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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

and six gallons of rum for the funeral.
which was to be strictly private, only. a
few select friends being allowed to at
tend. In an attempt to dispel any
suspicious which Mr., Poor might have
and to account for his strange con-
duct in riding so !. far through the
thick woods in the night. without frst
notifying the Falls people of Cleary's
death. O'Neil stated that Cleary de-
sired him to inform his friends of his
death before mentioning II to the
neighbors.
This strange story excited Poors
fears. After relating all the circum-
stances to some of his neishbors.
Poor started for Pemaauid with
O'Nell They arrived at the. Falls Just
before nighfall Friday, the 18th, and
then the people there. first learned OF
Cleary's death. There was but one
opinion as to the matter. and ONeil
was Immediately arrested.
A coroner's jury was at once en-
panelled. The body on examination
showed several bad bruises about the
head and one ugly cut. supposed 20
have been made by an AK heavy
shovel or a bar OF iron. The wounds
washed, and the shirt had been re-
moved from the body for the. same
purpose and replaced. but by mistake
put on with the wrong side out
In O'Neirs pockets was found m.
money which he claimed Clesry had
given him and also the silver buckle
over which took place the row on the
probable day of the murder. O'Neil
OBJ
nled T. telling several inconsistent and
contradictory stories to account for
the facts, The grand jury. however.
indicted him for ''wilful murder" and
bound him over for trial at the next
term Of the supreme Judicial court in
fownalboro. now known as Dresden.
NJ O'Neifs trial, July /, there were
three judges present: Hon William
cushing. the chief justice. Hon. Ma
thanlel +. Sargent and Hon. Davis
Sewail. William Lithgow and George
Thacher Esqs.. were assigned by tire
court as counsel for the defense.
\ Boston newspaper. in an account
Of the trial, said This being IN.
first capital crime in the county. IL
drew together n numerous concoursA
OF spectators; the solemnitv of the oc-
caslon was still heightened by the able
and spirited defense Of General Lith-
gov. the counsel for the prisoner. The
trial took up the most part Of the dav,
and when the jury returned they de-
clared they could not agree Ore OF
them. good man. seemed 70 think he
ought not to give his voice against A
prisoner. because there was no posi-
tive evidence. The chief justice then
gave them some further instructions
after which they retired for few me
ments orlv and brought in a verdict
of guilty. g.
BEFORE the session Of court closed
O'Nel received his sentence and was
hung accordingly az Povnalbo-o
1resden) the later part Of September
or tho very first Of October Tt.
sheriff OF Lincoln county az thi. time.
whose duty il was 10 execute the SEN
tence of death was Amos Could ESQ.
who was described as man ~ much
intelligence and frrness and who. ac-
"nrdinr 70 tradition. Creditahlv 7er-
formed the nainful duty Of conducting
the f'rst execution in that section. He
was born in Bristol. October 1744 and
died June % 1924
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
SEEK MORE POWER TO FIX
IRON AND STEEL PRICES

Washington. Sept. l.-Asi;ation in Con-
gress Tor extension OF government price
fixing authority to iron and steel and
their products. provision for which was
stricken out Of the food control bill in
conference, was renewed today when
hearings were begun by a Senate inter-
state commerce subcommittee on the
bill Of Senator Pomerene Of Ohio. 1t
would extend FEDERAL power 70 fix prices
10 the iron and steel trade. similar II the
food regulation provided by Congress
The hearings We're regarded IS prelmi-
nary to an effort toward passage Of Inc
Pomerene measure. probably at the De-
cemher session of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
SCENE OF PRESENT
BRITISH OFFENSIVE

BRUSH Headquarters in France. Thurs.
'ep'' 2.-tby the Associated Press)
me scene OF the present British often
eve i'cludes one OF the most important
ana strongest parts of the German line
III TINS section and has been marked nv
some OF the most bitter fighting Of tho
war since the Allies seven weeks aro ba
gan their drive, which has become kpovn
as the battle of Flanders. The wooded
e'eVations east and southeast of Ynres
ahons which are such dominating posi-
IONS as Glencorse wood and Inverness
|opse' we're the vital points and the Ger
mans rad made their defense here as
nearly mpregnable as they were able
being determined to retain them wi,hou,
regard to cost. The battles OF the IA 81
~" "ScNs bear witnesses to the strength
"i the cefenses a these points
lht crucial section may be said to be-
gir win the ridge known as Anzac, which
lies nOut a mile southwest of Zonnebake
southwest Of Anzac in Nuns wood and
iust sast OF this is the famous forest
known as Polygon wood. When the Brit.
ish IN August fought their way forward
70 Poiygon wood they found Nuns wood
So flooded that they were forced TO go
around n. and the ground here still pre-
sents great difficulties 20 the movement
II troops because of its swampy condi-
ti"n
Minis Mood mcrges into Glencorse
wood 30 the south and little further
d"wr and astride the Ypres- Menin
highway is Inverness Copse of indy
ing tame. Between Glencorse wood
and Inverness is an open stretch of
solid ground OF some 400 yards. and
here on the F'itz-clarence farm the
Germans had built great steel and
concrete redoubts whose machine guns
dominated the southern part of Glen
cnrse wood and IN. northern section
ot Inverness
Below Inverness are Dumbarton
Lake.. and the ground about them is
ritted with she'll craters. which are
'iilod with water The paths and
trenches here were wiped out by ar
'll''v fire and the shell-holes are so
clos" together that there is no space
- walk around them. In most places
he mud and water are knee deep
: II further south is Shrewsbury for
n>'. through which the British line
i'm. and HE ground in trent of the
''ri'ieh trenches is a mas II tangles
al h"rhed wire.
Just below Shrewsbury forest is Bel
cian wocd. which lies near Holleheke
Tu,re are many other little hits Of for
est scartered through this section.
most 40 them marshy ground which
VAS rendered still mere difficult by the
devastation wrought by shells.
he tween Holleheke and the river
l,s. the country is more or less open.
and il is dominated by Messines.
North If the Yprcs- Roulers railway.
re country presents the same difficult
tres from. marshy sround although
there are a few wooded stretches
The British began an intense artil-
lerv preparation with guns of all cali
lrcs about week ago and this con-
tnued with unahating fury until to-
day counter battery work resulted
in p large number Of German guns
being slonced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
TO AMERICAN|zE
FOREIGNERS OF THE HUB

Boston, Sept 21.-A campaign for
the characterization OF the foreign
population Of this city was opened to-
CAY IN the Home Guard. The orga niz-
alton is composed of women from the
r. nks of workers who canvassed BoS.
ton fer food conservation pledges.
In the course Of their canvassing the
women found entire blocks where lit
tie English was spoken and where tbs
al!en residents showed absolute ignor
ance Of American ideals and stand
ards Of living. One of the first activ-
itios Of the home guard will ne to ex
tend an invitation to all foreigners to
attend the Boston evening schools and
learn ErGlish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
FIRE ON BOARD
SWEDE STEAMER

New York. Sept. 21.-The cargo Of
the Swedish steamship Magda, anchor
cd in the Hudson river here, vas bad
~ damaged tonight by fire, said to
have been caused by spontaneous
combustion Captain Eiserman ex-
pressed fear that the whole cargo Of
cotton. oils. whiskey and general mer-
chandise. might he ruined. The cargo
is said 10 have been insured for ST.
zoe roo.
Tie vessel has been held up here for
several weeks awaiting clearance pa
pe~s for Gothenburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
FOUR MONTHS FOR
MISUSE OF MAILS

Boston, Sept. 11-FranK $. Palmer.
formerly treasurer of d mining com
pany in THIS city. was given d four
months jail sentence by Judge Nor
ton in the United States district court
today for Using the mails t. defraud
II was ALLEGED BY the government that
he received 100000 from the sale of
STOCK in The company. ard that most
OF it was spent in speculation and pro
motion schemes. While out on bail he
fed to Toronto. but recently was re-
turned by the Canadian authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
BATH WOMEN KNIT
FOR L. S. S. MANLEY

Bath, Me. Sept. 21-The women Of
Bath are taking great pride in knitting
for the L. $ $ Manley which leaves
Bath early in October. When the ship
leaves here she will have on board 10
each Of sweaters. mufticrs. helmets. wrist
ers. and twice that number Of socks.
Many people will he interested TO know
that after equippns the drafted men
with the articles there are still remain
ing Is sweaters. 50 helmets, 30 pairs OF
socks. 50 pairs Of wristers and 50 mutf1ers.
Even with this supply there is demand
for many more. More knitters are needeo
at once especially to make the sweaters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
Join the Aviation School

The following men have passed all
their examinations and been enlisted
in the Aviation Section Of the Signal
Enlisted Reserve Corps and will be
placed on active duty in one of the
ground schools where their instruction
in the theory Of flying will commence:
David c. Collier, Washington, D. G.;
Robert I. Gallagher. Boston: George B.
Cults. Brookline. Mass; George H.
Perkins. Concord y. H.: Joseph D..
Houghton Roxbury. Mass; Edgar g..
Wilbrick. Washington, D. c.; Don w
Northrop. Brookline. Mass: Lewis B.
Goodwin. Manchester. y. H.: Horatio
r. Leggat. Lowell. Mass; George s.
Partridge. Milton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
BISHOP MCCORMICK
TO GO TO FRONT

Boston, Sept. 2l.-Bishop William
Lawrence. chairman of the recently
organized war commission of the Pro-
testant Episcopal church. announced
today that Right Rev. J. y. McCor-
mick bishop of Western Michigan.
will sail for France early in October
to represent the commission in its
work for the men of the army and
navy at the front.
The commission plans to raise $500
600 TO be used in reinforcing and
eouipping army and navy cha plains:
the activities of parishes
near the camps: and following UP in
helpful ways the boys and men Of
the Protestant Episcopal church who
are in the service of the nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
ON Way TO SOFIA
German Emperor Tries
to Smooth Over Diff
culties with Bulgaria

LONDON, Sept PA dispatch from
Berne, SwItzerald. received today by the
British admiralty through the Wireless
Press says:
"Emperor William has passed through
Budapest, Hungary, on his way to Sofia,
the Bulgarian capital. Ii IS believed TO
be the Emperors intention TO try to
smooth over difficulties which have arisen
between Bulgaria and Germany
Germany and Austria have demanded
military aid which Bulgaria has refused
On the other hand. Bulgaria has asked
similar aid which the Central Powers
have refused"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
TWO LIVES LOST IN
LUDLOW TENEMENT FIRE

Ludlow. Mass, Sept. 1.-Two lives
were lost and one person was badly
burned as the result Of $1,000 fire
in a combined store and tenement
house early TODAY. Alexander Rogers,
a fireman. was run over and instant
~ killed by an automobile fire truck,
and John Mistalecz, an occupant Of
the building. was suffocated.
Joseph Cohen, who owned the build
ing. returned TO secure valuables af-
ter getting his family out and was
o, ercome. He was found in the build
ing two hours later badly burned.
Rogers. who had been q fireman ~
Years. was run down by the fire truck
while working in the dense smoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
!. @. 9. F. TO RAISE
s2,ooo,ooo FOR RELIEF
SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES

Louisville. Ky. Sept. 21.-The sovereign
grand lodge Independent Order OF odd
Fellows, by a unanimous vote today
adopted a resolution which authorizes its
varioIs jurisdictions to raise by individual
assessments s200o 90 which will be devot-
ed 70 the relief of odd Fellows who en-
list in the military service of the United
States and members Of their families.
A resolution also was adopted to the
effect that legalizing Of the association OF
Rehekah assemblies shall be postponed
for one year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
COSTA RIGA sewers
RELATIONS GERMANY

san Jose. Costa Rica. Sept. 21.--The
Costa Rican government by an official
act this evening severed diplomatic
relations with Germany. Passports.
were handed to the diplomatic and
consular representatives of Germany
here and the Costa RIcan legation and
consuls in Germany We're recalled. The
people and the newspapers strongly
approve of the governments action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
MANY LYNN OPERATIVES
HAVE GONE ELSEWHERE

Lynn. Mass. Sept 21.-The shoe
factories which were, closed last April,
throwing 1000 workers out of en-
ployment. will find a much smaller
number ready to return when opera :
tons are resumed next Monday under
the agreement reached this week.
Many of the operatives have left the
city to enter shoe shops in other places
and others have found employment in
different industries. 1t is expected
that many of these will return later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Joseph Martin

Joseph Martin of this city. who was
seriously injured a few days ago at the
mill of the Augusta Lumber Co, where
he was employed. and who afterwards
underwent surgical operation. died at 10
P. NJ. Friday. He was 80 years OF age
and is survived by a wife daughter.
father and mother. also five brothers and
three sisters. Funeral services will be
later announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
10000 AUTOS FOR
WAR EMERGENCY

Boston Sept 21.-Thirty thousand
motor vehicles have ben indexed in
this state as a preparatory measure in
case of a military emergency, and ev-
cry one Of them is now ready for call
at a moments notice. the public safety
committee announced today. The
board says il regards the work as one
Of the most important it has under
taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
HARVARD ATTENDANCE
WILL BE 1900 LESS

Boston. Sept. 21.-For the first time
since last June the number of civil
ians passing through Harvard Square
is equal to the number of men in uni
form, Hundreds Of students have ar
rived in preparation of the opening of
Harvard University next Monday. AL
though II is estimated that the at
tendance will he some 1900 less than
last year. owing to the war there will
be no curtailment Of the curriculum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
GERMANS SUPPRESS
CATHOLIC ORGAN

stod>holm. Sept, 2l.-Dispatches from
Berlin say that the newspaper Germana
has been suppressed by the German au-
thor:ties until further notice Germana
was the leading organ Of the Catholic
Center and stood midway between the an
nexationist wing represented by the COL
ogne Volks Zeitung and the Erzbereer
school.
It represented such powerful influence
that the action Of the German censor
appears to he decidedly daring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON
AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION

Washington Sept 21.-Sncretary
Baker. Brieadler General Squier. chief
signal officer. and Howard f. Coffin Of
the national council of defense APP
reared today before the House mill
tary committee TO discuss the SEN
ate hill for creation Of an aircraft
production board. The committee ses
sions were executive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
POSTAL EMPLOYEES
ELECT OFFICERS

Boston. Sept. 21.-Final sessions Of
the national convention Of federal en-
l.loyes were held here today following
the adoption of a constitution and the
election Of officers. including H. Nj.
NcLarin ard ~. j. NcumeNer. both
of this city. as president and score
tary- treasurer. respectively.
Vice presidents elected included w.
J Burko Of Boston and Miss Florence
Ethredge Of Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
APPOINT NO RHOADES
SCHOLARS THIS YEAR

London. Sept. 2l.-The trustees of the
Rhoades scholarship fund decided today
to make no appointments TO scholarships
this year either in the United States or
any part of the British Empire. This de-
cision is based on the fact that as all can
didates must be men OF the military age it
will not be in accordance with the spirit
of the testators design for the men re-
spending to the call of patriotism 10 be
penalized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

Nehcing men. It vas not a pleasing
si'uation' but the troops were in fight
ing fettle and pushed forward without
pause. On their left they swept for
"aro 10 the Anzac farm, where thew
piahted their standard. in honor of the
occasion and also nearly swept over
the position called Herles. both n.res
sular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
Boston Aviator Get. Another Hun"

Paris. Sept N.-Pilot Walter S. Rheno
81 Boston a member of the Lafayette
Flying Squadron. has been granted a sec
ond palm to his war cross for bringing
down German airplane In an engage
rnent on Sept. S. says the Paris edition of
the New York Herald. This fs the second
German machine Rheno has shot down
single handed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
NO WOMEN MEDICS
AT HARVARD THIS YEAR

Cambridge. Mass. Sept. 21-Because Of
the small number IF applicants. the PRO
posed arrangement for the medical in
struction Of women by Radcliffe College
and the Harvard Medical School prob
ably will Re abandoned It was said today.
Only % women have made aaplica ton
thus far and Of this number 70 were IN
able to meet entrance requirements or
were students In other medical schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

Seventeen German and Austria !,
ships in all are interned In Chinese
waters. with total displacement OF
over 10000 tons. The japanese gov
eminent made A request 70 be permit
ted to take over the German and Aus
trian ships as soon ~ China entered
the war, Similar request was made
by Great" Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
Didn't Sink susanna

An Atlantic Port, Sept. 21-The
American steamer susanna. previously
reported sunk BY German. submar-
inc. in the Mediterranean. has arrived
safely at a foreign port, according to
cable advices received by agents here
TO-DAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
MARY Somers Indicted

Nashua. y. H., Sept. I.-Mrs. Mary
somers OF Manchester was indicted today
for the murder of her husband. Frank
Somers who was shot on Aug. q The
woman was first charged with assault.
but after the death of Somers on Sept.
10 the charge was changed to murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
HOUSE PASSES
WAR CREDITS BILL

Washington. Sept. 21-The 81. o00.-
900 900 war credits bill conference re-
port vas adopted today ny the House
and the measure sent te the White
House for the Presidents Signature.
The Senate acted yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
Death Pilot Commissioner

Hyannis Mass. Sept. 21.-Captain
John H. Frost. Boston pilot commits
sioner. died at his home here today
after an operation. He was "A. years
Of age. He was appointed a member
Of the board Of pilot commissioners by
Governor Walsh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

At least one member Of each Of tbs
local food control committees. which
the British government is now ap-
pointing in every district Of England.
must be n woman. under a ruling Of
the food controller this week Another
must he representative Of local labor
interests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

ssn, .l-tRy The Associated Press }
-Trf -Fea' h''''s" Victory yesterday
,r.rs has .o-,o,s,~.,oa -,
..ut, ~ M Germans now system
G. -0.fiAS ne me thlnl\ Win troops
..-4.rz mainly on she'll hole and
.r-4 redouDt feforseS IN place OF the
T'' r.
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GERMANS DAzED
Their System of Line
Holding Futile
o@e.r. Greatly Impressed with Mag.
r,d rsult with Higher Command

--,ush Headquarters in France.
Tho great BRUSH victory yesterday
49, n ipros has demonstrated the
r.,pt, ~ me- Germans new system
a. --rd,as ne line thinly with troops
d. ,tered ovcr great depth and de-
re-d.nE mainly on she'll hole and
.-4 redourt deforses in place OF the
f--r Nss formerly cmpl)ye4
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AN EASTER THOUGHT

Tomorrow =" aIC,@j!H %ilh rojnic-
ingS the r~surrHci or Of - nan who
endured VIII pat,-ii;.. ANA suffered
with co;~,&G" w, 20 aO2S gear after
year thinking less OF G"ihsemane anl
Calvary and NOR cf Il" triumph over
death and Ne :",:..!a from III" tomb.
Now VS. nav" gHfl' 10 a point whcu
our, country I;a> entered in;o an el-
terpriSa o; Il" mos; serious import IN
it's history. NJ, shall b" called or as
people 20 az" up sA'. burden Of self
sacrifice and denial.
We are enrolled on ii" side %
Christian humanity 2Gaips; tho a.
sumption Of Il divin" right 10 rui".
when earthly government should have
no other commission 10 goT"-n except
with the consent 81 the governed.
Christ preached the ruiz Of love. We
shall be- struggling for the universal
brotherhood OF man. so this Easter
may b.. in 4 way. a resurrection for
the American na;ion--a resurrection
an awakening 10 our higher destiny
among the peoples uf the earth, under
the quickening Of orr conscience 20 4
solemn duty.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-07
Saturday, April 7, 1917.
INSPIRATION TO SERVICE

flag OF tho brave. Thy folds shall ~,
Tho sign OF hope and triumph nigh:
When speaks tho signal tr1lrnpet-toce,
Add tho long line cou,os cleaning on.
Ere yet its life blood, warm and wet,
H. dtnmed the gHsteci1nS bayonet.
Zach soldiers eye shat, brightly turn
TO whore thy sky-boru glortes burn,
And. as his sprtngtng advance,
Catch war and venseanc from, the
glanoe.
F1AE Of tho seas on ocean wave
Thy stars shall gNster DER the bravo:
When death, careertng on the gallo,
Sweeps darby round tho bellied SAT-,
And frtghted waves rush wildly back
Before tho broadsde's rear1ng rack.
Each dying wanderer OF the zen
Shall look at once to heaven and thee,
And smile to see thy splendors fy
In triumph DER his closing eye.
Flag OF thu free hearts hope and homo.
BY angel hands to valor given.
Thy stars have lit the wcldn do1ne,
And I'll thy lines we're born in heavor-
Forever Goat tina. standard shoot,
where bceathes the foe but falls be-
fore us.
With Freedoms SOIL beneath out feet,
And Freedom's banner Streaming o'e-