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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
RISKS OWN LIFE
AND SAVES CHILD
FROM DROWNING
Michael Borscak Jumps Into An
droscoggin in Time to Prevent
Being Swept Over Dam

Durham. Me-, Sept. 16.-(SpeeiaD.-
Michael Eorscak late this afternoon at
the risk of his own life jumped into
the Androscoggin river just above the
paper mill dam, and saved Andrew, the
3-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Basscella, Who had fallen into
the river and was rapidly being swept
toward the dam.
Mr.. Borscak was driving a twohorse
team loaded with eordwood along the
river road, when he heard Mrs. Bass
celia scream Save my child" He
jumped from the team and only stop
ping to remove his glasses and coat
plunged into the river. The boy was
in the swift water, about 80 feet from
the shore and about loo feet above the
dam. Mr. Borscak easily reached the
boy but had much difficulty in return
ing to the shore, being carried toward
the dam all the time. The boy was
black in the face and it was necessary
to work over him for some time be-
fore he resusitated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
Elcelsior Orange

Excelsior Grange, Poland, held it's
regular meeting Saturday evening,
Worthy Master j. G. Davis, presiding.
officers pro TEN: Chaplain, w. II. Cow
ell assistant steward, Chester Seper;
Pomona, Flora Currier; past master,
w. H. Gowell was elected chaplain
and Chester Soper assistant steward
for the remainder of the year. They
were installed by Past Master Frank
Currier. Mrs. Ruth Jordan was ap-
pointed chorister for September. 1t was
voted to hire Frank Currier as janitor
for the new hall for the remainder of
the year. Simon Waterhouse Was the
first to put wood in the new woodshed
by donating a wheelbarrow full. A
card of thanks was read from George
Winchell for flowers sent him. Roy
Dunn was reported i'll.
The question, Can An Average
Farmer Afford an Autemobiie?"
brought forth a lively discussion. p.
r. Everett. Webster Mccann. w. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17

demands should be studied scientific
ally, so that when peace comes those
channels which have for decades flow
ed deeply with German products, may
continue to flow with products from
America and England.
For America especially does Rus
STA open opportunities for an indus
trial outlet such as can hardly be
over estimated. We have an empire
of 100000 souls and the $500, 0o0,-
600 we have been paying Germany
yearly is but the beginning of de-
mand that will soon make Russia
among the most desirable and Valu-
able markets in the world. Railroad
building and new developments every
where are the prelude to an era of
prosperity n this country such as has
never been seen here before.
I cannot too emphatieally express
the hope that merchants abroad will
realize this wonderful opportunity
and act promptly, for when the war
is over there will com ca realization
of this situation everywhere and he
who would profit should take the first
steps with the least possible delay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
BIG WIRELESS
S T A T O n BREAKS
DOWN WEDNESDAY
Generator at Tuckerton, N. Y,
Burns Out, Incapacitating APP
paratus for Indefinite Time

Tuckerton, n. J., Sept. 16,-The big
wireless station here, one Of the two
plants in the United States in direct
touch with Germany, was closed oday.
Lieut.. Felix X. Gygax, y. s. N, in
charge of the station, said that one of
the generators of the plant had burned
out last midnigh. He said there was no
evidence of any tampering with the
machinery.
The station is out of operation for
an indefinite period, Lieut.. Gygax said,
as the extent of the repairs to be made
has not yet been determined. IT may
take week or more to get the machin-
cry in condition to operate the wireless.
There was a large amount of private
and government business on hand
when the breakdown occurred.
The equipment was manufactured in
Germany. If the material cannot be
obtained in the United States it may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES OPENED TO
AMERICA BY needs OF RUSSIA
SAYS RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER
Sergus SazOnO Advises That Experts BE Sent to Plan for
Reading of Enormous Benefts-Paid Germany
$30O,000,000 Annually for Products

London, Sept. 16.--(5,4o A. M.)-The
Petrograd correspondent of the Times
stelegraphs that he is authorized by
Sergius Sazeneff, the Russian foreign
minister, to make the following state
ment in his behalf
Il quite realize that accounts of VIC
tories and routs, acts of heroism and
magnificent assaults may sell news
papers, but above and beyond all this
there now exists situation and an
opportunity in trade and commerce
with Russoia which, to England and
America may mean more in the de-
cades to come than it is easy to real
ize
1t is the country which foresees the
situation commercially in Russia that
will reap the enormous benefits that
the Russian markets now offer. 1t
is not enough that merchants and
manufacturers should offer their goods
here. Experts should be sent here
now, even While the war is still in
progress, to study and examine the
wants Of our. country. Our duties, our
manner of doing business and our
present and future wants and growing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
The Matte Haekett Jury Reunion

The second annual reunion of the
Matte Hackett murder case jury was
held Tuesday at Island Park, Lake
Cobbosseecontee Erwin d. Cram of
Litehfield was elected president and
secretary. Others present were: j. O..
Peaslee of Benton; Nathan c. True of
Pittsfleld Fl. L. Goldsmith of West
Gardiner; James w. Morrill, Of Man.
chester; w. l. Mace of East Win
threp; G. W. Eastman of Randolph;
Elmer A. Rollins of Vassalboro; w. j.
Lowell of Farmingdale; Fred A. Shep-
herd If Gardiner; F. M. Little of Pitts
ton ard Stephen Cobb of Farmingdale.
Most of the Jurors were accompanied
by their wives, This is the jury that
tried and acquitted Mrs. Elsie Hobbs
Raymond, who was accused of muir
dering Matte Hacsett of Readfield,
il being seven years after the tragedy
before an Indictment was found The
TRAGEDY still remains a mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
RIVERSIDE

mfr. and Mrs. John Sibley of larry.
town. n. Y, were visitors last week
at Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Burton's.
Miss Winifred Langley, who has
been attending a summer school at
Presque Isle, has returned home, and
is teaching in the Burleigh school.
Miss Myrtle Buker of Bowdcinham
is teaching the Riverside school.
Harold Peacock, who is attending
the Harvard Dental College, passed a
few days last week with his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. r. NJ Peacock.
Mrs. Lillian Farrar and Mics Ida
Shaw of Augusta and Mr.. and Mrg.
Charles Crowell were guests Sunday at
Howard Crowell's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hughes have
returned from a visit to their son in
Pressure Isle.
Raymond Brown, Alfred Peacock,
Kenneth Berry and Arvilla Gilcrea se
are attending school at Oak Grove
Seminary.
Esther Morgan is attending the Cony
High school at Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
CONNIE MACK and
BANCROFT TO TAKE
MINES TO PACIFIC

New York, Sept. 16.-F'rank Ban
croft, business manager of the Gin
cinnati Nationals, tonight announced
the makeup of the teams which he
and Manager Mack of the Philadel-
phia Athletics will take on the Pacific
coast tour during the fall and WIN
ter months. 1t is stated that the
teams will go also to Hawaii.
on the All-National team will be
Tesreau, James, Alexander, Vaughn,
Killifer, Clarke, Miller, Fletcher, Byrne,
Carey, Snodgrass and Burns.
On Connie Macks American
team will be Bender. Bush (of Phila
delphia), Mitchell, Schang, ONeill,
Hoblitzell, hapman, Bush (of De-
troit), Moriarty, Walsh, Murphy and
Lewis (BoSton).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
IMPORT AND EXPORT
FIGURES FOR AUGUST

New Pork, Sept. 16.-Financial at
tention was drawn today to the effect
of the European war on the trade OF
this country as illustrated in impor
and export figures for August COM
piled by the department of commerce
at Washington. Merchandise imports
for that month were $29, 400, 900 against
$137 ,652, 900 the same month last year.
Exports aggregated S11033S,000 against
s1Ss, 600 in August, 1918. For the
eight months of the calendar year i'm
ports show an increase of $l44, 600, 900
and exports q decrease of almost 1904
900, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
APP. STAFF CORRESPONDENT SAW
NOEVIDENCES OF ATROCITIES THAT
ARE ALLEGED AGAINST GERMANS
Residents of Belgian Capital Discovered Their Fears onounded
And Chatted Comfortably with German
Invaders-Interesting Story

! Belgian civilians, who later fred upon
the German soldiers from windows and
roofs.
I'm such violations of the rules of war
the general said. he punished the offend
ers by burning down the homes from
which the shots were fred. This expla-
nation seems to serve as sort of blan-
ket extenuation for all German seventies
| can only say that in every case of re-
ported outrage or reprisal which was
susceptible Of investigation, | have found
either that the outrage was more than
half excused by circumstances / have
actual knowledge of the sniping by Bel
gian civilians at Manage and other
towns, and even the Belgians admit that
In a few instances they have been guilty
,of this.
The prevalence of the Belgian prac-
tice Of sniping from the houses was per-
haps indicated by the warning of the
German officer who acted as guard for
five American correspondents, including
myself, who were being taken as prison
ers from Beaumont To Aachem in an
down on the floor of the car as the Bel
gran SHIPPERS NOuIu SHopI at lis HON inc
houses But there was no firing.
This, of course, is not brief for
the German army; it is an account Of
German conduct as it appeared to an
impartial observer, who had the rather
extraordinary opportunity of travelling
for days with the German columns.
Il witnessed numerous cases of the
most careful courtesy on the part of
German soldiers.
In Brussels, they not only paid
their cafe bills, but tipped generously.
Along the road, when German officer
or soldier entered Belgian house for
food or shelter, it was not with a de-
mand, but a request.
THE German soldiers were punetil-
iously considerate and polite to
women, apoligizing for the discomfort
they were causing Upon leaving a
house where they had been given shell
ter, | have seen them shake hands
with the concierge, peasant woman or
in some cases with the gentle women
of Belgian villa as pleasantly as if
they were bidding adieu to their
hostess at a weekend house party.
Il have seen German soldiers help
ing Belgian women with their house
work and playing with the children.
Naturally inclined to be gruff with
their soldiers, the German officers al
ways turned TO their French prisoners
with a pleasant word and treated
them with every consideration
These incidents could be indefinite
" prolonged, but they would only Of
fer additional support to a point that
| think | have already established
the universal kindness of German SOL
diers as l have observed them.
4 have seen perhaps half a dozen
cases of drunkenness in observing
nearly a million soldiers and these
few were only good naturally maud
lin.
German discipline and German
training seem to have bred into the
German soldier an exemplary behax-
ier which is nothing less than re-
fnarkable. 1t is impossible for any
one who has seen much of the Ger
man system to believe the tales of de-
liberate depredations and unsoldierly
conduct"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
ORDER TO EVACU-
A Z E V E "A CRU z
PLEASES MEXICANS
Adds to Enjoyment of Celebra-
ton of Independence Day
News Sent to Mexico City

Mexico City, Sept. 1s.-An incident
which added to the enthusiasm of the
celebration OF Independence Day last
night was telegram from Juan Fran
cisco Urquidi, secretary of the Con-
stitutionalist agency in Washington,
to Foreign Minister Fabela, announc
ing the intentio Of the United States
government to withdraw its forces
from Vera Cruz and vicinity. Thou
sands of copies of an extra edition
of Ell Liberal, the government organ,
containing the telegram. were run off
and distributed free to the throngs
in the street. The message said:
Il have the pleasure to eemmuni-
cate to you that President Wilson
officially declared this afternoon that
he had already ordered the evacuation
of Vera Cruz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
Wednesday Brighton Market

STOCK YARDS, sept. 16.-The tone or
the mich COW market was duh, with
sales backward on all grades of milk
ers With this condition of the mar
ket, shippers brought in the largest
offering of stock received at the yards
this year, there being so mich cows,
springers, pasture cows and young
stock bulls included in the amount.
Prices held at about the same range
as last Week-but there were a great
many good COWS sold at the close of
the sale at values below their selling
price in the country, this sacrifice
being forced in order to clean up the
offerings. The fancy COWS sold up. to
$125. Good mixers sold from $50 a.
IS; and the balance from $4,000.
There were a large number of pas
ture COWS on sale, $50 COWS were
tested
Beef cattle were in heavy supply and
while some good sales were reported, the
market weakened somewhat and prices
averaged lower.
Representative Sales-Milch Cows: Rob-
ert Connors sold 10 choice cows from $50
to SIS, Minis & Holbrook sold COW for
$S5 and Z at SO each f. r. Foye sold /
COW for $50 and 10 cows from $45 to $75.
F. o. Thompson sold 80 cows from $40 to
SIS. j. S. Henry sold A COWS from $50 TO
800. a. NJ. Baggs sold 90 mixers from
$50 to SO. Hall & Lowell sold 30 cows
from $40 to Ss5. G.. l.. Henry sold 40 cows
from $40 to $50. Otis II. Forhush sold l
COW for so and l COW for s77.50.
Beef cattle. veals, hogs, sheep and
lambs otis II. Forbush sold / fancy
COW of $40 lbs. at &c, and 81 off, 8 cows
of SOFA $50 lbs. at &c, l COW of $50 lbs
at SIZE, 5 bulls of 5000 lbs. at 540c,
COW OF 10 lbs at sac, 2 cows of 1850
lbs at I2c, l cow of $50 lbs. at SIC,
l COW of 1000 lbs. at Sc, COW of $40
lbs al &c, and 81 off, ] heifer of $50
lbs. at sc, cows at 41ae and 81 on each
and II cows of S430 lbs. at 4.40c, ! veal
calf of 100 lbs. at Sc, young calves
for $3.50, at IS each and good
young calves for $1S, II hogs at 9hc,
Z hogs at 940c, and 10 pigs at 935c.
Hail & Lowell sold heifers, av 900
lbs, at 6lgc, 2 bulls, av. 100 lbs. at &c,
20 cows, av. $50 lbs. at sac, 100 lambs,
aY. 55 lbs, at SIC, so sheep, av. 80 lbs,
at SC. and 6s hogs. av 200 lbs. at &c.
A. NJ. Baggs sold 10 oxen, av. l5oO lbs,
at SIC, 6 steers, av $50 lbs. at 734c,
and 40 cows, ay. $50 lbs at 41ac f. o.
Thompson sold pr. oxen at &C., 10 bo-
| logna cows at DC, $50 sheep and lambs
| from 4a7hc. E. r. Foye sold 80 calves,
av. ITO lbs. at 10c, and 10 hogs. av. $50
| lbs, a SC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Swan Island Channel Completed
That Swan Island channel deepening
was completed Tuesday and the con-
tractors, Cummings & Morris, began
preparations to leave for Portland
and resume operations there The Swan
Island channel is 100 feet wide and
IL feet deep. while the depth from
Richmond To the main steamer channel
is 10 feet deep. The work has been GO
ing on since July last.
Finger Prints Unidentified Him
A man arrested in Portland Tuesday
afternoon, charged with passing a bogus
check in Westhr ook, was discovered at
the police station to be Frank Arthur
Bredo, who is widely Known in Maine
and Massachusetts, 1t is said, and who
was arrested in Portland in 1905. He de-
MED his identity until confronted with
his photograph and finger prints.
Goodine Nash Wedding at Portland
Miss Mabel Frances Nash, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Freeman Nash, and
Henry Evans Gooding were married
Tuesday evening at the home of the
brides parents, 277 Spring street, Port
land. by Rev. DR.. Jesse Hill, the pastor
of the Williston church. Willard Good
ing of Berlin, n. H.. was best man and
Miss Edith Nash was maid of honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gooding will make their
home at Hartford.
Bad Fire at Washburn
Fire Sunday night at Washburn de-
stroyed two buildings. one occupied by
Scates & Co. as drug store and the
other the postoffice building containing
Story's store, with the telephone ex-
change. together with most of the con-
tents of the upper stories. The mail
matter with the exception of few pa
pers was saved. The absence of wind
saved the village fro mbein gwiped out
as the town is without fire protection,
though the bucket brigade aid valiant
work. The Pressure Isle fire department
was called on for aid and sent over
company of men, 1900 feet of hose and
chemicals, which rendered valuable se.-
vice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
RELIEF OF FORT
TRYON BEARS ON
FATEOF GERMANS
Failure of Plan to Open Way of
Retreat Means Control of
Valley by the Allies

London, Sept 1s,-(5.O1 A. M9.-Reuter $
Paris correspondent says:
The relief of Fort Troyon is likely to
have an important bearing on the fate
of the Germany army. The Germans
were investing Fort Troyon and the
neighboring forts between Toul and YER
dun with the object of opening a way
of retreat on their left
THE failure of this plan means that
the French are masters of the valley
from Toul to Verdun. Therefore the
armies of the Crown Prince Frederick
William and the Duke of Wurttemburg
will be unable to cross the Mouse and
will have to move farther north and at
tempt to pass by the Stenay gap"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt W. S. Oak
man.
William L. Lougee, late unassigned
n. H. Inf, and William A Soule, late
Co. ID, 7, U. S. Inf, have been dropped
from the roles.
Francis NJ. Fernandez, late Co. D,
20, Mass. Inf, has been granted an
honorable discharge from the branch.
Ambrose Mason of Lewiston, late
Co. F. l, Me. H. A. and Joseph Bowen
of Hartford, late Co. A. Z, Conn. Inf,
former members. have been admitted.
William P. Wilder of F'itchburg late
Co ID. L, Mass. Inf, and Alfred j..
Dunning of Brunswick, late Co. D. 25,
Me. Inf. were Wednesday admitted
to the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
SIR LIONEL GARDEN DRIVEN OUT
OF MEXICO CITY BY CkRRANzA
UNITED STATES SAVES SITUATION
BY INTERVENING IN HIS Behalf

Washington, Sept. 16-How Sir
Lionel Garden British minister TO
Mexico, was forced by Gen. Carranza
to leave Mexico City, the diplomatic
intervention of the United States alone
preventing the Constitutional chief
from abruptly handing passports to
the minister was revealed in hos Off
cial circles tonight.
The facts in the diplomatic episode
became known only after the publica-
ton of an alleged interview in New
York with Sir Lionel criticizing Pres
ident Wilson for ordering American
troops to withdraw from Vera Cruz.
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British am
bassador, promptly informed Secretary
Bryan that Sir Lionel, who. sailed to-
day for England. had not been author
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
LEAGUE
MAKES PLEA FOR
PARTICIPATION IN
The WORLDS SERIES

Chicago, Sept. ia chance for the
Federal League to participate in the
worlds series was asked today in a
letter from James A. Gilmore, presi-
dent of the Federal League, TO MEM
bers of the National Baseball Com
mission. In plea for a truce in the
interests of the supporters of the game,
Mr.. Gilmore declared that the national
agreement did not prohibit the clubs
in organized baseball playing an out
side club, outlined the claims of the
Federals to be regarded as major
league and contended that no club
could rightfulIy claim the worlds
championship until 1t had met the
pennant winner of the Federal League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17

James McKearney of Dover, y. H.. a
shoe cutter, past 10, was found Tuesday
in an abandoned barn just over the Port
land line in Falmouth, literally dying of
starvation The case was called to the
attention of Col A. NJ. Soule, secretary
of the Portland Board of Oyerseers of
Poor, by whose direction he was taken
to Portland, where he died in the eve
ming. Just before his death he recovered
far enough to give his name and to say
that he came in search of work, failed
10 find it and wandered into the old barn
last Wednesday, where he had remained
without food.
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ICED to make any statement and that
he would endeavor to get into touch
with him to learn of its accuracy
which he, himself. doubted.
T General Carranza always believed that
English diplomat was largely responsible
for Huertais logged resistance to diplo
matte pressure and told his friends that
when the Constituencies reached Mex
leo City the minister would be deperted.
When carranza did reach the capital the
American government was advised that
Carranza intended to carry out his threat.
Through the Brazilian minister the Unit
ed States interceded and it was finally
arranged that the diplomat should be
permitted to leave without embarrass-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
GEN. DE LA REY
SHOT AND KILLED

Cape Town, Union of South Agrica, via
London. Sept 16.-d2.52 P. M1.-Generai
Jacobus Hendrix De La Rey, the we'll
known Beer general, has been accidental
ly shot dead near johannesburg.
General De La Rey, who was born in
1s4s, was a member of the first Volksraad
of the Transvaal and commanded the
Liehtenburg burghers during the Boer
war, during which he won high reputa-
ton military leader After the war
he went to England with Generals DeWet
and Botha and took an important part
in the peace negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17

Geweil, Donald Davis, j. G.. Davis
thought the average farmer could not
without going in debt and put forth
good reasons. Chester Soper by the
statistics which are given concerning
an average farmer, thought he could
own an automobile II he had the brains
to do it. He argued his point we'll and
it was very interesting.
1t was voted to hold an old Home
night on Sept. 26, the first meeting in
the new hall. Every member is to
consider himself committee OF one
to help entertain and invite some one
who was a member but is not now,
Excelsior Circle will meet Wednesday
all day with Mrs. Elmer Chapman,
South Poland. Every lady is cordially
invited to attend and 1t is hoped there
will be large attendance as business
of importance is to be transacted,
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ANNUAL BANQUET
ELEVEN O'CLOCK
COUNCIL RED MEN

Portland. Me-, Sept. 16.-At the annual
banquet of the Eleven O'Clock Council
of the Red Men of the United States to-
night the response to the address of well
come was delivered by Governor Cole l..
>Blease of South Carolina. At the bust
ness session the following officers were
elected: Chief ruler, w. p. Lightholder
of Missouri; secretary, Thomas j. Me-
Keen of Minnesota; treasurer, Henry C.
Hart of Idaho. f18 = ~ RI
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GERMAN PEOPLE
ST u PEFIED AT
ARMIES RETREAT
Papers Claim Simply a Strategic
Move-Austrian Disasters
Are Impressive

London, Sept 16.-8.45 A. MA Bor-
deaux dispatch to the Central News says:
According to Berlin kilograms the
newspapers there testify to the stupe-
faction of the German people on learning
of the retreat of the armies. which were
believed to be under the walls of Paris.
The papers endeavor to explain the re-
treat as strategic, adding that the final
result must be awaited.
1.-THE German public is also said to be
impressed by the news of the disasters
which have overtaken the Austrians in
Galicia.