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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23

plete resume of the circumstances to
the crime which Waite already has
confessed. the outStt nding feature of
the trial today was the testimony Of
Dr. Albertus Adair Moore. Waite, the
Witness declared admitted to him that
he had purchased arsenic for his -
year. old father law, because the
Old gentleman did not want to live"
Previously, when suspicion first was
directed to Waite, DR. Moore said, the
accused dentist had telephoned to him
end asked him if he CDR. Moore)
thought they could hold him. (Waite)
for the death of Mr.. Peck because d
nurse had not been engaged to attend
the aged victim.
Waite asked me- said DR.. Moore
IF arsenic administ: alton before death
would show in an autopsy as distin-
guished from the, same poison when
Used in embalming fluid"
The witness said he replied the
poison would be observable in the
brain if administered before death
Waite's counsel intimated that they
would rely entirely upon a plea of in
sanity to save their client from the
electric chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23

New York, May pa majority Of
the 10000 delegates, alternates and Wis
itors who are expected to attend the
18th biennial convention of the General
Federation of Womens Clubs of Ameri-
ca, which is to open tomorrow had ar
rived in New York tonight. They rep
resent more than 100000 clubwomen
from every state and Alaska and Ha-
wall, the Philippine Islands, Cuba and
Porto Rico.
Several southern delegations, includ-
ing those from Kentucky and Alabama,
arrived early in the day, while the dele
cations from California, Idaho, Oregon.
Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Utah,
left their trains at Albany this morn
ing and finished their journey on Hud-
son river steamers Names representa-
ton is expected Tuesday morning.
Boy Scouts assisted the reception
committees and conducted the visitors
to hotels and rooming houses.
900 Husbands Attend
Special reception committees met thu
900 or more husbands who accompan-
led their wives.
The vast influx of women is felt
throughout the city. Hotel accommoda-
tions are impossible to obtain and hun
dreds of delegates are being quartered
in boarding and rooming houses.
Election Contests
Although the election Of officers will
not be held until the last days of the
convention which will be in session I'M
til June 2. it is dividing interest with
the style displays arranged on every
hand to attract the clubwomen.
Two candidates seek the honor of sue
ceeding Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker, for
two terms president of the General FEEDER
alton Mrs. Pennybacker is not candi-
date for reelection. Mrs. Samuel 3.
Sheath of THIN, Ohio. fret vice president
Of the federation, announced her candida
cy soon after her arrival today, The cam
didacy Of Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
ITALIANS RETREAT

The great offensive of the Austrians
against the Italians in southern Tyrol
continues undated and at several
Joints the Austrians seem to be grad
ually throwing back the Italians to-
ward their own territory.
The Austrians for their offensive, &C
cording to Rome advices, have been
heavily reinforced in men and guns.
Since the beginning of the offensive.
Vienna asserts, over $4,000 men have
been made prisoner and 172 cannon
have been captured by the Austrians.
In the region of Verdun both the
French and Germans claim successes
for their arms at various points. An in
teresting point in the latest French Of
fetal communication is the statement
that the French have penetrated Fort
Douaumont, northeast of Verdun,
which the Germans stormed and cap
tured Feb %.
To the northwest Of Verdun the
French have forced out the Germans
Continued on Page @colunn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
Medical Examiners
Report on Oak Hill
Tragedy--Death by
"ON11 CQreLeSSneSS'
Urges Censure of Three Who Escaped Others
Died by Accidental Burning

DR.. W. H. Harris Of Augusta, medi-
cal examiner for Kennebec county, who
conducted an investigation of the
deaths of Llewellyn Larrabee, Joseph
Danforth and William Elwen, all Of
all of whom lost their lives
when the house of Llewellyn LARA
bee was destroyed by fire on the night
Of May 10, submitted Monday after
noon his report to County Attorney
H. Fisher, the text of which
is herewith given:
Augusta, Me-, May 22, 1916.
Hon. W. n. Fisher,
County Attorney.
Dear Sir.
! wish to report to you upon the
deaths on May 10, 1916, Of Level
Ign Larrabee, Joseph Danforth and
William EiwelI, all Of Litehfield,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23

Me. An inquest at which you pre-
sided was held by me on May is,
1916.
From the evidence there given
it is my opinion that the cause Of
death was accidental burning, due
to their own careIessness, and also
to the carelessness Of George DAN
forth, Wilbur Danforth and Charles
Bailey, all Of LitchfeId, who were
with the deceased men until mid
night Of May 18th, at which hour
they departed from the larrabee
house, leaving lamp burning
without a chimney, in the kitchen
where Larrabee, Danforth and e.
we'll lay dead drunk.
It is my opinion that it was from
this lamp that the fire originated
and these men should be eensured
for their gross careIessness in fail
ing to put out the lamp before they
left, knowing as they did the men,
tai and physical condition Of the
three men left in the house.
w. n. HARRIS, m. D.,
Medical Examiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
WIFE OF MURDERER WILL BE
INTERESTING FIGURE AT WAITE
ANITY MAY BE PLEA

reer. The defense has summoned one
alieniSt.
Probably the most interesting figures
at the trial next the prisoner himself
will be his wife. Mrs Clara Peck Waite
and Mrs Margaret Horton. with whom
Waite occupied at times a studio" at
an uptown hotel. Altogether the state
has subpoenaed lis witnesses Extra
panels of $50 talesmen have been sum-
moned. and it may be day or two be-
for jury is selected.
Mr. Peck, the alleged murder victim
and his wife, came to New York short
ly after Christmas Of last year to visit
their daughter and son-in-law. The
second week in January Mrs. Peck be-
came i'll and on Jan. 80 she died in the
Waite apartment. At Waites sugges-
ton her body was taken to Detroit and
cremated. Because Of this fact the
prosecution sought an indictment
against the son-in-law only in connec-
ton with the death Of Mr.. Peck. which
took place March IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
BANGOR SEMINARY
PLANS OBSERVANCE
TOOTH ANNIVERSARY

Bangor. Me-. May 22.-Commencement
exercises of Bangor Theological semina-
ry will be held OH Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. June 5, 6 and I, and will be
in conclusion Of its Tooth year The CEN
tennial of the seminary is to be observed
with elaborate exercises from Sunday,
Oct. Is, to Wednesday, Oct Is.
Graduation exercises next month will
include the inauguration on Tuesday eve
ming, June 6, of Prof. Martin and adj
dresses on Wednesday evening. June 7, by
the Rev. George J. Bloomfield of the
class of 1871. and tine Rev. Henry z. Dun
mack of the class Of 1895.
1t is hoped that there will be special re-
unions Of the classes which would nat
urally observe this anniversary and that
there will also be general return of
alumni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23

ject to courtmartial under the existing
militia law and it is known that soma
officers believe they should be tried
and fined as a warning to National
GuarGsmen in general that they are
undertaking serious responsibility in
joining the organization. The secre-
tary himself has postponed a study Of
the law in the case until all the facts
are before him.
Yaqui Activities
A State department announcement
late today said the situation in the
Yaqui valley did not appear to be acute
at present. The Yaquis are reported
to have headquarters at Vicam. Three
hands were reported south of the
Yaqui river a few Gays ago. but de-
partment advices were uncertain
whether they were outlaws or Yaquis
enlisted by the Mexican government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
The Part of Lynch

Regarding the Lynch case the for
elgn office stated today that Gen. Max
we'll, commanding the forces in Ire
land, sent telegram to Premier AS
quith which asserted that Lynch had
participated openly in the rebellion,
having been seen frequently in an
Irish uniform in Liberty hall during
the fighting. The courtmartial sent
enced him to death, but Gen. Maxwell,
after the receipt of the request from
the American embassy, reviewed the
sentence and committed it to 10 years
imprisonment
II is believed that Gen. Maxwell
left the way open to the premier for a
further Communication of the sentence,
but it is not known what action MIR
Asquith will take.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
Carranza's New Note

The department today received fur
ther advices from Special Agent Rod
gers at Mexico City telling of the new
note that was in progress of prepare
ton by the de facto government, but
the message threw NO light on its pur
rort.
Reports from Gen. Funston that lie
members Of the Texas National Guard
had refused to take the mastering oath
and enter the federal service under the
Presidents call brought members of
Congress from that state to the War
department today to find out what ac
ton was in contemplation. They We're
told that the matter had not yet
reached Secretary Baker for consid-
Grafton. Mr.. Bakers military advisers
appear to agree that the men are sub
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
1900 Bands and so or
More Glee Clubs for
Chicago Convention
With Is Candidates for President the Republi-
can Meeting Promises Excitement

the candidacy of Senator Burton.
Word comes from Indiana that every
large city in the state is planning to
send either a band or marching club
to the convention for Charles W. Fair
banks. Similar reports were received
from other states which have candi-
dates.
The demand for convention tickets
continues to increase. Today season
tickets were quoted at $3.50 each.
Sergeant at-Arms William F. Stone
today began the appointment of his 1890
assistants which include 1900 assistant
sergeants- at arms, 100 doorkeepers, 100
ushers, 100 messengers and 100 pages.
He has received 5000 applications for
the positions. which will be filed from
the recommendations made by MEM
bers of the national committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
PAGE INFORMS
ADMINISTRATION
OF LYNCH ACTION

Washington, May q. - Amba ssador
rage at London today cabled the State
department. that he had been officially
ao'lSed by the British government that
jeremiah c. Lynch. the naturalized Am
.'"dh citizen convicted of completely
III me Dublin rebellion had originally
oeeh sentenced to death but that the
sentence had been committed to ten
years Imprisonment.
oo'ihrmatlon of the ten years SEN
."ce given Lynch also was sent by
american Consul Adams at Dublin.
AMBASSADOR Page said he was Official
! informed by the Home Office that the
" sentence had first been imposed
upon Lynch.
:. ambassador Page also reported that
WIN j. kilgallon of Long Island City,
L. whose father asked the state de-
..'h'eht to intervene in his behalf, is
W. IN a camp at Stafford, Eng.
rage said he hoped soon to Sc
'D'e Nilgallon's release.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23

Chicago, May 22.--Indications are
that the Republican National conven-
ton of 1916 will be one of the noisest
and most exciting in the history Of the
party.
With Is candidates for President in
the field and with the result in doubt
until the last ballot has been taken,
there is likely to be an unusual amount
of enthusiasm.
Fred W. Upham, chairman Of the To-
cal committee on arrangements was
informed today that plans have been
made to bring more than 1900 bands
and so glee and marching clubs to
Chicago during convention week
Harry Dougherty of Columbus, Ohio,
telegraphed that he would bring a glee
club of 65 voices to Chicago to boom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
Fugitive from Bangor
Asylum Ape ars
Heavily Al m e d at
Fort Kent and Threat
ems to Start Shooting
TELLS OF THREE ~.>'
MEN AND A WOMAN
He WANTS TO KILL

Bangor, Me, May 22.-Reports from
Aroostook county say that Freeman
Nadeau of Shin pond, who escaped 1
few weeks ago from the asylum for the
insane here, where he was held under
court order for observation, appeared
one night last week at a camp on Mig
ser Brook pond. nel. Fort Kent, heav-
lily armed, and demanded food which
ne would not trust a"yone else to cook,
fearing poison He is said to have told
the camp crew that if officers came
they would better lie fiat as there
would be some shooting. He is re-
ported also to have said that there
were three mon and a woman he would
like to shoot. 1t is supposed he crossed
the border before daylight.
Nadeau was under indictment here
FOR assaultins his wife, who has since
gone to California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
HAWA||'S GREAT
VOLCANO AGAIN
IS IN ERUPTION
Mauna Loa Sending Flood of
Lava Down Mountain at
Mile an Hour

Honolulu, May 2o.-Mauna Loa volca-
no which was in eruption last week
has broken out again. A flood of lava
which burst forth last night at an ele-
walton of 1000 feet is flowing down the
mountainside travelling southwest at
the rate Of about a mile an hour.
The flood Of lava has divided. fol-
lowing two channels. The glow illu-
inmates the entire landscape at night
Newspapers can be read by its light
many miles away.
The COURT, taken by the lava is that
followed by the last eruption, about
nine years ago The sea is about so
miles from the mountain in this drec-
ton, and there is little property of
value in between.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23

New York. May 2e.-Four alienists
headed the throng of witnesses gather
ed in the criminal branch Of the SUI
preme court today for the trial Of DR..
Arthur Warren Waite, charged with
first degree murder in poisoning his
father-in-law John E. Peck, wealthy
manufacturer Of Grand Rapids, Mich.
prosecution believes that the defense
will rely upon a plea Of insanity
To combat this testimony the state
has engaged three medical experts and
summoned witnesses who knew the de-
PENDANT at different periods Of hts ca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
THE SENTENCE
OF GALLIGHAN
is COMMITTED

Dublin May CIT was officially an
no1nced today that in addition to the
sentence of death imposed upon Jere-
miah c. Lynch, a similar sentence was
imposed upon Peter Gallighan, but
that this sentence was committed to
hve years penal servitude. A number
of other persons also were sentenced to
Various terms of Imprisonment.
The courtmartial opened today in
private on the case Of John MacNeill,
president of the Sim Fein volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
WINFIELD S. TREAT,
LIVERMORE FALLS,
DIES IN HOSPITAL

Livermore Falls. Me, May 22.-Winfield
S. Treat, who was taken to Boston a
week ago to be treated by specialist
passed away Saturday night. The body,
accompanied by Mrs. Treat, the son, Geo
w: Treat. and wife, and the daughter,
Miss Edith Treat. was brought to Liver
more Falls Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
British Death Penalty Is
Cnmmuted on Ameri-
can Request
NEWS CONFIRMED
BY AMBASSADOR
v;,oalIon's Release from Intern
ment Is Hoped-British Paper
Announces Influences Work.
ing for Home Rule Settlement
m Irish Problems with the
IIlsterites Left out

London, May 22.-Jeremiah c. Lynch,
Tho naturalized American, who was
sentenced to 10 years Imprisonment by
. courtmartial at Dublin last week for
eomplcity in the Irish rebellion, was
originally sentenced to death. The
British military authorities committed
the death sentence TO 10 years in.pris-
onrent after consideration Of a re-
quest from the state department at
Washington that the convicted man be
not executed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
OF
IRISH QUESTION
BY HOME RULE

ia ~" May o2.-7 P. M.-According
wort;. evening Standard influences are
oues,'a ior settlement Of the Irish
ear,;oa, " oF granting home rule at the
en-, ~ possible moment with clean
erations .sioh OF Ulster from the OPP
the VI nome rule. In the interim
prcnoso spaper says. the Premier NAV
lre,sns temporary government Of
inc as oS an advisory board consist
ties . ir'shmen belonging to both par-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23

FIGHTING ON
HREEFRONTS
Austrians Forcing Back
Italians French Re-
cord New Gains from
Germans BIRTHS h
and Germans Clash
ing at La Bassee-
British Near Kut-El-
Amara

Hard fighting is still in progress be-
tween the Austrians and Italians in
the Tyrol, the French and the Germans
in the region of Verdun and the Ger
mans and British around La Bassee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
Boston Forecast

Boston, May 22.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Tuesday unsettled,
probably showers: Wednesday general
ly fair. moderate to fresh south to
southwest winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-23
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Weather forecast for northern and
Southern New England and Eastern
New York: Rain Tuesday; Wednesday
probably fair.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
CITY RULERS INDORSE
JUVENILE COURT BILL
Declare Thousands Of Children
Have Spffered Injustice Un-
der Existing Statute.

Declaring that in their opinion "a
real injustice has been done thou
sands OF children in the District un-
der the law as IL now stands, which
necessitates permanent criminal
record TO be made against them in
this court" the Commissioner today
sent to Congress a favorable report
on the bill introduced by Senator
sheppard Ito emancipate' from cer-
tain disabilities children who have
judgments of conviction for crime
recorded against them in the Juven-
lie Court of the District of Columbia"
"5uch children are now disqualified.
under the law, from performing jury
service. holding office, or entering
public service. The bill provides that
no Judgment or conviction against
any child of record in the Juvenile
Cart OF the District of Columbia
shall operale as a disqualification for
jury duty or for holding office or for
any other public service under the Gov
ernment OF the United States or the
District OF Columbia. The bill further
provides that no child against whom
a judgment Of conviction may stand
shall be denominated IA criminal by
reason Of any such Judgment, nor shall
such judgment be denominated con-
viction.'
The Judge Of the Juvenile Court, the
Commissioners say, hcs informed them
that he heartily indorses the bill.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
C. G.A.R.ENCAMPMENT.
WILL OPEN TONIGHT.
President Wilson to Attend Ban
quet to Be Held Tomorrow
Evening.

The forty7cighth encampment OF the
Department OF the Potomac, @. \. f..
Will open this evening in Grand Army
Hall. The first orde- OF business will
be the greeting Of Commander-in chief
Elias r. Monfort and other dlstin-
guished guests. who will be escorted to
the hall by the Cid Guard. Capt. John
Middleton. commanding.
Commander MonfOrt accompanied by
QuartcrmaBter General Cola D. r.
X, Stowitz and Adjutant General John
NJ. Albums, will arrive in Washington
late this afternoon and take up their
headquarters at the Ebbitt.
Col. John McElrcy, acting commander
OF the Department of the Potomac, will
mako the Opening address, Nominations
for oepaftmental officers Will be made
and elections lHay be held this evening.
Recess probably win I've taken until
some evening next week to complete the
business Of the encampment.
President Wilson will attend thc han
quet 10 be held In connection with tire
encampment tomorrow evening. The
Lincoln Memorial exercises will be held
In the First Congre Rational Church
Friday evening at S o'clock,
Past Department Commander George
c; Ross viii preside. There. will DC
addresses by Senator Wesley !. Jones.
OF Washington: aHrvey v. Speelnan.
representing the cominander-in-chlef of
tho Sons of Veterans, and ]. Q. a.
Braden. deDnrtr ent commander Of the
United Spanish War Veterans.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
ASKS MORE LIBERAL
HELP FOR HEBREWS
Julius Peyser Makes Fresh Ap-
peal for Victims of Euro
pean War.

Appealing for further contributions to
aid the Hebrews made destitute by the
European war, julius Peyser treasurer
of the American Jewish relief COM
mlttee of Washington. in an address
before the Washington section of the
National Council of Jewish Women at
the Eighth Street Temple yesterday.
declared that 81. 200 Of the 1920 collected
on national relief day, January q. was
donated by persons who were not He
brews.
But this" declared Mr.. Peyser, was
mostly from our kind non-Jewish
neighbors. l appeal to you to bear these
that are by rights yours.
"At the mass meeting in the temple,
when DIR. Magnes made his appeal, the
only answers lacking were in tho cases
of the men and women best able to
contribute. l call upon you women to
give up some Of your nncry that Our
brethren in Europe may be given as
sistance.
IF the association called the Women
of the Hour collect the $4,000 they wish
to. Washingtons total for the year will
be 81, 900, a respectable showing.
1--WE are far outdistanced in the size
Of our contributions by several towns
much smaller than we. Jewish contri-
buttons here total about $1,000. while
Norfolk gave $4,000, and Richmond
$25 .OOO."
The reading by Associate Justice
Wendell p. Stafford fthe District Su-
preme Court. OF a number of selections
from his poems, was feature OF the
meeting Miss r. Schmidt gave several
solos on the plano. and Mrs. A. Mayer
read of current topics.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
READY FOR
"JAHRMARKT" HERE
Music OF FatherIand to Be Fea-
ture at Fair to Be Held All
Next Week.

German music Is to be one OF the fea-
lures OF the "jahrmarkt' to be held
all next week at Odd Fellows Hall by
the ladies' auxiliary Of the German re-
lief committee for the benefit Of the
widows and orphans of Germany and
NustrAal The Washington Saenger-
bund and the Germania Maennerchor
are making special preparations to pre-
sent a series OF unique features.
A big Germania booth will be built for
tho musicians.
The committee in charge, headed by
Martin Wiegand and Gustav Render
has been offered the resources OF the
German and Austrian embassies by
Count Won Bernstorn and Baron yon
Zwiedinek, Princess Won HatEteldt-
Trachenberg, wife of the counselor OF
the German embassy, Is giving much OF
her time to the fair. She Is one OF the
heads Of the German relief committee.
and has enlisted the aid OF NUMBER
Of Germans In other cities.
II is explained that both Austria and
Germany are doing all that can be eN.
pected to care for the dependents OF
their soldiers but that there are nttle
things to be done that the governments
cannot properly undertake. ana tnese
are the things that the reliet commit
tees funds are being used Tor.
The fair will be as nearly an eXaI'
duplicate Of a real German hht
markt" as is possible. Booth attendant.
are to be costumed as German anu
Austrian peasants.