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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

On the Battle Front Via Paris, Oct
l6.-12.09 A. M.-Infantry and cav
airy, after a period of comparative in
activity, have been doing more fight
ing during the last few days than for
several weeks.
Two thousand French cuirassiers
have distinguished themselves in
swimming the river Lys. where 1t
flows deep and swift. They complete
ly outwitted the Germans who were
awaiting them on the other side with
machine guns and heavy artillery
The French horsemen made a long de-
tour during the night. One man
swan the river With a rope, then drag
ged over a cable which he attached
to tree. The others, holding to the
rope. crossed singly with their horses
through the swirling waters.
Arrived on the opposite bank, the
French drew up in line and charged
the German flank at Merville, driving
the Germans back and opening the
way for the passage over the river
of a division of allied infantry, who
later occupied Estaires.
The present war differs from all pre-
vious wars inasmuch as no one knows
just when a battle begins and when
1t ends. What is now known as the
battle of the Four rivers, the Scarpe,
the Somme, the Disc and the Aisne.
may be regarded as concluded and Il
fresh stage of the operations begun
with the fall of Antwerp and the re-
newed appearance of strong allied
army in Belgian territory, where 1t
has made its presence felt by the
capture of Ypres
Meanwhile the siege of the German po-
sitions further south has become merely
desultory, some parts of the line where
a perfect hail of shells was a daily oc-
eurrence five weeks ago are now enliv-
ened by artillery fire only at rare in
tervale. At one very important point to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
CHOLERA SPREADS
over HUNGARY

Venice, Italy, Oct. 15-(Via Paris, L2o
P. M9.-Aecording to reports reaching
Venice, cholera is making rapid strides
throughout Hungary and the progress of
the disease is causing alarm among the
people.
The Hungarian authorities it now APP
pears were too lax in the beginning in
the matter of sanitary supervision of
prisoners camps, which since have been
placed under special control Prisoners
no longer are permitted to camp in the
open air and now all suspect cases are
being isolated in hospitals.
Other dispatches reaching Venice relate
that the Austrian eommissary depart
ment is breaking down, so far as the
equipment of new recruits is concerned.
These men are suffering from a scarcity
of clothing and boots, especially heavy
winter garments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
TO Give THE
ENGLISH TROOPS
XMAS PRESENTS

London, Oct 15.-7.35 P. M.-Princess
Mary has issued an appeal in which
she says:
II want you all to help me send a
Christmas present from the whole ma
ton to every sailor afioat and every
soldier at the front. On Christmas eve
when like the shepherds of old. they
kept their watch, doubtless their
thoughts will turn to home and loved
ones left behind. / am sure we will be
happier on Christmas morning If we
have helped by sending our little tok-
en- of love and sympathy-something
useful or Of permanent value, the max
ing OF which may be the means of
providing employment in the trades
adversely affected by the war"
It is hoped that the appeal will re-
suit in the raising of 100000 for the
provision of gifts taking the form of
an embossed brass tobacco or cigar
cite box, pipe and finder lighter and
candies for the Indian troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
BOARD OF TRADE !.
HOLDS MEETING.

At a meeting of the board of directors
OF the Watervilie Chamber of Commerce
it was voted to change the annual dues
from sl2 to Sc. 1t was also voted to hold
special meeting of the board next Mon
day evening for the purpose of taking
action relative to the proposed city ord
nance against promiscuous wiring over
the streets.
City Electrician Geo. W. Hardy of Port
land was present and explained the meth
DDS of scientific wiring as they are in
use in Portland.
President Frank d. Robinson occupied
the chair. Secretary W. H, X. Abbott
took prominent part in the proceedings
Cigars were passed about and informal
discussion took place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
BATTLE IN EAST
POLAND FAv0RS
GERMAN A R M Y

Berlin, Oct. 15.-By Wireless Teleg-
raphy to Sayville, l.. lit was Off
cially announced today that the bat
tie to the east of Wirballen in Rus
sian Poland, which has been raging
since Oct. 4, continues favorable to
the Germans. Repeated attempts of
the Russians to storm the trenches
have resulted in heavy losses. The
Russian efforts to drive out the Ger
mans by terrific artillery fire daily
so far have failed.
1.-The Austrian stronghold of Pre-
mysl," the German official statement
continues, is now entirely freed OF
the Russian siege.
The Russians are reported 10 be
in fortified positions along the line
of Stry, Sambor and Medyka, which
now are being attacked by the Aus
TRANS. This line is supposed to keep
in check the direct Austrian advance
from Przemysl toward Lemberg."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
GEN'L VILLA INFORMED
OF IRREGULARITIES

Washington, Oct. 15.--Charges that
Maytorenas men have repeatedly
crossed and recrossed the American
border In the attacks on Naco and
Aqua Prieta, threatening serious COM
plications with the United States, were
made by Robert o. Pesquiera in a
message to the Aguascalientes con-
vention sent yesterday from San Anto-
MO. Tex. according to announcement
by the Costitutionalist agency tonight.
The convention was asked to call Gen
Villas attention to the matter that he
might take steps to prevent compli-
cations with he Uuied States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
PUGILISS,TTSS ARE ARE
HELD PE Tending
PROBE or BOUT

st. Louis, Oct. 15,-Jack Dillon, claim
ant of the middleweight championship,
his manager, Sam Marburger, and his
second. Robert Stolker all of Indianap-
oils. were arrested here last night after
bout between Dillon and George
knockout" Brown was stopped in the
fourth round by Referee Randall, who
declared the fighters were merely feign-
ing. The bout was scheduled for 10
rounds. The trio from Indianapolis were
arrested at the request of the manager
of the club at which the fight was staged.
The police declared that they would hold
Dillon and his manager and second for
investigation by the chief of police today.
Throughout the bout the fighters were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
ALLIES LEFT WING
is GROWING A N D
STRENGTHENING

London, Oct. Is, 1926 A. M.-Tele-
graphing Wednesday morning from
Calais, the Daily Chronicles CORE
spondent says:
THE position on the allies left wing,
which is now the most important sec
ton of the long battle line. grows dali
ly more satisfactory. The fighting
around Lille has been extremely sat-
isfactory, to the allies. The Germans
have been turned out of the semi cir
cular positions which they held
around Lille and the corner of French
territory which juts into Belgium
there.
The Germans have been pushed
back as far as Courtrai Gin Belgium,
rs miles southwest of Ghent), where
they are entrenching. 1t appears that
they will make stubborn endeavor
to hold the line OF Blankenberghe,
Bruges and Courtrai.
TT was the German intention to
make a dash on Calais coincidentally
WITH the taking of Antwerp. In ae-
cordance with this plan they ad-
vanced in force on Hazebrouck, Mont
Cassel and Saint Omer.
THE allies guns near Mont Cassel
moved down the on-coming Germans
who fell back, leaving several hundred
wounded The allies followed up their
advantage, throwing the enemy back
over the Belgian border.
During the lighting near Saint
Omer, a bomb from German aero
plane killed three persons and injured
six others. a French aeroplane pur-
sued the German bomb-thrower and
killed the pilot and his companion with
rifle shots"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
business and it is needless to say that
the men at the office feel II. --.e-a So

Several complaints have been re-
ceived at the office of the city tsarshai
about the careless handling of fire.
arms by small boys in the woods and
fields on the outskirts of the city. Two
accidents were narrowly escaped
Thursday, when bullet lodged in the
limb of an apple tree on Frances
street with a young man standing
just foot below, and Colby stu
dent while leaning against renee
had a bullet go through the fence
within six inches of where he was
standing. The city marshal has is
sued general warning and parents
should see that boys are not given
dangerous weapons to use in or about
the city, where there is so much traf-
fie,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
SENATE PASSES BILL
FOR FOREIGN SERVICE

Washington, Oct. 15.-Revision of meth
DDS of appointment and promotion of SUI
bordinate officials in the foreign service
is accomplished by bill passed by the
Senate today, classifying Offices held by
secretaries of embassies and legations,
eonsuls-general and consuls.
At present these officers are appointed
by the President and confirmed by the
Senate. The state department is unable
to transfer them without reappointment.
The bill authorizes the President to
transfer any such official to any offict In
the grade to which ne had been appoint
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
SEVEN SUICIDES SINCE
BANKS COLLAPSE

New York, Oct. 15.-Since the COL
lapse of the chain of private banks
conducted by Adolph Mandel six Of
the depositors have committed suicide
and a seventh. woman with baby.
has slept for the past six nights in
the city's parks, Mayor Mitchell was
informed today by the spokesman OF
men, women and children depositors
who swept down upon City hall de-
handing that the mayor listen to their
story.
The mayor promised that he would
do what he could and sent word to
the depositors to place their case be-
fore state banking Superintendent
Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
BOILER MAKERS IN
HEARING ON RULES

Boston, Oct. 15.-General protest against
proposed changed in the rules regulating
boilers was made today by boiler manu-
facturers and mechanical engineers from
ali parts of the state at hearing be-
fore the board of boiler rules.
Testimony was given that one manu-
featuring company would lost more than
million dollars if the intended changes
went into effect. Frederick A Wallis,
for the boiler-using interests, and Henry
II. Lynch for the boiler manufacturers,
declared that the changes would be inim-
ical to the interests of the trade,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Even with Christmas two months
away preparations are being made at
the local post office for the great holt
day rush. The examinations in Au
gust brought to light men who will
be competent to act as substitutes as
carriers and clerks. At the present
time there are four substitute car
riers, and they, for the most part, are
looking out for the parcel post deliv-
cry, which is constantly on the in
crease. There are few packages that
go over 20 pounds. but the number
Of smaller ones is ever growing lar
ger. The opening Of college has made
great increase over the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
C0NvENTI0NISI IN
SUPREME power
over NE xlC 0

Mexico City, Oct. 15.-All the mill
tary Notwithstanding Villa, Ia
pata and Carranza-are now subject
to the orders of the Aguascalientes
convention which today after a stormy
secret session, voted itself the supreme
power of the land. The delegates took
oath to abide by the majority vote
on all questions.
The question of the kind of govern
ment that shall prevail will be decid-
ed at session to be held Oct. 20.
Prominent delegate sto the con-
ference say that the question of fur
Their civil strife in Mexico has been def
initely decided and that peace is as
sured. A majority of the delegates
lean toward a commission form of
government until general elections can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
HARVARD NOT SELLING OUT FOR
100000 SAYS MUNSTERBERC

Boston, Oct. 15-tI feel that / have
let Harvard College out of a difficult
situation by offering my resignation"
said Prof. Hugo Munsterberg tonight,
in discussing his tender of withdraw
al which followed notification by Ma
jor Clarence Wiener of London that
he would cancel a legacy of 1900, 900
to the college until the famous psy-
chologist should be separated from
the institution.
THAT 10000 ,0O0,' Prof Munsterberg
said, lis a great deal of money, and
much good could be done with it by
the college. 1t would be too bad if my
presence were to cut it off from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
TO HASTEN THE
RESERVE BANKS

Washington, Oct. 15.-The Federal
Reserve Board took decisive action
tonight to hasten the opening of the
la federal reserve banks by announc-
ing Its determination to call the first
instalment of subscriptions to the
capital Of these banks. The call will
be ISSUED at once an dthe payments
are due Nov. 2.
The board decided also that all Il
banks shall be opened simultaneously.
In view of today's action. 1t was be-
Iieved that the banks will be in oper-
alton by Nov. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Mrs. A. NJ. Drummond was hostess
for very pleasant party given at her
cottage at Messalonskee lake Thurs
ay afternoon and in the early evening.
In autos the party went out about
noon and after enjoying good din
ner passed the remainder Of the day
at cards and such other enjoyable
amusements as the country afforded.
Members of the party were, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Drummond, Mrs. Edward
w. Heath, DR.. and Mrs. l.. H. Bun
ker, and Mrs. P. II. Plaisted and Mrs.
A. M. Drummond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
PORTUGUESE RESERVISTS
LEAVE PROVIDENCE, r. l.

Providence, r. l., Oct. 15.-The
steamer Roma from New York left
here today for Lisbon and Mediter-
ranean ports, carrying 200 Portuguese
reservists on their way back to Portu-
fal in response to a call from their
country They come from points
throughout this section of New Eng
land, $50 more from New Bedford. The
Roma also carried away 800 Spaniards
who came over in search of work in
the Canadian Northwest, but who are
returning because of lack of demand
for labor there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
GOLD
SHIPPED TO CANADA

New York. Oct. 15.-Gold coin on
premium aggregating about 100000
was taken today from the sub-treas-
ury and assay Office for shipment to
Canada. The shipments represent
payment in connection with the liqui-
dation of the New York City obliga-
lions in London and Paris. The ex-
ports were made by the banking syn
dictate which recently negotiated the
500, 600, 900 6 per cent. New York City
notes issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
BRITISH Fl EET
WILL NOT ARREST
NATIONALS OF
BELLICERENTS

London, Oct. 16, 2.40 A. M.-The
Morning Post today asserts that it
has proof that the British fleet has
received official orders not to arrest
national of belligerent powers in neu-
trail ships. In an editorial the news
paper demands to know who is Iespon
sible for the order, what it means and
how it can be reconciled with Great
Britain's obligations to her allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
CAPTURE OF GERMAN
VESSEL BY ENGLISH

London, Oct. 10, 4.56 P. M.-The ad-
miralty announces that the admins
traitor at Rabaul, on Blanche bay in
the Bismarck Archipelago, reports the
capture of the small German sailing
vessel Comet with a complete wireless
telegraph equipment on board The
Bismarck Archipelago was occupied
by British naval force Sept. II. Ra-
baul is not for from Herbertshohe,
which was the seat of the German
administration OF the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

institution. The claim that Harvard,
by asking for nay resignation, would
be selling out for that money, is per-
fectly absurd. Harvard is no longer
in an unfavorable position. If they
tried to put me out that would have
been another matter. But Harvard is
too great to be bought in such man
ner."
Professor Munsterberg would not
discuss the reasons which prompted
Major Wiener's action. In a postcard
to Dean Briggs of Harvard, Major
Wiener said he objected to Prof. Nun
sterberg's pro-German utterances. In
this postcard, 1t was said, letter
would follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
FRANCIS OUIMET
HAS NEW RECORD

Brookline, Mass, Oct. 15.-Francis Out
met national amateur gof champion, to-
day set a new record of Il for the Coun-
try Club course, equalling the profession
al record made by Harry Vardon of Eng
land in the national open tournament of
1918. Oumets score was made in the
qualifying round of the clubs amateur
open tournament IN competition with a
field of 125, including C. w. Bass of Ports
mouth, N H., the New Hampshire cham
pion, and w. B. Seeley of Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

More than the usual number turned
out Thursday evening for the regular
meeting of Fort Halifax Lodge, No. 8,
Odd Ladies. This is the youngest OF
it's kind of organization to be formed
in the city, and during the short time
it has been in existence its growth in
popularity and membership has been
large, and it's functions are always
well attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Fresh from the vine of plant in the
garden of E. C. Blair. IA Boutelle ave-
nue., four large strawberries are be-
ing exhibited in the display window
of the Central Maine Power Com
pany Office on Main street. The ber-
ries, all unusually large, were picked
Oct. IS. Some prize winning spuds
raised on the farm of Mr.. Spaulding
and some of those big rosy apples are
also on exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Through some misunderstanding as
to the place of playing the game. the
football contest with Gardiner High
school and Waterville High, sched-
uled for Alumni field Saturday after
noon, has been cancelled by the down
river boys. 1t is possible that Lewis
ton High will fill the vacancy in the
schedule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
STATE TREAS. WITHDRAWS

Boston, Oct. 15.-Daniel J. Murphy
of Lawrence, candidate for state treas
urer on the Progressive ticket, today
filed with the secretary of state notice
of his withdrawal. The Progressive
State Committee will meet Tuesday
to select another candidate for the
place,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
PRIESTS AND NUNS WISH
TO LEAVE MEXICO

Washington, Oct. 15.-General Funston
reported to the war department today
that Go priests and nuns are in Vera
Cruz who desire to leave Mexico. Ar
engagements are being made for their
transportation
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
had been told that at least 800 priests and
nuns were anxious to leave Vera Cruz
and would be endangered by the with
drawal of American troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
HOPPE LEADS
INMAN 375

Chicago, Oct. 16.--Willie Hoppe,
champion American billiardist, today
took the lead over Melbourne Inman,
champion at the English style. by win
ming two matches at 1872 balk line
1000 to 1873. Hoppe now has 2494
points against 2119 for Inman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
Funeral services will be held at 9

Funeral services will be held at 8
o'clock Friday morning at the
church of st. Francis de Sales for
George Marcoux, aged 81. who died
recently at his home on Lithgow
street, Winslow. after long illness
from heart disease. He devoted his eff
forts to farming. and was we'll known
in Winslow. He is survived by
widow and several children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
GERMAN LINER
TAKEN AS PRIZE

London, Oct 15.-9.45 P. MA dis
patch to Lloyds fl ON Gibraltar says
the Hamburg American Line steamer
Greacia from New York for Cadiz,
Spain, was brought into Gibraltar as
a prize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

be held, though many of them favor
Antonio l. Villareal for the provisional
Presidency.
Under the new arrangements, Gen.
Carranza can be candidate for the
Presidency in the general elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

The Central News Store, Walter r.
McAlary, proprietor, opened for bust
ness Thursday at POS Main street, in
the new Morse block. opposite the
postoffice Mr.. McAlary was formerly
Waterville representative of the Ken.
nebec Journal and later city editor Of
the waterville Sentinel. His many
friends wish him success in his new
venture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Funeral services for the late Bert p.
Wells will be held at 10 A. M. Friday
at his home on Main street. Rev. II. c..
Turner pastor of the Methodist
church will officiate, assisted by Rev.
Willis NJ. Davis of the Getchell street
Free Baptist church. lnterment will
be made in Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Mrs Elisha Bowden of Messalonskee
avenue, was the hostess for the meet
ing of the Ladies Aid OF the Universal
list church Thursday evening. A pro-
gram is being considered for the an
nual sale of the society, which gener
ally comes sometime in December
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

The conductors of the Maine Central
Railroad trains are wearing new caps.
with the vizer turned downward in
stead of straight, and of much more
natty appearance. Trainmen, baggage
men and news agents have not yet
got theirs" but are wearing the old
type of caps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
WATERvILLE

Rev. Arthur Craig of Fairfield will
occupy the pulpit of the Friends
church of East Vassalboro next SUM-
day morning at 1890. Everyone is cor
daily invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
BELGIUM CALLS ALL
BETWEEN Is AND As

London, Oct 1880 p. M.-The Bel
gian government, before removing to
France, says a dispatch from The
Hague to the Exchange Telegraph Co.,
ordered all male citizens between the
ages of IS and 40 to enter the army
within two days or be treated as trait
OrS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
RUSSIAN FLEET HAS
SEIZED GERMAN STMR'S

London, Oct 15.-(5.O2 A. M).-Athens
newspapers assert that the Russian fleet
in the Black sea has seized two Ger
man steamers loaded with cereals bound
from Galatz for Kustendje, Rumania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

One victim of intoxicants was ar
raigned before Judge Matthew in the
municipal court Thursday morning,
and being unable to pay his fine of
three dollars and costs was sent to
jail for the customary Is days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Murray celebrat.
ed their 10th wedding anniversary in
very pleasant manner Wednesday
evening by entertaining the Odd La
dies. Whist was enjoyed and dainty
refreshments were served. The guests
departed at a late hour, wishing them
many years of added happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
SHIPPING NEWS

Boston. Oct. 15.--Arrived: Schooners
dazei Dell. South Gardiner. Me-; Ed
ward Trevey, Mount Desert; Little
Elste. Isle Au Haul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Kissed by the crowd for their lack of ag-
gressiveness.