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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

teers are on the water, bound for Van
couver and thence across Canada to
Europe.
The shipment of Russian forces from
vladivostok via Vancouver has been
considered but no definite arrange
ments have been made.
So far as known here the British
Government has no intention of trans
porting East Indian troops by way Of
Canada. The distance between Bonn
bay and England via the Suez Canal
is much shorter.
No East Indian or Russian troops
have been landed at Vancouver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
For CLOSING Portfolios.

AS everybody knows the Titanic dis
aster of two years ago gave the i'm
petus to inventions of all sorts of life
saving devices-some of them utterly
impracticable, but others having some
promising features. Among the latter is
safety portfolio" which is now be-
ing seriously examined by the British
board of trade.
Under the present system the port
holes are all independent of each 9TH
err. When collisions occur there is
oftan--fatally often--no time to close
the "sidelights." and the water pours in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
sSWEET ADELINE"
!. SAVES FITZGERALD

2 Lewiston, EN-, Sept. 6.-The Democrats
OF Lewiston held their first rally Of the
present campaign at City hall Saturday
evening with an attendance of pleasing
proportions.
: parade with two bands and lots NJ
red fire and enthusiasm preceded the
Faiiy. Ex-Mayor W. Fl. Hines called the
meeting to order and Hon. Frank A. Mo-
Eey OF this city presided. The first sneak
or was ex-Mayor John F. Fitzgerald Of
Boston, who spoke at length on the tarir
and the record OF the present admins.
Sfation.
As ut was about to close, woman
arose in the middle OF the hall and back
ed down the aisle shouting unintelliribIe
words at him. Mayor Fitzgerald stoppea
his speech and sang Sweet Adelins--Jo
hsr amid great applause.
The nnsi sptaker was Sew. of Com.
Saerce Redheld. Who discussed the tariff
and foreign trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
PITTSTON

EAsT-Mrs Annie Nash returned
Tuesday to Roxbury, Mass, after sew
erai weeks passed here with relatives
and friends.
Miss Gladys Little is visiting his
sister. Mrs. o. B. Pray, In Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Greenlief OF
California are visiting relatives In
town.
Charles Taylor of Worcester Mass
Is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Taylor. He made the trim on
his motor cycle.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Mansir were
business callers Tuesday in Card.
ner.
Miss Mabel Sullivan and Miss Helen
Nash passed Thursday with Mrs. s
G. Towle, Randolph.
A party Of 10 young people from
Dorchester and Roxbury, Mass, is a,
the home of Ivory Pease. The part,
consists of Mrs. p. steenson. chan,
erone, Misses Emelie and Harrie,
steensen, Lillian and Karice Rodin
Italia Dell Aquiln, James d. Long. All.
fred Steensen, George seaburg ane
Ralph Rodin A Birthday party wa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
sREICHSTAG READY
To REPLACE SHIPS

London, Sept. $50 P. MA dis
patch to the Reuter- Telegram Co. from
Amsterdam quotes an official an
nouncement 10 the effect that leading
members Of the Reichstag have sent
the Following resolutions to the minis
ter Of marine:
we declare our readiness to infiu-
renee the respective parties to the end
tnat all measures which the ministry
OF marine thinks necessary during war
time will ind full support. Especially
VIII we answer for the immediate re-
astoration Of lost ships and the carry
ing out of all measures agreed unop
-, IN Isl, lsiz and the immediate building of
al an SHIPS on the naval program of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
SENTENCED HIMSELF TO JAIL.
A Wife Deserter Promised to Dig Coal
Two Years if He Repeated Offense,

Several months ago Victoria Gonzales,
Mexican, who made his home near
Liberty, was arrested for wife desertion.
and in his desire to escape punishment
signed statement to the effect that IL
he deserted his wife again he would
willingly go to Lansing and dig coal for
two years.
He stayed just one day with his wife
after thus gaining his release, but yes
terday was again arrested, and will now
have an opportunity to make good on his
stipulation. This is the first case in the
annals OF the local court where a man
has sentenced himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
TAKING OF AMIENS
BY THE GERMANS

Geneva. Switzerland. Sept. 6.-+s.15
A. M).-News of the taking of Amiens
by the Germans was received at Basel
as indicating that the Germans intend
to make an eastern side attack on
Paris, having found the northern forts
too strong. All Alsace Is free of both
German and French troops. except for
patrols. The Germans. and French
already have begun to exchange pris-
oners' who crossed the Swiss frontier
All the Swiss army is still in arms,
but now sure that the neutrality of
the country will not be violated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
THE CRUISER
PATHFINDER
is BLOWN UP

London, Sept. 6.-The light cruiser
Pathfinder of the British navy has
been blown up by mine in the North
sea. The loss of life is not definitely
known. The paymaster, Sydney w.
Finch, was killed and the commander,
Capt. Francis NJ. Leake was wounded.
Six junior officers and two petty Off
GERS are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

SPEARS CORNER-School has COM
menced at the corner with w. M.
Rockwell of Columbia Falls as teacher.
Miss Helen Ware has returned to
her home at the Corner, after spend
ing the summer at Falmouth, Mass.
Lorirner j, Trafton is spending a
few days in Waterville, guest of Mr.
and Mrs. III. s. Haines.
Ersley l.. Goldsmith is passing the
week in Skowhegan, guest of his
brother, Leslie Goldsmith.
Miss Helen knight of Dorchester,
Mass, and Miss Mildred Albee of Alma
have returned to their homes, after
spending a few days with Mrs. A. T.
Milliken. s.r
A Progressive rally will be held Mon
day, Sept. 7, at the Longfellow school
house. with r. E. Peacock of Readfleld
candidate for county attorney, anG
Rev. L. II. Clarke, candidate for sher-
If of Kennebec county, as speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
WINTHROP CENTER

Mrs. Wilder Frayee and daughter,
Ethel, are guests of Cecil Frayee in
Portland.
Mrs. Lawson Nichols is passing the
week in Boston.
Prof. Leroy Jones. is, the guest of
Mrs II. ]. Bailey ~
Moses and Philip Bailey after
spending several days with Mrs. H. j,
Bailey have returned to their home in
Portland.
DR.. Clifford b. Farr of Philadelphia
is enjoying a few days outing at his
cottage on Belle Isle.
Wilder Frazer has returned from
Portland.
Robert w Smith of Augusta was
the guest of Harry Wilkins Wednes-
daV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
CHELSEA

WINDSOR ROADS. f. Peaslee has
been employed by H. NJ. Clark of East
Chelsea for a few days pressing hay.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Brann OF Farm
ingdale were callers last Monday at
the home of A. n. Douglas,
. The Progressive rally which was to
have been held last Saturday evening
at the Grange hall, but was postponed
on account of the storm, will be held
Saturday evening. Sept. 5th, at the
same place. The speakers will be Hon.
w. F. Berger of New York and Mr..
Clark candidate for sheriff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Boston orsanist Chosen

Fortland. Ne, Sept. 6.-Edward ].
wheian OF Boston, formerly organist
OF the Church of the Assumption at
East Boston. will succeed George A.
Quiney, who resigned as organist and
musical director at the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Germans Divide Forces into Four Armies
And Work No Longer in Direction Paris

Marine valley and they seeem to intend
to continue such operations rather than
to push on to Paris
Their first army on the fifth reached
La Ferte and Nominal; the second
Chantilly and continues southwark
Rheims has been occupied by the third
and the fourth moves also southwark
Fighting continues in Lorraine with
out decisive results"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
ALLIES ROUND THE
LINES OF GERMANS

London. Sept. 6.-t3.42 P. MA
dispatch to the Times, sent from Bo
logne today says that the moyor is
reported to have received a telegram
today stating that Gen. Joffre had
succeeded in turning the German lines
and that Sir John French had got
ten around on the left of the Ger
man army The German troops at
Lille left there hurriedly yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
NATIONAL SALUTE SEPT. IL
Writing of Star Spansled Banner vii
Thus Be Celebrated

Washington, Sept. 6.-American
flags on Government buildings. army
posts. navy yards, revenue cutters and
other Government property will be
saluted at noon Sept. IL in memory
of the writing of the Star Spangled
Banner" by Francis Scott Key. Pres
ident Wilson sent a request to this
effect to heads of departments Satur-
day, having been asked to do so by
the management of the Star Spang-
led Banner celebration in Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Married in Freeport, Me.

Freeport, Me-. Sept. s.-Miss Mar
iguerite L. Allen. daughter of Mrs.
Maude Allen of this town. and Charles
Z w. Johnson. son of Mr.. and Mrs
reo y Johnson of Harpswell, were
married at the Baptist parsonage Sat
uroay morning by Rev. Fred A, Snow.
MT Johnson Is the agent of the Casco
Ray a Harpswell Line of steamboat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Yarmouth z, Freeport 6

Yarmouth, Me. Sept. yarmouth
defeated Freeport, 7 TO 6, Saturday aft
ernoon, by better hitting. The game
was closely contested from start to
finish. The score:
Yarmouth ......2 1911 1x-7-9-S
Freeport .........0 90 / 2 2 0 1-6-6-
Batteries-Parrott and Winslow
Griffin and Nevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
5000 BRITISH ARE
MADE PRISONERS

Copenhagen. Sept. 6.-By way of
London-d.4S P. M).-The Berlin pa
pers state that nearly 5000 British
prisoners reached Doberits Tuesday
and Wednesday. They occupy five
enormous tents which are surrounded
by a wire fence. The men are de-
seribed as looking like tramps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
BOMBS ON TSING-TAN
WIRELESS BARRACKS

Toxic Sept 6.-The Japanese naval
commander reports that tw oseaeplanes
reoonnoitered Tsing-Tau yesterday and
dropped bombs on the wireless barracks
One of the sea-planes received Is shots in
its plans, but both returned safely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
FLOODS DEVASTATING
KIAO CHOW SECTION

Kiao Chow, Sept. 6.-Fioods from inces-
SAINT rains havt covered many square
miles and washed away Is miles of the
railway embankment which the Germans
are not likely to rebuild at this time.
Many people are living on the housetops
and crops are floating out to sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Germans
have divided their army into at least
four armies and are making a turning
movement to the south rather than push
ing toward Paris, according to a mes
sage received at the French embassy to-
day from Bordeaux. 1t reads:
THE Germans have pushed their oper-
atoms on our left wing through the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
RUSSIA DOESN'T NEED THEM
Reservists in This and Other Coun-
tries Enlist with Allies

Newport, r. l., Sept. 6.--The Russian
ambassador. George Bakhmeteff, Satur-
day announced that he had received word
from the Russian war office that it does
not consider it necessary during the pres
ent war to call back the reservists who
are living abroad. Those reservists who
desire the dispatch adds, may enter the
ranks of the armies of the other allied
powers, with the consent of those powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Mrs. r. c. Payson tho Winner

Portland. Me- Sept, 6.-The wo-
mans golf championship tournament
of the Portland Country Club was
completed today. Mrs r. c. Paysen
won, with Mrs. c. d. Barrows runner
up. The second prize for those de-
feated in the first round of the cham
pionship play was won by Mrs. w. C.
Eaton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
sGREAT RACE OF
~ FAMOUS PAGERS

x Grand Rapids. Mich. Sept. cit
was announced today the matched race
between William and Directum /, con-
sidered the two greatest PAGERS in the
world, will take place here Sept. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Rev. n. J. Davis to Go to sa,.,

yarmouth. Me, Sept. 6.-Rev. Reu-
Den ! Davis, for the past three years
snastor of the Baptist church, has ao-
zeepted call to the pastorate of Cal
vary church of Salem, Mass. He will
soeE'n work In his new pastorate about
Oct. ]. ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
SIR STEPHEN WILSON
- @ FURNESs is DEAD

> London, Sept. 6.-Sir Stephen Will
son Furness, widely known in the
shipping world, died today. He was
born in 1872
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Shipping News

Portland, Me-, Sept. 6.-Arrived:
Schooners Kate L. Pray, Steuben;
Mary r. Smith, Boothbay; Lillian,
fremont for Gloucester; Emma F.
Chase, Jonesport for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
BOUND FOR VANCOUVER
Large Number of Australians and
-. New xesianders Go to War

vancouysr, b. G.. Sept. Git is
Known here that large numbers Of
Australia1 and New Zealand yolnn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
BETTER NOW THAN LATER.

Crafty Seotchman Had an Excellent
Theory About Loans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

One of the shrewd iairds of Lanark-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21

he's got to monkeying with gasoline
engines, silos and automobiles, and
John and Henry are away to school
studying how to live with their brains
instead of their hands.
And the merchant, where is heo In
stead OF selling supplies, ne is selling
service. A common store looks more
like a bank than supply depot.
There's a cash register. the credit
cabinet, the "money-weight' scales.
and office department taking UP all
the room In his store. He makes no
provision for the cash customer. All
goods are sold with a credit, service
and transportation string on them.
Considering these he sells cheaply
enough. But there ought to be ,ome
way for the man who wants the goods
In bulk for his cash. There are other
ways man can cut down the high
cost OF living. The man who sells ten
hours of his labor six days In the
week ought to get some kind of profit
out OF the other fourteen hours he
usually loses.
c. r. CLINGMAN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21

horses and a family. l plant about
five lots In corn, four in potatoes,
while the other three lots and the al
ley are In fruit and garden stuff. I
also rent about nine lots from my
neighbors. ] have the ground plowed
in the spring, then l harrow, furrow
and mark out, plant and tend it my
self. use horse, hand pillow and
garden rake. / have but little use for
hoe. have to do some scheming to
get things planted In season and keep
down the weeds, but it gets easier
every year. For instance, | mix corn.
beans and pumpkin seed together and
plant them all at the same time with
a hand planter. Then some work can
be done at night, such as setting out
plants and pulling weeds. Having plen-
ty of barn manure, raise more than
one crop on the same ground. / al
ways plant corn between potatoes
which never fails to yield plenty of
fodder and sometimes good corn. Not
satisfied in getting all the product the
6IVuuu, mduuIS, luOiStuTS anu ait can
possibly grow, we raise hundreds of
chickens right in the garden. Any
thing that chickens will destroy, such
as tomatoes. I plant on the rented
ground-nothing Is wasted here ex-
cept potato bugs.
1t may sound funny, Mr.. Editor, but
this garden has cut more than third
of my living expenses out We al
ways have something to sell. and more
customers than we can supply / aim
TO raise quantities of that which Is
not usually raised by other people. No
one raised any carrots or parsnips
here, but ] raised an awful crop,
and the people are crazy TO buy them.
Later on may try my hand at hot
bed stuff. but I must read up some
before trying it.
| think high wages and business
colleges have something to do with
the high cost Of living. No one is pro-
duciDg anything but the farmer, and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
by win P. Green.l

+, Systematic organization is the key
note in the development of any city.
Haphazard efforts on the part of scat
tered individuals seldom bring re-
suits. Capitalization OF work must be
provided for II the development is TO
be consistent. and with any great de-
gree of rapidity. Two things must be
done in the process of building up a
population, which necessarily means
bringing more people into the city.
First. they must be interested in it,
and in the second place they must be
convinced that it will be to their adj
vantage to change locations. The
keokuk Industrial Association was
organized in 1911 for the purpose of
carrying out such lines of work At
the same time it was planned as an
organization to better Keokuk. make
IL more attractive city and awaken
civic pride. because in doing such
things the Industrial Association
would not only become a power to the
advantage OF the people already
mere, hut 1t also would be adding &c
its own resource of advertising adj
vantages.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
RECORD REEE IMPORTS

The placing of beef on the tariff
| free list has resulted in a vast liz
crease in the importation of foreign
beef and meat products. During
October and November the depart
ment of agriculture reports 49,
100000 pounds OF meat and its pro-
ducts were brought from abroad. This
is more than triple the amount i'm
ported for the whole OF 1912.
The foreign beef and meat products
are being rigidly inspected by agents
of the bureau of animal industry. who,
during the two months condemned
1880 pounds.
Nearly one-half of the imports. or
100000 pounds. came from Canada.
Argentina supplied e.0oo,o0o pounds.
Australia 100000 and Uruguay $780,
400 mounds.
During the two months 200 600 head
OF cattle from Canada and Mexico
were imported
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
City Building Plans.

John Nolen, the foremost expert on
city building along practical lines in
the world has been in the employ OF
the Industrial Association, and his
Plan for the future Keoltuk Is now
ready for adoption 1t was considered
important to have definite ideas az to
the directions in which manufacturing
residence and general business dis
tricts should extend The Nolen plan
also includes IDEAS for identifying
PARKS and streets, providing play
grounds. and in general adding to the
atuactireness Of the city. AS noted
elsewhere. Mr. Nolen has had charge
OF the plans for development Of the in
dDstrial tract. Outdoor recreation for
children is being featured with sue
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
NEW OFFICES AND SALARIES

HOW many new staff officers haya
teen created by action of the last
legislature? What additional burden
on the state treasury for salaries OF
the servants OF the state?
The charge has been made bv those
seeking TO make state expenditures
Tor salaries of new officials an issue
In the campaign that the last Iegis'a-
ture created nearly $50 new offices.
involving an increase in salaries to
the amount of fully 100000. A news
paper correspondent at Des Moines
has investigated the increases and
submits the following as the chief
ones:
Industrial commissioner in charge
OF Workmen's compensation law At
$1,000 year. He has a stenogra pher
on pay at 5000 year. No other force
Three new district judges-At Wat
erioo, Atlantic and Sioux CITY. total
salary paid by the state. s10,500.
One additional justice of the su.
preme court, pay $4,000.
Administration of the blue sky law
for the protection of the people against
fraud In sale of corporation ,stocks,
four persons aggregate pay $500.
county examination system. one
chief at $1,000; six examiners and as
slstants. expense about $4,000. to take
the place Of the imperfect and often
more expensive system OF private ex-
animation OF county accounts.
One clerk In state board OF health.
$1,000; with members of the board
changed from per diem to salary basis.
and number reduced to five IN act
Jal reduction in expense for that Of
fee
One state epidemiologist appointed
BY the president OF the State Tniyer-
sty
A superintendent Of weights and
measures in the Office Of the dairy and
food commission, salary $1,000, and
an additional inspector
Woman inspector of factories in the
state labor bureau, $1,000
Increase in pay of superintendent OF
public instruction and addition of
three inspectors at $4,000.
Change Of deputy game wardens
from per diem to have three of them
district inspectors on salaries. No in
crease in expense.
Three members Of state highway
commission. on nominal salaries, with
clerical force.
After July ]. next. the state insnr-
ance department Will be separated
from the state auditors office and the
heads Of the department viii receive
increase of pay from 81 300 to $4,000.
These are the main changes made
by the legislature The correspondent
avs there were, probably. few other
minor changes in salarieg, some In
creases and some decreases, the one
about offsettlng the other. In sev-
eral Of the state Offices there was act.
ual reduction In the Office force. il
may be that an effort wfll be made t.
show that the few deputy connty su-
perintendente which the Law has
authorized where they are needed are
burden on the state, but the corres-
rondent in question says that this IA
not true; that in practically eyery cage
it is simply change from CLERK to
a deputyship in name Furthermore.
the change from the designation Of
county surveyor to county engineer
and removing this from the list OF
elective Offices was not the creation OF
la single new Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21

The Indiana Congress of Mothers is
very much interested in the plan Of
making the schoolhouses of the state
the social centers. There will be lee.
lures on birds, forestry and other in
teresting subjects, and in the rural
communities 1t is planned that there
shall be picnics where the mothers will
go to the schoolhouses with their
children and listen to good speakers
and discuss subjects OF common in
terest.