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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
Exert Pressure on
German Emperor to
Secure Abdication

Rome. via Paris, April 24-The Cor
riere D1talia, the clerical organ, de-
clares that it is able to confirm reports.
published in the Spanish newspa pers,
that the immediate following Of the
German Emperor is exerting pressure
on him to abdicate. The paper says
that at recent meeting Of the Hohen-
zollern family, one member, bolder
than the rest, intimated that the EN-
peror might save the situation by fol-
lowing the example Of Emperor Mich
elias.
The German monarch is reported to
have turned pale and, after observing
that the general opinion was against
him, left the room, muttering we shall
see" The same evening he summoned
another family council. The chancellor
and some of the ministers were pres
ent but whatever passed remains un-
known.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
WINSL0W

John ]. Nelligan, aged 81 years, after
~ weeks illness following an accident at
the Waterville station passed away peace
fully Tuesday morning at 1880 o'clock at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex NJ.
Herd, BoWden street, Winslow, with
whom he resided. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Herd and Miss Mamie
Nelligan. and two brothers. Edward of
Brighton, Mass. and Thomas of Lewiston,
and two sisters, Nellie and Deborah Of
Lewiston. Deceased was well known, hav-
ing been employed many years a the
baggage department of the Watervlle
railway station, and a host of friends are
experiencing keen sorrow over his pass
ing Mr. Nelligan was a member of the
Eagles. the Maine Central Relief and a
member of the order of Station EMPLOYEES.
The funeral services will be held Thurs
day at the Sacred Heart church, Water
Vile, the hour to be announced later.
Fred Gullifer, who has been employed
at the H. & w. mill. has been to Portland
and taken federal examination and en-
listed in the aviation corps and has been
assigned to the corps at New York.
The whist party 10 have been held Tues
day evening a. the Taconnet clubhouse
was postponed on accoun. OF the death
Of Mr.. Nellgan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND

Douglas Fairbanks in The Amer :
cano" and Harold lockwood with
May AlIiston in the Feature That
They Have Been Waiting for, Big
Tremaine" at the Strand Today.
Come Early, You Know Why.
pig Tremaine" is certain to be one
Of the most popular and satisfying of
all the releases made for Metro Pic
lures Corporation by those favorite
stars, Harold Lockwood and May Ali
son. 1t has already achieved wide
popularity and favor as n novel being
from the pen of that talented writer,
Marie Van Worst, and the very quail
ties which made it successful as a
book caused it to be secured for the
screen. 1t abounds in human inter-
est
Harold Lockwood might have been
Miss Van Norst's ideal for the charac-
ter of John. big Tremane," when she
wrote the book, so well is it adapted to
him, and charming May Allison has a
part entirely to her liking in Isobel
Malvern.
Douglas Fairbanks is said to have in
THE Americana" Il play of stronger
dramatic value than any in which he
has yet appeared on the Triangle pro-
gram. 1t has to do with the adven-
lures Of a young American mining en-
gineer in q south American republic
which has Just been upset by 4 levo-
luton.
Also Triangle Komedy making II
fun reels that will please everybody
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

The third timely talk under the aus
pices of the Gardiner Equal Suffrage
League was held Tuesday evening at the
old Co-,Ncll rooms in the city building
City Solicitor Everett H. Maxcy was the
speaker of the evening and gave an in
teresting talk on the subject of taxation
He touched upon the origin and applica-
tion, both in theory and practice. and
gave the four rules upon which modern
taxation is based. He defined direct and
indirect taxation and the single tax theo-
ry of Henry George. The meeting proved
to be of much pleasure and profit to those
in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
SCANDINAVIAN
MISSION TO u. S.

London. April 94.-The forthcoming
visit to Washington of Herman La
ge"crantZ. formerly Swedish minister
TO the United States, it is said by
Scandinavians here. probably will be
followed by the appointment at a con-
terence in Stockholm next month Of
an important Scandinavian mission At
this conference representatives Of
Sweden Norway and Denmark will he
selected to go to the United States for
the purpose of making the fullest pos
slble arrangements for the importation
of foodstuffs. petroleum and other ma
terials of which these countries are in
urgent need.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
COLBY COLLEGE
Twenty College Men Want to
Join Second Maine Medical
Corps-A Joint COncert-The
Next Baseball Game

The students who enlisted In the 2nd
Maine Medical Corps left Tuesday noon
for Augusta where their preliminary
training will start at once. Nearly 81
students had signed up in this unit and
it takes quite body of soldiers from
the college ranks.
The second concert for the benefit OF
the Student Endowment Fund is sched-
uled for the City Opera house on the
evening of May /. The concert is to be
given by the combined musical clubs
of both divisions.
About 20 men have been chosen from
the class in Freshman reading to COM
pete in the semi-finals of the prize con-
test which is held every year In that
course. From this number after special
coaching. about half that number will
compete for the final prizes Of $40 and
s. respectively Similar prizes are
available for the two women orators.
final contest will be held In few
weeks
DR.. Saider Of New York Is scheduled
to speak before the classes In economics
and any others who may attend on
Thursday of this week
Statistics obtained from the regis
'Aoi' ciiSV Siio" tIidL NOlpN uTdWS nef
students from a wide territory. Fol-
lowing is the enrolment by states for
year Of 1857. Total number OF stu
dents in college this year. 4l4
Mems Division. total, 256. Maine, 150
Massachusetts, IS; New York, 19: New
Hampshire, 3; Connecticut, s; District
OF Columbia, g. Canada 2; Georgia, l.
Pennsylvania, L. Indiana. /: Maryland,
/; New Jersey. !; Vermont, /; England,
/.
Women's Division Maine, l27; Mas
sachusetts. l6; New Hampshire. 10:
New York, 3; New Jersey, l. Vermont,
I.
The next ball game Is scheduled for
May with the University Of Pennsylva-
mia. 1t is not known whether the game
vii! be played or not Bowdoin has sent
out word that all her games must be
played on Saturdays, whether In
Brunswick or on out Of town trips
Colby baseball enthusiasm Is high aft
er her good exhibition OF baseball
against Maine on Patriots day she
feels confident that il the full Maine
schedule is played out that she will not
land in the cellar berth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

The interclass debate between the sopn-
omores and freshmen held Tuesday aft
ernoon at the High school was won bv
the sophomores. who had the negative OF
the question "Resolved: That the Bow
Brought Up In the Country Has the Ad-
vantage Over the Boy Brought I'd in the
CITY. The affirmative team was COM
posed of Theodore Chase. George Trask
and Ellis Maxcy. and the negative was
supported by Frank Burke Vernard Shay
and Fred Potter John Heselton presided
and Henry Heselton, Benjamin Bowling.
Harry Naimen acted as Judges. The de-
baters handled the question very skill
fully and brought out much of interest on
both sides.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
FIND VETERANS
BODY AT T0GUS
Proved to Be That of
F. c.. SWeetser
Disappeared Two Years Ago
Had Heart Spells

National Soldiers Home, Me, Aprl
24.-(SpeciaD.-W searching about
the reservation Monday afternoon, one
Of the members discovered the body of
a veteran to the west of the ice house.
and reported the fact at headquarters,
and Tuesday morning DR.. Williams,
with assistants from the hospital, had
the remains transferred to that place.
1t proved to be Frank C. Sweetser, who
disappeared in July, 1916, and Of whom
no trace could be found at the time.
1T is supposed that he was walking
about and suffered an attack OF heart
trouble, to which he was subject, and
oied before he could make his where
abouts known. The funeral was held
at P. M. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
MONMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Carol Bent of South
Portland ei'e visiting their parents
MIR. and Mrs. II. S. Bent and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. r. Lord.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. G. b.
Boyd on Thursday afternoon. April
26
Mrs. Ora Shepard is passing a few
days in Waterville the guest of her
sister Mrs. Minot Curtis.
Charles Hall returned Saturday
from Lewiston hospital where he went
for treatment for injuries received to
his hand in the cutting machine at the
moccasin factory. He was obliged to
nave two fingers amputated
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Ju.nham, SUI
perintendent and matron Ct Monmouth
town farm for the past three years
have resigned the position and will
return 70 Manchester. their former
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Buber
have been engaged to take their plac-
eS.
Mrs. Ernest Patten of Greene Is the
guest of Mrs. Lora Patten
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
GREECE TO BE
ALLY OF ENTENTE
Athens Paper Says the
Country About to
Alexander Zaimis to Be New
Prime Minister

New York, April PA cablegram
quoting an Athens newspaper with the
statement that Greece is on the point
of entering the war as an ally OF the
Entente powers was received today by
the Athlantia, Greek daily news
paper here.
"The Greek daily newspaper Embros,
Athens, in an inspired leading article
states that Greece is about to enter the
war on the side Of the allies" the ca
blegram read. The new prime minis
ter will be Alexander Zaimia, who has
made proposals to the Entente powers
which have been accepted"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Rev. F. Lewis Wall and Nre N.u ,
rendered a pleasing recention Tuosda, ;.
evening at the Randolph Methodist
church and many availed themselves of
'he privilege of meeting. the new pastor
ana his wife. DR.. Wall comes from =
pastorate at Boothbay Harbor and IS =
man OF pleasing personality and fine edu-
cauonal qualifications. He has taken de-
grees from Bates College. University of
Maine. Northwestern University ana AZ
kalcosa College. Mrs. wall is delight -.
Iui lady and the possessor of a soprano
voice OF rare merit. The Randolph church
y indeed fortunate in having DR.. Wall
assigned to it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
Mrs. M. S. House

The body of Mrs. Mary Stanton
House widow of the late Elisha House
Of North Monmouth. was brought here
Wednesday morning. April "a. for bu-
rial in the family lot beside her hus-
band. Services were held at the cem-
etery conducted by Rev. c. L. Bang
hart Mrs. House died in Benton at
the home Of her daughter Mrs. Anvil
la Luce, where she passed the winter
For the last few years she has lived
with her daughter Mrs. Nellie Am
brose in New York. She was born
July 8. 1880. She Is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Henry Luce Of Ben
ton. Mrs. Flora Goodwin Of Liberty
Center. Ohio. Mrs. ]. II. Ambrose of
New York. who was with her mother
during her last illness. The body was
accompanied to Monmouth by Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Luce of Benton and Mr..
and Mrs J. II. Ambrose Of New York.
Mrs. House passed the greater part of
her life In North Monmouth. She was
a member Of the Methodist church
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
GRAND COUNCIL
ROYAL ARCANUM
OF MAINE ELECTS

Portland, Me, April e4.-The grand
council of the Royal Arcanum of
Maine held it's annual meeting here
today. Officers chosen were:
Regent. H. c. Wilson. Portland; vice
regent, w. p. Stone, Portland; orator,
George B. Goodale, Bangor; past re-
gent. H. A. Blair, Belfast: secretary,
9. c. Ramsey. Portland; treasurer, II.
G. Penley. Lewiston; chaplain, Ray c.
Thompson, Presque Isle; trustee. A.
II. Brown, Old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
Boy Scouts Meet

Troop, .. Boy Scouts of America, held
an interesting meeting Tuesday eve
ming at the First Baptist vestry. The
troop has already secured some land
which they are to plant and cultivate
during the spring and summer and the
plans for the handing of this work were
discussed. 1t was decided that the
troop offer its services to the mayor in
the coming campaign to rase funds for
the Belgans. Plans and details for the
quick mobilization Of the troop in a
period OF one half hour were also thor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
.L|vERM0RE FALLS !.
MAN AMONG
OVERSEE WOUNDED

Ottawa, Ont, April 24-Casualties
among Americans with Canadian ov-
erseas forces. reported by the war
records Office last night. include among
the wounded: c. M. Martin. Pawtuck-
ct, r. l.; F. Bishop, Manchester, \.
H.: II. J. Buntin, Livermore Falls,
Me: G. D. Scott. Beverly, Mass; &.
W. Nuttall Andover, Mass; and E.
Ripley. Worcester Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
The Jap Sessue kayakawa Today
Seven Sins" Friday and Saturday.

\ big Lasky production. The Bottle
Imp" with the Jap, a Lass of the
Lumborlands." corker, and a comedy
today. Gold vote with every ticket.
Remember Envy" first of the "Sins''
on Friday next with Ann MurdocI,
making twelve reels in all. AS Men
Live" in the Paramount feature On
Friday. Early Saturday night. one
dime for a dollar show. Music to
match the bill, not to buck il, \
pleasant program and plenty Of it
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
Moran Pleads
Not entity in
the Nadeau Case

Bangor, Me, April 24.-Benjamin F.
Moran, proprietor of a hotel at How
land, was arraigned in court today on
the charge of murder in connection
with the death of Michael Nadeau of
Howland, whose body was found in a
river. He pleaded not guilty and the
case was continued 10 days
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
Baseball Fair

Leo Lyons. boy soprano and imper-
sonater, has been specially engaged for
this evening at the Coliseum for the
Big Baseball fair. This attraction
alone will be we'll worth the time and
money. Special photo plays and the
Bowdoin quartet (vocaD, Mrs. w. c.
Atkins. Jerry Desmond, Demers, the
handcuff king. novelty dancing by
King and Monaghan and other side at
fractions. It's a good bill-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
XASSALRORO

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howe
and children are stopping at his ia :
theirs, Edward Howe's, for an indefi-
mite time.
Mrs. f. Miller is at home from Wa
terville where she has been nursing
The roads are drying up rapidly
since the rain Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
PORTLAND WOMAN
BURNS TO DEATH e. 7: =

Portland, Me, April 24.-Mrs. Nora
O'Toole. aged 36, was fatally burned
this afternoon when her clothing took
fire while she was engaged in lighting
a fire in her kitchen stove with kero-
sene. She was removed to a hospital
where she died four hours later. She
is survived by her husband
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
NEW REGULATIONS
FOR SUBMARINES

Christiania, April "a, via London
The Norges Handels Siofaristidende
says that as result of reports by Ger
man ministers and consuls in neutral
countries to the German government
the latter probably will draft new reg
ulations governing the ruthless subma-
rine war upon neutral shipping. Spain,
the newspaper adds, already has OBJ
tanned concessions
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
u. Of M. Students
Will Become
Food Producers

Orono, Me, April 24.-The faculty of
the College of Agriculture at the Uni
versity Of Maine today voted to allow
students TO discontinue their studies
and enter employment as food pro-
ducers. To substitute this work for
that missed during their absence they
must present a written statement to
the registrar concerning their work up
to Sept. l.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
ANNUAL SESSION
STATE w. c.. T. u.
TO BE AT CALAIS

Lewiston. Me-. April 24.-The annual
state convention OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be
held at Calais on Sept. 1922. it was
announced here today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
Charles L. Pushard

Charles l.. Pushard. aged a. and for
20 years a resident of this city. died
Tuesday forenoon at his home on Will
low street. He is survived by six chill
dren. Funeral services will be held
from his late hcme Friday at . O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Inc annual meeting of Maple Grove
cemetery Association, Randolph, was
.iein on Monday evening and the fol-
loving officers elected for the ensuing
year; President. F. A. Aver: secre-
larE. I. r. Clarke; treasurer. L. w,
Ioodspeed: directors. d. II. sherman
Marceilns Dunton. w. f. Jones AL
pert Brookings: auditor. F. IT DIM
hlhs' superintendent, w. Z. James
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Preparations are now under way for
INC annual school musical concert an
event that is always looked forward
10 with much interest This season il is
sad that several new features will no
introduced. The date will probably be
May II and the location will he a,
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
Of Abruzzi
May Head Italy
Mission Here

Rome. April "A. via Paris.-It is ex-
pected that the Duke of the Abruzzi,
cousin of King Victor Emmanuel will
head an Italian mission to the United
States
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

ne" concrete watering trough is
~ De erected in Depot square. to re-
pace the old iron one that has been
tltre many years and which twice
"lthln the past years has been de.
m"hshed' or at least put out of com.
mission by accidents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

A we'll furnished dining room ,,;.h
an artistic blending of designs and
colors is long step toward home
happiness. Wakefield McNaughton Go
have an especially attractive disn,av of
dining room furnishings, worthy your
nsideration.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

The Womans' Mission Circle Of tho
First Baptist church will meet THURSDAY '
afternoon with Mrs. Freeman Litt,ase,d
Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

talk on the subject of nran,roa,os.
viii be given by Judge II. F. Cook a. ~
n'ee''i's oi the Mems Bible History Club
'n1s evening. Men generally are invited
ohflst church parish house at : 20 o'c1oc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Men-if YOU appreciate a really 6ne
shoe at a price sure to please. in
vestigate what the popular firm of
Wakefield McNaughton Co. have to
offer. See their ad.-7-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

LADIES Auxiliary of the I-n;versa,
80" 10 'nurch will meet in the vestrv Tbnrs
uas afternoon at 2.30 All memhers 49,,
requested to be present d
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
BOLTON HILL

A baked bean supper will be given
at the Bolton Hill school on Friday
evening, April 81. If stormy, on APP
ril 2S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

few oh ~ Dulac. who has been passing a
Jays at his home in this citv %
ained tuesday to his studies a. uas
'ard Dental school eS at Har-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

mrs. Fred Wing and daughter M
nIei =, OF Los Angeles, Cal. were aues+s
tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Home
Spring street 'p'' iioiiief'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

81, -"ai,has Of the Randolph Methodist
N"ufch VIII give a patriotic sumner in 49,
'es'rE Thursday evening, April u sr,
per from to 7.3o II % sup
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Joseph Y, Baron, instructor in ma,
uel framing and drawing in the nnhl;c
schools, is confined TO tho ho,,n ,ne pup,ic
rosS HouSe Dy III
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Inc pleasing aroma of The Oak
iaho cigar is the result of scientific
growing, selection and making-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

'is: JACK Carlow. who has been Wis
nS Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
" ilsoh OF West Gardiner, has gone
70 bemls to join her husband
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

.,,aa. n l.. Wyman, who has beep q
at The home of Mrs. William p
in Pittsburg, Pa, 20 her home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

NiiSS flia A. Peacock, assistant at
.ne south Gardiner grammar school,
was IN Lewiston Tuesday. attendinr
'he funeral Of her grandfather
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

hon. George w. Heselton was In
Wiscasset Tuesday in attendance at
the session of the 1;,oo,
preme court. eouhty su-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

oughly discussed. Rev. Milo G.. Folsom
pastor of the Universalist church. is
to organize a troop of scouts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

New York Supreme Court has ap-
proved payment by failed Carnegie
Trust Company of additional 4 per cent,
or 81. s05, ,46S. SO far paid to creditors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

.!r. and Mrs. Arthur L. Ireland of
SioWheSan We're visitors in Gardiner
Tuesday. They have purchased the c.
+. Chase farm, West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
GARDINER LOCAL TTFMS

The Art Club will meet with Mrs
Francis Cover, Gardiner. Thursdav v
evening, April &c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Miss Hazel G. Pushard has arrived from,
New London Conn. called by the illness
Of her father, Charles Pushard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

=. NJ. Dolloff was a visitor in Lew
iston and Auburn Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Gardiner Lodge. No. 9. l. o. o. F.
VIII work the first degree Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

To let-Four rooms.
To let-Front room.
For Sale-Two horses.
For sale-Nillage home.
For sale-Grocery business.
To let-Furnished rooms
For sale-Cigar and peanut stand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

MISS Adelia Perry, Brunswick ave-
nue. went Tuesday to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
BREAD RATIONS
FOR THE BRITISH

London. April 24.-England will
shortly be placed on bread rations, it
is understood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

waiter J. Clark, Jr., of Ellsworth
was visiting Gardiner friends Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jones have
returned from a recent visit with rel
atives in Waldoboro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Portland. i0e'uaS III
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Dr- K. II. Willis was calling or
trends in Mechanic Falls Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

May baskets are making their ap-
pearance in various of the Water
street stores
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

hon. Oliver 3. Clason was a business
visitor in Wiscasset Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

carroll Roberts has entered the en-
pioy of Jackson's drug store as soda
clerk
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25

Miss Mary Paradise left Tuesday for
Long pond
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-04-25
For Sale-MiscellaneOus

A VILLAGE HOME CONSISTING OF
history house with rooms, running wa
ter telephone and wired for electric
lights: also between 4 and acres of land
we'll supplied with apple and cherry trees
and currants. Buildings all in good re-
pair. Good location and fine view Mrs
l.. A. McGrath. Winthrop. Me. apr25dGt
TWO GOOD USING CHEAP HORS-
es No letters. Webber & Hewett, Au-
gusta, Me. apr25d6t
GROCERY BUSINESS. FINE CASH
trade. No delivery. Also two houses in
Livermore Falls Good investment for
rent. Address Store. % North St. Port
land Me. apr25d6t'
CIGAR AND PEANUT STAND
opposite NJ c. r. r. station, Augusta, Me
apr25d3t,