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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
GERMAN ARTILLERY POUNDING
WITH MERCILESS FIRE AGAINST
FRENCH NORTH FRONT AT VERDUN
Less Active and Shoot with Uncomfort
able Accuracy-Fl No. 3O4 under Test of Germanys
Best Efforts and the Position Is Threatened

Headquarters of the Army of the
German Crown Prince Before Eerdun,
March u. via Berlin and London,
March 3O.-German artillery is playing
heavily on the north front of Verdun.
Vast clouds of smoke mark the site Of
the burning suburb behind Forts
Belleville and Froideterre set afire by
the hombardment of these two forts,
which bar ingress to the city along the
east bank of the Meuse.
A Hail of Shells
Eight miles westward, across the
river. a mass of smoke columns floating
above Bethincourt, Malancourt and
Hill No. 3O4, testify to the hail of high
calibred shells which is falling on this
northwest outpost Of the French po-
sitions. Which of these two points will
be the scene Of the next phase of the
German offensive is question which
doubtless is puzzling the minds of the
French. and General Petain.
French Harass German Flank
The Associated Press correspondent
has made an inspection of the ground
gained by the Germans on the Ner-
dun front in the fortnight since his
last previous visit. On the previous oc-
casion the Germans had advanced their
lines east of the river to the outer Cir
die Of forts and had carried Douau-
mont and the adjoining redoubts. The
French then retained the west bank
of the river a distance Of three miles
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Allen Niles returned to his home in
this city Wednesday evening from New
GLASGOW. n. s.. where for the last six
months in company with Clyde CottIe
of this city he has been employed in
one of the large munition factories of
Trenton. n. s.. the later city being but
short distance from New GLASGOW Mr..
Niles brought with him, as souvenir
to show his friends in this city, high
ly explosive howitzer steel projectile
made to fit IL inch shell. The pro-
jectile was 13 IL inches in length and
weighed - pounds and ounces and
was manufactured at the Trenton Steel
Works. Nova Scotia. The projectile at
tracted a great deal of attention Thurs
day afternoon from passersby as it is
now on exhibition in the window Of the
Anderson & Latin barber shop on Wa
ter street. Mr.. Niles left on the late
Pullman Thursdayday night for New
York. where he will be employed in the
railway mail service at the Grand Cen
tral terminal. New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

west Of Douaumont and were main.
tanning q harrassing fire from the
heights on this bank against the Ger
man flank. 1t was necessary to clear
the French from this region before
the German attack against the fortress
could proceed. This has been accom-
plished. Of the old positions the
land between Dead Mans Hill and
Avocourtwood. This position is natur-
ally strong, with Hill No. 304 as the
backbone and the two fortified VIII
lagos of Malancourt and Bethincourt
at the ends. But from the intense ar
three sides it appeared that the French
retain it only by grace of the Germans
and must abandon it whenever an
earnest attack is delivered
French guns are no less active than
German, although their fire is more
scattered.
Fine Workmanship Of French
This is because the task of the
French eunners is to search out our
batteries and restrict their activity as
much as possible. The French gunners
seem to be performing their task we'll.
They know the position of many bat
teries and shoot with uncomfortable
accuracy. as the correspondent expe-
rienced personally when a shell drop
ped souarely in the battery by which
he was standing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
DUTCH CABLES
OUT OF ORDER, DUE
TO RECENT STORM

London, March 3o.-Complete suspension
of teleg ra phic communication between
Holland and England is reported by the
Rotterdam correspondent of the Copen-
hagen Politiken. whose dispatch is for
warded from Copenhagen by the Ex-
change Telegraph Co. 1t is rumored the
cable has been cut by Germans, the cor
respondent says.
No press dispatches have been received
here from Holland since Tuesday.
1t was stated authoritatively here today
that the interruption of telegraphic com.
munication with Holland was due to the
storm and that early resumption of the
service was expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
CRAFT CHARGES
and FAvORITISM
CANADIAN Govt
Allegations Cause Political Dis
turbance in Ottawa Parlia-
ment-General Hughes Is in
England

Ottawa, Ont, March 30-The gov
ernment was waiting today to hear
from General Sir Sam Hughes. minis
ter of militia, now in England, regard
ing charges of favoritism recently
made in Parliament in connection with
the awarding of munitions contracts. 4
message advising him of the charges
has been sent General Hughes. it was
declared today.
Members of Parliament stated to-
day that as an outcome Of the allega-
tions an insurgent element has been
created in the ranks Of the ConseIva-
tives. the government party, and some
thing resembling political crisis has
arisen. Premier Sir Robert Laird Bor-
den has cancelled engagements 10
apeak in New York - ADsA i xAyin4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
Randolph. Methodists Give Supper

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolph
Methodist church gave one OF their
baked bean suppers and Easter sales
Thursday evening. AS is always the
case the supper was well attended
and much satisfaction expressed by
the large number in attendance The
tables We're graced with early spring
blossoms hyacinths and daffodils,
which were the gift of H. s. Winslow
and were much appl eciated. The fol-
lowing ladies were in charge: Commit :
tee in charge. chairman, Mrs. W. H.
Baker, Mrs. Fred Carleton, ST.. Mrs.
Everett Brookings. Mrs. Frank Weeks,
Miss Julia Flitner: cake room, Mrs.
Carleton. Sr.. Mrs. Weeks, Mrs.
Cheeny; kitchen, Mrs. Noyes, Mrs. Gift
fin. Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs.
Meserve: walters. Mrs. Ames. Mrs.
Brookings. Mrs. Cora Winslow, Mrs.
Dunton. Mrs. Alice Winslow, Miss
Julia Flitner, Miss May Winslow !:
apron table. Mrs Wilbur Meady;
ticket seller. Mrs. w II. Baker
The tables contained many pretty
and useful articles which found a
ready sale during the afternoon and
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
BOSTON & MAINE
WHITE MOUNTAIN
TRAIN DERAILED

Laconia, n. H., March 3o.-A smoking
car and two coaches on the Boston &
Names White Mountain Express. south
bound, were derailed at siding in the
railroad yards here today. The smoker
turned partly over but the train was
moving slowly and no one was injured.
The locomotive and "a mail car had
cleared a switch outside the yards when
the switch points turned under the smok-
er, according to the official explanation.
AS the train was moving slowly the cars
bumped on the ties for only . short dis
lance. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

that contingencies had arisen which
would prevent his leaving Canada at
this time.
Mddlemen's profits aggrecating more
than S1,500,00o are alleged to have been
obtained through the awarding Of con-
tracts by the Canadian shell commit
tee. G. w. Kyle, member for Richmond
county, Nova Scotia, declared in
speech in Parliament He said the prof
its were divided between Colonel ].
Wesley Allison. who was connected
with the militia department; r. F..
Toakum. former American railway
magnate ard Eugene Lignanti. formor-
ly leader of hotel orchestra in Mon
treal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
MRS. F. A. BUSSE
LOSES JEW ELS
WHILE AT WORK

Chicago, March ao.-Mrs. F: A
Russe. widow of former mayor o.
Chicago. is today grieving over the loss
Of Jewels valued at $4,000, the siits .,
her late husband. and virtually all tna'
was left after the settlement OF the
estate.
Recently Mrs. Busse obtained a po.
sition in the city collectors ONCE a"'
Yesterday was her first day at WORK.
when she returned home last n,sn,
she found that her apartment I'D.
heen broken into and everything o,
yaIue taken. including the jewels anu
s125 in currency.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Mrs. r. w. Harvey gave a thimble par
" at her home on Middle street Thurs
day afternoon for her daughters, Misses
Aithea and Dorothy Harvey The first
part OF the afternoon was pleasantly
passed in sewing. Dainty refreshments
were served and the remainder of the
afternoon was given over to the enjoy
ment of singing and dancing with every.
one present being delightfully."- entertained
The following guests we're present:
Misses Mildred Wyman, Beatrice Morrill,
Christine and Ida Carey, Irene and Gene
We've Robinson, Norma Bryant, Imogene
Wood. Marion and Annie McLaughlin,
Audrey and Ethel Willis, Eunce and Ha-
Eel Niles and Miss Gladys Briggs of
kents Hill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
SERB REFUGEES
DIE STARVING BY
THE WAYSIDE

Berna. Via Paris. March 29-Of 3d.
900 Serbian refugees who, following
the invasion Of their country by the
Teutonic allies, headed southwark, only
5000 succeeded in reaching Saloniki.
all the others having perished Of cold
and hunger on the way. according to a
report just received from Mile Comte
of Geneva, representative at Saloniki
of the Swiss Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
Hurricane at Sea and Eruption OF VOL
cano in Great lnee Triangle Pro-


cano in Great lnee. Triangle Pro-
duetion.
Snecta acular effects that surpass
awning ever achieved before in a
nhoto play will be shown in the new
triangle production by Thomas n.
Ince aloha Oe," : at the Strand
Thcatre Friday and Saturday There
is a storm at sea, where the
waves gradually rise higher and nigh
or and finally surge over the snip
dashing men over the sides. and where
The terrible blasts of wind tear the
sails to shreds and demolish the spars
ond rigging. How the ship rocks ana
how the men fight for their lives and
hou, all their attempts are IN vain' anu
% .ha staunch vessel is cast on the rocks
and utterly wrecked! ..,
Also Raymond Hitchcock and FattS
rhuckle in the roaring two reel Key
s+ore feature, 1.-THE Village Scandal
non,t miss this show. Matinee 2.So'
evening and S.3o.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
George w. Edeecomb

George W. Edgecomb. lifelong resi-
dent of Litchfield, died at his home in
that town Wednesday morning. He was
born Feb. 16. 1S43. Although somewhat
enfeebled by lameness during the past
few months, his last illness extended over
a period of but seven days. Funeral SER
vices will be held Saturday at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to
our friends for the kindness shown us
during the sickness and death OF our
father Especially to the EMPLOYEES OF
the Commonwealth Shoe q Leather Co'
for the beautiful floral tributes we eX-
tend our thanks.
LULU ANDREWS.
GARDINER ANDREWS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

The Progressives Of Gardiner met in
caucus at the City building Thursday
evening and elected the following del
esates to attend the State and district
conventions to be held in Bangor. April
): State delegates: Henry Richards.
E S. Cowan, a. w. Cunningham,
Walter Frost; District delegates,
Frank Locke. w. NJ. Peaslee. George
Z. Colby A. b. Goliath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
ADJUSTMENTS

Dustin Farnum, johnson Opera House
Today
"Ron Blair" with Dustin Farnum IS
,ha bie noise at the Johnson Opera
House TODAY and Paramount Travel
Views with a swell comedy thrown iii
as a bargain. Matinee five and ten,
evening ten cents to all. Rosemary
on Monday next. Klark-Urban CO. is
hooked at the Coliseum next week with
. carload of scenery.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

The committee in charge of the unique
social to be held at the Highland Ave.
Methodist church Friday evening, March
81, is very fortunate in having secured
the famous Rastus Jonsing and his noted
female double quartet. Everybody come.
Something for everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

lie Womens Praying Band will
-. with Mrs. Brokenshire at the par
Eip al 8 o'clock this Friday after
M The topic is: Our Mediator"
ss meeting is open to all women
IN may he Interested, irrespective Of
a.fch atfliation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
FROM HALLOWELI,
Halowell Boy Brings Souvenir of Munition
Plant at Nova Scotia a-Womans Pravin O.
Band to Meet This Afternoon - Mrs. Harvev
Entertains Thinble Party-Late Local News
Briefs and Personal Mention

MISS Alice M. McNam;Ya very pleas
ah'iE entertained Il of her young
friends Wednesday afternoon at her
nome on Second street, the occasion he
ing IN honor of her 11th birthday an
hlVersary. most enjoyable afternoon
was passed in playing games and dainty
refreshments We're served Miss lAico
received number of beautiful birthday
gifts from her friends. and all nresen+
expressed themselves as having haan
given most delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

of l., working in pairs, each pair hav-
ing gas stove with detachable oven.
A uniform of white cap. apron, cuffs
and side towel is required. Results
are compared and tested by all men,
bers of the class. The work of each
girl is varied so that she has an op-
portunity to do all forms of the work
several times during the term. Note
books are kept and home work with
class receipts asked. The aim of the
cooking course is. ito each fundamen-
tai principles of elementary cooking. to
present lessons in such an order that
at the end of year complete meal
may be prepared and served by the
pupils; to consider relative value of
food materials. service, care in selec-
ton and preparation ard cost and
value of the dietary: to teach proper
working methods anG develop pride
in the ability to use hands and brain
in caring for and working in the
kitchen to train for home making"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

,gaty Sheriff J. w. Brown of Hal
SIT seized on Wednesday two half
.~..s Of ale at the Maine Central
?sa, depot. one of the barrels was
sgaed to Z, Rerrini, while the other
u marked for G. Pamera. The goods
me lbelled Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Masters George and Arthur Pickard,
Ralph, Dick and Albert Brown, were
visitors in Augusta Wednesday. They
made their first visit at the State
House and enjoyed the trip immense
| w.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

The II. G. L. Club met Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Ozro l.. Sawyer, Cobbos-
see avenue. A dainty luncheon was serv-
ed. pleasing entertainment enjoyed and
a delightful afternoon passed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
Challenge.

The Gardiner Juniors challenge the
Auousto Juniors to bowl at the Unique
A,,evs on Thursday, April 6.
MGR. ALBERT HINkLEY.
Write TO Unique Alleys. Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

tank Peterson. who is employed in the
as1 department. of Webber & Hewitt's
ass. Augusta, is confined to his home
I a.ar Central street by illness result
! rom the bursting of varicose vein
| lis eg
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

The r. S. V. s. Club will meet Friday
afternoon from till with Mrs. Julia
Brown, Windsor street. Randolph. AL
members of the Sons of Veterans AuXil
iary are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

=. Bows Club of the Universalist
.rrh, knights of King Arthur, will
". Saturday evening at the home Of
rts Niles Union street. instead of
,ssy evening as was previously stat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Miss Ella Mckenzie of Charlotte
town. Canada. arrived Thursday for a
visit with her niece, Miss Lillian Nc
kenzie.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
AN EARTHQUAKE
AT MARTINIQUE

Fort de- France. Martinique. Marcn ~ e,e
A. % earthouake occurred here a. s.rn' 0o
.,.e,. AN es' tn,s morning. There was no DAM
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

George T.. Marley, Fremont street,
ie1t Thursday for few days visit
with Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

"rs' .. X. Sherburn. who has been vis-
lung her father. John Chase. returned
thursday to her home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

number Of the members Of San
,v- Lodge. |. O. O. F., went Thursday
r,,,ns 10 Gardiner to attend the Dis
II meeting held in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Misses Madeline Faulkner and Gertrude
mcnamara left Thursday afternoon for a
visit with Boston friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

s.rglar meeting this Friday evening
|, crescent Lodg", No. 3, A. o. U. w.
,-ge attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

! Tie Ladies Aid Society of the Method
is. church Will meet Friday afternoon
In the vestry. Members come prepared
/ 20 tlck coinfortalles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Don Whitney of Lynn,
! Mass, are guests at the home of Mr..
/ and Mrs. NJ. B. Brady, Mt. Vernon
! street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

There will DE a rehearsal of the flag
anG banner bearers Of Heath Relief
Corps. at s o'clock Friday evening at
the hail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Henry Richards. Vine street, return
ed Thursday from visit in Bostol
and other Massachusetts cities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Campbell have
gone to Newfield. n; H.. called by the
illness of Mr.. Campbelrs aunt, Mrs. S.
A. Tceadwell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

STANLEY Hartman went Thursday night
~ Oroho to resume his studies at the
University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

r. +. Halliday Of TIE Lewiston. Au-
gusta & WaterNille Ry was a business
visitor in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
LOCAL NOTICE

To Let:Two rooms, electric lights
both and telephone: with or WITHOUT
board. 70 Second St. HalloEel'.
mar31d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Mrs F. T.. Lane left Thursday for
Nassalboro, where she is to visit her
daughter, F. S. Howe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

vx ". G. Neale. who has been Wis
n, Miss Annie Weston, Loudon Hill.
!, -s,urned TO her home in Medford,
lee
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

James Mckenzie of Portland was the
guest Thursday of his daughter, Miss
Lillian Mckenzie.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

The Sunday school contest enter
tainment of the Randolph NJ. Z.
church has been postponed until fur
ther notice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch of South
uardiner are visiting relatives at Gran.
lite Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Y Titus left Thursday evening for
..,,r m a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

The B. |. G. Club will meet Friday
afternoon with Miss Thelma Littlefield
Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

-..,as Brown of Togus was a visi-
f.. IN the city Thursday calling on
lends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

~, oharies II. Wells has sold his house. o
rimore Place, to William NJ. Wood of
this city -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

george Gray is making a business
trip to Lake Moxie.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

leonard V. Clark was business visitor
In Waterville Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
LOCAL NOTICE.

Social dance at Foresters nan. Inul'
day and Saturday nights ooio"es .".s.s
orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Cooked food sale by Pytnian els'ers
fE1o"S mchS0d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Maynard r. Ames of Vinalhaven is
the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Mary Ames.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

ena Z. Staples was a passenger
thursday morning for Old Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Miss Eleanor Kelly and Miss Sadie
Brisk We're visitors Thursday in Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Major G. 3. Day of Richmond was
business visitor in Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

MSS Jennie Precourt arrived Thurs
day from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

y Drake returned Thursday from a
"A visit in pittstield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS

wizard Mack with Enid Markey in
triangle feature at the Strand TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

..,s,n scanlon passed the day in Port,
I'd Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. William CHM, Wash
ineton avenue, left Thursday for Lynn.
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Charles w. Walker of Monmouth has
been the guest of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31
MARRIED.

CUMBERLAND. NIXON
port,and-March Is. Hesoe''
.nd Msrxaret g. sears'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Masouerade Ball. X. OF T. nan.
c.-d,ner. Friday, March 81. Lees
orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Canton Evergreen, l. o. O. F., will
hold an assembly this Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-31

Miss Ruth Demers has entered the
employ Of Bell Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
WHO'LL WIN FLAG.
Jap Diplomat Likes Baseball
Better Than State Affairs.
New Ambassador Was Educat-
ed at DePauw University.

Seattle. Wash, Oct. 3-s1Who will
win the pennant in the National
Lacquer"
This was the first direct question
asked by DR.. Aimaro Sato, the new
japanese ambassador, as he APP
preached the shores of the United
States. There was no request for the
latest important news from Toxic.
The ambassadors next question was:
will Wilson or Hughes be elected
next month 2"
DePauw university, graduated with
the class of 1881. He is an enthusi-
astic ball fan.
Baseball is a good, clean game"
said the ambassad dor. 1T calls for
dizziness, quick thought and skill and
is filled with interest. 1 am glad TO
say it is played extensively in Japan
and is one of the items which binds
Japan closer to the United States.
And, speaking CT the relations be-
tween Japan and the United States,
he continued, II am glad to bring a
message of peace, good will and Il
desire for continued friendliness thru
the ages from Japan to this SO great
United States-my foster country.
Jingoes Discussing War.
lingo forces IN both countries are
discussing war and the possibility OF
want to say personally and officially
that it will take more severe differ
ences than have arisen thus lar TO
cause Japan to ever consider severins
her friendship with the United States.
why should the two nations be
other than friendly? We of Japan are
too broad minded, / hope, to permit
the clandestine to be construed as the
attitude of the entire country. AS
cept my sincere statement for it, ia
pan and the United States are farther
from a quarrel and nearer to ever
lasting peace than at any previous
time"
Ambassador Sato was at the Ports
mouth conference that ended the Rus
sian-Japanese war
His diplomatic experience was gain
| ed in several European capitals Al
| the time of the breaking out OF tins
world war he was ambassador at vi
emma, where, as ne said. II was po-
| litely informed 1 was not required II
| Vienna: in other words, I was an un'
desirable"
Sato leaves for Washington tongh
| or Wednesday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-10-03
WILL NOT DISMISS CASE
Threats by Gamblers Fail to Stop Ac-
ton by Judge Lands.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Federal Judge
Lands life was threatened by gam
blers in a frantic effort to stay his
exposure of the inner secrets of the
Chicago gambling ring. Judge Lands
was called to the telephone half a
dozen times this afternoon and told
by strange voices of dire things that
would happen to him unless he de-
sisted in his investigation. In each
case the judge just laughed and hung
up the receiver or invited the voices
to come in and testify from the wit
ness stand.
Mont TenneS, alleged head of the
gambling syndicate, when called to
the stand today, refused to answer
questions about his business, on the
ground that his evidence might later
be used against him He could not
be forced to answer. Some of Tennes'
employees divulged inner secrets of the
organization known as Tennes' gen.
era1 news bureau. The bureau handles
racing and other sporting news.