LENTEN PASTORAL

Paris, April 6.-The full text of Cardi-
nal Mercier's Lenten pastoral as pub
lshed in Havre in the Vingtieme Steele,
the official organ Of the Belgian govern
ment contains the following additional
reference to Pope Benedict:
1.-THE Holy Father sums UP his true
sentiments towards Belgium in a bene-
diction which he wrote on a portrait for
me: To our brother, Cardinal MERCER
archbishop of Malines. we give with all
our heart the apostolic benediction, as
suring him that we are always with him
and that we take our part in his sorrows
and trials, since his cause is also our
cause"
The following phrases Of the pastoral
are among those to which Governor-Gen-
eral Kissing took pointed objection in his
letter of reproof to the cardinal:
Conviction, both natural and SUPER
natural. in our final victory. II more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
GENERAL FUNSTON
WANTS RECRUITS
FOR THE BORDER

Washington. April 6.-General Fun
ston today asked the war department
to send the recruits enlisted under the
recent authorization of 10000 addi
t!onal men to Brownville, Tex, for dis
trlbution among the border patrol reg
iments. The recruits are being assem-
Died and drilled at Jefferson barracks,
Missouri. Columbus barracks, Ohio,
Fort Logan, Colorado. and Fort AL
catrez, Cal. They will not be sent
across the border, but will fill up reg
lments of the border guard.
At General Funston's request a bat
terry of the 4th Field Artillery, which
had been ordered from Brownsville to
the Panama canal zone, will remain on
the border, in view of Mexican condi-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

team and withstood the strain but the
buggy SUFFERED the loss Of one of its
wheels. it being broken in two. Both
drivers were thrown out Of their teams
but no injuries occurred. A new wheel
was placed on the buggy in distress
and it continued along it's course.
The Christmas Club will hold it's
regular meeting on Friday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. George Toppan.
Newhall street.
The Auction Club held it's regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. F. ]. Rob-
lnson on Newhall street. The after
noon was passed very pleasantly and
delicious refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be held on
Thursday. April IA, at the home Of
Mrs. Bert Clark, Main street.
An entertainment and supper will
be given by the Merrymeeting Chap
ter Of the Eastern Star at Files hail
on Friday evening at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
SCHILLER BEGINS
LEGAL BATTLE IN
PIRACY CHARGE

New York, April 6.-The exploit Of
Clarence Hudson, alias Ernest Schiller
in holding up, unaided, the British
steamship Matoppo on the high seas
last week, was not piracy, Hudson con-
tended through counsel in Federal pro-
ceedings here today, but was an act
of war which was acquiesced in by the
captain and chief officer, who, he de-
clared, joined him in toast to the
Emperor Of Germany.
Hudson began a legal battle In the
Federal court here today to avoid be-
ing removed to Wilmington, Del, on
the charge Of piracy, as requested by
the United States attorney general.
His counsel demanded a full hearing
and United States Commissioner
Houghton held him in $4,000 bail for
examination Saturday
Unable to furnish the bond. Hudson
went to the Tombs after offering to
surrender the right to take moving
pictures of himself to any company
which would supply his bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
NAVAL RECRUITS
JOIN THE FLEET
IN THE ATLANTIC

Chicago, April 6.-Nearly 400 re-
cruits from the Great Lakes naval
training station at Lake Bluff, ILL.,, have
been sent this week to join the fleet
in the Atlantic, it was learned today.
Orders came to the station early this
week to send to eastern points all re-
cruits who had completed two months
Of service. One hundred and eighty of
the recruits left yesterday for Nor
folk navy yard, and 1914 went to the
Philadelphia navy yard Tuesday. On
account Of the urgent need for sea-
men, 1t is said, orders have been is
sued to cut down the course of train
ing from six to two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
STATE MEETING
OF MISSOURI
REPUBLICANS

Excelsior Springs. Mo-, April g.
Missouri Republicans meeting here to-
day in state convention named four
delegates -at-large to the National
convention and elected Jacob L. Bah
Ter of st. Louis as national committee
man to succeed Thomas X. Neidring-
haus, also Of st. Louis. Mr.. Neidring-
haus withdrew as a candidate for re-
election shortly before the ballot was
taken. The following were elected as
delegates-at-large: John O. Mckinley
of Unionville; Former Governor H. 8.
Hadley Of Kansas City; John Schmidt
of st. Louis and Mr.. Neidringhaus.
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BRITISH CAPTURE
TOWNOF FELAHIE
MESOPOTAMIA

London, April 6. 500 P. M-The town
OF Felahie, in Mesopatamia. has been
captured by the British, it was an
nounced officially today. All the posi-
tions gained have been consolidated
and counter attacks by the Turks re-
pulsed.
Felahie is in Mesopotamia, below
Kut-el-Amara. where British force
under General Townshend is beleaguer-
ed. 1t has been the scene Of several
engagements between Turkish troops
and thei invading British forces.
This is the second victory of the
British to be reported officially in the
last two days. Announcement was
made yesterday Of the capture of Ell
Henaa. on the Tigris, about 20 miles
below Kut-el-Amara.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

WILL INSTRUCT
FOR CAVALRYMEN

Philadelphia, April 6.-The First City
Troop, Philadelphia's exclusive and his
toric military organization, today volun-
teered the use of it's armory and agreed
to provide instructors from it's ranks
for men who desire to receive instruc-
ton as private cavalry soldiers.
Men who enroll are expected to do
so for the period of one year, unless
released by the commanding officer of
the troop. Those who show interest in
their work will be recommended to the
authorities for the summer training
trains now in contemplation.
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OPEN new TRIAL
HENDERSON and
CARm0NC SUIT

Bangor, Me-, April 6.-The new trial
of Elizabeth Garmong against John B.
Henderson of Washington, D. c., for
alleged breach of promise commenced
today in the Maine supreme court.
Damages Of $4,000 are claimed. At
former trial the jury awarded ver-
dict Of $4,000 to the plaintiff. This
verdict was set aside by the Maine law
court on the ground that the verdict
was against the weight of the evil
dence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
AT
PORTLAND name
THE CANDIDATES
Frank H. Maxfield of Portland
Their Choice for
Governor

Portland, Me-, April s-The Socialists
State convention was convened today for
a two days session for the purpose of
nominating presidential electors, elect
ing State, district and county committees
and ratifying candidates for Socialist
nominations at the June primaries.
James F. Carey of Surry was chosen
chairman and A. A. Brownstein of Ban
gor secretary of the convention. The
delegates, numbering about so, listened
to an address by Charles w. Green of
Portsmouth, N. H., fraternal delegate
from the Socialist party of New Hamp-
shire.
The Nominees
The following nominations were made:
For governor, Frank H. Maxfield Of
Portland; for State auditor. Melville A.
Floyd of Portland; for United States
senator, James F. Carey of Surrey; for
congressman, first district, DR.. o. F..
Brigham of Springfield; second district
George p. Larrabee of Bath; third dis
trict. George o. Currie, Skowhegan
fourth district, A. E. Esterline Ban
gor.
The following were chosen presiden-
tial electors: Fritz Hala, Augusta; H. j.
p. Enemark, Portland; Henry T. Pink
ham. Portland; Henry P. Hall, Thomas
ton; Desire Baker, Fairfield; f. j. Cor
rigon, Millnocket.
The platform favored equal suffrage
assumption by the state of all insur-
ance charges: mothers and old age PEN
SlOnS: minimum wage scale. abolition
Of the veto power by an elected execu-
tive; abolition Of the United States Sen.
ate. an equalization of the school fund
and conservatism of the water powers
Of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
GOOD TEMPLARS
END CONVENTION
AT NEW BEDFORD

/ New Bedford. Mass. April 6.-The
convention of the Grand Lodge Of the
International Order Of Good Templars
closed here today. The following Off
GERS were elected
Chief templar. George A. Lee of Bos-
ton; counsellor, William E. Thomas
Watertown; superintendent Of juvenile
work, Annie Pengalley. Worcester;
electoral superintendent, Amos p Will
son, Lynn; secretary. Miguel Sereque,
Roslindale; chaplain, Rev. John Mason,
New Bedford; marshal, Alfred Will
liams.. HaXerhill. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
FAIRFIELD

The stated communication of the
Masonic Lodge was held at the Mason
ic hall on Thursday evening. The First
degree was worked on two candidates
and the matter Of the Masonic club
rooms at the Gerald was considered
Light refreshments were served.
Two teams were in collision on the
Benton bridge on Thursday afternoon
The Fairfield Grain Cos. delivery team
caught wheels with those Of a. ligh.
buggy driven by a party from Benton.
The delivery wagon was auiteza heavy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
CONTEMPLATING
COUNT ZEPPELIN
ON RECENT RAIDS

Geneva (via Paris), April 6.-The news
papers of Friedrichshafen and other
points near the Zeppelin headquarters
express great satisfaction over the re-
cent air raids over England In their
comment, however, the newspapers make
no mention of the women and children
and other non-combatant victims.
Count Ferdinand Zeppelin at Stuttgart
is daily receiving kilograms and letters
of congratulation on the success of the
air raids.
The newspapers state that the raids
will continue throughout the spring with
London as their principal objective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

said Villa was south of Chihuahua.
From Satevo trails lead east and
south and if Villa did go to Satevo. it
is regarded as virtually certain that
he has continued toward Parral.
General Pershing still is searching
the district about Guerrero, with cav
airy and infantry, but this is being
done to clean that part of the bands
scattered at the fight at Guerrero as
much as to locate Villa, who, many
insist, is still hiding within half
days ride of Guerrero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

The annual meeting of the Waterville
Masonic Club was held at the clubrooms
Thursday evening and the reports of the
officers for the past year were heard and
the new ones elected for the coming year.
The reports were encouraging and the
following were elected: President. Rob-
ert L. Erwin; vice president, Alton Blake;
secretary and treasurer, Charles W.
Vigue; trustees. E. K. Atwood, Z. w,
Cook, E. L. Jepson, E. S. Winslow and
G. l.. Cannon.
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FIRST SALMON
TAKEN THURSDAY
AT BANGOR POOL

Bangor, Me-, April 6.-The first SAL
mon to be taken in the Bangor pool
this season were landed today, Miss
Jeanette Sullivan landing a 10-pound-
er and William Flanagan an IL
FOUNDER. Both fish were purchased by
local admirers of President Wilson
and will be sent to him on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
BUY
COAL INTERESTS
IN SPITZBERGEN

London. April Gan Exchange Tsas-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen says
syndicate Of Norwegian bankers and
shipewners has purchased for 100000
kronen from Norwegian and American
interests large coal districts ct Advent
bay and Green bay In SpitdbegV1n -,
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James w. Austin

The many friends and relatives will
regret the passing away of James w.
Austin, an aged and respected resi-
dent of South China. Mr.. Austin, who
was born in Brooks, April 10, 1916. A
wife and four children, Harry w. Aus
tin, Daniel G. Austin of South China,
and Mrs. Ernest Starrett, Athol,
Mass, Mrs. George Wisko, Cincinnati,
O., survive. Mr.. Austin was lifelong
member of the Society of Friends. Flu
neral will be held from the home at 9
2. NJ, April 8. Interment at South
China cemetery.
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SATEVO TRAILS
TO BE FOLLOWED
BY EXPEDITION

-. san Antonio, Texas. April 6.-"Some-
s. "efe south of Satevo" probably will
s ra. frequently in future reports of
W.. ''ary operations against Francisco
W., n,a' Out Of the great mass of unoffi-
1i and conflicting reports. Gen. Fun
su and his staff have found none
cn they consider more probable
r nan that made by Consul Letcher of
~nuah ua, several days ago. when he
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FORD DEFEATS
SENATOR SMITH,
PAPERS AGREE

Detroit, Mich, April 6.-Detroit
which compiled returns Of
the President preference primary held
in Michigan Monday were agreed to-
day that Henry Ford defeated United
States Senator William Alden Smith
for the Republican nomination by a
majority of from $500 to $500. An. ex-
tremely light vote, probably not more
than 100000, was cast.
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GERMANY CARES
ONLY THAT SHIPS
WE'RE DESTROYED

Amsterdam, (Via London), April g.
Commenting on the American inquiries
regarding the torpedcing of the steam
ers Sussex and Englishman, the Ham
burger Nachrichten says:
who on earth cares in Germany
whether these ships we're torpedoed by
German submarines or not? They be-
longed to and were used by the enemy
and were destroyed. That is all we
care about at the moment"
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deeply than ever anchored in my soul.
If 1t could at any time have been weak
ened. the assurances given to me on the
subject by several DISTINGUISHED and care
full observers Of the general situation,
belonging notably to North and South
America, would have served to strength
en- it anew"
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THINKS CAPTURE
OF VILLA CERTAIN

Mexico City, April 6. - General Gu
tierrez reported to the War Department
today that the capture Of Francisco
Villa within a short time was certain.
He said Constitutionalist forces were
again reported to have located Villa
and surrounded him.
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DENIES BRITAIN
HAS SUGGESTED
DUTCH PASSAGE

London. April GA dispatch from The
Hague to Reuters Telegram Co. states
that the foreign minister denies the re-
port published in a Dutch paper that
Great Britain suggested to Holland that
she should allow the passage of an army
through Dutch Flanders.
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BERTHE 0.LAxS0N
+. IS INDICTED BY
FEDERAL JURY

Portland, Me-, April 6.-Bertie A. Lax
son Of Lake Moxie. in Somerset county.
was indicted by the federal grand jury
today for the alleged embezzlement OF
postal funds while serving as assistant
postmaster Of the Lake Moxie ONCE.
When arrested on Monday it was alleged
there was shortage Of $76S7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

The third in the series of games be-
tween the Eagles and Taconnet Clubs
was held Thursday evening at the Ia
comet clubhouse. There was a large
attendance of members of both clubs and
following the play, refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

The members of the Waterville Rifle
Club took part in the first leg of their
shoot with the members of the Skowhe-
gan Rifle Club Thursday evening Some
good scores were hung up by the local
boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Thursday night was an exceptionally
quiet one on the street, about the only
time there was anyone moving being
when the people were coming or going
from the pictures.