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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

In mild sort of a way for him at
least. Hon. Oakley C. Curtis, mayor of
Portland and the successful gubernato-
rial candidate of the year, told the Dem
acratic members-elect of the Legislature
at pow-wow held at the Augusta House
Tuesday night that he was the leader of
the party in Maine, following the lead
OF Woodrow Wilson, the President, in the
nation. 1t was a run-together in the eve
ming of the Democratic members-elect
which was held behind closed doors and
at which the members of the press were
excluded. The fact was ascertained that
nothing of a very important nature was
transacted and 1t is reported on good au-
thority that the word Progressive" was
not mentioned in any way.
The members of the State committee
met in the afternoon. the following being
present:
Aroostook, Frank A. Peabody, Houlton:
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RAILROADS
Continued from Page One)

get because of the many loan flotations
by belligerent countries. Increased
earning capacity was imperative fol-
the railroads, he said, in order that
their securities might be made so at
tractive that they would find market
Mr.. Conant was subjected to vlg-
orous cross-examination. Counsel for
the commission asked if the probable
advance in interest rates which he
predicted, would not bear equally as
hard on shippers seeking new capital
as on the railroads. The witness SAID
American securities other than rail-
road already paid higher rates OF in
terest, but admitted after much dis
cussion that the shippers would face
the same conditions.
What remedy for these conditions
do you suggest" he was asked.
so far as the railroads are con-
cerned. permit them to increase rev.
enues."
do you think that if industries gen.
orally increased the prices of their
products it would solve their prob
lems?" he was asked.
That's too broad question" said
the witness. the remedy could bs
applied to some industries, perhaps
but not to ALL"
Would 1t help the cotton industry
to raise the price of cotton" asked
Clifford Thorne. representing numer-
Gus shippers organizations. Not al
this moment said the witness.
When MIR. Strauss took the stand
his counsel asserted that the bankers
had asked TO be heard and appeared
entirely independent Of the carriers
1t was indicated that several other
bankers would follow Mr. Straus. The
latter had prepared a lengthy review
Of financial conditions. but Commits
sloner Clements, in the interest OF
time, had it filed with the commission,
the witness combining himself to a
general discussion. Mr.. Straus declar-
ed the purpose of his testimony was
to lay before the commission the effect
of the war on railroad securities which
he said were the standard of American
securities abroad. The decline of these
railroad securities held abroad, he ar
gued. would mean the decline of al
American securities and a consequent
tremendous movement of gold to Eu-
rope from the United States. The for
eign investor, he said. must be assur-
ed that his investments would contin-
ue to yield him good returns. that the
values of those securities would be
maintained He said he made no claim
that the advance in rates to the rail-
roads would accomplish that by it.
self, but insisted it was all that the
commission could do and was the inn
mediate and pressing need.
Mr.. Straus was still on the stand
when the session ended. The case OF
the carriers probably will consume al
day tomorrow and possibly the next
| day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

forts have been mined and dismantled
and the magazines blown up. The
town itself, however, has not been
damaged.
The same correspondent says the
battle continues on the Vistula, San
and Dniester rivers. There is a system
of great entertainments on the Rus
sian side and the entire front is fur
nished with powerful guns, which day
and night hurl thousands of projec-
tiles into the enemy's lines. The Aus
TRANS and Germans, adds the cores
pendent, have been obliged to remain
on the defensive, but have repulsed
a great cavalry attack to the west of
Warsaw.
Sarayevo, the Bosnian capital, ac-
cording to a report issued at Nish, is
now completely enveloped by Servians
and determined efforts are being made
to take the town before the conclusion
of the trial of the alleged assassins of
the Austrian heir, Archduke Francis
Ferdinand, which started the war.
In South Africa, the rebellion OF
Col. Maritz has been virtually broken
up. Another lot of officers and men
have been captured, while others have
surrendered voluntarily to the consti-
tutionalist authorities. italy has issued
an official denial of the report so aften
circulated that she had occupied Av-
Iona, the Adriatic port Of Albania. The
news from Italy shows that the Ital-
ian people are growing more antago-
nistic to the Austrians because of In
reference with the italian fishing in
dustry by Austrian mines.
Sweden has ordered all lights on her
coasts extinguished so that they can
not be of use to the navies OF the bel
ligerent powers.
The situation in Belgium on account
of the shortage of food is growing
more serious and efforts are being
made by American officials to hur-
ry relief especially to Brussels, where
the need is greatest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

In honor of her approaching marriage
to Edgar Blanche.
Mrs. Sarah Hathorne Of Richmond
Is visiting Miss Clara Hathorne at the
Center.
The Woolwich fair was a decided
success financially and in the eyes of
all who were present. The display in
the hall far exceeded what one ex-
pected from town fair Many curios
and antiques were exhibited, but best
of all was the row of dear little ba-
bies on their mothers laps All the
tots received a prize and three blue
ribbons. The exhibit of cattle was good
and found favor in the eyes of the
men.
Mrs. Percy Bailey took the silver
cup for the best dozen jars of pre-
serves.
The hall was so crowded with peo-
pie 1T was impossible to see all that
was displayed.
Mrs. Charles Alexander of Richmond
has been a visitor in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Carter and family
of Richmond took in the fair Tues
day.
Reed Bailey is in very poor health,
the result Of an accident in Arrow
sic some time ago, when he was
thrown from his carriage and had sew
eral ribs fractured
Miss Louie Thwing has returned to
the School of Domestic Science
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Buck and chill
dren of Baltimore are guests of his
mother at the family home, Days
Ferry.
Mrs. Emma Reed Day is the guest
Of Mrs. Albert Hathorne.
Chester Robbins of Arrowsic is at
work at Frank Nead's this fall.
Guy Croker Of Phipsburg is helping
John Thwing harvest his potatoes.
The apple crop on many farms is
poor, others have an abundance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
ELECT CURTIS SAYS he LEADS
PARTY IN maine after WILSON

Cumberland, Florence #. Driscoll. Port
land: Franklin, Thomas D. Austin, Farm
ington; Hancock, Hrastus J. Carter, Ston-
ington; Kennebec, Leon o. Tebbetts,
Readfeld; Knox. William p. Hurley,
Rockland; Lincoln, James d. Perkins,
Boothbay Harbor; oxford. Matthew Nc
Certhy, Rumford; Penobscot, William +.
Curran. Bangor; Piscataquis, @. G.
Brown, Milo; Sagadahoc, Fred w. Hart
nett, Bath; Somerset, Albert +. Donigan.
Bingham: Waldo, Eben F. Littlefield, Bel
fast; Washington, Edward Chase, Bar
ing; York, Charles T. Read. Biddeford.
Politicians and near politicians OF
greater or lesser degrees were in evil
dence advancing their various candida
cies, but as a rule the members-elect
were non-committal.
Governor Curtis presided at the
caucus and william F. Curran of Bangor,
the secretary of the State committee, act
ed as secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
LANCFORD KNOCKS
OUT SMITH IN THE
THIRD ROUND

Boston, Oct. 20.-Sam Langford, the Ne
gro heavyweight of Boston, knocked out
Gunboat Smith of New York in three
rounds.
1t was the first time that the leading
white hope of this country had been
given a knockout punch and one of the
few bouts which he lost. He had gained
decision over Langford in bout here
year ago. The Negro showed his SUI
periority in every moment of the fight
ing tonight. His 200 pounds was behind
three solid punches before the frst round
was half finished and a sweeping right
felled Smith for count of seven. The
'Gunboat" finished the first round weak
and uncertain.
In the second round Langford again
adopted bear cat" tactics. Leading a
left, he hammered a right home to
Smiths jaw, crushing him to the mat.
The white hope" was sprawled for nine
seconds, rising barely in time to save
himself from being counted out. Now
feinting, now landing with his left and
right, Langford rocked Smith with his
blows, then forced him down again. Ref
cree Jack Michigan of Philadelphia had
counted four when the bell saved Smith
again.
Protecting himself as best he could.
Smith lasted through nearly two minutes
of the third round. Langford again
pointed his left menacingly and drew
Smiths guard over. only to swing his
right with terrific force to the white
mans jaw. Smith sank and he was car
ried to his corner defeated after 10 sec
onds had elapsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF maine
MEETS IN CITY HALL, PORTLAND

Radclif, marshal, and Hattie S. Rollins
of Auburn, conductor.
The address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Marion Read of Columbia
Lodge of Woodfords and the response
was made by Virginia l.. Holbrook. 1t
was partly written by Clara Tole pre-
vious to her death, and was finished
by others. The reading Of the response
was one of the pathetic incidents OF
the morning session.
officers were elected this morning
at the business session. Virginia, l..
Holbrook of Bangor being advanced
from vice president TO president. Eliz-
abeth G. Kicker of Lisbon Fails was
elected vice president. The other OFF,
GERS were reelected as follows: War
der, Hattie s. Rollins, Auburn; secre-
tary, Grace E. Walton, Belfast; treas
urer, Sarah A. Weymouth, Biddeford,
and she was also elected treasurer or
the Odd Fellows and Orphans fund.
The officers will be installed late this
afternoon and the same time the pres
dient-eIect will announce the subordi-
nate officers.
One of the pleasing features of the
meetings of the Rebekahs in Portland
will be the complication Of the de-
gree this evening at City hall by the
members of the degree staff of Unison
Lodge. Bar Harbor. under the direc-
ton of Drill Master VIM. Mcfarland
The meeting today was very mar
monious one and the members are
greatly pleased with the work accom-
plished during the year Exchange OF
greetings and presentation of gifts to
the grand and past officers were sched-
uIed for the late afternoon. The ses-
sion this afternoon will be the last OF
the assembly for the year.
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BELGIAN ARMY
Continued from Page One)

Generally speaking, the French claim
to have made some detailed progress
on various points Of the front. Paris
reports that the allies have destroyed
Is German machine guns, two of which
a battery of German heavy artillery
in the environs of ST. Mihiel.
Both sides are bringing up reinforce
ments to the western front, where
one Of the supreme struggles of the
war is on. The Germans are not
bringing new troops from the east,
but are throwing every available man
III Belgium into the firing line.
They seem to have the railroads
working well, although they must have
been seriously damaged during the
battles of August and September
Troops are being transported over
them and Dutch sources report that
train after train Of wounded is being
taken back to Germany.
In the fighting in this open country
where the men have not the protection
of elaborate entertainments such as
they have on the Aisne, the losses
must be very heavy.
German and Russian reports agree
that the situation in the East has moi
changed, although the armies are in
close touch along the East Prussiar
frontier and Russian Poland and Gal.
icia.
In Galicia, however. the Austrian.
claim to be making progress In theil
campaign to drive the Russian in.
vaders out, and to have repulsed Rus
sian attacks. The Russians. on ths
other hand, say they are taking larg,
numbers of prisoners. Heavy fightine
Is still going on around Przemysl, ant
the cupolas of the forts surrounding
the towns are said by an Italian cor
respondent to have been destroyed b,
| the big Russian siege guns, while tn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

Portland. Me- Oct 20.-lSpeciaD.-
The annual meeting of the Rebekall
Assembly of Maine was held at ODD
Fellows hall in this city today. The
business session commenced at @his
morning and the attendance was un-
usually large, there being present del
egates and members from practically
every lodge in the State. One of the
pleasing features of the morning was
the presentation of the reports of the
several officers who have served during
the past year showing the order to be
in thriving condition, both as to
numbers and financially. While many
lodges report a fair increase in MEM
bership, it was announced that the
total gain in membership in the State
for the year was over 400, an unusual
gain considering the many obstacles
with which the orders have had to
contend.
The assembly is made up of 139
lodges, four of which were instituted
during the year. The report of the
secretary shows that in Maine there
are S103 male members, and 1927
women members with a grand total
of 23,330. The disbursements during
the year were s20,s60.5s, and for RELIEF
there was expended s1932.20.
After the preliminary exercises at
the opening Vesta c. Written of Fair
field, grand president of the assembly,
presided. The assembly was declared
opened by the vice president, Virginia
l.. Holbrook of Bangor. Other grand
officers present were Grace E. Walton,
Belfast. secretary: Sarah E. Wey-
mouth, Biddeford, treasurer; Nellie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
WISCASSET

Mrs. F. e. Pond is in Edgecomb
called there by the serious illness of
her brother, Charles Hutchins.
Miss Mary Weeks motored a party to
North Whitefield one evening last
week.
Mrs. Jerry Mosher of Brighton, Mass.
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Warren
Lewis. on the Dresden road.
j. E. Hutchins Of the Lowell town
school district. was picking apples and
blossoms from the same tree one day
last week.
DR.. Chase and family have closed
their summer home on High street for
the winter.
Mrs. Sortroell and family have closed
their house on Main street and re-
turned to Cambridge, Mass. for the
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
CHELSEA

Chelsea Grange will hold its fair
Nov. and 4. A play will be given
one night. Refreshments and foods
of various kinds will be on sale. The
other night will be given over to the
dancers, with a baked bean supper
All gifts for the sale tables and booths
will be thankfully received by the
committee. All Patrons are invited
to carry food for the supper.
Good Will Circle will meet Nov.
with Mrs. Annie Ellis.
Mrs. Florence Thompson and Miss
Grace Thompson were recent callers
in Pittston.
VIM. Johnson Of Peabody, Mass,
has been a guest for the past week at
the Hemenway cottage.
F. C. Meader went to Richmond Mon
day with load Of household goods for
Mrs. Hemenway.
Sunday School class No. 2, Miss Tilla
Lawrence teacher. will give Hal
lowee'n entertainment Dot. 81, at the
chapel. The proceeds will go towards
buying clock for the chapel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Salisbury Of
Gardiner were recent guests OF their
sister, Mrs. Theodore Hayes.
Sunday School class No. will en-
terrain class No. at the chapel Sat-
urday evening. Oct. "a.
Mrs. Lizzie Yeaton Of Randolph wai
a recent guest of Mrs. A. s. Fowler.
Charlotte Neal, a nurse in the Maine
General hospital, Portland, was re-
cent guest Of Mrs. Selma Trask.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
Raid on Flagg
Offices illegal
Declares Judge

New York, Oct. 2O--The trial of Jared
Flagg. indicted with former United
States Treasurer Daniel N. Morgan and
others on a charge Of using the mails to
defraud stock market investors, was ad-
journed abruptly today until tomorrow,
after United States Judge Rudkin ex-
pressed the opinion that the postal au-
thorities acted Illegally when, three years
ago. they raided Flagg's offices and took
away wagonload of books and papers
which the government has retained since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
Mountain Grange

The regular session of Mountain
Grange was held Saturday evening,
Oct. 10, with a small attendance. One
applicant was admitted to member
ship and one application received.
The following committees We're
chosen for the Pomona meeting which
will convene here Oct. 81. Dinner
committee, Sisters Bessie Dority, Idel-
la Briggs. Jennie Hotham, Mae Bell,
Augusta York, Annie Ellsworth: ia
BILE commimttee, Misses Faye Lane.
Myra Noble, Helen Collins, Laura
Banks, Evelyn Hussey, Lizzie Kilcol-
Inns, Madeline Sanborn, Ethel White;
reception communities. Sisters Blanche
Simonson, Maud Collins, Phoebe Kim
ney.
The master and overseer were chos-
en- to see that conveyances are fur
nished to bring the visiting members
from the station to the hall.
The next regular meeting will DO
Oct 26, when further arrangements
will be made. The worthy master de-
sires large attendance at this meet
ing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
OBJECT TO SWEAT
SHOP WORK FOR ARMY

London, Oct. MISUNDERSTANDING of
The Associated Press Charges that
the army is being clothed by sweat
shop labor have been lodged with the
war department by the Amalgamated
Society of Tailors and Tailoresses.
In one factory in Woolwich women
are paid less than two shillings a doz-
IN for army vests. At Plymouth, the
workers get only Is pence-36 cents
for making a complete uniform.
In contrast TO these private sweat
shops handling government contracts
are the workshops maintained by the
American Women's War Relief and
other societies. designed to give en-
,Ioyment to women suffering through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
DEATH OF FRANK
E,vOCEL DUE TO
HEART DISEASE

New York, Oct. 2o.-The sudden
death of Frank E. vogel, vice presi-
dent of the suspended bank of Henry
siegel & Co.. who with Siegel. was un-
der indictments charging grand lar
ceny, was wholly due to heart disease
An autopsy performed today by cor
oner's physician established this fact'
Mr.. vogel died suddenly last night
in his apartments in a hotel here. The
autopsy was requested by members OF
his family, who wished to have es-
tablished beyond question the exact
cause Of death, in order, they SAID
that no one might believe he had taken
his life to avoid trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK

London, Oct. 21.-12.45 A. M.
"A despatch to Reuters Tele-
gram Co. from Stavanger, Nor
way, says that the British
steamer Glitera, of Leith, was
sunk today IL miles off the Nor
wegian coast by a German SUBJ
marine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

The political situation regarding the
nomination of candidates for mayor is
clearing somewhat. Opponents to the
present incumbent DR.. B. E. Lamb
have practically settled on Hon. John
E. Cunningham to enter the fight
against him and nomination papers
will probably be in circulation today.
There is still a possibility that one
other may be brought forward and
make the fight three cornered one.
With only two candidates the pri-
mary election would be time and
money wasted as both candidates
would be sure Of having their names
appear upon the ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
EIGHT DROWNED
AS BARGE SINKS

Marietta, Ohio, Oct. 20.-Eight men
were drowned in the Muskingum riv-
er here today, when a heavily lade1
barge on which they wre crossing the
stream sank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
APPLE DAY IN
maine TUESDAY

Portland, Me- Oct. 2o.-"Apple Day.
was observed generally in Maine to-
day. Consumers were urged to buy q
barrel, a bushel or such quantity Of
the native produced fruit as would be
required to furnish the winters sup
ply. se--
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TRAFFIC THROUGH
PANAMA RESUMED

Washington. Oct. 20. - Traffic
through the Panama canal was resum-
ed today after being blocked for a
week by land-slip into Culebra cut.
Col. Goethals reported the re-opening
to the Isthmian Canal Commission to-
night in this laconic cablegram:
Channel reopened. Vessels pass
ing through"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
Maxcy-B

Joseph Philip Maxcy Of Gardiner
and Effie M. Blenn of Dresden were
quietly married Monday evening at
Christ church. Canon r. w. Plant Of
ficiating. Only the relatives OF tho
contracting parties were present. Both
the young people are well known in
Gardiner and have the hearty best
wishes Of large number of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

The Mems Bible History Club will
meet as usual this Wednesday eve
ming at 7.30 o'clock in the Parish house
at Christ church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
North Auburn Grange.

A dance was held Saturday evening
by the members Of the North Auburn
Grange. Everyone enjoyed a good
time Next Saturday the members OF
the North Auburn Grange will enter
tain the Turner Grange at an all days
session. The Turner Grange Will be
responsible for the program for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
WOOLWICH

Mrs. Margery Bailey has returned
from a business trip to Five Islands
in time to attend the Woolwich fair.
The friends of Mrs. Harriet Brook
ings gave her a tin shower last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

Mrs. s. G. Payne. Mrs. F. T. Brad
street, Mrs. Frederic Danforth and
Henry Richards are in attendance at
the Conference of Charities and Cor
rections, which is being held in Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
PROMINENT BANGOR
MERCHANT DEAD

Bangor. Me-, Oct 20.-Arthur A.
Leadbetter. an alderman and promi-
nent merchant, died today of pneumo-
mia at the age of 3S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
LEVINSKY BEATS
Jim FLYNN Nm At n. Y

New York, Oct. D.-Battling Levinsky
defeated Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fireman,
in their 10-round bout in Brooklyn to-
night Levinsky had the better of every
round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

Fred E. Weymouth. who recently
purchased the FIR. Reardon house,
which he moved to Central street, has
transferred the same to Odel WEIGH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Hilliard P. Palmer left
Tuesday for a visit in Boston before
returning 10 his duties as railway mail
clerk at Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

Mrs. Alden and Mrs. George Math-
erson, who have been guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. ellison,
left Tuesday for their home in Rock
land.
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MORAN SUCCEEDS
DOOM OF PHILA.

Fitchburg, Mass. Oct. 2O.-Patrick
]. Moran, who has been acting as
coach for the Philadelphia National
League baseball team, today was
elected manager Of the club to succeed
Charles S. Doom, according to tel
egram which Moran received from
President William F. Baker Of the
Philadelphia club tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21

| Llewellyn E. Lehman returned Mon
day from Somerville, Mass, where he
has been visiting for the past two
weeks.