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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
VAN buren, CLASS BREAKS The
JOINT BALLOT TIE and SENDS A
DEMOCRAT TO the LEGISLATURE
chaud Elected by Two Votes According Inspec
ton Result-Governor Haines Asks for
Inspection of the Ballots in Cities

Tuesdays inspection of the Van Blu
rem class has apparently broke the tie
on joint ballot and the Democrats ap-
pear to have a majority of one vote.
Fortunat Michaud, Democrat, has a
lead of two votes over Levite V. Thi-
bodeau, according to the new figures.
Governor Hatnes has asked for an
inspection OF the ballots in the cities
of Maine and it will begin as soon as
the inspection of ballots of class
towns, now going on is disposed of.
With the vote so close in a number of
legislative classes. the leaders of all
the parties are interested to count the
legislative ballots in the hope of de-
cisive Legislative gains.
State Auditor Callahan has decided
to inspect ballots in Portland, Bangor
and certain other cities. He will go
over these while the governor is
counting the ballots in the cities.
Auditor Callahan thinks he has
found an error in the tabulation of
the auditors vote in Gardiner On
the face of the returns, he has 494
to Governor Haines vote of 523. 1t
is thought in Gardiner that this must
be an error. If Mr.. Callahan is found
to run even ahead of the governor
vote he should have a gain of from
40 to so votes in this city alone.
Mr.. Callahan said Tuesday: Il
think | shall ask for a recount all
over the State as the more l see of
the results in those towns l have ex-
amined, the more l am convinced.
that it should be done"
Bangor Inspection
The inspection and recount of ballots
in Bangor was commenced Tuesday
morning at the office of the secretary of
State and at 10 o'clock in the evening
five wards out of the seven had been
completed. The recount showed a gain of
81 votes for Callahan over Sullivan for
State auditor and gain of q votes for
Haines over Curtis for Governor In
these wards there are nine contested bal
lots They were thrown out but de-
cision may be rendered upon them later.
The inspection in the city of Westbrook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES

Rome, Via Paris), Sept. q.
-10.35 P. M.-The lombard
ment of Cattaro by French war
ships is reported in despatch
from Patras, Greece.
Official news from Petrograd
says that the Russians are grad
ually surrounding Koenigsberg
and expect reinforcements at an
early date.
A Cettinje despatch says that
the Servian and Montenegro ar
mics who have crossed the Dri-
ia river, are meeting with little
opposition from the Austrians.
Reports from Servian head
quarters at Vizgrad declare that
the Austrians have court mar
tailed many Slavs, some Of
whom have been shot. Large
numbers of Slav women and
children are employed by the
Austrians digging entrench-
ments and transporting supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
ILL-TREATMENT
Continued from Page y

which he says was about 5000 strong. The
advance guard of the cavalry did not mo-
lest the Chinese population and compen-
stated them for what provisions they took.
But when the larger attachments arrived
torrential rains were falling. For this
reason the japanese did not pitch their
tents but entered the best Chinese homes
and compelled local merchants and other
Chinese TO work for them. In some cases
they dried their wet clothes by making
fires of the furniture in the middle of
the room. The men fed their horses on
the ripening crops and the soldiers killed
chickens and cattle for their own use.
Continuing. Mr.. Leonard declared that
the Chinese women, terrorized, deserted
their homes. Five. he said. committed
suicide, either TO escape attack by the
Japanese or after they had been so at
tackled.
The various japanese proclamations
posted in the war zone, declaring friend
ship to the Chinese people and republic.
explain the necessity of terminating Ger
many's military and naval activities in
the Orient. and exhort the people to con-
tinue their vacations unbalanced. But
anyone daring to interfere with our
troops will Immediately be arrested and
punished without mercy these procla-
nations continue.
If the people were compensated it
would not be so bad" Mr.. Leonard
writes. but although 1 made many in
quiries / was unable to learn OF compen-
sation for chickens. grain and food OBJ
tanned in Chinese homes: for fuel and
furniture burned or for the occupation
, of houses"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
COLBY IS READY
FOR OPENING
THURSDAY A. M.

Colby is all ready for its opening
Thursday morning. Entrance examina-
tions are under way and will continue
through Wednesday. Inree of the five
fraternity houses have been entirely rem
ovated in the interior and Recitation has
received a new heating system, hardwood
floors, painting, papering and a general
going over. Thursday will be registra-
ton day for the new students, who will
sign UP for courses Friday the first
classes and the first chapel will.be held.
Friday evening there will be the usual
Y. NJ. C. A. reception in Memorial hall.
All members of the class of 1918 will be
given an opportunity to meet the upper
classmen and the faculty.. The entering
class will be larger than last year, and
there is every indication that the stu
dent body will exceed in numbers all pre-
vious enrollments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
brought any decisive result for
either side.
French Report

The French official report issued this
afternoon again lays some stress on the
announcement that an advance is being
made by the allies left wing on the bank
OF the river Disc, from which point both
the public and the military experts look
for first indications of how the battle is
likely to end. Although the official re-
ports CO not go beyond saying that the
Germans have been forced to give ground
before The French attacks and speak of
Noyon and the district around that city
as the center of operations, some corre-
spondents describe the allies left as ex-
tending from just west of Noyon to as far
north as Lecatelet, from which point the
lew army of which there have been so
many reports is supposed to be operat-
ing. to threaten the German right wing
If this is true, the German right is in a
very dangerous position. for it cannot ex-
tend n,uch further north or west of St.
Quentin. It's position runs thence by way
of Channy and south OF Laon to north
of RheiRis.
On the plateau of Chaonne severe fight
ing has been going on for days. but there
is no late information as to whether the
Germans o. the allies hold the command
ing posi- .iop.
The allies held the plateau a few
days ago. but the German official re-
port claims it has been re- taken to-
scther with the village of Bethney In
the center between Rheims and Sou
ain, tnere has been more desperate
lighting, the Germans taking the Of
fensive and according to the French
reports, being repulsed. The Germans
have made some attacks in the Woevre
district without success, but they have
succeeded in again crossing the Lor-
raine frontier and occupying Donestre.
The Russians have followed up their
successes in Galaeia, where a third
great battle is about to begin. by cap
turing the important fortress of ia
roslau on the river San, just north OF
| PrZemySl, which they are surrounding
Jaroslau commands the passage of the
San river and its possession will great
| ly assist the Russians in their opera
| items against Przemysl, where strong
| Austro-German force is prepared to
offer stubborn resistance.
The Seryians report another victory
over the Austrians, who thus far have
| suffered on all sides. This engage
ment occurred near Croupani, on the
Drina where the Austrians unsuccess-
fully attempted to invade Seryia. This
attack accounts for the Servian evac-
uation OF Semlin, as the troops were
needed to stem the Austrian offensive
movement.
The Seryians feel that they can now
proceed with the invasion of Bosnia
and the troops az Vizgrad have beer
ordered to march on Sarayevo, toda,
reported taken by Servians and Mon.
tenegrins.
The Servians and Montenegrins wer,
within 10 miles of Sarayevo and the
Austrians had made one sortie from
the town according to a Rome dis
patch, but quickly went back Their,
lis a. runner too. that Fssad Pasha- tn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

The first launching for many days at
the Kittery Navy Yard took place
Monday morning when the steel barge
2S6 left the ways. Little Julia A. Field.
daughter of Capt. Harry A. Field, act
ing commandanc cf the yard. was the
sponsor at the launching. A sister
barge, No. 2s7, left The ways of the
Franklin shiphouso at noon Wednes-
day, Miss Eleanor Adams, daughter Of
Naval Constructor L. S. Adams, being
the sponsor. These are the first boats
of Importance to be launched at the
yard since the bark Boxer in 1904. Aft
Ell the launching of No. 2S7 the keel for
a steam lighter will be laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
BRITISH CASUALTIES

London, Sept. 22.-10.05 P. M.
The official press bureau to-
night issued casualty list under
date of Sept. IT, which shows %
officers killed, 46 wounded and
Ia missing. Three officers pre-
viously reported as missing have
returned to their commands.
Of other ranks, $50 wounded
and 202 missing are reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

George w. Whitney. for eight years
city marshal of Bangor before the or
ganization of the city police depart
ment, died Wednesday at his home in
Bangor, aged 81. He served as jailer
under Sheriffs Jerrard and Wilson.
He figured in many exciting episodes
and was injured a number of times in
fights in the days when Bangor was
notorious for a rough element of
sailors and woodsmen. He had a
wide reputation as capable and
fearless officer. After retiring from
public service he was in the carriage
business and later lived on his farm at
Newburg. He returned to Bangor
about 10 years ago. A widow and
two daughters survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
ONE HUNDRED AND
SEVENTEEN IN THE sun

One hundred and seventeen in the sun
was what a thermometer on Main street
registered about 10 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing. The day goes on record as the
warmest of the month. and the warmest
of the entire summer. Men were going
along the streets with coats on their
arms and hats were carried. The shady
side of the street was we'll traversed,
while wherever the sun shone was avoid
ed. The children suffered from the heat
in the forenoon, but fortunately did not
have to go in the afternoon on account
of the entertainment at the Opera house.
There was scarcely a breath of wind stir
ring, and everyone suffered from the hu-
mildly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
ANTITRUST BILL
AGREEMENT YET
TO Be REACHED
BY C)NFEREES
. Conflict Persists Over
Section Relating to
Tying Contracts

Washington. Sept 22.-Conferences on
the Clayton antitrust bill failed again
today TO reach final agreement and WnI
resume negotiations tomorrow. The clash
still centers on the section relating to
tying contracts.
Charges have been made that agents
of the United Shoe Machinery Co. have
been endeavoring to influence the legisla-
ton, which would seriously interfere with
their exclusive contracts. =.z4
= Senator overman,, who is chairman of
a special lobby committee and also a
member of the conference committee, said
today suggestions had been made of ''in-
sidious lobbying against the antitrust
legislation" and intimated there might
be an investigation later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23


Mirthmakers," was gradually taking
presentation form, she has labored pa
tiently with the three score and over
of children OF different ages and tenn
peraments. Her aim has been to rule
and direct through love. and she has
been successful.
All Maine has been interested in
the production, which is being given
for the benefit of the Fairfield SAM
forum, and Miss Hodgkins. both be-
cause she is a Portland girl and be-
cause she is so young is being eyed
with close scrutiny. The production
bore the stamp of true artistic finish
and the laurels for its wonderful sue
cess should be placed on the brow
of the unassuming, quiet accomplish
ed girl.
She is the daughter of Mrs. l. A.
Small of Main street. She was born
| in Auburn and later moved to Port
land, living there for several years
and attending the Portland High
school. A natural grace. agility and
! iightness of foot were the qualities
that easily marked her as a dancer,
and she early began to take lessons
| from Miss Estelle Cheney of Airing
ton and Portland. Her progress was
wonderful While the guest of friends
/ in Portland several members of the
| Pollard Opera Co.. were among the
numerous callers. and she was asked
| to dance Her remarkable talent was
realized and the company wanted her
| to join them in a tour of the world.
| Mrs. Small could not bear to have
her daughter miss or neglect her ed
ucation, but later little Miss Hodg-
| kins did join in the company in tour
! of Maine and appeared in THE Toy
maker" THE Mikado,' and Sargent
Brue," all standard productions.
Miss Hodgkins will return Wednes-
day afternoon to Cushing academy at
Ashburnham Mass She is member
of the Senior class and will be grad
uated in the coming June. During
the school year her talents do not
lie latent, for she teaches dancing ev-I
cry Wednesday morning at the Fitch
burg High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
TO ASK PERMISSION TO remove
KR0NPPINzESSIN CECELIE FROM
BAR HARBOR To PORT land, NE.

ffcials were surprised tonight to hear
of the contemplated action by the
owners of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie.
It was understood that efforts had
been made frequently of late to get the
owners to make arrangement for NOV
ing the steam to Portland or Boston.
Ae present, the ship is guarded by a
revenue cutter and a torpedo boat and
is a considerable burden on the gov
ernment. Revenue officials say there
is no question that she can be navigat-
ed from Bar Harbor to Portland with
in the three-mile limit, so as to aVold
international complications. Speclal
permission might be necessary to al
low her to clear from Bar Harbor Tor
Portland although she is not carrying
cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

for representative gave Bragdon (Rep.).
7SS: Gilmour Dem3, 776; Bartheleni
(Dem.). III; Skeirs (Rep), 76o, making no
change in the general result The official
returns were: Bragdon 7so Gilmour 776,
Barthelemi 762, Skers 749
An inspection of the class towns of JEFF
ferson. Wiscasset. Dresden, Whitefield
and Somerville gave Ford tRep), 5l3
Doyle Dem.), ass a plurality of 55 for
Ford. The official returns gave Ford $40
and Doyle 1856.
The inspection of these towns showed
the vote as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
Business Section of East Corinth Is
Destroyed Tuesday by $4,000 Blaze

comb and Ira Bragg. This building was
destroyed as was the Elliott block ocen-
pied by the postoffice Mrs. L. Topper
millinery, and Frank Palmer, harness; "a
garage. grist mill and general store own
ed by j. X Farrar; building owned by
George F. Hill and occupied by Hill as a
general store. and dwelling houses occu-
pied by Samuel Per---ns and George
strout. Help was summoned from Ban
gor and the flames were finally subdued
after hard struggle for three hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
IONELTTTLE 17-YR.-
OLD GIRL POWER
BEHIND THRONE
Miss Florence Hodgkins, to
Whom the Children Owe an
Evening of Pleasure

Back of the great entertainment
that amused hundreds of children and
people at the Opera house Tuesday
afternoon and evening there was just
one little 1T-year- old girl, and she is
Miss Florence Hodgkins. An infec-
tious smile, pleasing voice, large ex-
pressive eyes, and wealth of golden
hair are her visible assets as a re-
mariSable girl. During the long weeks
that have slowly rolled by as THE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Portland, Me, Sept. 22.--An applica-
ton for permission to bring the North
German Lloyd steamship Kronprinzes-
sin Cecilie from Bar Harbor to this
port for a suitable anchorage ground
during the winter soon will be pre-
scented to the federal court here, it was
learned today.
The ship is in the custody of the
United States marshal for Maine in
consequence of the suit brought by
New York bankers because of the al
legged failure to deliver gold bullion at
Plymouth, Eng. The Ceciilie turned
back and sought refuge at Bar Har-
Dor when the European war began.
Washington, Sept. 22.--Treasury Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
Grandmother Dreaded
Wash Day

In grandmothers day they had not
discovered that borax in proper pro-
portions would make soap do more
work, do it better and do it easier s,
The best washing compound known
today is one part borax and three
parts soap This combination is i'm
possible in bar soap. 1t is only posi-
BILE in borax soap chips.
All grocers are now >, selling the
famous go Mule Team Borax Soap
Chips" A Zoe. package will do more
cleaning than soc. worth of bar soap
or washing powders. =-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
BRITISH TAKE STEAMER

London, Sept. 22.-9.41 P. M.
The Hamburg : A m e r i a n
steamer Sprowald has been cap
tured by the British cruiser Ber-
wick in the North Atlantic
ocean, according to an announce
ment by the Admiralty tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Bangor, Ne, Sept. GA aisastrous fire
at East corinth today destroyed several
buildings in the main business section
and occasioned q property loss estimated
at $4,000. The fire started in the waiting
room Of the Bangor Railway and Eiec-
trie Co. in building owned by Amasa
Titcomb and occupied by the railway
company, New England Telephone Co.
Benjamin Phillips. groceries; Amasa Tit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

E. Harold Stevens. who has been as
sistnnt secretary at the Railroad Y. NJ.
G. a. for the past few years, left Tuesday
evening for his home in Auburn, where
he will make brief visit before taking
up his duties as secretary of the Y. NJ.
C. A. in Rossville. Ill. Mr.. Stevens ef-
forts in association work in Waterville
have met with pronounced success, and
he will be greatly missed. Alfred Cham
beriain will act as Office secretary during
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Rev Lester l.. Lewis of Fairfield con-
Quoted Tuesday afternoon the brief fu-
neral servieese for Mrs. Frances +.
Fletcher Immediately after tao arrival OF
her body from Medford, Mass, where sic
died Saturday. Mrs. Fletcher s-as we'll
known in this city and had hest of
friends who deeply grieve at her death.
Interment was made in the family lot
at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23
MARCONI WIRELESS
Continued from Page y

tions are not forbidden by any law or
treaty.
III il is unneutral for the Marconi com
/, pany to receive message from a British
war vessel at sea, it is quite as unneu-
trial for telegraph or cable to receive
or forward messages to or from Canada,
: Great britain, France or Germany"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Sara Libby OF Waterville sang two So
los. The pail bearers were Llewelyn
Howe, Fred Howe Arthur Howe and
Sedon Howe all of Fairfield Iuterment
was made in Mapewood cemetery at
Fairfield. She is survived by her hus-
band ana one son, Harry Bates. The
Plummer Bible class of Fairfield at
tended in a body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Beginning Sunday. the wintersschedule
of trains on the Maine Central Railroad
will go into effect, and In some instances
the change Of time of the arrival and de-
parture of some trains viii DE so pro-
nouneed that new time tablse should be
consulted after Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

| John p. Pooler and F. HI. Lessor were
among the lucky fishermen who came up
from China lake Tuesday noon. They
| brought home q good catch of bass, pick
erel and white perch. nearly every one of
the latter weighing one and one-half
| mounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Laborers for the Kennebec Gas G. Fuel
Co have just finished laying mains in
the central and business section. A heavy
steam roller chartered from the city fol-
lows in the footsteps of the men. and one
would scarcely know that any portions
of the street had been dug up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

William H. Cook, manager of the Elm
wood, will have charge of the banquet
for the dedication exercises of the Elks
to be held In the building Thursday eve
ming. Plates will be set for about $50
and the speakers at the post prandial
ceremonies will include the Grand Lodge
officers. There will be several score of
visiting Elks who will attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Mr. and Mrs, F. r, Weber of Boston
and Mrs NJ. A. Coburn of Bangor were
members of an auto party that stopped
off in waterville for dinner Tuesday
while making a trip through Central
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Members of the United Order of the
Golden Cross will hold social Thursday
evening after their regular meeting. Re-
freshments will be served and dancing
will be part Of the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Mrs. Frank L. Phalen arrived in this
city from Boston Tuesday to join Mr..
Phalen. who is temporarily filing the
pulpit of the Unitarian church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Edgar j. Brown, grand keeper of req
ords and seals of the Knights of Pythias,
will leave Wednesday morning for Lewis
ton to attend the field day exercises OF
the Uniform Rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Lyman l. Thayer of Balston Spa, N. Y,
a member of the Junior class at Colby
College. returned to waterville Tuesday
TO resume his studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Wesley Fitzgerald of this city is maxi
ing preparations to build house on his
lot at East Vassalboro. where his fam
lily will make their home in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

st. Omer Commandery. X. r., will have
its annual election of officers and general
business meeting Wednesday evening in
the Masonic hall on Common street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Tuesday was a quiet day in the mu-
ricipal court and police circles with no
cases of any kind or description before
Judge Matthew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Marriage intentions of Johnny Jobber
and Miss Georginia Landry of Wtaerville
have been filled at the office of the city
clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin F. Bartlett and
Mrs. Marion Hayden left Tuesday for
Concord. N. H., on an auto trip through
the White mountains. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
church will hold "a quilting party wednesl
day afternoon with Mrs II. H. Neal, 5
Burleigh street. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-23

day afternoon Cor a two-weeks stay in
Dover