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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-02

Irving E. Hall and wife have re-
turned from visit over Memorial day
to Mr.. Halls old home in Gray.
Several automobiles will convey the
members of Sebasticook Lodge, F. &
A. M, to China on Wednesday eve
ming, for a fraternal visit to the Blue
Lodge of that place. The Clinton de-
gree team will confer the W. Nj. de-
gree during the evening.
The regular business meeting of
Benton Epworth League will be held
on Thursday evening at the home of
Mrs. Celia Piper. A social and en-
tertainment will follow.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
END Of
TRIPLE ALLIANCE
Isolation Dangerous for Italy, and
Austria Impossible as Ally,
Rome Paper Says

ROME, The Idea NaZionale
a new newspaper started to further
the interests Of the Nationalist party,
has published an open letter to Pre-
mier Salandra, setting forth that no.
body believes the Triple Alliance will
be in existence after the war. 1t has
been proved the writer of this letter
says, that Italy is not qualified to be
an ally Of Austria; therefore, to re-
main isolated would be crime
against the country, as it would mean
supreme danger in the future.
The paper expresses the hope that
ii Signor Salandra remains as Pre-
mier he will free Trent, Trieste and
Dalmatia and join them to Italy, thus
Crowning the labors Of the makers of
Italy and completing the work of
Cavour
The paper says that the rumor Of
the resignation Of the Marquis di San
Giuliano, minister of foreign affairs,
is confirmed. and that it will lead per-
haps to a large change in the cab
met. The condition Of the Marquis,
who has been seriously Ill, has amell-
Grated suddenly to such an extent
that he was able yesterday to receive
tn: Austrian ambassador in his bed
"oom in the presence Of Premier
'aja an0ra
The Giornale d'Italia, commenting
On the official denial Of the occupation
# Avlona, Albania, by Italy says that
The occupation must, however, soon
occur 1t will be sufficient, the paper
says. to plant the Italian flag at Az
Iona and Sasena Island, which would
mean that whoever touches Avlona
touches Italy.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
WONDERFUL CAPTURE.
Exciting Time In Monterey Bay-Fast
Sailing-Monster Shark CAPTURED.

u
Yesterday as Captain Emanuel Fe-
ress OF the fishing smack Garibaldi
was about to tack and sail for port
ne had an adventure with monster
shark that the crew will long remem-
Der. They had turned toward shore
when commotion commenced in the
water, and instantly the ropes holding
the net tightened and the smack start
ed on at rapid gait, the waves wash
Ing over the deck. The crew were
thoroughly frightened and wanted to
cut loose, but Captain Feress kept
cool and ordered them to stand ready
Tor whatever it was that had hold
OF them, and for half an hour no one
knew what was going to happen.
They could see nothing, but they were
gong away, and some invisible power
mad hold OF the boat Then a big
black object came suddenly to the
top, jumping clear out Of the water,
trying to loosen himself, then started
Tor the shore, and soon had run into
the bar, and the tide left him high
and dry, and they could then see what
1T was that had nearly scared the life
out Of them, monster shark measur-
ing 36 feet, the largest anyone on this
coast had ever seen.
Thousands have visited It, and to-
morrow morning tug belonging to
the American. Fishing company, own
ers OF tho smack will tow the mon
ster to San Francisco intending to
nave 1t neutralized and placed on ex-
hibition.-Monterey Herald, April 20,
1905. Now with North Bay Counties
Exhibit Cars.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10

New York harbor at the present time.
it is found to be the expert opinion
that there IS no shortage in cargo
space to carry the normal volume Of
imports. Of course, it is recognized
that the apportionment of shipping
would not meet the normal require,
ments, but there is a belief that i'm,
Ports can find a means of transpOr-
tation to the United States from every
country.
The cIs'om experts hazard no sta
tistical conjectures, qualifying their
optimism with the knowledge that
there IS no basis but experience to
indicate the trend Of things, and that
experience is not wise under existing
conditions. Nevertheless, it seems to
be the concensus Of opinion that the
outlook for the import trade is stead
lily growing brighter and that there is
undoubtedly enough shipping plying
the seas to American ports to carry
the normal imports of the United
States.
Warehouse withdrawals, which
have represented large part Of Gus,
toms receipts since the beginning Of
the war. are now beginning to fall
off Resumption Of imports, it IS ex-
pected. soon will compensate in large
measure for this falling off in re-
ceipts from exhaustion Of warehouse 3
supplies,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
FACED firing SQUAD
SMOKING CIGARETTE
"S' EXECUTION In Bordeaux For
MILITARY Reasons s'-Troops
View Body
BORDEAUX,

BORDEAUX, Pierre Nav
:ca was put to death yesterday for
mllltary reasOnS,' his being the first
execution under military laws here.
AS he stepped from the wagon that
brought him to the Ariac parade
ground the condemned man w roll
ing a cigarette, which he smoked
While he listened to the reading Of
MS sentence. Then he shook hands
WITH the chaplain, and stepping brisk
~ to the execution post folded his
arms and looked straight at the firing
squad. He refused to have his eyes
bandaged.
Nasica sank to his knees dead at
the volley Detachments from all the
regiments OF the Bordeaux garrison
witnessed the execution and after
ward marched past the body.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
SAYS GERMANS WILL
ATTACK PARIS AGAIN
ray BE Forced Back to Belgium But
Not For Long, BerI n Writer
Declares.

AMSl E'!DAM, A despatch
rom Berlin says the Berliner Tage.
o1att prints an article by its military
correspondent, Major Moriht, who,
While asserting confidence that there
will be a fresh German advance on
Paris, adds:
But there is another possibility
which must command the conscien-
tious attention of calm observers of
the fluctuating struggle-what would
be gained by the allies if they force
back our right wing to the Belgian
frontier? Nothing but the passing
success which would be the beginning
OF the end Of the French-British pre-
sumption Of victory"
Major Moraht then explains that
thief urther the allies move from Yer
dun and Toul the longer the distance
they must traevl back when the
stream of German armies flows west
ward from Lorraine.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
BULGARIA ORDERS
ITS OFFICERS HOME
Sofia Refuses to Allow Russia to
Send Ammunition Over it's
Railroads
ROME,

ROME, M RizOff. the Bu.-
tarian minister to Italy, has been in.
*tructed by his government to order
al Bulgarian aruv officers in italy
and Iwit3eria1d to urn home IT
mediately.
A sofia dispatch says that the Bull
permission asked by the Russian min
ig.e" to Bulgaria for the use Of the
Bulgarian railroads for the transDor-
tation Of ammunition and other Rus
sian stores destined for Servia. The
refusal is based on the desire Of Bull
garia 20 observe strict neutrality.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
A FUTURE Join d

Apropos of compulsory school attend
ahce, Supt. Maxwell said in New York:
A certain Yakubcks, a Bohemian
urchIn, rose suddenly the other after
noon, In tho midst Of the lesson, piled
his books i'll a heap, and proceeded to
clump out Of the room.
"Where arc you going, Yakubicks?n
asked the astonished teacher.
leachor, he answered gravely,
'exhctly fourteen years ago, at three
O'CLOCK IN The afternoon, | was born. SO
am now entitled to quit school.n
From the doorway he waved his hand
at his fellow students, and said:
II m off to learn paint making"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
PLAN GREAT FIGHT
AGAINST DISEASE
All Indiana Celebrate Most ly,ioue
Holiday Ever Known In
State
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind

| lNDlANAPOLlS, Ind,
More than 100000 roosicr men
women and children are TODAY cc1e.
prallng what is probably the most
unique holiday ever given the people
OF lhlS state. BY proclamation OF
Gov. Samuel NJ. Ralston all Indianu
mas FOR this one day focused its at
tentlon in new way on preventabl,
diseases. Cities are decorated fac
| tories are closed down, merchants
nave suspended business, and in
scores of communities with popula
tons running from 5000 to 800 600
spectacular parades were to be a fea-
ture Of the days doings.
| The day became one of education
for the school children on the sub
Ject OF preventable diseases Hun
dredS OF thousands Of school children
marched in parades, carrying ban
ners and pennants on which were
phrases telling facts about health
and diseases. Hundreds OF floats
portrayed in some manner important
health truths. Church societies,
chambers Of commerce, women's
clubs, and other organizations joined
in today's celebration. State mill
tia, including the hospital corps, took
part. Merchants seized the oppOrtun-
ity to display health-giving foods,
healthful clothing, athletic goods, and
utensils used in the general health
propaganda.
The occasion is known as "Discase
Prevention Day" and while this is
the first time it has been observed,
occasion, and to impress the princi-
pie for which the day stands as be-
ing equal with the principle for which
the Fourth Of July stands. The idea
mas been received with favor by cd
ucators and philanthropsts through
out the United States. Gov. Ralston
received letter from Nathan Strauss
of New York in which he said 81
consider this one Of the greatest
ideas ever originated" He congratu-
lated Indiana on the birth Of an idea
sure to spread throughout the ma
ton"
The proposal to observe "Disease
Prevention Day" came from Walter
D. Thurber, executive secretary of
the Indiana Society for the Preven-
ton Of tuberculosis, who urged the
governor to put the machinery Of the
state behind the proposition, follow
ing successful "tryout' Of the idea
in Anderson, Ind
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
Too Much REFORM.

Mayor Cheney Of Hartford said of a.
refOrmer who desired to revivo somo of
the most intolerable of the Sunday blue
laws
The man would stop us from read
ing our Sunday newspaper and taking
our auto Sunday ride. A reformer of
his type may be defined as one who
believes in the divine right Of interfer-
ence.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
AneCdo tai
Literature
w. &.
CHlLDllOOD'S TROUBLES.
w e..

ClillpllOOD 5 TROUBLES.
Inc days OF childhood are universal.
~ regarded to be the hnppiest in mortal
le' but that is great mistake.
Ii we only knew it, the sorrows of
childhood take very intense possession
or the hearts Of the little ones. In their
sr''f' when it occurs. everything seems
IL st. whereas the adults mind ia diy;d-
ca IN sorrow, and other considerations
come IN to temper the wind of their
troubles.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-10-10
RICHMOND, Va.
THE Off

Virginia's "Dry" Majority 3O,765,
cial announcement has been made that
the majority for prohibition in the
recent statewide election was 0,765.
The total vote was 158,137. Twenty
one counties voted against prohibit
tion and II for it. Three cities voted
against "dry" law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Association Closes

Washington, October 22.-A dinner to.
 night in honor of the United States sl- preme court and commemorative of its 125th anniversary, presided over by for mer President William H. Taft and at tended by Chief Justice White and asso- ciate Justices, closed the annual meeting of the American Bar association. Peter W. Meldrin of Savannah, Ga, had been elected president at the final business session.
 The compromise in the closing hours of the meeting on negro membership per- mitted adjournment without single con- test on the floor. Moorfield Storey of Bos- ton, Mass. had introduced a resolution to rescind the 1912 resolution, declaring it never had-been contemplated that negroes should become members. As a substitute Henry St. George Tucker of Virginia, be- fore debate on the Storey resolution was taken up, offered resolution resembling the 1912 resolution, but setting forth that whereas it is important that full informa- ton should be furnished to the executive committee as to applications for mem bers, 1t was resolved that all applications for membership should state the race and sex of the applicant and such other facts as the committee should require. The Tucker resolution was adopted.
 The Tucker resolution not only settles for the time the negro question, but em- powered the executive committee to pass on the admission of women, three of whom have applied for membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
JUL al0ILASAM
 N P0SS LESSON 0F
 NIUDIIlLt-ON-THE-BAY
Indications That Ranks Of Veterans Is Being De- pleted Mobile EX-
 tends Welcome
By w. F. THOMPSON

Mobile, October 22.-(Special.)- )-The old veterans and their sons and daughters are in possession of "Mobile-on-the-Bay.' They are here in force and each train that arrives is freighted with the old boys who responded to the call ito arms in the early eos.
 It is true that there is not that alert ness so noticeable in 1s61-5 by these same "oid boys;" there Is a trembling. pains taking movement, a husking. slow speech that clearly suggests age and a nearing to the end of their earthly career.
 Leisurely strolling through the rotundas of the Battle House and Cawthorn hotel. The Age-Herald correspondent met men whose white hairs show that the wearers have-most of them-long since passed the three score and ten age. and are now climbing down the ladder of life.
 The people of Mobile have been lavish in their efforts for comfort and enter tafnment: they wear smile that Is indic- atiye of ''so glad to see you,". and words of welcome to our city, are unstintingly spoken.
 These same old Alabama soldiers evince appreciation and accept the hospitalities becomingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
BAN NEGRO FROM
 BAR ASSOCIATION Convention in Washington Ends in Dinner in Honor
 of Supreme Court

Washington, October 22.-(Special.) )-.Ex- tra precautions against the election of ne- groes to membership in the American Bar association were taken today when the convention of that organization adopted a resolution that applicants hereafter must answer questions as to their race, character. business connections and so on. movement by Moorefeld Storrie of Massachusetts to rescind that part of the constitution designed to exclude negro lawyers was withdrawn. The question first arose through the election of negro without the members knowing his race. and Lawrence Cooper of Huntsville was a member of the committee which today unanimously reported against such elec- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
FARQUHAR'S ROAD IN SOUTH AMERICA
 PECULIAR VICTIM Expected Big Profits on Rubber But It Declined
 Rapidly in Price ENGLISH BEGAN TO
 GROW IT IN MALAY Successful Experiments Soon Caused Rubber to Fall From Two Dollars
 to Fifty Cents
 Pound
By HOLLAND

New York, October 22.--(Special. Although the European disturbances and particularly the Balkan war caused embarrassment and possibly temporary disaster to the purposes of Percival Farquhar with respect to the South American developments, nevertheless il was commercial and not military war fare which has so seriously affected one of his undertakings in South America that proceedings before the United States court in this city for the pro- tection of creditors have begun.
 The story behind the endorsements of the little railroad, which was com pleted year ago in the heart of tropi- cal South America, contains another chapter of disaster and distress which are associated with the building of this line. Thirty years ago American en- gineers undertook to construct this little railroad around the rapids of the Madeira river, expecting that in that way importan commercial advantages both to Bolivia and to Brazil would be secured The tropical climate had not then been mastered by science. So that the work was abandoned chiefly be- cause 1t was discovered that white men could not live in that climate.
 After medical science had taught, on the isthmus of Panama and in Cuba, how tropical diseases can be mastered, new capital was found and at last, un- der the leadership of Percival Far quhaY whose romantic undertakings in South America commanded wide atten- tion few years ago, this railroad was completed. The construction of it was no more than small incident in the general plans of MT. Farquhar, espe- cially those that contemplated railway development, and after the develop ment of natural resources in Bolivia. The little railroad, however-only about 120 miles in length--would yield 1t was expected. heavy revenue and would prove profitable investment if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
ROADS MAYLAY
 RATE CASE BEFORE
 THE |. |. |. TODAY
Shippers Will Have Few Witnesses and Case Will Be Presented SOOn-Ur-
 gent Need of Revenue

Washington, October 22.--Counsei for
 the eastern. railroads which are seek ing advances in freight rates indicated state commerce commission would be presented tomorrow with the testimony
 of one more witness.
 The attorneys representing shippers have not announced their plans. but 1t is believed they will have few witnesses
 and that the case will be presented
 soon. W. c. Maxwell. general traffic man
 ager of the Wabash system. appearing today in the interest of the Central Freight association. presented masses of figures to show that the roads are in urgent need of greater revenues. He estimated that increased revenues
 accruing to the Wabash system through
 the advance allowed by the commits
 sion's recent decision amendment of
 only s56o.Ooo annually, which. he said, would be inadequate. Nothing short of radical revision of
 all the rates as was recently undertaken in New England would suffice. Anything else is Just playing with the situation he said. The condl- tion of bankruptcy is there and is go- ing to stay there." Attention was called during the day to MT. Maxwells figures for mainten-
 ance of way and equipment for 1914 on the various roads. In some instances these showed a decided increase ovor similar statements for 1915. Commits sioner Clark sought an explanation, and the witness agreed to supply it. He hazarded an opinion as to equip ment.
 We are using lot of old shoes. patching them up," he said. With new equipment that expense would be cut down.
 MT. Maxwell's figures for roads in central territory gave the ratio of net operating income to property invest ment as 1.26 in 1914 as against 2.61 in 1918 on one group of lines and from 4.55 to the lowest at 12-year aver age or another group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
DECATUR

Decatur, October 22.-(Special.)-Fi in New Decatur last night caused loss of about $10.000 when the large 2-story build ing on. Second avenue, occupied by B. F. Holmes Furniture store, was completely destroyed by fire, together with the stock of goods.
 The building was owned by Mrs William Scharfenbery of Texas. and was valued at about 5000. The stock of furniture was owned by Maj. B. F. Holmes and valued at about s4O0o. The insurance was as follows: Building, 5000; stock of goods, $120O.
 On the instructions of Mayor James A. Nelson the police department is inves- tigating the basements and cellars under tho business houses of Decatur to sec that these places are free from trash ol all kinds which might cause fire. Mayor Nelson desires that all : precautionary measures be taken asainst nres in De- catur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23

found necessary to appeal to the United States courts sitting in this city. The courts are considering various plans for the relief of creditors.
 The Madeira railroads, instead of trans- porting hundreds of tons of rubber from the plantations of South America to steamships upon the Amazon river or its tributaries, has in the first year of it's existence transported very little. The earnings of the road have been insuffi- cient to meet it's fixed charges. Default
 on some of its obligations has taken place. In this incident is also to be dis covered the possibility of great impair ment of the rubber industry in South America.
 Had MT. Farquhar not been hard hit by the Balkan war, and presumably recently by the European war, 1t is presumed that he would have found a means of reliev- ing the Madeira railroad of It's embar- rassments that the protection of the courts would not be necessary. He is man of many resources. Some of his purposes have been regarded as vision ary, particularly one which had relation to the financing of one of the railroad systems in the United States. But South America, and especially Bolivia, and to some extent the Argentine republic, have had confidence in MT. Farquhar, for he has accomplished many things for these republics. It may be that after the de- velopment of northern Bolivia has been accomplished, and especially when trans portation has been provided which will make 1t possible to work the vast alluyial gold fields of upper Bolivia-for almost all the streams of upper Bolivia carry gold washed down from the Andes mountains this little railroad, whose history has been tragedy will at last gain pros perity which will justify the attempts, some of them heroic, which at one time or another in the past 8 years have been made to build the line. It bears the same relation to the rapids of the Mar moe river which the railroads which have been constructed around Niagara falls and it's rapids bear to that Interruption in navigation between the sea and the great lakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
Veterans Cited

Moulton, October 22.-(Special.) )-Out oi 964 old soldiers of the Confederacy in Law renee county who have been drawing pen sions for several years, 199 have been re. tained on the lists and 165 cited to show that they merit the pension claimed. Judge J. c. kumpe has announced his in. tention to 90 before the state pension board in behalf of these old veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23

makes the following unique announce- inent in local paper: Failing to make cotton enough to do me this year, am open Tor swapping trade. have several nice mules and a bunch of good cattle that ] will exchange for mid ding cotton delivered in d warehouse In Opelika. Will give one pound Of mule for two pounds of cotton, and ono and one-half pounds of cattle for one pound of cotton. If you are in for a swap. sec me soon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
OPELIKA NEWS

Opelika, october 22. = Especial. ) Judge Lum Duke of the Lee county court of law and equity has issued an
 order calling the grand jury for duty
 next Monday, October 26. The jury
 trial docket will begin at Il o'clock a. Tn. Monday, November 28.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23
GREENVILLE

Greenville, October 21.-tSpecial.) )-Judge Jere c. King, a lawyer of Birmingham was in the city this week visiting his mother. MT. King has announced that he has purchased large acreage about five miles north of Greenville. He will this winter stock 1t with registered cat tie, and will go into the stock raising busi- ness on large scale. Ground is being prepared now to plant many acres of oats and large barns will be in the course of construction in the near future.
 Rev. R. D. Montgomery. the pastor of the Greenville Presbyterian church. was installed on last evening. Rev. MT. Me Caskin pastor of the Central Fresby- tcrian church at Montgomery, delivered the charge, and the installation sermon was preached by Rev. MT Wharton of Andalusia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-23

Miss Alline Hoffman of waverly and Grady Adams of Gold Hill were united in marriage at Columbus, Ga. Tuesday night.