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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28
OPERA HOUSE
Through the Flames

Through the Flames" a multiple
reel picture by the Kalem company
will be featured on the Opera House
program today and tomorrow
Peters Relations" Sellg and "The
Accomplished Mrs, Thompson" by the
Vitagraph company will furnish
enough comedy to please everyone. A
thrilling Western drama entitled
"Broneho Billy's Punishment" with
Mr. g. M. Anderson as Broncho Billy
is a welcome announcement to Au-
gusta picture fans.
One of the strongest melodramatie
pictures ever released THE Doom of
Duty" by the Lubin company is an
other of teday's offerings-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Suit Settled Out of Court
In the suit for damages which was
brought by Coleman Deyine against
L. W. Cunningham g. Sons the fol-
lowing entry was made Wednesday at
Portland: Neither party. No further
action for same cause" The case was
entered at the April term of the Su-
preme Judicial court to recover dam
ages in the sum of $4,000 for personal
injuries alleged to have been received
on the 18th day of October. 1918, while
the defendant was engaged in working
on the erection of a building for the
Portland Gas Light Co. AS the case
was settled out of court, no hearing
was had. Symonds, Snow, Cook &
Hutchinson were counsel for the plain
tiff and Payson q Virgin for defend
ant.
The Petition Dismissed
A hearing was had Tuesday before
supreme Justice George f. Haley at
Portland on bill filed by Frank H.
Gray of New Gloucester, against the
Gray Auto and Supply Co., in which
the plaintiff prays that an injunction
be issued against the said company
and others restraining the transfer of
all parties of the corporation. On Aug.
Is, complaint was filed praying that
+, D. Sawyer. secretary and treasurer
of the corporation, be adjudged in
contempt of court, alleging that he
took possession of the property of the
company and made use Of it; also
praying that summary process be is
sued. Justice Haley dismissed the Pc
tition for summary process and con-
tempt proceedings, and also refused
the motion for a temporary injunction.
Gardeners Exhibit at Auburn
The first annual exhibit of the Lew
iston and Auburn Gardeners Union
opened at Auburn hall, Auburn,
Wednesday afternoon and will contin-
ne through Friday afternoon and eve
ming. The Union is offering large
number of ribbons and cups to chill
dren who exhibit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

]. d. Draper, a prosperous farmer of
the Moosehead district, in well chosen
words accepted the flag and assured the
giver mis- wishes should be carried out
as long as he was able to raise the flag.
Very interesting remarks were made
by Henry Hudson. Esq, of Guilford, o.
P. Martin of Dover. H. e. Morrill, of
Monson, Judge F. w. Ball of Dover,
Hon. w. S. Knowlton of Monson, Arthur
A. Crafts and Harry A. Saunders of
Greenville, Rev. E. NJ. Bartlett of Cam
ton. Conn, Hon. E. P. Blanchard OF
Blanchard, II. L. Smith. Esq, of Fox
croft, ]. D. Draper of Monson and J. H
Blanchard of Abbot. Mrs. Fannie H.
Eckstrom, who is deeply interested in
historical work. was a very interesting
speaker.
Several fitting selections were sung by
quartet composed of H. L. Smith,
William starbird. Mr.. Mason and
Charles Blood of Dover.
At noon a picnic dinner was enjoyed
in the shade of the apple trees on the
farm of Ben Curtis. The ladies in the
vicinity of the Moosehorns furnished de-
| licious coffee and several flavors of ice
| cream.
Thus the erection of new moosehorns
at this old landmark is a memorable
event and doubtless this spot will be so
| marked for generation after generation.
There are people in every state of the
union. probably, who have seen this OUT
extraordinary guide-post and will be
pleased to know that the custom is to be
kept up Autoists enroute to Moosehead
Lake have to pass this spot and so It
will be a guide to Blanchard and Mon
son to thousands OF tourists every year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Grand Master T. II. Dodge of the
Grand Lodge of Maine, F. & A. NJ.
accompanied by Mrs. BODICE, have re-
turned from FreepQrt, where they at
tended Wednesday the anniversary
celebration of Freeport Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Wbitten of
Boston are passing their annual vaca-
tion In Maine and are enjoying the
TIME at the Donovan homestead on the
bangor road. Mr.. Written is a mem
oer OF the Boston police department
and is attached to Station 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

inc new mail platform for the Maine
Cehtrai Railroad. which had been in
process of construction for short
Tune past on the companys land adj
joining Commercial street, has been
completed and is now in use. The plat
form is 2S5 feet long and 20 feet wide
ana It's northern terminus is at the
south side of Bridge street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Levi T. Williams, ac-
eempanied by Mr.. and Mrs. William
Young left Thursday afternoon for
Ocean Point where they will enjoy a
week at the Williams cottage. The
trip was made by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

The municipal officers will hold a
special meeting at 40 this evening in
the aidermen's room at City hall for
the purpose Of considering the case OF
a person who is alleged to be insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Alfred Boocook of the American Ex-
press Office force is enjoying a vaea-
ton of one week and will pass the
time at the Gay cottage on the shore
of Togus pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Merrill Bros. have just received a
carload of VIM. Tell flour and are sell
Ing it at the very low price of Sc per
barrel-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a 8 TO RIA
NOTICE.

Augusta, Maine, Aug. 81, 1914
A special meeting of the Municipal
Officers of the City OF Augusta will be
held in the Aldermen's Room, City hall,
Friday. Aug. 2S, 1914. at 7.30 p. NJ, to act
upon complaint of John Grady, who al
leges that his son. Frank II. Grady, is
insane.
e. e. NEwBERT, Mayor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28
WHEN TONGUE is COATED

your liver is torpid and is affecting
your stomach and bowels. To rouse
your liver. AXE the little, purely vege-
table and ifl-all-ways satisfactory
HOODS Pills. They relieve biliousness,
constipation, all liver ills. DO not irri-
tate nor grippe. Price Csc. of druggists
or l. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

A window of fall hats and caps at
Il. q. Davis & Co. shows just what
will be worn this year Some very at
tractiVe and fashionable models are
shown at this old reliable house.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Deputy Sheriff Henry Emery of
Manchester was a business caller
Thursday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Miss Helen Gorton of Weeks Mills is
visiting in Augusta as the guest of
Miss Beulah Jackson of So Green
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

The Degree of Honor heled its Field
day Wednesday with Mrs. Charles TIA
Der at Camp Never Rest. Togus mona
a oountiful Fish dinner was served in
the open air to II and a trip was taken
Gown the pond and many pond lilies
We're gathered. The party left for the
city at shutdown, agreeing that the
DAY was one long to be remembered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Harry Brown of Pennington was in
the city Thursday for brief period
on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. f. d. Hartshorn and
two children left Thursday for a few
days visit at Crescent Beach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

f. T. Smart of Lvermore Falls was
In the city Thursday for a part Of the
day on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Mrs. ]. N. Bison and son, Gabriel,
returned Thursday from a two weeks
visit with relatives and friends in Que
bee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Charles Jones of West Windsor was
a business visitor Thursday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Wright Hisler of Weeks Mills was
in town Thursday for awhile on mat
tiers of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Andrew Weber of South China was
in the city Thursday for few hours
on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Paul Mcguire of this city is enjoying
visit at Whitneyville where he is
the guest of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

MRS. Oliver Hanson, who had been
enjoying an extended visit in Augusta
with her daughter, Mrs. Charles e.
Davis Of Weston street. left Thursday
morning for Springfield. Mass, where
she viii visit another daughter, Mrs.
r. j. Brainerd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Senator Leslie Boynton of Jefferson
was in the city Thursday for a por-
ton of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28
Friday, August %, 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Clyde Tillson of Belgrade was a
business caller Thursday in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28
LOCAL NOTICE

creamery buttered popcorn and
fresh roasted peanuts at Dearborn
Gray cart, Oak street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

f. l.. Hersey's shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt. efficient service
and highes. class workmanship.
apr7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

Mary Dauteil arrived in Augusta
Monday night from Dover, N, H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

George B. Nelson left Thursday for
Lewiston on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28

CARDS OF thanks, obituary notices, res
oiutions OF respect, ETC.. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-28
kent's Hill Seminary, Kent. s Nh;

In
cpso eo ec5o for important this
july29eod1s JOHN Q. NEWTON, A. q, President ass f
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
SLAVS BATTLING
IN EAST PRUSSIA
Copenhagen Reports State
Russian Army Is March
ing on Breslau.

London. Sept. 25.-Copenhagen re-
ports an extensive battle in East
Prussia the dispatch declaring also
that q Russian army is marching on
Breslau.
While dispatches from Vienna in
sist that the position of the Austrian
army are favorable as concentrated
in their new formations in Galicia,
advices from Pettrograd maintain
that the Russians are only three
marches from Cracow.
In the diplomatic field the pressure
on Italy to join the cause CT the
triple entene increases daily. The al
lies point out that in case OF their
victory. Servia must be given port
on the Adriatic, and the bait OF Az
Iona. ON which port Italy long has
cast hungry eyes. is being held before
the Servian government as possible
reward, particularly if Italy fails to
join the allies.
Dispatches from Nish, Servia, re-
port a continuous advance into Bos-
mia, saying also that all the enorts
of the Austrians to cross the river
Danube have been checked after fur
ious fighting.
Germany is reported to have re-
ouested Swiitzerland's permission to
send forces through that country
This was refused and in case Ger
MANY moves forcibly to this end, 1T
aly is said to be prepared to defen6
Swiss neutrality. HG
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
TlLLMAN CASE
IS DISCUSSED
Conductor Alexander and
r. R. Officials Address $50
Shopmen and Few Ladies'.

More than $50 employees of the Cot
ton Belt shops attended the mass
meeting held last night in the assem-
bly, hall of the Chamber of Com
merce. About half dozen ladies
were also present.
w. w. Alexander, a conductor on
the road. acted as chairman, and said
that the meeting was called for the
purpose of placing the facts before
the public concerning the dismissal
of Conductor J. r. Tillman on the
charge of being intoxicated when on
duty.
Superintendent Elmer e. Richards
was present and urged members OF
the Order of Railway Conductors
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and
Brotherhood of Firemen and Engine
men to sign petition, asking thai
the temporary Injunction secured by
the six conductors be made perma-
nent. He said that 40 signatures haC
already been obtained and asked those
opposed to a strike to sign the peti
ton.
Master Mechanic J. w. Blackburn
| and w. J. Miller, superintendent o.
motive power, also made short ad
dresses. urging the men to use theil
influence in preventing a strike. The.
argued that the company was right ir
Diminishing Mr.. Tillman and that 9th
err men of the road should not b.
| forced to suffer for an act COMMITTEES
by him, which they would be forced tt
do should the strike be called,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
ARKANSAS BANKS
NOT BOARDING
MIR. Davis So States in Tele
gram to Secretary OF
Treasury McAdoo.
STATE TO COOPERATE
COMMISSIONER OF Banks Assures Fed
craI Official He Will Send
in Statements for
Publication.
STATE TO COOPERATE

Little Rock, Sept. 25.-Bank COM
missioner Davis has addressed the
following telegram to Secretary OF
the Treasury McAdoo, in response to
a message asking for information re-
garding reports OF the restriction OF
credit by banks that have prohted py
the issuance of the 3o0,00o,ooo
emergency currency in August:
"In response to your request TOT
co-operation in remedying the nnsat-
isfactory conditions resulting in some
sections because of the boarding or
funds by many banks which are car
rving reserves in some cases two or
three times as great as required by
law, will say that the banking de-
partment of Arkansas will gladly. CO.
operate with you, but we believe the
state banks and trust companies OF
Arkansas are doing all in their power
to relieve existing conditions and eul
opinion is based upon the report OF
condition made at close OF business
Sept. r.. We are in close touch with
Iour' banks and know of no instance
where excessive interest rates are
charged or demanded"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26

The Great iHoosier Sale starts Mon
day-One Free Cabinet. Reap &
Crawford. 9-23-5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
BRINGING
GOOD PRICE here
Col. Oracle Sells 200 Bales
at 9 1-2c- Some Buyers
Report Paying 12c.

Pine Bluffs advantages as a cotton
market has again placed it the lead
in the way of receipts, despite the
general tendency of farmers every
where to hold cotton for better prices.
Receipts up to yesterday here ag-
gregated $40 pales as compared with
1851 at the same time last year.
Other cotton centers are showing re-
ccipts of only about one-fifth or
those of last year. The reason for
Pine Bluffs comparatively large re-
ceipts is attributed by cotton men to
the fact that the very best prices are
paid here, The prices frequently being
cent or more above those paid IN
other markets.
No cotton has been bought here
for the pact two weeks for less than
s cents, according to buyers. One
stated that he had offered 10 cents
Yesterday and had been unable to
purchase bale.
Col. ]. M. Oracle, who bears the
distinction of being the largest cotton
producer in the world disposed OF
200 bales here Thursday for 8 h cents
a pound Colonel Oracle said he was
forced to sell this cotton in order te
obtain money to meet immediate
needs, but he proposes to hold a.
much of his crop as possible.
Thirteen cents has been paid her'
recently for cotton, and IL and l:
cents is said by buyers to be no un
usual price to pay.
Buy-a.BaIe Cotton.
Among the cotton bought here yes
terday were two bales purchased
through the Buy-a-Bale club. One Q
these was purchased from J. s. VII
liams of ,4ehigh, Cleveland county
and under the buy-a-bale plan was al
| lotted to Miss Jessie Adams, who ha'
sent a check for $50 to retire On
| bale of distress cotton
Several of the farmers who nav
made applications to sell through IN
Buy-a-Bale club have been found 7
be as able 10 hold the cotton as mos
| Of those buying distress cotton froi
patriotic motives. The club wa
forced to repect these applications
order to conserve its funds that re
lief may be given those actually
distress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
TO REPAIR ROADS.
Meeting at Wats0n's Chapel Next
Monday Evening.

To consider ways and means for re-
pairing and maintaining the Sulphur
Springs and Camden roads, a meet
ing of the Farm Improvement society
will be held Monday evening, Septem-
Der 2S, at $50 o'clock, at Watson's
chapel.
Members of the society and taxpay-
ers of the district are urged to be
present so that plans can be made
for making extensive repairs to the
road and make arrangements for
maintaining it and keeping it in good
repair. All persons interested are
urged to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
HOUSES PASSES
war TAX BILL
Wingo One of Eleven Demo
Gratis Voting Against
the Measure.

Washington, Sept. 25.-The mouse
today passed the war tax Dill whlch
is intended to raise $105,0OO,O00 an
nual revenue to make up the loss
caused by the European war. The
vote was 1872 to 1856.
Eleven Democrats voted against
the hill. among them Representative
Wingo of Arkansas.
In order to pave the way for speedy
action on the bill in the senate, and
with, a view to bringing about adj
iournment as soon as possible, Demo
cratic members of the senate finance
committee already have taken thf
measure up for discussion amons
themselves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
$4,000 BALES RETIRED.
South Carolina Adds Her Quota 10
Cotton OFF the Market.

Columbia, S. c., Sept. 25.-DistressN
ed cotton is being retired in consld-
cradle quantity. in South Carolina
under the s'buy -a-bale" plan at loc
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
Disbursing Bank Funds.

Little Rock, Sept. 25.-The state
ban commissioner is signing checks
for the first division f25 per cent,
payable to the creditors of the Logan
County Bank at Magazine, which was
taken in charge by the commissioner
May %. The checks are being
forwarded to Leon Westmoreland
special deputy bank commissioner, for
disbursement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
Insurance Agents Meeting.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 25.-The an
nual convention of the agents for the
American National Insurance COM
pany today opened it's three-days' SEES
sions in this city, with agents from
all states in the South assembled
They will discuss matters which con-
front them in their daily work, and
there will be an interchange Of ideas
which is sure to help many.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
Funston to Stay Mt Vera Cruz.

Washington, Sept 25.-Secretary
Garrison today instructed General
Funston to discontinue preparations
for the evacuation of Vera Cruz. In
explanation of the order the war de-
partment gave out the following:
Numerous inquiries were made
here and of General Funston with re-
spect to the departure of the Ameri-
can troops from Vera Cruz.
I'm view of the matters which must
first be settled, no date can at pres
ent be fixed, but in no event shall
the departure take place within the
next 10 days and General Funston
was so advised"
The inquiries referred to as made
to General Funston at Vera Cruz were
those of General Carranza and Gener-
al Aguilar, who has been impatiently
awaiting a definite date to be fixed
In view of the recent orders for the
withdrawal of the troops, the admin
istratiOn is reluctant to discuss the
subject, but the evacuation may not
take place for some weeks.
Secretary Garrison today received
a message from Governor Glynn stat
ing that all communication between
territory controlled by Villa and thu
border has been destroyed
Reports that the wires had been Gu
between Mexico City and Vera Cru
were confirmed and the administra
ton was left today completely in thu
dark concerning developments il
Mexico.
War department officials said toda
that the new revolution is of greater
proportion than of the previous Mex
lean civil wars. 1t is pointed out tina
both sides have large bodies of train
ed soldiers comparatively we'll equip
ped. although the advantages iron
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CONTINUED on page 5.)
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Fairfield Anniversary.

Fairfield, Conn.,, Sept. 25.-The
275th anniversary of the town OF
Fairfield will be celebrated today and
tomorrow under the auspices of the
Fairfield Historical society. AS plan
ned, the event will be the most pre-
tentious ever held here. The main
event will be a colonial ball, with the
hall decorated in oil dcolonial style
and those attending dressed in co.
lonial costumes. 1t is expected thai
Governor Baldwin and ex-President
Taft will be present either this even
ing or tomorrow, besides a number Of
other notable people.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE THREE,
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CONTINUED ON PAGE TnREm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-26
MEXICO IS IN
STATE OF WAR
SAYS VILLA
Declaration Made After
Conference With First
Chief" .Carranza.
u. S. TROOPS NOT
TO BE WITHDRAWN
General Funston Notified to DiScOn-
tinue Preparation for Evacuation
Of Vera 'Cruz-Felix Diaz
With Villa.

Chihuahua (by messenger to Ell
Paso), Sept. 25.-"MeXico today is in
a state of war;
This was the statement made today
by General Francisco Villa after a
strenuous day spent for the most
part in conference with First Chief
Carranza.
Today fifteen trains We're loaded
with troops. General Villa would not
say where the trains were destined.
Villa has an army of $1,000 of all
arms-34,000 cavalry, $4,000 infantry
and 1900 artillery. The latter are
armed with sixty-four 6-inch field
pieces, many guns OF smaller caliber
and forty-two siege guns with a
plentiful supply of ammunition. The
cavalry mounts are in splendid condi-
ton, and the men, who have drilled
daily since Zacatecas was taken, are
in fine fettle.