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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06

Murder of Mrs. Hilair in a New York
hotel is still a mystery, the police
holding Benny" Sternberg OF New
York, on suspicion. Sternberg asserts
he was with Mrs. dilair about three
hours before she is believed to have
been strangled. Police are still search.
ing for tango" pirate" who may haYo
committed the crime.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06

Mt. City Temple No. 90, Ladies of
the Golden Eagle, held most enjoya-
BILE apron and necktie social last night
at their hail on Main street. A qrgC
crowd was present and an enjoyable
evening was spent with genes and mu
sic and refreshments were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
Returned from sprlnas.

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Clark, who had
spent the last month at Hot Springs,
Ark, arrived home last evening. Both
have been greatly benefited by their
visit to the famous watering place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
An Easter Dinner.
BY slopY BYE

Easter colors are the ecclesiastical
colors, purple and white. There is
no shade of purple, however, which sug
gests an appetizing food. Quite the
contrary. The Easter hostess will
therefore be unable to carry out the
proper color scheme in her menu al?
though she can manage II very easily
in her table decorations.
II she Is content to omit the pur.
pie note altogether, she can obtain
a perculiarly unique and charming eff
feet by using stiff Gala lilies in a
d i cately modelled Japanese bowl The
er ahould consist of typical spring
u ds, If pc sible.
MUSHRO M SoUP-For each per.
son, allow l cupful of clear soup and
. tablespoon!uls OF fresh mushrooms
cut into small pieces and simmere
In the soup stock for 80 minutes.
Pimiento Potatoes-Cut the potatoe.
into cubes and fry them in deep fat.
Drain well Melt l tablespoonful OF
butter in frying pan and in 1t sim.
mer one slice OF onion for 8 minutes.
Remove the onion and add three can
ned pimientos cut in strips. Heat
thoroughly, add the potato cubes. stir
unit, until very hot and serve garnished
EASTER SALAD-Place in a sauce.
pan 212 cups of canned tomatoes,
slices of onion, 2 stalks of celery, Il
of diced green pepper and u a tea.
spoonful Of salt. Cook over q moder.
ate heat for IL minutes; then add u
a noRlraun nr 1nIoflnn u, 4
cup of cold water, and remove from
the fire as soon as the gelatine is
dissolved. Strain into a shallow dish
that has been rlnsed with cold water
and set in a cold place to chill and
harden. When ready to make the salad
unmold on a sheet OF white paper. cut
into cubes with knife dipped in hit
water and arrange on bed Of crisp
lettuce leaves. Place between the
cubes of Jelly spoons of diced cooked
vegetables blended with mayonnaise
dressing. and garnish with strips of
picked beets and quarters of hard
cooked egg.
MARSHMALLOW Soak
y of Il tablespoonful of instant CELIA
tine in l tablespoonful of cold water
and then dissolve it in two tablespoon
fuls OF boiling water. Whip ] cupful
of chilled double cream until solid,
add tablespoonfuls OF powdered SUI.
gar, u teaspoonful of vanilla extract
and the cooled gelatine. Beat again
and the mixture begins to stiffen fold
in y pound of fresh marshmallows. cut
into shreds, y cupful Of Clipped wal
nuts and u OF cupful of chopped and
dained marascrinu cherries. Pour In
I to mold that has been rinsed with
cold water and set aside to chill and
harden.
Hostesses who must cook the din.
ner which they serve will find the
following menu easy to serve because
most OF the dishes can be prepared
several hours before the guests ar,
rive
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
pomestle Sacrifice.

II husband becomes angry on Mon
day and tells wife she can't buy a GER
rain thing, the poor woman knows she
must do without until Tuesday,
Fort Worth Star.Telegrnm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
PREACHING AT eARRAcKvlLLE

There will be preaching at the
Brick Chapel at Barrackvillc by ]. f,
Ice, Sunday, April Sth, at 10 a. M. and
7:l5 p. III. Everybody invited to at
tend these services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
To Atlantic city.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank II. Lyon and
daughter, Miss Sarah. have gone to At
lantic City to join the colony of Fair.
monters who are spending the spring
at the Coast.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
.rfRs .HoRAcE N.T0whEp

Mrs. Towner has succeeded Mrs.
Alice Pomerene as president of the
Congressional club of Washington. com
posed of wives Of congressman. She
is one of the most popular matrons at
the capitol.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06

Miss Della Hess entertained the
Philathea class OF the Highland avenue
NJ. L. church Wednesday evening at
her home. A social session followed
the business meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-06
Consonme

Consomme
Lamb Chops English Styie
Nint-Currant Jelly
Potatoes Stuffed Onions
Cucumber Salad with French Dressing
Russian Pudding with
Orange Sauce
Swiss Cheece Crackers
Cafe Noir Candied Violets
EASTER DINNER MENU DE LUXE
Grapefruit Cocktail
Clear Soup with Mushrooms
Halibut Outlets with Cucumber
Sauce
Fried Spring Chicken
Pimiento Potatoes
Asparagus on Toast
Easter Salad
Brown Bread and Cream Cheese
Sandwiches
Marshmallow Pudding Small Cakes
Sailed Almonds Ginger Chips
Requefort Cheese Toasted Crackers
French Coffee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
B0WDOIN COURSE
OF ARMY TACTICS

Brunswick, March 4.-Military train
ing at Bowdoin college will begin i'm
mediately.
At a meeting held Saturday afternoon
by the committee on vacancies from the
board of trustees and overseers. it was
unanimously voted to establish re-
serve officers training corps. The COM
mittee consists of the Hon. Lucilius A.
Emery of Ellsworth. Franklin c. Pay
son of Portland Charles I. Halves of
Bangor and John +. Chairman, and ac-
ton was taken through authority
granted by the overseer and trustees at
their annual meeting last June.
Two plans for reserve officers train
ing corps have been endorsed by the
war department. One of the regular
course calling for two years training,
after which two years more may be
taken, if the student cares to do this.
The other is the Harvard emergency
course. which provides for intensive
military training during the present
nified it's Willingness to support course
No. 1 at Bowdoin, but the committee
Saturday voted to favor both courses.
and will establish the second at the ex-
pense of the college, if the department
does not care to. Already 10 have
signed up for plan 1, and there are over
200 who will take plan 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
GERMAN LINES
ARE SMASHED BY
BRITISH FIRE
From a staff correspondent of the AS

From staff correspondent of the AS
ISOLATED Press.
British headquarters in France, March
~ via London.-n -iatever may be the
ultimate strategy behind or claimed for
the German retirement between Com
mecourt and lie Transloi even a most
casual inspection of some of the evac-
uated lines near Bapaume plainly re-
Veals the immediate reason for their
abandonment. They have been smashed
TO pieces by the incessant and ever-in-
creasing British artillery fire.
Some of the prisoners recently taken
said they had been cut off from food
for As yours by the barrage back of
their trenches.
The abandonded ground was covered
with hundreds of German dead
Large British burying parties. brave
ly ignoring German shells and snipers,
have been busy for several days clearing
up the dead. but the task is still a long
way from completion In front of the
old German lines near LIE Barque were
some bodies which had lain there since
last November. when the Germans at
tempted an attack, but were shot down
while leaving their trenches. The un-
ceasing artillery and rifle fire had pre-
vented their recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
WOMAN HELD
FOR LIQUOR
TRANSPORTATION

Portland, Me-. March THAT women
are now figuring in the Portland-Dov
er-Portsmouth liquor transportation
business was discovered Thursday
night by Deputy Sheriff Caselden
when he held UP stout female who
haM just aliGhted from the early eve
nin0lrain at the Union station. In a
smaK hand satchel which the woman
swung to and fro as carelessly and
easily as though it contained nothing
more than a pocket handkerchief, the
deputy found five quarts of whiskey Of
the brand known as st. Helena.
If Deputy Caselden had not been
tipped off that the woman was engag
ing in the booze business she might
have deceived him for a long time to
come. It's easy to pick out a man tug
ging along to heavy dress suit cases
which are more than a lug for him,
and it's easy to guess what the contents
are. but a woman swinging little
hand satchel would be suspected once
in hundred years.
This particular woman was doing a
nice business, even if not on a large
scale, for she admitted that the whis-
key cost her but so cents a quart, while
she sold it for $3.50 She had made a
practice Of going up to the New Hamp-
shire base Of supplies every afternoon
at $40. returning on the evening train.
Her trip cost her $3.50 and the whiskey
$3.50 for the five quarts. total ex-
pense Of S., while her receipts were
$3.50 or profit Of $3.50 per day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
THE EMERGENCY
FUND TO Be USED
Immediately

Washington March 4-Secretary
Daniels announced tonight that the
navy department would employ imme-
diately the emergency fund provided by
Congress for speeding UP warship con-
struction and acquiring submarines.
submarine chasers and other craft and
if necessary would use the authority
granted to commander private plants.
The principal private shipbuilders Of
the country will be called into confer
ence this week.
Delay will not be permitted to stand
In the way Of carrying out the clear
intent Of Congress-" says a statement
by the secretary. Il will be quick to
recommend taking over any plants II It
- essential to do so in order to secure
the building of new ships in double
quick time. We will undoubtedly Sc
cure cooperation in putting an end to
delays that have impeded the con-
struction of formerly authorized pro-
grams"
As finally passed the naval appropri-
alton bill carried s517.ssa.447. which
makes total of s1.134 Sss,s95 provided
for the navy in the last four years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
MASSACHUSETTS
COMMITTEE ON
RECRUITING

Boston, March 4.-The appointment Of
committee on recruiting, composed of
400 professional and business men In all
parts of the state, was announced by the
Massachusetts, committee on public
safety tonight. George s. Smith of this
city, former president of the Boston
Chamber Of Commerce, was named as
chairman. 1t was stated that members
of the committee, which will endeavor to
augment enlistments in the nations mill
tary forces. ARE inclined to strongly
urge enlistment in the national guard
by those who wish to progress In the
study OF military science"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
400 OF WILSON'S
NOMINATIONS
NOT CONFIRMED

Washington, March 4:-More than
1400 nominations sent to the Senate
during the session by President Will
son failed of confirmation with adj
journment today. All of them probably
will be returned when the Senate meets
in extra session Tuesday, with those
of the cabinet and such diplomatic
nominations as the President may de-
eide to make at the beginning of his
new term.
Most of those left over were army
and navy proportions and postmaster
appointments.
Failure of the nominations was due
largely to the fight on Dr. Cary T.
Grayson, the Presidents physician, to
be, rear admiral. 1t became apparent
soon after his name went in that he
would not be confirmed without diff
Guilty, but his friends refused to permit
his name to he taken from the head
of the nomination list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
SERIOUS CHARGE
MADE AGAINST
TEXAS GOVERNOR

Austin, Tex, March 4.-Charges which
may be made the basis of impeachment
proceedings against Gov. Ferguson were
presented In the Texas House of Repre-
sentatives by Representative H. P. Da-
Wis. Action was referred until Monday.
1t is alleged that Gov. Ferguson mioap-
propriated public funds for maintenance
of the executive mansion and msappro-
priated funds in signing vouchers for
rewards"
Gov. Ferguson is further declared to
have violated the state banking laws. He
has explained this matter several times
before the House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
WOMAN DROPPED
DEAD IN STREET

Portland. Me, March 4.-Sarah E. Gill
rick, dropped dead in front of her home.
80 Roberts street. last night. while she
was returning from a meeting of the
Winthrop society in Pythian temple.
Death was due to heart disease from
which she has been suffering for many
months.
Mrs. fitzpatrick was born in the town
of Winthrop and besides her husband
she leaves three brothers, George and
Frank Buzzell of Bangor and Fred Buzz
zell of Winthrop, two sisters, Mrs. Har-
riett Fletcher of Waterville and Mrs.
Olive Laughton of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
PERKINS STAYS
.BRIDGHAM GOES
FROM NATL HOME

The National Home correspondence
of the journal carried welcome news
Saturday morning to the friends in this
city OF Niles l.. Perkins in the an
nouncement that he would continue as
head of the qu2rtermaster depart
rnent at the Togus institution.
The proposed consolidation of the
quarterInaster and treasury depart
ments at the National Soldiers Home
has been declared off, at least tempo
rarily. Gov. Hui!ey, in charge Of the
Ii ONE. received a telegram Friday.
Plans for the consolidation had pro-
crossed so far that all the details were
about completed. Capt. Niles was get
ting ready to leave the Home and had
said his adeauX &c NOSE of the officials.
1t was said whom the order first went
forth that the consolidation was in the
interest of economy. But it was found
on subsequent investigation that the
multifold duties of the two depart
ments were almost too much for one
official to assume. They We're to be
taken over by Major Frederick L. APP
pleton, treasurer of the Home. who al
ready is burdened with many official
cares. He handles in pension funds an
nuallv more than s7500o0 and is sec
ond In command Of the reservation.
quartermaster's department is one Of
the next most important
A further surprise has been OCCASION
ed by The announcement that Capt.
Thomas s. Brigham Of Buckffeld has
been removed from the position of
Maine manager Of the Home, and Ma
jor John w. West OF Lewiston has
been appointed in his place Capt
BRIGHAM had served about two years
Tie Lewiston Journal says Rridgham
had clashed more or less with Con-
gresham McGillicuddy in the mat
ter of new appointments and certain
policies of the Home and there is
feeling here that the removal Of Can't
Brigham was Cccasioned in part by
his political activity He Is credited.
among other things, says the Lewiston
paper, of starting the removal cam
raign OF Capt. Perkins. although it is
said by some OF the officials that this
move originated with higher powers.
Over It all, however, there is an air Of
mystery among the officials at the
Homo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
SIGN AGREEMENT
AT SANTIAGO
ON ELECTIONS

Santiago. Cuba. March 4.-Commander
Reginald r. Belknap. representing the
American government. signed an agree
ment today with the leaders of the revo-
lutionary movement guaranteeing first.
fair elections in Santa Clara and Oriente
provinces, and, second, recognition of
Maj. Rigoborto Fernedenz, commander
in-chief of the revolutionary army in ORR
ente province. AS result Of this agree
ment the military governor Of Oriente,
Loret D. Mola, has been replaced by
Garcia Munose. vice president Of the pro-
visional council, thus Withdrawing the
military administration OF Santiago. This
agreement was signed by the command
ers of the various United States war
ships here and the American consul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
AMERICAN ATTACHE
KILLED ON ITALY FRONT

Rome, March 4.-The death of Maj. Ell
vim r. Heiberg, L. S. A., military attache
to the Rome embassy, was announced
Saturday, the result of an accident at the
Carso front.
Maj Heiberg had been granted an at
tache's permit to view the fighting and
was riding a horse on Thursday some
where along the line. 1t is believed from
meagre advices received here that the
animal became frightened at cannonade
and reared, throwing his rider.
King Victor and Gen. Cadorna tele-
graphed their condolences to Ambassador
Page Saturday. The latter ordered
special train to bring the body back to
Rome from the front and dispatched the
American naval attache to the Carso to
take charge Of the remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
British Wings Cain in
Somme and Ancre

Again the British have advanced
their front on the right and left wings
in the Somme and Ancre regions of
France. On the left flank east of Com
mecourt the Germans gave up ground
over front of two miles to an average
depth of 1900 yards, while on the right
Hank cast of Bouchavesnes an attack
gave the British terrain on a front of
1900 yards and 173 prisoners. accord =
Ing to the London war office. Heavy
casualties were inflicted on the Ger
mans in several counter attacks. The
recent ceding OF ground by the Ger
mans in the Ancre and Somme regions
evidently was not carried out for STRAIT
egic reasons, but because of necessity.
according TO staff correspondent of
The Associated Press. A visit to vari-
Gus points of the line showed that the
guns OF the British had torn up trench
es and communication trenches and
searched out thoroughly the ground on
wide area behind the German line,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
WINSL0W

At the next regular Grange meeting
there will be debate, (which is the
Most Profitable, Sweet Corn or Pota-
toes for the Farmer to Raise?"
Mrs. H. s. Newell is confined to the
house with a severe cold.
Mrs Sarah Thibodeau and son, Ralph,
who have resided at Watervlle during
the Winter. will return to their farm
in this town. Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow and
family who have been occupying the
farm the past year will move away.
Fl. H. BowdeT of Oakland. was a
guest Friday at the home of his son,
VIM. NJ. Bowden. Benton avenue.
An all day meeting of the Ladies'
Sewing Circle will be held Wednesday
at the Congregational church par.~'s.
Mrs. BENZ. d. Patterson and Miss Sadie
Morrow are the dinner committee.
An all day meeting of the IL. and w.
Ladies' Aid will be held Wednesday at
the Tacunet Club House. Mrs. Walter
Gilman and Mrs. Elmer Tozier have
charge of the dinner.
Miss Eva Reynolds of Augusta was a
weekend guest at the home of her par
ents.
Friday evening, March .. an entertain
ment consisting of moving pictures and
illustrated songs will be given under
the auspices of the Winslow Grange at
Grange Hall.
The moving pictures are to consists
of advertisements and n prize will be
given to the one that guesses the larg-
est number correctly. small admis-
sion will be charged. Ice cream will
be on sale Those that wish to bring
their children may do so. One Of the
Grange members will take charge OF
the children in the dining room.
The ladies will meet at the Grange
Hall Tuesday afternoon to make prepar-
alton for the entertainment Friday even
ing.
A Masquerade Social was held
Thursday evening at the Taconnet
Club House by the High school fresh
men. Games were played and good
music furnished by the High school or
chestra The costumes We're attract
i've. Among them were the farmer
boy, the old maid, gypsies, fairy. doll,
and Liberty.
The Sebasticook Literary Club will
meet Tuesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs George w. Patterson. Tho roll
call is Booker T. Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
COL. ROOSEVELT
DECLINES DEBATE
WITH BRYAN

New York, March Theodore Roose-
welt has declined an investigation of
representatives of the Congress Of For
ums to debate the subject of prepared
ness in this city with William Jennings
Bryan, it was announced tonight.
Mr.. Bryan. 1t was explained. had ac-
cepted the. invitation, but asserted in a
latter that he thought it would be wise
to wait until the present international
crisis was passed. He also said he did
not think the debate should be confined
to one city. but that he and Col. Roose-
welt should travel over the country, each
paying his own expenses and charging
no admission to the public.
Colonel Roosevelt's reply to the rep
resentatives of the congress Of forums,
said in part:
Il cannot accept your proposal Of the
21st because 1 regard it as waste of
time to debate non-debatable subjects
To debate with Mr. Bryan his views
against national preparedness would. in
my judgment be precisely on par with
debating the undesirability of mono
gramous marriages or the morality of
abolishing patriotism or the advantage
of the re-introduction of slavery or the
right of judges to accept brides from
suitors or the duty of submission to the
divine right of kings or the proprietry
of action such as that of Benedict Ar
mold"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05

where many hundreds of dead were
found later.
In the Mouse district, the Germans
north of Elk in an attack preceded by
a heavy bombardment succeeded in
entering French trenches, but were
driven out in counter attack. Recip-
rocal bombardnents, especially severe
east of the Mouse in the Bots Caur-
ieres sector. have taken place.
Along the Russian front and in Ru-
mania no important fighting is taking
place. In the Austro-Italian theatre an
Austrian attempt to storm italian po-
SitionS east of Gorilla was frustrated.
according to Rome. Minor infantry
operations and artillery duels continue
on the other sectors of this front
With the important town of Hama
dan already i'll their possession, the
Russians are keeping up their often
sive against the Turks in Persia.
Eighty niles northwest Of Hamadan.
they have captured the villages of BIZ
jar and Khanikal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
THE STEAMER
GEORGETOWN IS
LOST AT SEA

Halifax. n. s.. March 4.-The steamer
Georgetown. built and formerly owned at
Buffalo. n. Y, but recently purchased by
French interests, foundered at sea on
March l, members Of her crew reported
here today. All of the Georgetown's g
men were rescued from their sinking
craft by the American tank steamer Illi-
nois. Eight of them were transshipped
to British tanker, which brought them
here. The others remained on the Hi.
nois. which was bound for London.