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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
PORTLAND COMPANY TO
HOLD GIGANTIC PLANT

Biddeford, July 30.-It was stated
Thursday that the Cumberland Coun-
ty Light & Power Co. of Portland Is
negotiating for the valuable water
power privileges of the Pepperell Man
ufacturing Co. on the Saco river. The
power Is the most valuable in the
western part of Maine and second to
none in the State. For long time the
Pepperell Co. has had in contempla-
ton the development of the water
power to operate its immense cotton
mills in this city. Today it was re-
ported that the power had been or
would be sold Immediately to the Cum
berland Co., who would develop it and
furnish power needed to the Pepperell
mills. 1t was claimed that the Pep
perell directors we're of the belief that
such a course would be preferable to
the development of the power them
selves
Agent Ernest Morrill, of the Pepper
ell Co. when asked this afternoon II
such a deal was likely to be consum-
ated, replied that he understood nego-
tiations made by the company to Sc
cure the water power privileges on
the Saco were off for the present. He
had no idea about what, If anything,
would be done by the Pepperell Co. or
any other concern to develop the power
at present. However, the matter at
present is at a standstill and he was
not sure when any further action
would be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
ANNUAL REUNION 49,
OF BOTH MAINE
AT PEAKS ISLAND
About 40 of Veterans of Civil
War Gather for Their
Annual Reunion

Portland, Me, July 30-The gallant
veterans of the S2d Maine regiment to the
number of 40 assembled at the Peaks ISL
and House this morning for their Soth
annual reunion.
The day was a particularly momentous
one to the old soldiers because of the
fact that it was aso the 50th anniversary
of the memorable fight before Peters
burg when the regiment as whole was
we'll nigh annihilated as they were fight
ing their way into the engagement. On
that occasion, half a century ago today.
the regiment already depleted by war
and hardship to about $50 men. marched
into the fight with banners bravey fly
ing, and when they marched back again
a few hours later 12s of the original $50
were killed, wounded or missing. That
famous charge, so far as is known, has
never been celebrated in song or poetry,
but as the group of white haired old men
reviewed the scenes of that dreadful day,
looking out upon the peaceful waters of
Portland harbor, many a dimming eye
was further dimmed with tears of bitter
memory and many palsied hand grasp
ed that of a fellow survivor of one of
the most awful slaughters of the Civil
War.
Many of the veterans came from
considerable distances to attend this
reunion as a decreasing number do
every year. So, at 10 o'clock. when
the major portion of them had finally
rno al,A Cd he al
sembled in the big dining room and
there given a lunch and refreshment
preliminary to the main dinner which
was served at l o'clock.
Meantime, they with their wives
and daughters lounged about the
porches of the hotel, renewing old ac-
quaintances and talking over the
scenes of other years.
Since the last reunion nine MEM
bers of the organization have been
finally mustered out and passed away
the last one being Daniel Y, Harlow
of Buckfield, who died at his home,
scarcely three weeks ago and who
had made plans to attend this re-
union of his old comrades. The 9TH
ers who have died during the year
are Calvin L. Hayes of Kittery, Thos
Benson of Biddeford, Augustus Smith
of Roxbury. Mass: Robert J. Arris of
Lewiston, Orrin Hatch of Carthage,
Albion l.. Durgin of Biddeford, Joshua
NJ. Nash of Gray and James f,
Birchstead OF Wakefield, Mass.
After the dinner at 1 O'Clock a
business meeting was held and Off
GERS elected for the ensuing year
Then the "reminiscences and story
telling were resumed, interspersed
with strolls about the island and WIS.,
its to the various places of amuse-
ment afforded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
MAINE MEN OF
IRISH BLOOD TO
AID HOME RULE
Ancient Order of Hibernians
May Take Action in Mat
ter in Few Days

Portland, Me-, July 30.-It is believed
that some action towards giving finan-
cial aid to the fight for Home Rule
in Ireland will be taken by the men,
bers of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans in Portland and other Maine
cities within a few days. The State
and county officers of the organization
have not returned from Norfolk, Va,
where they were in attendance at the
annual convention of the order 1t is
expected that a special meeting of the
county and State bodies will be called
for the purpose of taking definite ac-
ton.
Hibernians throughout the entire
country are lending financial aid to
the supporters of home rule cause
and in several cities a battalion of
Irish National Volunteers has been or
ganized. In Roxbury. Mass, Tuesday
night 700 men offered themselves for
service in Dublin. They banded togeth-
er under the name of Irish National
volunteers and marched to the Fen
way Fairgrounds, where the drilling
began. Leaders of the organization said
that so per cent. of the men were vet
Grams of the Spanish American war.
In Maine there are many Hiberni-
ans. who were in the United States
army, both regulars and volunteers,
and in the event that the local Off
GERS issue call for volunteers to go
to ireland it is probable that several
hundred men will volunteer for ser
vice.
The officers Of the Hibernians in
Maine, who have been at Norfolk in
clude: Sen. Edward F. Flaherty, coun-
ty president John F. White. State
treasurer of Portland; Martin Quail
ter. State secretary of Portland; DIR.
sheedy of Rumford. State vice presi-
dent; and T. j. Robinson of Lewiston,
State president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
WHEAT PRICES BEING
DRIVEN DOWNWARD

Chicago, July SECONDARY to all
previous experience, wheat prices in
the final dealings today were being
driven down by prospects that the
war would spread. At
ter a rise of nine cents a bushel val
ues shrunk as much as three cents in
rev minutes on report that the bulk
OF the surplus crop of the United
states instead of being rushed to Eu-
rope might be held in this country
as result of general war disturbing
all ocean travel. Exporters here declar-
ed that export business in wheat from
the United States already had been
paralyzed. Business, which three DAYS
ago was counted In millions of BUSH
els, dwindled at times today to almost
the vanishing point.
1t was pointed out that virtually all
the ocean grain carrying tonnage was
owned by foreign capital and was sub
jeet to government use for army
transport, and that grain-laden ves-
sells in the case of a general wal
would be the most keenly sought prey
of hostile fleets In other words, ii was
said, the United States largely would
lose its foreign outlet. or the glut-
ting of storage facilities on farms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
LET MINORITY
CREDITORS HAVE
AN INDEPENDENT
REPRESENTATION
Granting of Motion in
H. B. Clahin Co.
Litigation

New York. July 30.-In the litiga-
ton arising out of the failure of the
II. B. Claflin Co., United States Judge
Hand today granted motion of the
minority creditors who have claims
aggregating about s15,00O,0 for in
dependent representation. The motion
was made by Frederick w. Lehman,
representing the minority creditors.
Reducing the age limit for bene-
ficiary members from SO to so years,
Raising the fee for life beneficiary
memberships from 500 to 5000 and
the fee for non-beneficiary life mem
bership from $50 to 500.
The creditors general merchandise
committee represents persons having
claims amounting to about $50 200, 600.
Four members of the committee,
Homes ]. Corbett, NJ. NJ. Bedding,
John H. Love and Stephen D. Conger,
apparently decided to seek independent
representation because of dissatisfac-
ton with the procedure of the Olaf
lin case which was granted today by
Judge Hand.
This viii give the minority creditors
the right to intervene at any time dur
ihS the pltpdi alum VI lldsdlloI1. lie
four resigned today from the general
committee as Judge Hand ruled they
could not represent the minority creditors
and at the same time remain on the
committee. Mr. Corbett issued a state
ment explaining that the existence of
two committees instead of one need not
interfere with the harmonious reorgani-
cation of the Claf1n concern.
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CIRCULATE CALL TO
ARMS THROUGH N. E..

Boston, July Bo.--Copies of the I'm
periai proclamation announcing a par
tial mobilization of the Austrian ar
my and promising amnesty to all
subjects who had deserted or other
wise failed to perform their military
duties were circulated through New
England today by the local consulate
OF the dual monarchy.
1t was said at the consulate that
only few inquiries regarding mill
tary service had been received, but
this was not considered surprising as
there are not many Austrian subjects
in the district. The Servians in New
England are limited to a few hundred
At the French consulate it was
stated that while there had been sew
eral Inquiries there about military
duty, none Of them was inspired by
the present European crisis. This is
the season, it was explained when the
regular mobilization cards are sent to
French subjects, and whatever inouir-
les the consulate has received have
been in response to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
MULKERN HELD
WITHOUT BAIL FOR
BROTHERS DEATH
Complaint Alleges Murder of
Patrick ]. Mulkern-
Prisoner Cool

Portland, Me-, July 30.-Michael j.
Mulkerrin, otherwise called Michael j.
Mulkern, was brought into the mu-
nicipal court today and was arraigned
before Judge John F. A Merrill on a
complaint alleging murder of Patrick
j. Mulkerrin, his brother. Attorney
Jacob H. Berman appeared as coun-
sci for the respondent He waived
reading of the complaint and hearing.
Probable cause was found for bind
ing Mulkerrin over to the september
term of the superior court and he was
ordered held without bail to await the
action of the grand jury. The entire
proceeding lasted but a few minutes.
The prisoner maintained the GOODNESS
and indifference that mas characterized
him since the shooting of Monday
night in the stable of his brother on
India street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
RATH WOODCHOPPER is
FOUND DEAD IN BED

Bath, Me-, July 3o-Charles Holt, aged
q bout 70 years, a woodchopper employed
by Henry W. Howard of this city on the
Mitchell lot in West Bath, was found
dead in bed this morning by his COM
panion, man named Sedgeley.
Holt had only been in Mr.. Howard's
emnloy about two weeks, and was sent to
West Bath where he and Sedgeley were
set to work chopping wood According
to Sedgeleys story he arose this morning
about O'Clock and commenced chopping
He returned about two hours later ex-
pecting Holt would have breakfast ready
when he reached camp he found that
Holt was dead. He Immediately notified
Mr.. Howard and soon after Sheriff oliver
and Coroner Jackson visited the scene.
According to superficial examination
death was due to natural causes.
But little is known of Holt. Mr.. How
ard says he claimed to be an army vet
eran and also said he had fought against
the Indians. His wife died four years
ago. Whether he had children or rela-
tives was not known this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
POSSIBILITY OF
JAP PARTICIPATION

Washington, July 30.-The possibility
that Japan might become involved In
a general war should her ally, Eng
land. be drawn into the threatened
vortex in Europe, was discussed to-
day in diplomatic circles in view of
the existing treaty of alliance between
Great Britain and Japan.
The possibility of Japans being
drawn into any war that might involve
Great Britain with Germany, Austria
and Italy is believed to hinge entirely
upon naval developments in the Far
East. In those waters are many YES
sells of European powers looking after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
BREWER INPATIENT
OVER BRIDGE DELAY

Brewer, Me-, July 30.-The way in
which the work on the new spans of
the bridge between this city and Ban
gor is going forward is awakening
the strongest expressions of indigna-
ton by residents of Brewer, who use
the bridge as their usual means of
crossing between the two cities. Ev-
cry team that crosses, nearly, Is OBJ
liged to wait for a longer or shorter
period, while other teams are COM
pleting the passage from the oppo-
site direction, as the temporary road
way will not accommodate two teams
side by side. Then. too, all pedes-
TRANS are, during the work. obliged
to walk in the roadway and for tim
id women and those with children,
this is extremely embarrassing, point
out the directors.
The people who are getting i'm
patient, say they would like to know
by what basis of reasoning. an off
cial promised that, once work should
begin, the installation of the new
parts would be all completed within
two weeks of beginning. 1t is now
they point out. over two months and
the crew is just beginning to tear
away the planking from the old draw,
preparatory to replacing it with a
permanent span.
The track layers of the B. r. G. E.
Co. were actively engaged Thursday
In pushing the rails of the Bangor
system as far onto the new bridge
as they could go, that the final union
of the Brewer line with the main
system may be completed as early as
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31

the interests of their citizen residents
in China, Korea and Japan.
Just as the first blow in the naval
war between the United States ana
Spain in 1898 was Unexpectedly
struck in the far away Philippines
tn first clash between European pow
ers might occur in the China sea. AND
If the British fleet there should en-
gage in hostilities with the German
and Austrian, and Italian vessels
many believe Japan would be called
upon to aid her ally.
The American navy in the Philip
pines and Chinese waters comprises
one first class cruiser, two third class
cruisers, ten gunboats. two monitors,
five destroyers and a number of aux
ilaries. In the event of war this
fleet might play an important part
in looking after American interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
AGAIN STATE
OCCUPATION
OF BELGRADE

London, July 31-A senlin dispatch
70 the Standard says
The, Austrians crossed the Dan
0be 80 miles to the east of Belgrade
and the Save 10 miles to the south.
Belgrade has been captured and is
now occupied by Austrian troops and
the force which invaded Servia at Sc
mendria is advancing along the road
which leads to Osipanica, and ulti-
matcly to Nish.
The occupation of Belgrade was car
ried out without serious difficulty. The
invading troops crossed the river part
~ by means of the remnants of the
railway bridge which was blown up
by the Servians and partly by a
porltoon bridge constructed under its
cover, and approached the Servian
capital from the south.
THE attacking forces advanced by
steep hill. driving the servians before
them. The Servfans reiterated. The loss
es on both sides appeared to have been
comparatively light.
1.-THE invasion of Servia at Semendria
was a much more difficult task. The
Austrians built a pontoon bridge under
the cover of darkness from an island In
the middle of the Danube. The work was
perceived from the Servian shore and the
Servians opened fire The attacking
force we're aided by artillery and infan-
try along the south shore of the island
and succeeded in completing the bridge,
over which they passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
THIEVES STEAL GOODS
FROM COLLEGE BLDGS.

Sporting goods, valued at $40. were
stolen from the college haberdashery
in Recitation hall, on the campus one
evening recently, and no trace of the
thieves can be found The door in the
main hallway, leading into the store,
which was formerly used as trophy
room, was jimmied open. and a sweat
er and several smaller articles taken
from the drawers. Othre sweaters and
sweat shirts were piled up, with the
probable intention of making a second
haul. The theft was discovered the
next morning, and a trip was set, but
the robbers did not return. The mat
ter was not reported to the police, as
it was felt that return would be
made for the second load
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
MANIFESTATION OF
PROGRESS OF CHINESE

San Francisco. CAL, July 3o.--An in
dication of the spirit of progress man
Tested by the young Chinese residing
in this country will be shown at a
revolutionary banquet here tonight
when two Chinese girls, Miss Lynne
Shaw and Miss Yong, will make ad-
dresses. Both are students at the
University of California.
The banquet is to be given for Gen.
eral Hwong Hang, leader of the pres
emit revolutionary movement in China,
and Lin Sun, president of the dis
solved Senate of the republic.
Societies representing virtually all
the population of San Francisco's
Chinatown. have charge of the en-
tertainment e a3s @aS2
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five SURVIVE IN WEST
TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Chicago, July 30.-Five players sur
vived tonight in the singles of the
Western tennis tournament.
Paul r. Gardner won his way, into
the semi-finals by beating R. Bland
Logan. Thomas P. Armstrong and
Heath Byford meet in the semi f.
nal. Armstrong today won an easy
victory over Jerry Weber. Byford
downed j, f. Adoue r. b. Powell had
an easy time with Donald McLaury
Alex Squire won from Irving o.
Wright o. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
N. Y. YACHT CLUB HAS
10TH ANNIVERSARY

New York, July 3O-The New York
Yacht Club celebrated tonight the
SEVENTEEN anniversary of its organ
ization with an illumination OF the
fleet, assembled In Glen Cove, L. /"
for the annual cruise.
War and rumors. prevented the
commodore, Dallas B. Pratt, from
marshalling today in his command
one Of the largest squadrons in the
history Of the club. However, there
was fairly good array Of boats, with
the Americas cup defenders Resolute
and Vanitie as the center OF attrac-
ton. ......-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
WAR CLOUDSIN
EUROPE BRING
NEAR PANIC TO
UNITED STATES
Stock Exchange Bears
Brunt of Tremendous
Liquidation

New York, July 30.-The New York
Stock Exchange bore the brunt today
of tremendous world wide liquidation
of securities. This was solely inspired
by the clouds of war. 1t centered here
because there is no other primary
security market in the world which is
not either closed or under restriction.
Prices broke from to II points I'M
der an overturn of 100000 shares of
stock, a large part of which repre-
scented the dumping of foreign hold
ers of American securities for the SELL
ing of foreign spectators. While 1t
was the most drastic decline that has
occurred since the Democratic panic
Of 1907, international bankers express
ed pride in the fact that the Ameri-
can market had so we'll withstood the
avalanche of selling.
There was talk of following the lead
of foreign Bourse and closing the
chamber, but the sentiment against
this seemed to be strong and no ae-
ton in that direction was taken today
Clearing house bankers declared today
that the financial situation here is abso-
lutely sound and this was reiterated by
fnanciers who called to discuss the sit
.pation informally at the office of ]. P.
Morgan & Co.
Though values tumbled precipitately,
one of the features of the trading today
pointed to as significant of the Demo-
cratic situation was that the large
amount of investment buying at the rec
ord low prices to which many of the
standard securities dropped. IT was fur
Their pointed out that there had already
been long period of liquidation in this
country so that onslaught from abroad
could not have come at a more favorable
time.
The financial district continued its &C.
tivity long after the close of the mar
ket and lights burned late tonight in the
great Wall street skyscrapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
AUSTRIA PESSIMISTIC
OVER RUSSIA STAND

Vienna, July 30.-Opinion concerning
Russia's attitude in the Austro-Ser
Wan situation is becoming extremely
pessimistic. The feeling of pessimism
was strengthened today by the news
OF Russia's preparations which was
regarded here as meaning a complete
mobilization of the Russian forces. 1t
is well-known here that the peace eff
forts of European diplomacy will not
succeed If Russia considers her long
fostered plans at last ripe for realiza-
ton.
The only news thus far received
from the Servian side concerns the
damage to the Semlin- Belgrade bridge.
This bridge was regarded as neutral
and its destruction is, therefore, con-
sidered a breach of international law.
A semi official dispatch received to-
night concerning the movement Of the
Austrian troops says:
THE covering line of our troops on the
River Drina has been pressed forward
to the main arm OF the river There was
some fighting during this advance. but
not of a serious character. One man on
the Austrian side and about 10 Servians
were killed. Bands of Servians vainly
attempted to harrass the Austrians at
Bjelina.''
Emperor Francis Josephs arrival here
today from Ischl was the occasion for
one of the greatest demonstrations ever
witnessed in Vienna. A crowd estimated
to number 10000 gathered at the railroad
station and cheered the Emperor with
frenzied loyalty. The Emperor appeared
to be in better health than for long
time past and was deeply moved with the
warmth of his reception.
The main streets of the city are filled
with singing and cheering citizens to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-31
GOLF At MANCHESTER,
W., FOR PRESIDENTS CUP

Manchester, VT, July So.-In the
second round of match play for the
hrst Presidents cup at Ekwanok
Country Club today, interest conferred
in the match which r. M. Lewis Of
Ridgefield, Conn, won from B. w.
Warren Corkran, Baltimore, up in
10 holes. Lewis won by holeing 20
foot put for three, one less than par
for the hole.
Walter J. Travis of Garden City had
a rather easy match with c. M. Amory
of the Country Club, although Amory
held his opponent even as far as the
ninth hole. Travis won, up, to play.
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WATERvILLE.

Harry W. Rowe of this city, who
has been field secretary of the Maine
Christian Endeavor Society since 1912,
and field secretary of the Northern
New England Society since January,
has notified the executive committee
of his intention to resign Sept l to
assume the duties of general secre-
tary of the Bates College Y M c..
A. With his wife and daughter, Mr..
Rowe will move to Lewiston the lat
ter part of August. He was graduated
from Maine Central Institute in 1906
and from Bates College in 1912, and
for the past two years has been prin-
cipal of the c. E. Summer school.
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LLOYDS BELIEVE
WAR INEVITABLE

Cardiff. Wales. July so.-Military pa
trolls were established today by the gov
eminent authorities at the docks along
the British channel, and the electric light
company of the Glamorgan territorial
engineer corps. which belongs to the spe-
cial service section Of the reserves, was
ordered to Pembroke to relieve the regu-
lars there on service at the searchlight
station on the coast.
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RESOLUTIONS BY
ORDER OF MOOSE

Milwaukee. Wis, July 30.-The conven-
ton of the Loyal Order of Moose today
adopted the following resolutions:
Ordering that liquor cannot be sold in
clubhouses in dry states
Providing for discontinuance of the Of
fetal paper Call of the Moose" it's an
nual cost of 100000 to be devoted to the
tuberculosis fund