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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15

Secretary Redheld in which the assist.
ance Of agents Of the Department OF
Commerce was offered 20 meet nation
wide jump in prices.
Attempts will be made tomorrow to
combine the several food inquiry reso-
lutions which have been introduced and
bring about consideration Of the sub
ject
In starting an inquiry in the District
Of Columbia to-day. the Attorney Cor
eral said Wholesale prosecutions will be
conducted throughout the country n 1T
can be shown that there is a combine
ton 20 increase the prices OF foodstuts
on the prcteXt that the European war
justihes the advances.
Representatives Of wholesale grocery,
meat and provision concerns were sum
moned before the District of Columbia
grand jury to-day. They were ques-
toned concerning the advances IN
prices. the object Of the District Atto--
ney being to ascertain whether there -
an agreement or understanding amoAg
wholesalers 20 boost prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
HARDWARE MEN
URGE TRADE RALLY
Manufacturers Assn Calls on
Members to Seize Present
Business Chance.

On account of conditions which the
war has brought about in the export
and import business, F. D. Mitchell,
secretary treasurer Ct the American
Hardware Manufacturers Association,
sent letters yesterday to prominent
members asking for suggestions for
meeting the situation. The association
represents more than two hundred and
fifty Of the largest manufacturing firms
in the United States, with an aggregate
capital of more than 100000, 900.
The letters said:
eve should greatly prize a BRIEF
statement from you indicating your
opinion as to Just how American manu-
facturers may do their utmost at the
present time not only to extend their
own lines aggressively but to back up
as much as they can the efforts OF
others to restore our merchant marine,
expand cur banking facilities and
otherwise help TO provide others as
we'll as themselves with the necessary
machinery by which the thing can ac-
tually be done"
Mr. Mitchell said last evening that
IL might be some little time before the
people could realize the farreaching eff
feet of the European war on this coun-
try. Tin, mercury and other minerals
used in manufacturing, most of which
are imported, already have advanced in
price. This is an additional problem,
Mr.. Mitchell says, to that of getting
export shipped.
Eventually" he said, 81 believe a
way will be found By which the United
States can take advantage of the
chance to extend its merchant marine
by stimulating the export movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
70 JOIN NEUTRAL PATROL
Louisiana and Texas on Way
for Harbor Duty Here.

II was reported last night that the
L. S. 5. Florida, now on harbor patrol
enforcing the neutrality law. would be
loincd to-day by the Louisiana and the
Texas. The Louisiana will arrive at
Sandy Hook before noon and Will be
followed at some distance by the Texas.
In case she is far down the coast she
may not arrive until tomorrow, or
even Monday.
The Louisiana and Texas are home
ward bound from Mexican waters. They
will probably remain in New York Har-
Dor as long as there is necessity Tor
the enforcement OF American neutrality
in the matter Of shipping to and from
Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
SUMMONS RETAILERS
AND FLOUR BROKERS
Mayor Assemblies Com
mittee of 1873 and Starts
Task of Inquiry.
HIS AGENTS AT WORK
Chairman Perkins Plans Elab-
crate EXamination-U. S.
Sleuths Busy Here.

From all parts OF the country yester-
day came word that federal. state,
county and municipal authorities were
preparing to investigate what President
Wilson characterized as the uuwarrant-
cd increase in the prices Of foodstufs
and TO prosecute dealers believed guilty
OF conspiracy.
In this city all branches Of the gov
eminent were hard at work TO deter
mine whether there was any ground for
criminal action.
District Attorney Whitman had rep
resentatives OF all the meat packers al
his Office. and they promised 10 give
him all the aid they could.
Agents Of the Department of Justice
were out investigating in this city and
elsewhere. and inspectors Of the city
Bureau Of Weights and Measures were
going the rounds Of small dealers IN
Various parts of the city 20 get the re-
tail prices of food Stuffs.
The Committee Of 1885, appointed by
Mayor Mitchell on Thursday, met yes
terday in the City Hall. and after II
was organized George W. Perkins. its
chairman. called a meeting Of its exec
utive conn ittee 10 be held at his ONCE,
II Broadway. Monday, al IL a. m.
Committee to Cooperate.
Mr.. Perkins said the Committee of
1873, where IL discovers evidences Of
crime. would submit the matter TO
District Attorney Whitman for action.
4 representative Of Mr.. Perkins called
on Mr.. Whitman and promised him the
active cooperation Of the Mayors com
mittee.
Chief Magistrate McAdoo informed
Mr. Whitman that he would be ready
10 listen 10 testimony in his inquiry
Tuesday. Mr. Whitman replied that
II he had the inquiry in available shape,
he would start the taking Of testimony
then. or on Wednesday. az the latest
"The moment any evidence Is found
that crime has been committed" said
the District Attorney, "the inquiry viii
develop into a John Doe proceeding
Mr.. Whitman issued subpRnas last
night for twenty flour brokers and
twenty butchers, who were directed TO
appear before him Monday. When he
has heard their side OF the case he will
subpoena retailers.
vs.. J.. Youngs, United States Attor-
ney for Brooklyn, issued subp9nas for
leading wholesale and retail merchants
Of Brooklyn and Long Island yester-
dav. Those on whom the subpenas
were served are ordered TO appear be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
SEA CLEAR OF FOES,
LINERS WILL SAIL
Germans Want Armed
British Freighter Treat
ed as Warship.

Additional dispatches received yes
terday by Richard l.. Nosworthy, the
British Consul General, guaranteed
safe passage in the North Atlantic for
British boats and those of their allies,
and announcement was made that the
Rochambeau and the Patria would sail
to-day carrying about 1850 French re-
servists. The Rochambeau was to have
sailed early in the week, but hesitated
owing TO rumors of German warships
in North Atlantic steamship lanes.
II was reported last night that the
German Consulate at New York would
complain to-day to Washington that
the Wilson liner Francisco, which ar
rived in port as a freighter Thursday,
has two guns mounted on her after
deck. The German Consul will con-
tend, it was said, that this was vio-
lation of the neutrality laws as out
lined by President Wilson.
The guns are standard British naval
guns ~ inch 40-calibre. 1t was said
the guns had been mounted by orders
of the British Admiralty at Hull, her
home port.
The Francisco is scheduled to start
on her return trip Saturday.
For the last two weeks mail ad-
dressed to seamen and officers of the
British North Atlantic squadron has
been accommodating at the British Con-
sulate. 1t will be sent to Halifax to-
day on the Stephano, to be distrib-
uted as the battleships and cruisers
put in for coal.
Deal Bey, the Turkish Consul Gen
eral. received a message from the
Turkish Ambassador, coming from the
Minister of Foreign Affairs in Con-
stantinople, which defined Turkeys
position in the European struggle as
that of the "strictest neutrality"
No more reservists are wanted by the
Belgian government. according TO a
cable message received yesterday by
Consul Pierre Mali The Kroonland,
of the Red Star Line, was to have
sailed for Antwerp to-day with 200
aboard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
LINER MAURITANIA
LEAVES HALIFAX
Sails with 10000 Tons of
Coal as Cruiser Good
Hope Arrives.

Halifax. y. s, Aug. 14.-The Cunard
liner Mauritania. which put IN mere
about a week ago to avoid capture,
sailed to-day. Her destination was not
announced. Before leaving port she
took on 10000 tons of coal.
The British cruiser Good Hope ar
rived from England to-day. Her com
mander reported that the voyage was
without incident.
Montreal. Aug. 14.-Every married
man volunteering for active service IS
TO bring the written consent oil ms
wife, according to militia order
issued to-day. Thousands OF these con-
sents have already been received
The consulate of Austria-Hungary,
which has remained open here notwith-
standing the declaration of war, was
ordered closed to-day by the Domln-
ion authorities.
Windsor. Ont, Aug. 14.-The lst
Hussars of Ontario were ordered to-day
to prepare to proceed next Tuesday to
Valcartier to embark for Europe.
London. Ont, Aug. 14.-An attempt
was made early to-day by an unknown
man to burn the store building Of the
Canadian Ordnance Corps, near the
Wolseley Barracks. Private Allen, who
discovered the blaze, was shot through
the left hand by the intruder.
Allen, who with staff Sergeant
Spicer has been sleeping in tent on
the property for the last two weeks,
was awakened by the blaze in the
shipping department Of the building
and started to investigate. Ordered to
halt. Allen refused and was fired on.
The man escaped over fence. The
fire was easily extinguished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
Canadian Naval Ships Safe.

Vancouver, B. c.. Aug. 14--News
that the German cruisers Leipzig and
Nuremberg are racing north drew as
surances to-day that powerful coast
defence guns. commanding the APP
proaches to Victoria and Vancouver
harbors, Just have been mourted and
neither city therefore need fear bonn
bardment.
The Canadian naval authorities st
EsGuimalt gave out word to-day that
the Canadian naval ships Algerine,
Rainbow end Shearwater had reported
they were safe and had not encount-
cred any German warships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
Complications Feared and
Administration Is In
cIined to Caution.
COMPANIES BELIEVE
PLAN IMPRACTICABLE
New York Merely Receiving
Depot of Messages Which
First Go to Canada.

Washington, Aug. 14.-No immediate
action will be taken by the administra-
ton on the proposed censorship on
cables as we'll as wireless stations in
the United States. This was stated a.
the White House to-day following
conference between President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan.
at is subject full Of compiled
tons" said high official, land Il must
be considered slowly and carefully"
Senator MARITIME, Of New Jersey. sub
mitted in the Senate q protest from
German Americans Of his state against
the censorship established over the
German wireless stations az Tucker
ton and Sayyille.
officials Of the cable companies in
New York said yesterday that they be-
leved the censorship Of the cable mes
sages on this side Of the Atlantic
would be insquitable and Improbable.
81 can't imagine how II could be ac-
complished," said John c. Willever, Of
the Western Union. "Our cables TO the
belligerent countries have their ter
minals in Canada. Censorlng New
York messages would be Intellectual, as
this city is merely a receiving depot.
The government would have 20 estsb-
lish censorship at every junction point
of our wires with Canada, and there
are hundreds of them.
Every traveller entering Canada
g. ~ 81 20 doN ssfa
whether he was bearing censorable
dispatches. Imagine holding up a
trolley car crossing the bridge at Nj
agara Falls to make sure that no pas
senger had code or cipher message
in his pocket
81 don't know what warrant there
may be at law for il. but II censorship
of cable messages in this country is
established, tremendous hardship and
delay will result for all who have harm
less messages to send"
"The Commercial Cable Company"
said George Clapperton, vice-president,
would feel obliged to contest the plac-
ing of censors in its Offices as a form
of unreasonable search"
Paul c. Schnitzler, director of the
Atlantic Communication Company,
whose wireless station is at Sayviile.
Lcng Island, said that the prohibitions
laid upon the wireless companies by
Secretary Daniels were absurd. IS
every operator became technically
guilty If he received a message in code,
whereas until he had received il the
operator could not tell whether it was
in code or not.
Mr.. Schnitzler said that the forbid
ding of code messages to a neutral
country on the assumption that they
might be intended for a belligerent,
would ruin the business of the wireless
companies. His company-the Tele-
funken system-was owned entirely
within the United States, he said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15

TO bring that action about IN the most
cifectual way.
81 am sure that all Of US here wish
70 put ourselves at your disposal. as 3,
am sure you would wish to put your
selves at our disposal, 20 work out a
common means for common end.
Such conference as this furnishes
acceptable proof to the country that
the antagonism between government
and business has disappeared, and that
there has come upon business the spirit
Of generous rivalry and cooperation
which is the essence Of statesmanship.
President Is Justified.
81 have no thought except the
thought Of graduation in the mat
ter, because. as have said, this is not
selfish but a wholly public-spirited
operation, a thing that we shall look
back to with pride. We shall remem-
her that America knew how to handle
herself in such a way as not only to
help herself, but also TO serve the rest
Of the world"
The conference echoed the Presl-
dents sentiments in its resolutions,
which also declared that the present
opportunity to begin "the creation of a
mercantile marine under the flag Of
the United States is so great that this
conference appeals to Congress by i'm
mediate and effective legislation and
by necessary changes in our navigation
laws to make it possible for our citi-
zens without discrimination to buy and
operate ships under American registry
in foreign trade on equal competitive
terms with all other nations"
The National Foreign Trade Council,
through its chairman, James Farrell.
presented resolutions in support Of
government war risk insurance, and
later advised its members throughout
the United States by telegraph of the
action of the conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
Guns Roar in North Sea.

lBy Gable TO The Tribune
London, Aug. 1.-THE Daily News"
correspondent at Copenhagen tele-
graphs that heavy cannonading from
the North Sea was heard at Esbjerg
last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Aug. 14.-By direction
of the Attorney General the United
States Attorney for the District Of
Columbia, Clarence R. Wilson, to-day
began a grand jury investigation of
the increase Of the prices of food
stuffs in Washington since the out
break Of the European war. The cost
Of living problem was aired in the
House, where Representative Adamsoa
caused the reading Of a letter from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
Firms LOYAL TO RUSSIA
Dowager Empress Cheereo
Passing Through Country.

London, Aug. 14.-The correspondent
of "The Daily News in HelsingforS
wires as follows:
81 have just returned from tour
through Finland. Everything is per-
fectly quiet, and reports Of reyolu-
ton here are entirely false. The Finns
are absolutely loyal to Russia.
"The Dowager Empress Marie re-
ceived great ovations as she passed
through Finland from Sweden on her
way to St. Petersburg. The Russian
generalissimo especially thanks the
Finn railway officials for their admira-
bic work
Thousands Of Russians returning TO
Russia by way of Finland in great dis
tress are being helped by the Firms"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
JAMAICA ABLE TO PAY
Interest on Colony's Debt 10
BE Met as Usual.

London, Aug. 14-Ihere ~ ITO i''"
dation for the report that the govern
ment Of Jamaica will suspend payment
for a time Of interest on the colony
debt and nothing is known Of any pro
posal to suspend contributors 10 Sim
ing funds. i'll.
inc funds will be paid as usual on due
dates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
British Win Lake Battle.

London, Aug AT is officially an
nounced from Nyassaland. British Cen
trail Africa, that the government steam
er Guendoiin yesterday surprised and
captured the German armed steamer
Won Wissonar on the eastern shore Of
Lake NyasSa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
HERZEGOVINA INVADED
Inha bitants Aid Servians in
Fight Against Austria.

Rome, Aug. 14.-Montenegrin troops,
aided by inhabitants of Herzegovina,
are successfully invading Austria,
whose blockade of the Montenegrin
coast has practically ceased.
London, Aug. IA dispatch from
Cettinje, Montenegro, to the Exchange
Telegraph Company officially denies the
occupation of Scutari by Montenegro
troops and also all other reports of
hostile intentions against Albania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15

Baseball fans will enjoy 'The Crown
ing of Catherson," by Hugh Fullerton.
in the next Sunday Magazine of The
Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
Wilson Is Optimistic.

81 believe you will discover, those OF
you who did not know it before, that
this government has means, somewhat
fully developed means, for assisting the
commercial and industrial operations
Of the country, and that therefore IL
is worth while TO maintain the kind
of connection witch is here momen-
tarily established. We have been face
to face with very critical circum-
stances For my own part, feel that
the period of apprehension has passed
and that the period Of steady, sensi-
BILE. concerted. constructive action has
come, and that we are in the temper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Mrs, Mary A. Pond

Mrs. Mary A. Pond passed away at
2.30 A. NJ. May 4, at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. H. A. Brick, IL Spring
street. Mrs. Pond was born in Wind
sor, Dec. 20, 1924. When small child
she came with her parents to this city
and had since spent the greater part
of her long life here. She was con-
verted in early life and became
member of the Green Street Methodist
Episcopal church. She was the Oldest
member in point of membership and
as long as health permitted her seat IN
church was rarely vacant. Severai
years ago she suffered severe shock,
which left her an invalid to be watch
ed over and cared for tenderly by her
daughter, Mrs. H A. Brick. Hers was
a beautiful Christian character. She
bore her sufferings with patience, al
ways happy in the companionshlp OF
her daughter, who ministered to ev-
cry want and sacrificed all other in
terests to make her mother happy
Mrs. Brick has the sincere sympathy
of her many friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
New Corporations

The following corporations recently
have filed certificates of organization at
the office of the secretary of State:
Bull-Insular Line, Inc, organized at
Portland, for the purpose Of engaging in
the carriage of both passengers and
freight upon the high seas. with $55,200
capital stock, of which 1920 Is paid in.
Officers: President Albert F. Jones;
treasurer, Albert A. Richards. Certifi-
cate filed May 4, 1914
Dautmacce Selling Associates, Inc, or
ganized at Kittery, for the purpose Of
dealing in domestic utilities and supplies,
with $780, 900 capital stock, of which moth
ing is paid In. Officers: President, Her.
man P. Paul of Kitery; treasurer. George
E. Burnham of Kittery. Certificate lfed
May 4, 1914.
Camden Auto Company, organized at
Camden. for the purpose Of owning, deal
ing in, repairing and running automo-
biles, with $4,000 capital stock, of. which
nothing is paid in. Officers: President,
T. e. Gushee Of Lucolnville; 4surer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Postmaster Plaisted has received no.

Postmaster Plaisted has received no.
LITIGATION that the post office depart
ment proposes to issue five new de-
nominations Of postage stamps in
tended for use on parcels more par
ticularly. but valid on all classes of
mail, and he has already made requi-
sition fer some of them. The new de-
nominations are the seven-cent black,
innocent pink, 12-cent maroon, 20
cent light blue and 30-cent vermil-
lion. The seven cent stamp will bear
. head of Washington in profile from
IIoudons bust and the other stamps
viii carry a picture of Franklin in
profile also from Houdon's bust. Post
masters have been enjoined by late
orders to see that all parcels present.
ed for insurance or for collection on
delivery are stamped as to the nature
of their contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that warrants
have been posted according to law for
the Annual School Meeting to be held
May 18th, 1914, at 7.S0 P. NJ, in City hail.
then and there to act upon the follow
ing articles, to wit:
Article l. To elect Moderator.
Article 2. To elect a Secretary.
Article 3. To receive and act upon the
report of the Board of Education. =
Article 4. To raise by vote for the sup
port of the public schools of this city for
the year ending on the first day of
April, 1915. such sum, not less than the
amount required by the general laws of
the State, as may be deemed necessary
for that purpose.
Article 5. To raise sum of money for
the purchase of certain lots of land on
the north side of the Williams School
lot.
Article s. To raise a sum of money for
the purpose OF enlarging the present
building, or, the erection of a new build
ing. in the Church Hill District
Article Z. To transact any other bust
ness pertaining to the public schools of
this city which may lawfully come before
the meeting.
Attest. DOMINIQUE MATTHIEu,
meyuo4l City Clerek.
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Have Good Health
Take Hoods Sarsaparila, the Old
Reliable Spring Tonic.

Don't let the idea that you may feel
better in a day or two prevent you
from getting a bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla today from any drug store
and starting at once on the road to
health and strength.
When your Aood is impure and
impoverished it lacks vitality. your
digestion is poor, and all the func-
tions Of your body are impaired.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the greatest
known blood tonic. 1t will build you
UP quicker than any other medicine
1t gives strength to do and power to
endure. 1t is the old standard tried
and true all-the- year-rou blood
purifier and enricher, tonic and appe-
tizer. Nothing else acts like it, for
nothing else has the same formula
or ingredients. Be sure to ask for
Hoods, get il today, and begin TAX
ing 1t at once.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

1t is expected that large class OF
candidates will be present Saturday,
May 9. to take the civil service exam
nation to be held at the Federal build
ing. and as Hallowell holds an exam
ination the same day IT is probable
that the two coming together will tax
the accommodations at the federal
building to the extent that adjourn
ment will be necessary, either to city
hall or the Cony High school building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06

Miss Edith Scammon of Saco gave a
most interesting and instructive ad-
dress Monday afternoon on the sub
ject of "Mormonism," before the Mis-
sionary Society of the South Parish
Congregational church, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. c. CARL. She was on
her way to attend the State confer
ence of Congregational churches at
Brewer where she is to deliver an ad-
dress and during her stay in Augusta
was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Clay
ton Z. Boothby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-06
Massapaaua Grange, South BIuehill.

April Is, four candidates were instruct
ed in the Third and Fourth degrees a
harvest feast was served to about 70. in
Guiding visitors from Halcyon, East Blue
hill. Sedgwick and Rainbow Oranges.
April % three applications were received.
A committee was appointed to prepare
for the Pomona May Z.