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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-08
Tragic Death
OF Cleopatra.

A Roman soldier brusquely enters
and lays before her the tablet bear
ing the death sentence of Ootavius-
She plucks the serpent from the
basket and applies 1T to her breast,
saying:
YEA Caesar, thou hast conquered,
but in thy triumph Cleopatra shall
not walk. This only doth Egypt ask
of Caesar-that he suffer her to lie in
the tomb of Antony. FAREWELL"
The departure of the Romans and
their landing in Egypt. their mid
night march and surprise attack on
the Egyptians IS all visualized by the
camera with a beauty and charm
hardly conceivable. The suicide of
Antony and death of Cleopatra by the
sting Of the asp, together with the
triumphant return of Octavius to
Rome, are all shown with CONSUME
mate art The story is one of charm
and spectacular beauty. and has no
peer.
And the lesson:
What profit a man If he gain the
whole world and lose his own soul"
and the same applies to the woman
who was used of Satan to destroy the
man she loved and herself as well. It
teaches us to beware of the song of
the siren, lest she transform us into
beg Sts and destroy Us
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-08

The writer was one of the for
tunates who witnessed this exhi-
bitlon. and so intent was the in
terest that the fight of time was
lost sight of, and when the last
grand climax of the masterpiece
was reached and the spectators
began TO depart, it was then, and
only then, that the time con-
sumed was thought of, and an
evenings entertainment greater,
better and more profitable from
an amusement standpoint than
any ever spent before, had passed,
and the impression-the lesson
remained.
Fifty Years
Before Christ.
The story dates back almost fit,
years before Christ, and is based o.
historical facts, the scenes depicte'
on the screen being the same as thos
on which the real tragedy occurred
and the participants in many case
were probably descendants of thos
who took part in the original dram.
1000 years ago.
A horde of $500 persons were use,
In the production, and the cost was s.
great as to be almost unbelievable.
The story of the great photopla,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
VETERAN BAGGAGE
MASTER HONORED

Siias w. Owen. for the past 20 years
baggage master of the Kennebec division
of the Eastern Steamship Co., was the
recipient of watch and chain yester-
day as token OF esteem from his fell
low-employes at Foster wharf Mr., owen
is "a years Of age, comes from Bath, Me-,
and has spent 30 years of his life In the
service OF the Eastern Steamship Co.
Boston Post. Sept 10
Previous TO the above happening II is
stated that the boys had little fun with
our friend. One OF them borrowed Silas.
watch and while looking at it offered to
bet one OF the boys that he could hit the
side OF the building with 1t. which he
promptly did, without adding to tn evalue
of the watch. The presentation was then
made and injured feelings soothed Bag
gage Master Owen is well known to pa
irons of the line. is always careful and
obliging and worthy the appreciation
shown in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11

the purchase in Pari sof a valuable
necklaces. The purchase was noted by
the treasury department and when the
necklace was not declared on being
brought to the United States Secret
Service men were at once put on the
track CT the smugglers. Working for
these Secret Service men Miss Ethel
Cartwright (hte part played by Clara
Louise) accepted an invitation to be
guest at the house where the SNUG
glers were passing the weekend with
friends, where thus under cover she
could learn the inside truth about the
smuggling and be of great assistance
to the officials
Each character was finely delineated
and the company as whole was we'll
balanced. As Monty Vaughn and Stew
en- DENLY, the smugglers, Edwin R.
Wolfe and Rocklife Fellows kept the
mystery intense and made every mo-
ment Of the play interesting. And the
part of Daniel Taylor, deputy survey
or in the customs service, was finely
portrayed by w. r. Randall.
From a scenic standpoint the play
Yves one which would be bound to en-
terrain, the first act taking place in
the custom house at New Pork and the
last three acts at the home on Long
Island, where the smugglers were To-
Gated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
PROGRESSIVE RALLY
IN LIBRARY HALL

A Progressive rally was held Thurs
day evening at Library hall. Chas. P.
Pitcher. chairman OF the Progressive
city committee, presided and after a
few brief words introduced Hon. II. H
Sturgis of Standish.
The speaker advised his hearers to
investigate the three party platforms
and reminded them that 1t would be
fair to consider that the Progressive
platform was formulated first. Mr..
sturgis stated that the Democratic
party stood for license for revenue and
for notification. The Republican party
are claiming support on their enforce
ment of the prohibitory law. Mr.
Sturgis devoted considerable time in
discussing the affairs that led to the
removal Of the sheriffs by Governor
Haines.
The next speaker was Hon. H. P.
Gardner, candidate for Governor,
whose entrance was greeted by burst
of applause.
Mr.. Gardner opened his remarks by
paying his respects to several of the
papers of the State. He dealt with the
plans and policies of the Progressive
party and finally with several State
issues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
Governor Arrives

Shortly before 2 O'clock the members
of the Brigade Band gathered at the
main entrance and waited for the Gov
ernor and his party. Promptly on the
hour four large six-cylinder cars with
glittering trimmings and highly var
nished bodies swung through the gates
The Governors staff in all it's broadcloth
and gold braid gave military air to the
procession. The band playing selections
from Faust" marched down the Midway
and then out into the track. All along
the lines the crowds cheered the Gov
ernor and he acknowledged their greet
ings by tipping his hat and bowling
When he started to ascend the steps to
the grandstand, prior TO taking his chair
in the box reserved for the party. the
people in the stand arose and loudly APP
plauded Those who occupied chairs in
the box and had ridden in the autos were
Governor Haines, Mayor r. j. Wiseman
of Lewiston. Mayor Fowles of Auburn
James p. Hutchins of Auburn. Col. JNmes
Moriarty, Lewiston, Major B. f. Phil
brook, Portland, Major II. P. Buck, Ban
gor. Major Theodore Hawley, Rumford
Major G. NJ Elliot, Lieutenant Command
er Charles Keene, Portland. Major w. T.
Gilbert. Calais, +. ]. Hodgdon. F. G. Da-
Wis. Carl F. Getchell. j. II. Reny. Ralph
w. Crockett. Henry w Cakes and DIR.
A. Jolly. live stock commissioner. wa
terville
The track had dried up nicely and was
not bit heavy. Just as the horses were
starting on the first heat of the 222 trot
a sunshower came up and sent everyone
in the Governors box and the other
boxes along the front hurrying back un-
der the roof for shelter. The shower was
of short duration, however. and the oecu-
pants of the boxes soon returned 10 their
places. People who had stood at the
fences also went back to their former
positions after the rain. One of the
bands took shelter. but the boys who
played on the vaudeville stage did not
mind. and stuck 1t out through the down.
pour
Gathering clouds at o'clock caused
the more skeptical to start for home be-
fore the races were finished. and by the
time the last heat was called there were
less than 9O00 people on the grounds
Secretary ]. l.. Lowell of Auburn said
Thursday afternoon that though the
weather had greatly inter ored with the
fair, yet the society would come out
whole. When asked as to the receipts
and the attendance he said:
we are just where we should have
been Wednesday night. 1t has been the
same as taking out one whole day. With
tomorrow, even though 1t is an extra day,
and we don't expect to get much. 1t is
possible that we will make up some OF
what we should have taken in. AS for
the fair itself / think 1t the largest and
best we have ever had, and it's too bad
we were not favored with better wealth
err"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
LEFT WING OF The
ALLIES PUSHING
BACK GERMANS
Rapid Advance to the
South Stopped by
a Determined
Stand

Paris, Sept. 11.-Q.1o A. M)-The
fourth day of the gigantic battle to
the east of Paris, which is expected
to last two weeks and to decide the
preliminary stage of the war, finds
the left wing of the allied armies Wig
orously pushing back the German
right wing, which had made such
rapid advance southwark from the
Belgian frontier.
The allies are said to have forced
their adversaries back nearly 40 miles
northeastward since the beginning of
the contest. The hard struggle between
the enormous masses of troops ex-
tends from near Paris to as far as
Nancy, close to the Lorraine border
An action is proceeding with the ut
most violence in the neighborhood Of
Mailly and vitry-le- Francois, but il is
very hot also In the center, where both
sides are holding their positions With
the greatest tenacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
RACES PROVE BEST
OF A GOOD WEEK

The races at the Maine State Fair,
set over from Thursday. proved the
best of the week, one of the three 60
ing In straight heats. The track was
slippery, but good times were the rule.
2.19 PACE-PURSE $500
Homeland. b 6, by Wilkes (Pottle)
won the second. third and fourth
heats and race: Wedgerite, second;
HaHa, third and Little Emma, fourth.
Best time, 2.15.
alt TROT-PURSE $500
Arrow Belle, m, by Pilot Nelson
(Waite) won the first, third and fourth
heats and first money. Kohl McBeth,
second; Attorney At Law, third and
Roland Axtell. fourth. Best time.
|2.20 IA.
Canadian. 3. by Extell (Fox) won
the 2.22 trot, purse $500. In straight
heats. Montbert, Nomis and Frank
Ward in order. Best time, 221 IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
French Statement

= Paris, Sept. 10.-a1.10 F. M)-"Dur-
. /. ing the four-days battle, says an Of
fetal communication issued tonight
1.-THE allies have pushed back the Ger
mans so kilometers approximately 81
: ! miles and taken many prisoners and
machine guns"
ION the left wing the British and
French troops have crossed the Marine
between La te-Sous-Jouarre, Char
ly and Chateau Therry, pursuing the
enemy, who is in retreat. During the
course Of this advance the British
forces took number of prisoners and
:. captured Mitrailleuses.
Between Chateau Thierry and
u yitry- Francois the Prussian guard
Is has been thrown back"
The action continues with great
severity in the region between Camp
:, De. Mailly and Vitry-le- Francois.
I'm the center and on the right wing
there is no change In the situation.
In the region of Nancy the enemy
has made slight progress on the Cha
e teau Salins road.
ION the other hand we have gained
y ground in the Forest of Champe-
= noux
THE losses have. been considerable
= on both sides, but the morals and
health of our troops remain excellent.
There is no confirmation of the
n news published In the German news
: papers of the fall of Maubeuge."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
lombard KOENIGSBERG

London, Sept. 11.-3.20 A. M.
"A dispatch to the Post from
Copenhagen states that reports
have been received there from
Stettin that the Russians are
bombarding Koenigsberg, the
strong German fortress in East
Prussia, and that part of the city
is in flames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
German Wireless

81 London. Sept. 10, 1856 P. M.-official
% Berlin dispatches received by Marconi
= wireless say:
~ "Wnile Louvai nwas burning, Ger
man officers carried pictures from the
: cathedral TO the Hotel Devillle for
their protection.
~ Emperor William and Prince Leo
+ poid of Lippe have exchanged cordial
re ard sympathetic kilograms on the &C.
= casion of the heroic death of Prince
n Herbert Of Lippe. who is the third
n member of the House of Lippe to fall
P< in this war
oss4s According to London papers fight
2 ing has been proceeding since Sept. Z
= 4. east Of Paris. Early French reports of
ga victory have since proved to be ex-
r. aggerated, for the allies do not APP
y pear TO be able to maintain the for
rs mer success of their offensive move
3 ment. No news of this batatle has been
received from the German side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
PRINCE INJURED

London, Sept. 10.-11.30 P. M.
Joachim Albrecht of
Prussia was wounded yesterday
by a shrapnel bullet, according
to an official Berlin dispatch
which has been forwarded by the
Amsterdam correspondent Of
Reuters Telegram Co. The bull
let penetrated the thigh but is
believed not to have injured the
bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
SIGNING PEACE COMMISSION
TREATIES TO PREVENT SUDDEN
ENTRY OF u. S. TO GREAT WAR
Great Britain France Spain and China Agree to New Conyen
tions-Also Accepted in Principle by Ger
many, Russia and Japan

are not applied in fact, shall, when
diplomatic methods of adjustment have
failed pe referred for investigation and
report to a permanent international
commission and they agree not to de-
clare war or begin hostilities during
such investigation and before the re-
port is submitted
The treaties specify that the report
of the commission shall be completed
within one year after it shall declare
it's investigation to have begun. Al
though all the contracting parties re-
serve the right to act independently
after the report of the commission is
submitted, the administration here be-
lieves a years time will have the eff
feet of sober second thought on all
nations and prevent an outbreak in the
precipitate manner in which Europe
has Just plunged itself into war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11

London, Sept. 10. 9 P. M.-There is
a general discussion in London of the
possibility that England may close
the North sea. blockading it COM
pletely, if the trouble with floating
mines continues.
Tho governments position is that
the shipping of neutral nations is in
great danger because of German
mnes. England has repeatedly stated
that she will not resort to the use of
mines.
After the mine sweepers free the
North sea of the distractions, how
ever. naval strategists advise the ex-
clusien of vessels which might plant
more mines. Such action would limit
the commerce of Holland, Denmark,
Norway and Sweden, cutting eff Ger
many's source of food supply.
The British officials say there is
abundant evidence that mine layers
have operated under neutral flags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
FIGHTING IN AFRICA

London, Sept. 10.-8.25 P. M.
has been some sharp
fighting between the British
and Germans in Africa. This is
indicated by the list of casual
ties issued tonight. In Came
rooms (Kamerun), a German
colony of western Equatorial
Africa, three officers were kill
ed, four were wounded and four
are among the missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11

been appointed chief commander of the
advance.
Petrograd reports claim that Archduke
Frederiek's army lost 10000 men, that
the evacuation of Cracow had commenced
and that the fall of both Cracow and
Przemysl was imminent. The British
navy has accomplished daring, al
though unproductive, attempt to draw
the German battle fleet into action A
great array of squadrons and fiotillas
made a sweep into the North sea for
two days, penetrating into the Blight of
Heisoiand, but failed to discover any
German craft
The House of Commons voted unani-
mously for a half million more recruits.
The country was surprised by the
announcement that 100000 men al
ready had been enlisted since the be-
ginning of the war.
When the governments plans are
completed the British army will num-
Der 1,S54,o00 men. This tremendous
enrolment, for country which nor
mally has only a small professional
army. has thrown light upon the gov
ernment's views regarding the dura-
ton of the war. or, at least. upon its
determination to meet all possibilities.
A British casualty list published
tonight brings the army's losses to
nearly $4,000 men, exclusive of the
past three days fighting. Yet this big
toll from the small army in the field
seems in no wise to depress England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11

& Washington, Sept. i0.-In the midst
of the European war, Great Britain,
France, Spain and China have agreed
to sign peace commission treaties with
the United States. One effect of the
new conventions would be to prevent
the United States from being drawn
suddenly into the conflict.
Germany, Russia and Japan have
signified their acceptance of the prin-
ciple 6f these treaties, though nego-
tiations have not advanced to the point
of drafting conventions, Similar agree
nents with Turkey and Greece are al
most ready for signature.
The treaties with Great Britain.
France, Spain and China provide that
al disputes, Of every nature, whatso-
ever to the settlement of which pre-
'vieus arbitration treaties or agree
ments do not apply in their terms, or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
PROTESTS AGAINST
CRUELTY TO PRISONERS

Amsterdam, Sept. 1o-(via London.
Sept. 10, 74e p. M).-The Belgium news
paper vorwaerts prints an article pro-
testing against cruel treatment of prison.
ers OF war and adds that If the reports
of cruelties are true, the severest meas
ures should be adopted to stop them.
The vorwaerts gives Her, Traub.
member of the Reichstag. as authority
for the statement that male nurse who
wrote the last will Of dying French
count. was subjected to corporal punish
ment for so doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
THE EUROPE:
WAR NEWS In
BRIEF FORM
-
Few Details of Great
Battle But Apparent
From Reports That
Germans Are Falling
Back = Allies Cross
River Marne

While the latest official statement
1--WE few details of the great battle
which is being waged in France and
IN which three million men are en-
gagged 1t seems apparent that the Ger
man forces are stil falling back, from
the announcement that the Allies have
gained about 81 miles of territory in
their advance. an increase of 10 in the
y operations during the past "a hours.
Both British and French troops have
crossed the River Marine, the British
sf capturing men and guns The action
OF great severity is being fought be-
tween Mailly and Vitry-le- Francois.
= Both the German and Allies armies
4 are receiving reinforcements and the
battle in front is liable to last some
e days yet.
Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia,
son of the late Prince Frederick Albert
and a second cousin of the German EN-
] speror, has been wounded in battle
Tu an engagement between British and
Germans IN Nyassaland, British Central
$ cAfriea. the Germans, according to the
British Official press bureau, were drievn
back TO the River Songwe
! Pope Benedict Ky in an encyclical to
the Episcopacy of the world. urges peace
and brotherhood among the nations. In
this encyclical the Pope says
I'VE exhert most earnestly those whe
,yeoysxn the destiny of the nations that
they should bring themselves TO frame
OF mind whereby they should put aside
an dissensions contrary to the welfare Of
humanity
Ths news from the western theatre o.
-xay today was most scant The German
!. and Austrian reports minimize the i'm
portance OF the occupation Of Lemberg.
y a Petrograd dispatch says il is believ
ea that the German crown prince hal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR ALIVE

London, Sept. 10.-1O.17 P. M.
I'm a message received from vi
enna," says a Berlin official dis
patch received tonight by the
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co.,
lit is stated that the Austrian
Emperor continues to enjoy the
best of health.
The reports concerning Rus
sian victories near Lemberg are
characterized as untrue"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
ASSISTED RESCUE
OF OCEANIC'S CREW

Aberdeen, via London, Sept. 1o.-(si5 p.
M).-The trawler Glenogil reports having
assisted in the rescue of the White Star
steamer Oceanic's crew. wrecked of the
coast OF Scotland, and in transferring
them to another ship. An attempt was
made to refoat the Oceanic. which had
struck rock. but the hull parted and
the attempt was abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
THE TOTAL REGISTRATION
FOR THREE DAYS is las

The number of names added to the
list at the close of the Thursday ses-
sion of the Board of Registration was
IS, and this added to the 81 names add
ed Tuesday and the SO added Wenes-
ay makes the registration for the three
avs i45. The board will close its ses-
sion at o'clock this afternoon, after
which hour no corrections or additions
will be made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
"Under Cover"

Under Cover" melodrama Of
love, mystery and thrills, was pre-
sented by Selwyn G. Co. to a good -siz-
cd audience Thursday evening at the
Opera house. The staging of the play
was excellent, the acting far above the
average, all going to make the play
one of the most interesting and enter
tanning which has been presented to
local theatergoers for long time
The play has to do with smuggling
and secret service. The story tells Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
Jones. Heedls

A quiet wedding was held Thursday
noon at the Baptist parsonage when
Elmer Lewis Jones of Litchfield and
Annie Laura Beedle of South Gardiner
were united in marriage by Rev. r S.
Pinkham. The brother of the groom
acted as best man and the sister Of the
bride as bridesmaid. The bride is the
daughter Of George c. Beedle of South
Gardiner and the bridegroom a farm
er residing In Litchfield. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones will reside in Ldtchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
lombard BELGRADE

London, Sept. 10.-8.06 P. M.
The bombardment of Belgrade
has been renewed with increased
fury, according to a Nish dis
patch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Co. Considerable damage
has been done. The Servian
batteries are replying to the
Austrian fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11

Rome Sept. 1o--(7,s5 r. M).-via Paris,
Sept. liza A. M).--The Osservatore Ro-
mano. the official organ OF the Vatican,
this evening published pastoral letter
from Pope Benedict XIV In the form OF an
encyclical to the Epiacopacy of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11

New York. Sept. io,-Hringing many
Americans and the King Of Beigium's
commission, which will place before
President Wilson accounts Of alleged
German atrocities In Belgium and OF
Germany's violation Of Belglum's neu.
trality. tho White star Line steamship
Celtic arrived at Quarantine tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
Program for Pontifcate of Pope
Benedict Is Published at Rome

1t contains the program for the Pontih-
cate of Pope Benedict, which. summar-
ized calls for renewed efforts, to spread
religion throughout the world and urges
peace and brotherhood among peoples
and nations in fear of God.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-11
Celtic Brings Many Passengers
And King of Belgium's Commission

from Liverpool and Queenstown.
Tomorrow morning, she will dock her
1901 passengers. The Belgian commits
sion in a statement tonight explained
that pending its visit to Washington
It did not feel free to make full re-
sponse ITO the interest manifested by
the press and the public"