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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
col, ROOSEVELT
DISCOVERS n EW
BIRD, He STATES
BACK AT n. Y.

New York, March 24.-Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt returned tonight on the
steamship Matura from the West In
dies. silent on politics and the Mexican
situation. but announcing the discov-
cry in Trinidad of what was to him a
new variety Of bird in which he was
much interested. He and his wife had
been absent six weeks on what he
termed a vacation.
The bird, he said, was about as big
as barn owl. 1t lived in caves, is
nocturnal in its habits and eats nuts.
It's native name he added, was the
"Guacharo."
Asked by one of the newspaper men
who met him at Quarantine, if the
bird "barked like dog" Col. Roose-
welt pointed finger warningly and
exclaimed: Now, nc nature taking.
sir"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, (Via London, March 24)
The following official communication
was issued today:
western (Russian 'front.': Our raid
ing parties which had passed the
Dvina captured an enemy machine gun
in the F'riedrichadt district. In the
Jacobstadt section important forces of
Germans made counter attacks near
Augustinhof, which We successfully
repulsed.
Northwest Of Lake Vargunek our
offensive is developing. Our detach-
ments are advancing in the Dvinsk re-
gion after having repulsed several
counter attacks. The battle continues
southwark Of Dvinsk.
VERY desperate fighting at some
places hand to hand, took place dur
ing the source of Wednesday night
in the region northward of the town
of Widsy and in the Mischkele section
northwestward of Lake Sekly. Despite
the heavy enemy fire our troops, with
a strong forward drive, forced all the
adversary's lines and barricades in the
sector Of Clipa and a German counter
attack was repulsed.
Our artillery is keeping under it's
fire many parts Of the enemys posi-
ton, thus preventing the repairing of
damage. Between Lakes Narotche and
vichnevskie, the fighting continues.
Our troops have dislodged the enemy
from the woods in the vicinity of
Blink and Mokritza, although they
were strongly defended and thickly
surrounded by wire entanglements."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
FEDERAL AND Ell PAS0 OFFICIALS
DO NOT AGREE over SITUATION
ON LOCAL AUTHORITIES
INSIST OUTBREAK imminent

Ell Paso, Tex, March 2i.-There is a
sharp difference in the point Of view be-
tween federal and local officials here.
The former insist that while the situation
Is filled with dangerous possibilities
there Is no reason to fear any immediate
crisis. The local authorities. on the other
nand. are equally positive that there is
grave danger Of an outbreak which will
set the entire border in a blaze
The federal officials are showing in
creasing irritation over the alarming re-
ports about conditions which are being
circulated here night and day and which
are being sent out to the rest of the coun-
try. They are fearful of the effect these
reports will have on the Mexicans, who
nave shown many symptoms in the past
Few days of increasing restlessness.
Consul Thomas D. Edwards at Juarez
and several other American residents in
the Mexican town sent a telegram to the
state department today protesting against
the Calculations of these reports and ask
ing that some steps be taken to stop them.
IT Is understood that similar messages
nave been sent to Washington from other
FEDERAL officers with a direct recommen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
SENIOR GIRLS
BRUNSWICK HIGH
TAKE HONOR RANK

Brunswick Me, March 24.-(Spe-
ciaD The girls in the Senior class
of the Brunswick, high school have
carried off all the honors for rank, ac-
cording to the announcement of Prin-
cipal George r. Gardner. made today
when the school closed for the spring
vacation. The members of the class
receiving an average of IS per cent,
which entities them to a college en-
trance certificate, are Miss Miriam
Andrews. Miss Jessie Barnes, Miss AL
berthe Bibber, Miss Iva Blaisdell Miss
Mary Hannah. Miss Pauline Leavitt,
Harold Purinton, Miss Bernice Shana-
han. Miss Elizabeth Sheffield and Miss
Alice Whittier
The valedictory is awarded to Miss
Elizabeth Skolfield, whose average is
94.S5, and the salutatory is awarded to
Miss Albertina Bibber. whose average
is o410 Both Miss Skolfield and Miss
Bibber are Harpswell girls who came
to Brunswick for their high school
course.
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THE CAPTURE OF
Av0C0URT BLOW
TO THE FRENCH

Berlin, March 23.-(Via London. March
M-Delayed)-The capture Of Avocourt
forest and Hill No. 2S7. northeast thereof,
still further menaces the French salient
along line running along the southern
slope Of Dead Mans hill. northward to
Bethincourt and thence southwester1y.
The new German position in Avocourt
forest not only enables them to direct a
more effective flanking fire against tho
French to the east, but also makes It
more difficult for the French to oppose
the German advance south Of Dead Mans
hill.
The strongest French position com.
mands Hill No. 3O4, but this already lies
under thanking artillery fire on three sides
as does the whole line of their communal
cations as far as Esnes. Hill No. 304,
however despite its exposure to fianking
fire, Is difficult to take. Its slopes are
steep and are wooded more or less heavi-
ly with the exception Of a few hundred
yards on the northwest Its capture by
the Germans, judging by close survey
of military maps would make untenable
the whole French position north Of a line
drawn from Dead Mans hill and passing
south Of Hill No. 3o4 to Avocourt
The summit Of Hill No. 3O4 is four miles
from Fort Bourus forest and five miles
from Fort De Marie. 1t is nearly 100
metres in altitude above Verdun.
1t is reported the French were expelled
from three positions in the Malancourt
and Avocourt forests in six hours fight
ing. The German losses are declared not
to have been heavy.
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dalton that censorship be established
here.
No news Of the reported fighting be-
tween Carranza and Villa forces near
Namiquipa or of the report from Mexican
sources that the bandit chief and his fol-
LOVERS were surrounded five miles south
Of Namiquipa by American and Mexican
troops. was received here today. accord
ing to the Mexican consul here, Andres
Garcia. the Mexican wires have been cut
between Casas Grandes and MADEIRA.
The contradictory reports received from
Mexican sources and the absence Of def
mite information from Gen. Pershing have
raised new doubts here as to the status
of affairs in the district where Villa is
supposed to be.
Americans who arrived from the inte-
rior today gave fresh color to this belief
by circumstantial stories of Herrera
break with Carranza with at least 1000
troops.
Seven privates suffering from various
ailments arrived from the front today
and were taken to Fort Bliss hospital.
All told stories of the privations suffered
by the American troops in their dash
across the Chihuahua desert.
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~. S. WAS TO ATTEMPT
TO RESTRAIN GERMANY
FROM UNMARRIED ATTACKS

Washington. March 24.-An the Entente
Powers through their embassies have
handed to Secretary Lansing formal re-
sponses rejecting the proposal made by
the state department in its circular mem-
orandum that they enter into a modus
vivendi and disarm all Of their merchant
ships, with the understanding that the
United States government would endeav-
or to secure from the Central Powers a
pledge not to attack any such unarmed
ship without warning and without provid-
ing for the safety of the passengers and
crew.
Soon after the proposition was broach-
ed through interviews in the press and
otherwise responsible officials of the En-
tente Powers indicated their decided OPP
position. to such plan. 1t was generally
believed here that this unanimous ex-
preston Of disapproval inspired the Ger
man government to promulgate the new
order, which is now in force, for at
tacks without warning by submarine
commanders upon any armed belligerent
merchantmen.
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.PERSHING SAYS
TWO OF COLUMNS
ARE NEAR VILLA

San Antonio. Texas, March "a
General Pershing reported to Gen.
Funston today that two columns of
the American expedition force were in
the vicinity of Namiquipa, where he
said Villa was last reported. No men
ton of other operations was made.
This report. dated today, was the first
in which Gen. Pershing had referred
to movements south of Casas Grandes
since Monday.
He said he had established a tenn
porary base at Vale, So miles south
of Casas Grandes on the way to Nami-
quipa. Several dust storms had made
impossible the use OF aeroplanes, his
report said.
Gen. Pershing added that unless permits.
sion could be secured to use the North
western Railway for the movement OF
supplies additional motor truck would be
required
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

Mr.. Weeks of Massachusetts. In. that cat
egory. He does not often take the time
OF the Senate in making spsechss and
when he does speak he usually has some
thing worth while to say, at least from
the Republican standpoint Mr.. Weeks
has not been allowing his light to be HID
den under bushel as far as Senate pro-
ceedings are concerned. He II quite
different candidate from several OF his
western brethren.
Sherman's Chance -
There are three or four western sena.
tors who will be supported by delegates
in the Chicago convention. and these
three or four western senators will not
permit any bill or amendment Of moment
to come to q vote until they have ex-
hausted the Senate and generally them
selves by extended speaking. Senator
Lawrence 7. Sherman Of Illinois 10 ono
Of them. Some cruel wag wrote few
weeks ago that it made little difference
whether Senator Sherman went to the
St. Louis or the Chicago convention. any
way, as he would get just about as far
at one as at the other" Tho ulinotsan
Is on his first term but he is one OF the
most persistent and voluminous takers
in the Senate. His Democratic colleague.
Senator Hamilton Lewis. is supposed to
have lightning rod up for the vice pres
idential nomination and Is something or
talker himself. Senator Lewis frequently
speaks but he never makes little talk
but what a few moments thereafter up
hobs Senator Sherman and has speaking
bout Of his own.
Senator LaFollette Of Wisconsin does
not speak often but when he does speak
it is generally at great length. The Wis
consin senator is declared candidate for
the presidency but he has taken very lit
tie Of the Senate's time this session. On
the other hand there is Senator Cummins
Of Iowa, who probably holds the talking
record of Congress. He enunciates 50
clearly that 1t becomes painful because
1t Is so slow and studied, as though he
doubted the ability Of his audience to
grasp his thoughts. Then there is Sena-
tor McCumber Of North Dakota, not a
declared presidential candidate but much
mentioned in that role by friendly news
papers. He Is running Senator Cummins
a close second and has lately blossomed
out as tremendously voluble orator In
every detail of army legislation or Of
measures that hove to do in any way
with submarine negotiations.
Senator Borah Of Idaho, considerably
discussed as a presidential candidate al
though disclaiming that he is, takes time
frequently and fills page after page Of
the Congressional Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
WAR MANEUvERS,
COAST DEFENSE,
COMING SUMMER
BOston's Protection Will Call for
Assistance of Maine Coast
Artillery Corps

Newport. r. l., March 24.-The de-
fences of the North Atlantic coast are
to be tested next summer in series
of war maneuvers, according to orders
received here tonight. Boston's pro-
lection will be tried out from Aug. 4
to 10, the forts being called upon to
meet an attack by a fleet of torpedo
boat destroyers and mine planters,
representing an enemy. For this pur-
pose, the troops at the several forts
will be augmented by Coast Artillery
Corps men now stationed at Portland,
Me, and Portsmouth, n. H.
A similar test of the Long Island
sound defenses is to be made from
Aug. IA to 20. the men at the forts at
New Bedford and some of the Mar
ragansett bay points being transferred
to the places that may be objects Of
attack. The Eastern New York de-
lenses will be the scene of attacks
from July "a to 30.
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FURTHER PROOF
OF THE LOYALTY
OF GEN. HERRERA

washington. March 24.-American
Nohsul Letcher at Chihuahua today
reported there was no truth in the re- :
ported revolt Of General Herrera and
me Carranza garrison at Chihuahua
consul Letcher's dispatch reported
that General Herrera was in command
OF the de facto troops there and was
loyal to General Carranza."
his report is regarded as removing
one OF the most menacing features of
the Mexican situation.
Although General Funston and Cen
eral Bell on the border have received
reports confirming the story of the re-
volt, which they believe to be true,
the dispatch from Consul Letcher. who
is on the ground and has headquarters
at the place where the revolt was said
to have occurred. is taken by officials
here as confirming the statements Of
Carranza officials that no such revolt
has occurred
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force, had been forced to a stand at Ell
Lso, nearer, caused officers here to ex-
ment. Gen. Funston thought it probable
fight already might have occurred.
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FAIRFIELD

Thursday evening the young ladies who
are members Of the Kings Heralds class
Of the Methodist Sunday school were
guests Of their teacher. Mrs. c. Oscar
Perry, Western avenue. The first part
Of the evening was devoted to a business
session. The young ladies have recently
formed into this class and the necessary
officers were elected at the Thursday eve
ming meeting. The officers were: Presi-
dent Louise Kelley; vice president, Doris
Tozier: secretary. Marion Jewett; treas
urer, Susan Hatch; lookout or new men,
bership committee. Josephine Piper: So
cial committee. Rebecca Lawry; thankful
Offering copmittee, Madeline Woodwork:
stick committee, Christine Hunter and
Freda Kick. Following the business
meeting a social of music and games was
enjoyed. y. The hostess served light re-
freshments. There were II girls present
at the meeting.
Mrs. John Pierce of Elm street was
hostess Friday afternoon to the members
of the Christmas Club. The afternoon
was quici,ly passed in sewing. Light re-
1rc8nmentS were SeESou NY MIS-. 1 lcA &C.
The next meeting will be held in week.
Tho little boys and girls who are men,
bers of the Methodist Junior Epworth
League were entertained Friday after
noon at the Methodist church vestry. The
program of the afternoon was in charge
of Mrs. Kingsbury B. Piper, superinten-
dent Of the league. Games Of indoor ma
tuer were enjoyed by the large number
present.
Mrs. William Barney Of upper Main
street was hostess Thursday afternoon
to the members Of the Women's Relief
Corps Whist Club. The time was pleas
antly passed by the ladies. in playing
whist Mrs. Barney gave a luncheon
during the meeting.
An enjoyable occasion in the Good
Will Rebekah Lodge took place
Thursday evening at the Odd Fellows
hall. when "Children's night" was OBJ
served. The program Of the evening
was composed Of readings and musi-
cal selections. Mrs. Minnette l.. Simp-
son gave a number Of readings which
were very much enjoyed. Following
the entertainment games were played
and refreshments served. There was a
large attendance, including the mem
bers Of the lodge, Odd Fellows and the
children of the lodge members.
The Universalist ladies are making
plans for a May Festival. which will
be held the drst Of May.
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DANISH STEAMER
HAS BEEN SUNK

London, March "a. 4.25 P. M.-An-
other Danish steamship has been
sunk-the Christianssund, 1917 tons.
Her entire crew Of ?: was saved.
The British steamship Fulmar, 1870
tons. also has been sunk. Eighteen Of
her crew were rescued.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
OF A PROBABLE
ATTACK ON VILLA

San Antonio. Texas. March "a
General Gavira, Mexican commander
at Juarez, advised Consul Beltran Of
the Mexican government here that he
had been informed that an American
Namiquipa had notified Gen. Pershing
that they probably would attack Villa
today.
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PERFECT RECORD
CRAFTSMANSHIP;
NORWICH CADETS

Mortified. VT. March 24.-A perfect
record Of Workmanship, a score of
1000 out of possible 1909. was attain
ed by the rifle team Of Norwich Uni
versity in it's match with West Vir-
ginia University, 1t was announced to-
night. Not only the five regular mem
bers Of the team, but a sixth student
shooting as substitute. each scored
a possible 200.
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|MNATOR LEWIS
DECLARES VILLA
HAS FOREIGN AID

As1'hston, March Ex-senator Lewis.
'a0cFat. declared in a resolution in
n. Uea today that American authorities
\, "'0"!edge of supplies and money be-
W. "'''shed to Villa from foreign coun-
y, "'u from the United States.
~. 'seiutlon proposed to brand Amer
,rr., VINO gave such aid as guilty Of
&'aal treason
ri, Ne request of Senator Borah, Re-
rs 1' 'he resolution was read twice
/. e" senator Lewis asked that it
es.t and gave notice that he would
: upon IT at an early opportunity.
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DARTMOUTH WINS
ANNUAL DEBATE;
BROWN-WILLIAMS

Hanover. ~ H.. March A.-Dartmouth
college tonight won the 18th annual 'tri-
angular debate with Brown university
and William college. Arguing affirmative
ly against Williams debaters at Williams
town, Mass, and in the negative against
brown here, the Green gained the honors
on both sides of a question regarding the
adoption of the city manager form of
government. At Providence, r. Brown
defeated Williams.
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CONDITIONS AT
TAMPICO FOUND
TO BE UNCHANGED

Washington, March 4.-Commander
Marshall of the gunboat Machias at Tam
pco reported by wireless late today that
conditions in the vicinity of that Mex
can port still were unchanged. His mes
sage was in reply to one sent by Score
tary Daniels when two days passed with
out any information reaching the depart
ment concerning a rumor that bandits
had raided Tampco and the Machias had
taken aboard American women and chill
dren.
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FIVE COLUMNS
CARRANZA M E N
ARE NEAR VILLA

Douglas. Ariz., March 24.-General
Elias Gales. military governor Of
Sonora received a telegram today
from General F,nriquez. military gov
snment of Chihuahua. stating that
I've columns of CarranZa troops were
closing in on Villa and his bandits
rear Namiquipa and that, with the aid
d the Americans. it was believed Villa
would not be able to escape.
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cpEDIT REPORT
NJ LOG A TING
VILLA AT Ell OSO

=, paso Texas. March 24.-At Fort
.ta report that Villa had been
'...o,v located at Ell Oso was gen.
..sry credited. 1t was pointed out
yer that this did not necessarily
.,s th. bandits early capture as
i' .r,ractpr of the country would aid
30. ;, escaping # he wished to break
s.s command.
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HARVARD OARSMEN
HAVE A LONG SWIM

Lynn, Mass, March 24-The oars
men of the Harvard University second
crew were thrown into the cold water
Of the harbor here, 60 yards from
shore. when their shell swamped in
rough seas today All reached shore,
somewhat numbed, but without assist
ance.
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FOUR ARRESTS IN
LOWELL BOXING AFFAIR

Lowell, Mass, March A.-Cecil P.
Dodge, Henry Bousquet. John E. Lovejoy
and Thomas B. Boyle were arrested here
tonight charged with promoting public
boxing exhibition. The arrest came fol-
lowing the boyle-Milton Blair bout staged
bv the Moody A. c., with which the men
were affiliated. A local business man
went security for bail, which was fixed
at 0000 each.
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Best Bulletins on
Mexican Difficulty
JANOS SET FIRE
BY THE BANDITS
ON TROOP ROUTE,

columbus. n. NJ. March A.-Janos.
aoout ~ miles northwest Of Casas
Hrandes and on the route taken bv the
american expeditionary force, was set on
hre early today, presumably by a band
Oh Mexican bandits. Four large fires
were reported by Americans nass;no NO.
the town. '
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
WIRES ARE CUT
FROM MADEIRA TO
CASAS GRANDES

E Paso, Texas. March 24.-MeXican
loasul Andreas Garcia announced to-
hight that the Mexican wires had been
cut between Casas Grandes and Ma
isfa and for that reason Gen. Gavira
Iuarez was without further infor-
nation regarding the reported fighting
around Namiquipa.
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STOP WIRELESS
STATIONS WORK
AT SAN ANTONIO

Ssn Antonio. Ten. March 24.-Twen-
.r.sye wireless stations in and around
4s city have been dismantled by Fed
.-sl of.cers acting on instructions from
~ department. III Justice it was an
,agaced here today.
Il vas found impossible to prove Of
's,s,s against individual operators and
as the operation of these stations was
.rsierrd menace. authorities were
irected to pat them out of business
.,'l the trouble in Mexico is settled.
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crNERAL GALES
DENIES REPORTS
AT Aqua PRIETA

oouelas, Ariz., March 24.-General
-,;os Gales, military governor Of
today denied reports that a
"-. number of Mexican troops have
He Aqua Prieta, opposite here
tho South. Investigation did not
"" an increased number of troops
,gra Prieta
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0NE BATTALION
OF 21ST IS SENT
TO Ell CENTRE

washington, March ei.-One battal-
- the sIst infantry was ordere--
t,nn, the Vancouver barracks to
:, rea,r,. to reinforce the border pa
-, Tn. order was issued at the re-
.s, If Major General Bell, command
~. western department.
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FORMER RED SOX
AFTER FRANCHISE
OF LOWELL TEAM

Lowell, Mass, March 24.-Harry Lord of
Portland and Clyde Engle of Boston, for
mer Red Sox players. tonight discussed
terms by which they may take over the
Lowell franchise. They expressed them
selves as favorably impressed with the
team and it may change hands tomorrow.
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|&NY HOSPITAL
oORPS MEMBERS
LEAVE PORTLAND

a.. u Me, March 24.-Ten men,
H.. Tue army hospital corps who
~. en located at the local forts
I'm eeh ordered to Mexico. They
si, ave Portland tomorrow noon,
5 10 Columbus, N. NJ.
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SHERIFF WANTS
NATIONAL GUARD
ON THE BORDER

Il faso, Texas. March A.-Sheriff p. j..
awards announced today that he had
'' telegram to Gov James F. Fergu-
wi mat the National Guard was needed
Me border in view of the develop
tents in Mexico
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LIEUTENANT ON
CRUISER FOUND
SHOT TO DEATH

Seattle, Wash, March 24.-Junior
Lieutenant Ormand c. Pailthorpe, U.
S. n, was found shot to death in his
room on board the cruiser Saratoga
TODAY
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AK TERMS FOR
LEASING FEDERAL
TEL. co. STATION

,.7 Francisco. March .4.-The Uni
-, safes government has asked upon
"a. terms the Federal Telegraph Co.
,,y!a loase its high power wireless sta
.5o at Fl Paso. 1t was learned here to-