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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-03
JUSTICE SAVAGE
TO DECIDE c ASE.
0FL;v.TH|bADEAU

Houlton, Me-, May 2-The disbar-
ment proceedings brought on infor-
nation Of Attorney General Pattangall
against Levite V. Thibadeau Of Van
Buren,, which were also to test the cit
izenship Of the respondent, were TAX
en- up in the supreme court at Houl-
ton Monday occupying nearly the en-
tire day. There were many well known
lawyers present, among them being:
Aaron Lawson of the firm of Stevens
& Lawson Of Edmundston, n B.; Her
bert w. Powers, ESQ.,, of Fort Fair
field, and George Keegan, Esq, of
Van Buren,, counsel for the State; Max
D. Cormier ESQ.,, clerk of court OF
Madawaska, county of Edmundston;
Thame M. Jones. Esq, attorney-at-la
and barrister of Woodstock, N. B.;
and Patrick Theriault, county commits
sioner, Of Grand Isle. Many points of
law were raised BY agreement the
case was left for decision with Presid-
ing Justice Savage.
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WORuMbO MILL
Defendant IN A
BIC INJURY SUIT

Lewiston, Me-. May 2.-In the SUI
preme court, Auburn, the Worumbo
Manufacturing Co. is defendant in a
$4,000 personal injury suit. brought
by the administrator of the estate of
James J. Flynn of Lisbon Falls.
The suit grows out of an accident
in the company's plant on Tuesday.
Oct 10. 1911, in which Fitzgerald re-
ceived injuries which. so 1t is claimed,
resulted in his death in September,
1915. The suit is brought by Henry
E. Coolidge of Lisbon Falls, admins
traitor. The contention of plaintiff Is
that the accident was due to the neg
ligence of defendant corporation, while
the defense offered is a general denial
and the claim that Fitzgerald received
the injuries through no want Of care
by them.
In 1911, the Worumbo Co. was con-
structing an addition to it's mill. This
was a four story structure of brick.
The contractors for the mason work.
Temple Bros, Of Lewiston, had used
an elevator in the work. This was to
transport brick and mortar from the
ground up to various points where it
was required in their labor. They had
not been at work there for two days
prior to the accident. At the time Of
the accident employees of the mill, so
it is claimed by plaintiff, were using
the elevator shaft to carry planking
from the ground to the top floor. They
were hosting it by means Of a tackle
and fall. Men were stationed at differ
ent floors to guide the lumber on its
way.
Just how the accident occurred has
never been clearly settled. Various
versions have been offered and this
will be one of the questions which
the jury must determine in arriving at
verdict.
AS known at the time head piece
on one Of the elevators was cracked
by falling piece Of plank. This gave
way and caused the other PLATFORM
going up while the other went down
to fall In some way Fitzgerald was
struck and seriously injured. Until
Tuesday, when a witness testified that
Fitzgerald was on the third floor guild
ing the lumber, no one had seemed to
know where he was. when struck. He
was picked up on the second floor,
directly under where he was standing
The man had suffered fracture Of
the shoulder. several ribs were broken
and he had conclusion Of the brain.
He was unconscious for three weeks
and upon recovering consciousness
was mentally weak. He was in too Sc
rious a condition to be taken to a hos
pital. About q year later he was at
the Central Maine General hospital
for a period Of three weeks and in
January, 1913, went to the st. Mary's
hospital where an operation was per-
formed and in the fall Of 1914 his sis
ter had him taken to Boston. where
he was an inmate Of the Bay State
hospital for II weeks. His death oc-
Cured in septsnbsr: 1915.
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MEXICAN SITUATION
Continued from Page One)

ity to maintain the shortened supply
lines by motor truck.
Just what would be required in the
way of a demonstration by the Mexi-
cans is not known. The production Of
Villas body, or of positive proof that
he has ceased to be a factor in the SIT
uation through death or any other
cause undoubtedly would weigh with
officials here. 1t is understood, how
ever, that at the Ell Paso conference q
broader ground has been taken than
the mere question Of Villas elimina-
ton and that the establishment Of per-
manent relief from outlaw raids Of any
sort is what Is aimed at in discussions
with Gen. Obregon.
In explaining Gen. Carranzas rea-
sons for not taking immediate steps
toward further cooperation in the pur-
suit of the bandits, his. representatives
have pointed to the fact that any move
ment of Mexican troops in the region
where the American force has been op-
Grating has been the subject Of instant
suspicion by the American press and
also Of military reports to the war de-
partment. In addition they point out
the increasing danger Of clashes be-
tween the two forces should both press
simultaneously.
If the American forces were with
drawn, the Mexican spokesman argue
the crushing out of brigandage would
become a matter of personal pride with
the Carranza commanders. whereas 1t
now is a matter Of competition and pos
sible jealousy which would itself lead
to clashes.
Mr.. Arredondo has forwarded to Gen.
eral Carranza a report of his confer
ence with Secretary Lansing when he
renewed his arguments for withdrawal.
He was told then that diplomatic dis
cussion would not be taken up until
the Ell Paso conference was concluded.
The ambassador was able also to pre-
sent the views Of the state department
to some extent and it is possible this
will influence instructions to Gen. OBJ
RECON from Mexico City during his dis
cussion with Gen. Scott.
A protest against the continued en-
ployment of the interpreter who has
been aiding Gems. Scott and Funston
at their conferences with Gen. Obre-
gun was receiVeu at the embassy To-Day
from Consul Garcia, the defacto gov
eminent representative in Ell Paso and
interpreter for Gen. Oregon. The ma
ture of the complaint was not revealed
and Mr.. Arredondo did not commune
cate it to either the state or war de-
partment. According to the dispatch,
Henry Games, an American who has
long been engaged in business in Next
co, has been interpreting for the Ameri
can officers.
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O'NeiI- O'ReiIey

very quiet home wedding was SOL
emnized at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
ONeil at 7.30 Sunday evening when her
daughter Nellie was united in marriage to
John O'Reiley by Rev. ]. E. Kealey of
Waterville. the single ring service being
used. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary
O'Neil, a sister of the bride. and the best
man Andrew Healey. The bride was at
tired in a travelling suit of Belgian blue
with hat to match, and the bridesmaid
in suit Of gray with hat to match
The couple left on the night Pullman
from Waterville for Boston and New
York amid showers Of rice and confetti
and the good wishes of many Of their
friends from Oakland whom they had
hoped to escape. On their return they
will reside on Goodwin street, where a
furnished house is awaiting them. Both
bride and groom are very well known and
very popular. The bride was weaver
at the Oakland wooden mill and the groom
was the superintendent Of the weaving
room at the same mill. The best wishes
q their many friends 10 with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-03
Maine MASONIC
GRAN D LODGE
IN CONVENTION

Portland, Me-, May 1.-The annual
conventions Of the Masonic grand
bodies began today with that of the
Grand Lodge. George E. Corson, gen.
eral grand high priest Of the General
Grand Chapter of the United States,
was present as visitor. He is a ma.
tive of Lebanon. Me. According to the
annual report of Grand Master Thomas
H. Dodge Of Augusta, 1854 were initi-
ated during the year and there were
654 deaths. The present membership
was given as 31,32S, a net gain of 444.
The grand lodge elected the follow
ing officers.
Grand master. Waldo Pettengill.
Rumford; deputy grand master Silas
B. Adams. Portland: senior grand
warden, Ralph w. Moore, Hampden:
Junior grand warden. Albert ]. Newbert
Rockland; grand treasurer, Albro e.
Chase. Portland; grand secretary, Ste
phen Berry, Portland: trustees charity
fund three years. Frank E. Sleeper.
Sabattus. Howard D. Smith, Norway:
committee on finance, Hugh r. Chap
lin. Bangor, Edmund B. Mallet, Free
port; Elmer A. Doten, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-03

Rev. DR.. E. E. Mills of New York and
the Rev. DR.. NJ. E. Snyder of New Jer-
sey, seconded the motion. which was car
ried. DR.. Locke. after being declared
elected, appointed Drs. Jol aston, Mills
and Snyder as assistant secretaries.
More than s1,2O0.OOo was paid by the
Methodist Episcopal churches during 1915
toward the support of superannuated and
retired ministers and the widows Of min
listers This was shown in the report
presented by the board of conference
claimants to the general conference of
Methodist Episcopal churches today.
THE amount required annually to meet
the legal claims of the entire church is
about $1.s00. co.," the report said. I'm 1900
Methodists were paying 100000 Of these
claims. leaving a shortage of 81. 10000 for
which no provision was made; but in 1915
the church paid s1.225.22e and today is
facing the joyful problem Of providing an
additional annual income of 100000 so
that Methodism may be clear on the
books
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MEMBERS INCREASING AT RATE
OF NEARLY 100000 A YEAR
Statement by Bishop John w. Hamilton at the
Methodist General Conference Proposes
Reuniting of Churches

saratoga Springs, y. Y, May q
The membership of the Methodist
episcopal denomination has increased
between 100000 and 100000 every four
years Tor more than half century,
according to the Episcopal address of
Inc board Of bishops, read at today's
session OF the Methodist general con-
ference by Bishop John w. Hamilton
Of Boston.
Inc address reviewed the work of
VIZ denomination since the Minneap-
o's conference Of 1912 and made rec
lamentations concerning future la
0o's' IL emphasized the responsibility
anu opportunity resulting from the
european war saying:
lie occasion requires the keenest
uscerhment and most tolerant appre-
''alion OF the opinions and feelings in
''ie several belligerent nations. This is
specially true of Methodists, who by
,"e'i systems Of church polity are re-
'''eu % every nation at war. In Petro-
eidu' Rome, Frankfort, France and
hungary the work of the church is be-
aug Planned and carried on with a for
ward look"
Inc plan adopted four years ago of
as"ls out the residential supervision
'he part of the bishops, whereby
saeh pishop has charge Of the annu-
~ conferences contiguous to his episco-
.a' residence, has been satisfactory to
Wv. sav oishops but they feel 1t is undesir-
1--WE 10 group several such episcopal
so.a II tends the address sets
" 10 lint the experience and
s'o"ieoge Of the bishops to restricted
Nc. 'oas' to prevent wise and proper
,as VI the transfer system for minis
~. " hinder the bishops most per-
o.. service to those parts of the
'n which are missionary in char
S,eF' and their largest use Of tho
sr eh boards, whose operations COW
.'ie entire country"
r. nV proposal to reunite the ethodist
rp.seopal church and the etbod,st
- p'Seopal church, South. which divid-
,,o. ABOUT 20 years ago over the cues
dress. "ppioVeo IN the ad-
act,,s., oishop praised the UNCONVENTIONAL
the ,0s among the negroes of the south
study . wi" OF the mission boards and the
do, y. ana criticism of the scriptures nm
arv ,s direction of the laymens mission.
Mo,- soeety. Child labor, the growth ~
se,na nonism, the repeal Of sabbath oh
the luce. laws in several localities and
aaar.s auof traffic. were denounced in the
M Secretary Elected
tb,,a aen the proposal was mad. that :,
the D.. ua'iot be taken for a secretsrv
war, ,o Dr. j. E. Johnston Of Nor+h'
ossc . iowa, one Of the candidates for tna
ballot ~ ,a0ved that the rules requiring a
nary .se,s suspended and that the tempo
Locke '. T cast one vote for Dr.
s' The other two candidates ~:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-03
Bath CAMPAIGN
TO RAISE $1,000
FOR Y. N. C. A.
Leading Business Men Launch
Boom to Raise Large Sum
in There Days

Bath. Me-, May "A campaign for the
raising Of at least $1,000 in three days in
the interests Of the local Y. M. c. A. was
begun this morning. Leading business
men are pushing this propaganda and
they have no doubts but what the full
amount will be raised with comfort
able balance left to boot.
The campaign had a most enthusiastic
boost last night with an opening ban
quet in the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium. j.
Edward Drake, chairman Of the general
campaign committee, introduced Hon.
Harold Marsh Sewall as the POSTMASTER
and the principal speakers were Arthur
A. Heald of Waterville. Hon. Carl E. MIL
liken OF Island Falls and Jefferson c..
Smith. State secretary Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The speaking came at the close Of a
most elaborate dinner served by Caterer
Cahill assisted by a bevy Of the leading
society young ladies Of Bath. A decided
punch was given to the movement by
the remarks which were augmented by
an excellent mechanical contrivance in
the form Of a thermometer designed by
w. Stark Newell, president Of the associa-
ton. When Mr.. Newells thermometer
showed that $500 had been pledged at the
close of the banquet three lusty cheers
were given for the campaign.
The executive committee for this cam
paign consists Of J. Edward Drake, Will
liam s. Newell, Rupert H. Baxter, Ed
ward B. Smith. John A. Morse, Chas. S.
Brown and Frank II. Percy.
under the general direction Of two di-
vision leaders, Scott r. Frye being
chairman Of the business mems di-
vision and Rodney E. Ross Of the
young mems division.
Each division Is divided into eight
teams Of five men each. The teams
have a captain and four solicitors and
reports are to be made Of the prog
ress achieved each night at banquets
at the Y. M. C. A. at $50.
The team captains Of the business
mems division are as follows: Hon.
Edward w. Hyde, Arthur E. Bishop,
Harry E. Stetson, William Schaubel,
Cecil E. Paine George e Thompson,
W. Brigham and William D.
Coombs.
The captains Of the young mems di-
vision are Frederick E. Drake, Will
liam A. Furber, Allan Spear, Fred P.
Shaw, Daniel Williams, Fred H.
Thompson, Robert B. Hatch and
James P. King.
Bath is enthusiastic over the cam
paign. 1t is to be short and decisive
and every person connected with the
feels the full amount neces-
sary will be raised. The fund Is based
on the amounts necessary on a two
years budget for properly equipping
the gymnasium and meeting the cur
rent expenses Of the association out
side Of the general income from mem
bership and other sources and will I'M
doubtedly place the association upon
a self-sustaining basis.
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revolvers. When the farmer stepped
out Of the kitchen door, he opened fire.
Pettis rushed back into the house, Ell
lott firing several shots after him
through the kitchen door and one
through window. He then followed
the farmer into the house still firing
at him and wounding him fatally.
Miss Pettis. who had come out of
her room. was shot in the abdomen and
staggered back to her bed where she
was later found dead with her father,
who had gone to her assistance.
Mrs. Pettis. confronting Elliott asked
him not to shoot her as she wished to
live to bury the dead. Elliott, Mrs.
Pettis said then stopped shooting and
after declaring that he had not intend
ed to kill her daughter, disappeared.
Afterward near the house, his trav-
cling bag was found. containing two
more revolvers. two large dirk knives,
a pair OF brass knuckles and two sticks
of dynamite.
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THREE KILLED,
four INJURED.
IN EXPLOSION
,Oil Cloth Plant at Trenton, N. j.,
Demolished by Gasoline Com
bustion Surrounding Build
ings Wrecked

Trenton, N. j., May 2.-Three work.
men were killed, four probably fatal
ly injured and three others slightly
hurt today by an explosion that demol-
ished a big department of the Chand-
Ter Oil Cloth Cos. plant at Yardville,
near this city. Several adjoining struc-
lures were wrecked and nearby stores
and dwelling houses were badly dam
aged by the force of the blast.
The explosion is believed to have
been caused by a spark from the ma
chinery igniting a large quantity of
gasoline and other oils. Twenty five
employees were at the plant when the
accident occurred.
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Near Holiday for
the Irish Capital

Dublin, May 1.-(Via London, May
2).-There was almost holiday spir-
it in the Irish capital today. All
through the center Of the city which
for week was the scene of fighting,
people walked about freely looking at
the ruins in Sackville street.
Squads OF cavalry patrolled the
streets. Troops still occupied strategic
points at the end Of the streets and
passes still were necessary before one
could go into the districts infested
with snipers, who evidently had not
learned of the collapse Of the revolu-
ton or were determined to use up their
ammunition before surrendering or be-
ing killed.
House to house visits by the troops
resulted in the arrest of many sus-
poets, in whose dwellings. weapons or
uniforms were found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-03

On the south side of the river op-
posite the customs house and near the
Wcstland Row station a few irrecon-
cilables kept up a lively fusillade dur
ing the early hours today, but it grad
ually subsidized and in most parts Of
the city not a shot was heard.
In some quarters Of the capital it
has been almost impossible to obtain
any food since Friday, but the mill
tary have taken care Of the poor.
Communication with the outside
country is being restored, and as soon
as possible ordinary sources Of supply
will be furnishing everything needed.
Firemen and ambulance men are
seen in all parts of the city, but no
postmen have yet put in their appear
ance on the streets. 1t is reported the
postal Officials were concerned in the
Sim Fein movement.
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FARMER AND DAUGHTER ARE
SHOT AND KILLED. MURDERER
BELIEVED KNOWN IS SOUGHT
Geo. Pes and Daughter Killed in Home-Posse Hunts Coun.
try for John Elliott, aged 45-Grl Had Repulsed
EliOtts Attentions

THOMPSON. Conn, May George A.
pettis. a well-to-do farmer and his
daughter Sybil, were shot to death in
their home here today. Deputy sheriffs
and posse are searching the surround
Ing country for John Elliott, a man
about As. who is charged with the
shooting Refusal of the daughter to
receive his attentions is said to have
been the motive. for the shooting
Pettis was 50 years old, and his
daughter, who taught school in North
Grosvenordale. was %.
Elliott made his escape eastward to-
ward the Rhode Island line and into q
thickly wooded tract He is believed to
have planned the shooting in revenge
when his attentions to Miss Pettis were
repulsed.
Mrs. Pettis, who was in another part
Of the house at the time. is the only
member Of the family left.
Elliott. it was learned later, appear
ed at the Pettis home armed with two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-03
Asquith Announces
Bill for Conlpulsion
Introduction Probably Today with Provision
Providing for Immediate Service for
Men of Military Age

,ondon. May premier Asquith fore
.,red in the House of Commons to-
So. ,se intention Of the government to
,-,,od,ce tomorrow a bill providing for
.uvediate general compulsion for men Of
military age .
The nremier reviewed the recent contro-
..-sv over the question of recruiting and
.sys some figures showing what the Brit
,sh Empire has done since the outbreak
q, the war. He said the army which at
me beginning of the war consisted of %
divsion now amounted to So. including the
naval division and the contributions of
.,s Dominions. but excluding India. To
ob,ain 5co0,1o men for the army and ma
~ which had been done. involved great
abort both at homo and abroad and
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MYSTERIOUS CALL
OF IN F AN TRY IS
HURRIEDLY MADE

Brownsville, Tex, May 2.-The hur-
fied calling to quarters at Fort Brown
of two companies of infantry from the
large, range, ten miles west of here
late yesterday. caused uneasiness In
this vicinity. While officers at Fort
Brown declined to give any reason for
calling in the infantry, they said there
was no cause for undue uneasiness.
Reports from Matamoros, the Next
can town opposite Brownsville, stated
there was perceptible unrest among
Mexican soldiers there. Several stores,
it is said, were looted. the trouble, ac-
cording tC the report, having been
brought about by paying off soldiers
in Carranza money
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the empire. Recruiting was
still being maintained.
In addressing the House of Commons
Premier Asquith said the public was nat.
urally depressed by the deplorable Incl
dent of the surrender of the garrison at
Kut-el-Amara. but that it was not an
event Of military importance. Referring
to the attacks on the government In this
and other connections, he invited the
House to turn to speeches delivered dur
Ing previous crises in the history Of the
country. 1t would be found that charges
of exactly the same nature were made
Premier Asquith said he hoped to give
an early opportunity for discussion of
the motion calling for the resignation of
Augustine Birrell. chief secretary for
Ireland.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
HOLD MEETING TUESDAY

The executive committee of the Angus
ia Baseball Association and representa-
tives from the Winthrop, Hallowell and
Lewiston clubs held meeting at 7.3O
Tuesday evening at the Augusta House.
and although nothing was decided upon
definitely, matters pertaining to the or
ganization of the Trolley League were
thoroughly discussed. The Lewiston rep
resentative was Ed Wildes. Gardiner was
not represented at the meeting. 1t was
voted to hold the next meeting at the
Augusta House at 7.30 next Monday eve
ming, at which time number of matters
cided.
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GERMAN PRINCE
FAVORS PL A N
OF CONCESSION

Paris, May "A Havas dispatch
from Prince Won Buelow, former Ger
man chancellor. has returned from
Switzerland to Germany and is using
all his influence in favor of concession
by Germany of the demands presented
in the American note concerning sub
marine warfare. The prince also is
urging a collective protest by all neu-
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THE LINN MILLS,
HARTLAND, SOLD
TO AMERICANC0.

Pittsfleld. Me-, May 2.-(SpsoiaD.-
The Linn wooden mills In Hartland
were sold at public auction in Hart
land, May 2, at 1 o'clock P. M. to the
American Wooden Co.. who paid $eS, 10o.
The bid started with $4,000 by the.
American Wooden Co. Charles F. Cyesa.
of Boston bid $4,000. B. S. Mathews.
Of Pittsfeld, auctioneer.
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- Y
FILE PETITION
IN BANKRUPTCY ],
ON BANGOR FIRM

Portland, Me-, May "A petition in
bankruptcy was filed in the United
States court today against the Lewsen
Manufacturers Exchange. Incorporat-
ed, Of Bangor. Liabilities are estimat-
ed at $4,000: assets not given.
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Frank F. violette, who went to
Rockland six months ago to become
proprietor Of the Windsor. Hotel. died
Monday Of apoplexy. He was born IS
years ago in Van Buren,. He lived In
Orono prior to going to Rockland. A
wife and five children survive.