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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
SECY DANIELS
MAKES SPEECH
AT BAR HARBOR
Says Wilson Has Made Possible
Legislation Without
Fear

Bar Harbor. Me-. Sept. 4.-Declar-
ing that President Wilson and the
Democratic Congress had kept all the
promises made to the people in the
party's platform, Secretary of the
Navy Daniels in a campaign speech
here tonight added that the Presi-
dent had set America free to legis-
ate without fear.
Greater than tariff ITSELF greater
than the currency law itself, greater
than all the needed construction of
this record making administration"
said Mr.. Daniels, looms up this fact
That the people may legislate with
ness is going to be checked or the
prosperity to be destroyed. The right
to enact such laws as they conceive
is best for them has at last been re-
stored to them.
Under Wilson, the ideals of Jeffer-
sons first inaugural have been realiz-
3D. Business no longer strangles gov
eminent, privilege no longer holds it
up on the highway and rifles IT'S
pockets"
Mr.. Daniels took UP the legislative
measures successfully urged by the
administration and said "privilege"
had modified it's lobby against them
with the rapidity of European ar
my corps. The propaganda of fear"
he added, was worked to the limit"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
German Statement Is
Enlightening as to
War Progress in
Western Field
Understood Great Number of
French Forces Took Part to
Great Danger of Left Flank
Remarkable Secrecy Shrouds
Historic and Titanic Conflict
Near Rheims

London, Sept 4.-(2.t5 P. N.Y.
Reference to the titanic struggle be-
tween the German army under Crown
Prince Frederick William and the
forces OF France. which took place be-
tween Rheims and Verdun Wednes-
day is made again today from Ber-
lin. If the Berlin statement proves
correct that three-quarters of mill
ion troops were fighting in that re-
gion Wednesday in the greatest bat
tie of history"--it would explain much
of what has been happening in the
western field.
To bring the troops in that regioff
to anything like the number of $780,
600 enormous French forces must have
been concentrated at the expense of
the French left flank, where the Ger
mans have been making progress
with their brilliant dash on Paris The
battle along the Rheims Verdun line
has been claimed in an earlier mes
sage from Berlin, as a victory for
reported to have had the assistance
of Emperor William, who was present.
That nothing further concerning
such an historic fight now two days
old, has come through from any source
is regarded as remarkable, even in
these days when virtually all sources
of information are under official seal.
The French official communications
continue to show an utter absence of
pessimism and they are generally re-
gardcd as indicating that the situation
of the allies Is far from being as bad
as might be conjectured by superb
cial observers judging from the stere-
otyped announcements of retirements.
Some correspondents go so far as to
suggest that the invaders of French
soil have been fought to standstill
There is no confirmation of the re-
port from Berne, Switzerland, that
German force under General Won
Beimling has been obliged to take ref
uge in Switzerland to avoid capture
by the French.
In an appeal to the nation to join
the colors made by Premier Asquith in
Guildhall today, the speaker said he
recognized that the present was only
the early stages of what is going to
be u protratcted struggle
The premier made also this state
ment
Il had abundant grounds for pride
and comfort in whatever direction
looked"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day. Capt. Henry Nc
Dewitt.
Major w. P. Jackson and Lewis S.
Friedman, expert accountant. have fin
ished the inspection of the Branch and
its accounts and left Friday for the
western branches.
Charles E. Andrews has returned to
the hospital from a furlough passed in
New Bedford.
Burroughs were granted Friday to: Jo-
seph Burdette to Manchester, H, John
E. Lydston to Portsmouth, Francis M.
Fernandez to Boston, Joseph A. Green
wood to Midway and George Foy to Gar
diner.
Religious services at the Home chapel
Sunday morning will be held as follows:
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR Nelligan
at s15. and Protestant services by Rev.
j. E. Cochrane at 1890 o'clock. Singing
by the choir in the hospital in the eve
ming.
Misses Fern and Gladys Donna of Wa
terville are the guests OF Master Paul
Williamson.
The Urban Stock Co. presented 'The
Lion and the Mouse" at the Home thea
tire Friday evening and It was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. The play is well known
and was presented by this fine company
in first class manner, and Miss Marion
conquest, the leading lady. was support
ed by a company of artists. The spe-
cialties were good and pleased the vet
Grams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
FIELDS IN
THE FRIDAY RACES

The final day of the 1914 Central
Maine fair saw small fields in the
three races on the card Thomas S.,
owned by P. H. Reed of Fort Fairfield,
won the 2:15 stake pace in straight
heats, but the other two races were
well contested. The summary:
2:15 STAKE PACE-PURSE $500
Won in straight heats by Thomas s.
(Reed); Tammany Girl second; Ethel
S., third. Best time, 2:16 Ia.
2:2O TROT AND PACE-PURSE $500.
Lady Ashbrooke. CWatson) won the
second. third and fourth heats and
race; Phil Deforest won the first heat
and second place; r. L. W., third;
Hannah Parker fourth. Besttime, 2:17
IA.
223 TROT AND PACE-PURSE $500.
Miss Carnage, b m, (Pottle) won Sec
ond, third and fourth heats and race:
Arrow Bell, CHI m, won first heat and
SECOND money; Monte Belle, CHI g.
third; Alfred Nelson, b g. fourth. Best
time, PIG 1-2. af esfJr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

and so were the tuberculosis cattle,
and a few other attractions, but the
poultry department was well patron
ICED all day long.
One event of the day that every
one was interested in was the caval-
cade of the prize winning animals.
Along towards the latter part of the
forenoon when folks could reasonably
expect to look for the pageant, the
grandstand slowly filledf and boys
and girls and older people crowded
along the fence beside the track.
About 1890 with Marshal George w.
Perry at head, and with the Water
Vile Military Band behind him, the
parade entered the gates near the
stables and passed in review before
the grandstand. Shining Percheron
horses and mares heavy pulling
horses, prancing and frisky colts. per-
feet Holsteins, steers, oxen all unas-
sumingly carried their ribbons before
the admiring thousands. The heifers
and calves jumped around audacious-
" much to the discomfort of their
tenders when the band would strike a
loud note. The old oxen numbered
along, seemingly content with the idea
that they would soon be on their
way home.
AS the city that was builded in
night. so did the little city OF the
fair vanish in a day. The motordroma
began to take the form of mere
boards and planks in the early after
noon, and in a few hours there was
nothing left, but it's imprints in the
al the
eating booths, whose owners realiz-
ed that people must eat as long as
they live, began to leave the GROUNDS
by the wagon loads. Some OF the
more perserverng hoop-la men ling
cred until after the races because
they had no where else to go.
The grandstand filed UP fairly we'll,
considering it was the last day and
by the time the horses were called one
half of the seats were occupied. heT
vaudeville was given for its last time.
Just before the trained animals act
went on for its performance the two
ponies got away from the caretaker as
he was leading them to the platform,
and had a merry gambol and rol!ick
over the grounds while the frightened
hostler and a crowd of small boys gave
chase.
Over in the Coliseum and the agri-
cultural buildings the exhibitors were
packing up their exhibits along to-
wards O'Clock, and the boys and girls
who. knew by intuition and experience
that the fruit would not all be taken
back, made themselves as agreeable
as possible in order to have some OF
the luscious fruit. The art department
was not stripped of its ornaments un-
til very late, and some of the larger
exhibits such as autos and pianos will
not be moved until tomorrow.
The races finished much earlier than
usual. The sun was well ON its way to
the horizon, and when the judges last
decision had been announced the band
struck UP My Country 'Tis of Thee
and then the crowd slowly driftet
through the great gates, not to return
for another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
VASSALBORO

NORTH-Albert H. Ferran of North
Vassalboro died suddenly at his home
Friday afternoon. His death came as the
result of severe commissions firm which
he never recovered, due to a sudden rush
Of blood to the head. Mr.. Ferran was
born in Readfeid and had been black
smith all his life. His death came when
he had reached the age OF G.. He is sur
vived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs.
Alice Stone of Pittsfeld, Mass, and Mrs.
Sadie Merriam of Augusta, and two sons,
John and Herbert of Concord. Mass, and
North vassalboro, respectively. The flu
neral will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday
morning in the Catholic church. Burial
will be made at North Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
Returned by the Federal
Grand Jury Friday
At Washington
Local Men
Bench Warrants Issued and Bail
Arranged for Appearance in
Court Charges Fixing of
Prices by Ballot, Suggestion
And Verbal Agreements -
Conviction Carries Heavy
Penalty

Washington, Sept. 4.-Thirty-two
indictments were returned here today
by Federal grand jury after an in
vestigation to determine whether
food prices had been artificially in
creased here on preteXt of having
been caused by the European war.
Bench warrants were issued for all
the indicted men, who are local COM
mission merchants or produce dealers,
and bail was arranged for their APP
pearance in court. No nationally
known concerns were indicted. The
indictment charges that they have
been fixing prices every day on food
stuffs by ballot or suggestion" or
verbal agreements and that the fixed
prices have been circulated by print
ed circulars. The indictments are
under the Sherman law and convic
ton carries a fine of $4,000 or one
years Imprisonment or both.
The grand jury investigation which
was under the direction of former At
torney General McReynolds, was one
Of many begun by the Department Of
Justice. Immediately after President
Wilson's celebrated letter to the de-
partment of Justice directing a coun
wide inquiry into whether GER
tain dealers were not making the Eu
ropean war a pretext for raising
nricpS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
RUSSIAN GENERAL STAFF MAKES
STATEMENT REGARDING FIGHTING
BEFORE The CAPTURE OF LEMBERC

''In the period between Aug. II and
Sept. 8 the Russian left wing advanced
22o versts (about lat miels), fighting all
the time The bulk of the hostile forces,
entrenched in powerful positions at Ka-
menka and GaIieteh, offered battle and
were thoroughly defeated in a desperate
contest.
Between Aug. 81 and Sept 3 one district
of the upper course OF the Guila Lipa
alone, where the enemy's lines were
broken, the Austrians lost 1900 men in
killed and wounded.
THE retreat of the enemy after his
defeat at Lemberg assumed the character
of disorderly flight and panic, and the
Russians took 200 guns, together with the
baggage and tens of thousands of prison
ers. 1t is believed that the remnant OF
the Second Austrian army is no VINO
longer of any military value.
ION Sept. 2, when the Russians were
drawing up within cannot shot of Lem
berg, the surrounding forts did not stop
this advance The same day Lemberg
was closely surrounded by Russian
troops and was captured with enormous
quantities of war materials. All the
buildings in town were packed with Au
trian wounded who had been abandoned
in the enemy's headlong flight.
Besides the political and military I'M
portance of Lemberg as the center of
Galicia, it's capture is very importatn
from strategical point of view.
THE capture of Lemberg will enable
the Russian army to push forward with
still greater intensity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT OF
SUCCESS IN ShCADAHOC COUNTY

Bath. Me-, Sept. 4.-(SpeciaD.-With
only week remaining, Republican pros
poets for success in Sagadahoc county
are improving. Many we'll attended rail-
lies have been held throughout the coun-
try all the week and the enthusiasm has
been marked. Committeeman report the
outlook much more favorable this year
than 1t was two years ago when the par
ty won out, and taking this into consid-
Grafton the prospects of winning are
greatly enhanced.
While the, Progressives have been put
ting in considerable time throughout the
county during the past week. Alton C.
Wheeler. nominee for representative to
Congress, having toured the county. as
was done fortnight ago by Mr.. Card
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

Petrograd est. Petersburg), Via Lon
don, Sept. 4-G.45 P. M.)-The Russian
general staff today issued the follow
ing account of the fighting which led
to the capture of Lemberg, capital of
Galicia:
I'm the offensive against the Lub-
lin Kholm front the main Austrian
forces deployed on the Seavichost,
Tanoff, Bielgoray, Tomachoff and Belz-
line. The second Austrian army, COM
posed Of the Third, Eleventh and
Twelfth Corps and five divisions of
cavalry, gathered in the region east
of Lemberg in order to cover this op-
Grafton.
When the Russian troops were TAX
ing the offensive, the Austrian con-
centration had not been completed and
Typographical considerations compel
led the enemy to reinforce this army
still more with the troops of the
Seventh, Thirteenth and Fourteenth
Corps, thus making a total of IL di-
visions and several brigades of the
landsturm.
"Our troops in the Lonthk, Dubno
and Proskuroff districts crossed the
frontier on Aug. 2 and marched on
Lemberg for the purpose of thwarting
the Austrian covering movement and
acting against the flank of the enc
my This offensive was hampered by
the numerous affluents of the Dniester
river, flowing across all the routes.
Moreover the enemy possessed on the
Dniester a series of Notifications, des-
tined to defend bridges, from which
they menaced the Russian left flank
and communications with Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
GERMAN VESSELS LOST

London, Sept. 4.-3.55 P. M.
official information bu-
reau has issued a statement say
ing:
According to information de-
rived from a trustworthy source
seven German destroyers and
torpedo boats have arrived at
Kiel in a damaged condition and
it is understood that others have
been sunk in the vicinity of Kiel
canal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
Cardinals Gibbons and O'Connell
From United States Reach Rome

Rome, Sept 3.-Delayed in transmits
sion.)-Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore
and Cardinal O'Connell of Boston ar
rived here today from Naples, whittier
they had hurried by steamer from the
United States hoping to reach Rome
in time for the conclave which elected
Cardinal Della Chiesa, supreme Pom
tiff of the Roman hierarchy in success
sion to the late Pope Plus.
The American prelates regretted ex-
ceedingly that they had been unable to
participate in the conclave.
1t is recalled in Rome that the last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
PRESIDENTS APPEAL
Continued from Page One)

list suggested were: Gasoline, tax
of one or two cents a gallon railroad
and amusement tickets, q tax of to
10 per cent; beer an increase of so
cents a BARREL domestic wines; whis-
key, an increase of 10 cents a gallon;
tobacco and tobacco products; chewing
gum; soft drinks; playing cards.
The proposal TO tax railroad tickets
was not received with enthusiasm by
the members of the committee, al
though 1t was estimated that a per
cent. tax would raise s40,000,00o.
Chairman Underwood said tho articles
suggested would be gone over by the
Democrats of the committee and a list
of taxable articles would be agreed upon
by elimination. This list will be submit
ted to the treasury department probably
early next week for estimates as to the
amount to be raised on each and the rate
of taxation. When the bill is completed
in committee it probably will be brought
into the House under a special rule and
hurried through
President Wilson was given an enthus-
iastic greeting from senators and rep
resentatives when he entered the House
chamber escorted by Senators Kern,
Clarke and Gallinger and Reps, Under
wood, Fitzgerald and Mann. The Presi-
cent said he had come to discharge "a
duty which he wished with all his heart
he could avoid, but made it plain that
additional revenue was necessary and
that he performed his duty without hes
itation Or apology.
Unforeseen conditions occasioned by
the conflict in Europe, he said. had cre~
ated conditions which unless dealt with
promptly might involve consequences of
the most embarrassing and deplorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
EX-vICE PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS
And CONGRESSMAN PETERS ARE
SPEAKERS AT REPUBLICAN RALLY

Belfast. Me-. Sept. 4.-(Specian.-
Ex-Vice President Fairbanks of In
Maine and the Belfast Band, held
large crowd in the Belfast Opera house
last night, when the first real Repub-
lican rally of the campaign was held.
The speakers were introduced by H.
marks. He cited the fact that Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

letter written by Pope Benedict when
he was acting as Papal secretary of
state for the late Cardinal Rampolla,
before the death of Pope Leo, was in
reply to communication saying that
even Protestant churches in America
were praying for the recovery of Pope
Leo In his reply the present Pontiff
said that Cardinal Rampolla had com
municated this telegram to Pope Leo,
who had answered that it was a great,
consolation to hear this, as it showed
that his idea of the reunion of Chris
an churches was not q dream
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

is the political barometer of the coun-
try and that eyes of all are on it. He
was very confident of a Republican
victory on Sept. IA. Vice President
Fairbanks spoke for some time on the
issues and was frequently interrupted
by applause, Congressman Peters was
enthusiastically received and the rail-
ly was most successful, On Monday
night, Gov. Patrick Kelley OF Michi-
gan will speak with others in the
Opera house. They speak at Penobscot
park in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
NO FRIDAY ATTACKS

Paris, Sept. 4.-11.30 P. NJ
The following official announce
ment was made this evening":
"The movements of the op-
posed armies outside Paris con-
tinued without any attempt hay
ing been made today by the en-
envy against our various posi-
tions."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

Guilford, Me, Sept 4.-(SpeciaD.-
In a speech that was more of a heart
to heart talk than it was an Grafton,
Gov. Adolph P. Eberhart of Mime
sofa, brought new message to vot-
ers of Piscataquis county tonight. He
addressed two meetings at Monson,
and one-haf of his audience which
was made up of Swedish people, he
addressed in their own language.
At Guilford the Town hall was fill
ed. Gov. Eberhart spoke in high
terms of the clean manner in which
the Republican party is carrying on
its campaign in Maine. He also con-
graduated the State upon the excell-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

ner, the bugernatorial nominee, it is gen.
orally reported that the party can ac-
complish little more than weaken the
Republican party much to the pleasure
of Democratic politicians.
Gov. Haines' stand on the prohibitory
question have made him especially
strong throughout the rural districts
while in the city such well known eiti-
zens as Hon. John s. Hyde. president of
the Bath Iron Works. and the following
Democrats endorse it: Ex-Mayor Joseph
Torrey. exMayor Frank \. Small and
exPostmaster Ernest f. Kelley.
No little credit for the enforcement
goes to Sheriff Wilbur C. oliver In fact
he deserves the whole of the credit and
is getting it, toe. for carrying out the
policies of the Governor and the Repub-
lican party. and he is all the stronger for
it, for he is going to poll much Demo
cratic strength. 1850
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
Interesting Light on the Vagaries
Of British System of Censorship

London, Aug. 27.-The vagaries OF
the British censorship pass all under
standing. The war excitement was not
so intense that the London papers did
not care to print reports of the Davis
cup tennis matches in New York, but
the news did not come when 1t was
expected Hours went by. Inquiry was
pursued with the cable companies. and
finally it was discovered that the in
coming reports had been held up by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
GOVERNOR EBERHART OF minnesota
ADDRESSES VOTERS OF PISCATAQUIS
COUNTY IN Three RAJ LIES FRIDAY

ent issues which the party had and
declared that it was the duty of ev-,
cry voter that the party return to
power.
In addition to telling the evil of the
Democratic administration Gov. Eber-
hart spoke at some length regarding
the Progressive party. He said that
when at the Chicago convention ne
was In doubt as to which party to
join. He came to the conclusion
that he could do more good by re-
naming with the Republican party
than by leaving it. He declared that
Gov. Eberhart was well received by
the audience who listened very at
tentively to his excellent address. FIRE.
quently he was interrupted with ap-
plause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
BULGARIA NEUTRAL

Paris, Sept. 4.-6.25 P. MA
Havas agency dispatch from
Athens says that the Bulgarian
minister to Greece has assured
the government that Bulgaria
has decided to maintain the
strictest neutrality until the end
of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

the censors because they detected
mystery in what they called "the code
numbers following the proper names.
These code numbers were the
scores of the sets. Moreover it was
said by the censors, the senders Of the
dispatches had violated the ethics of
censorship by not sending the full
names of the players; that "McLaugh-
lin" might be code for some Ger
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05

sort" To borrow money, the President
urged, was unwist; bond issue would
make an "untimely and unjustihable
demand upon the money market. leav-
ing taxation as the only method left to
raise revenue. In this situation. he ap,
pealed to the profoundly patriotic" peo-
pie of the country to take up the burden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

March--'"rhe Triumphant Banner" PAUL.
Overture-"1912," Tschaikowsky
"Culyer Polka Steinhauser
Selection from Op Faust" Gounod
Three Mexican Dances" lFodina
for a Lark" De Witt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-05
OLD FOLKS HAVE LAST DAY
OF FAIR AT WATERvILlE

Weather Man Could Not Resist and Parcels Out
a Beautiful Day-Some of Those Who Regis
tered-Thomas S. Wins 2.15 Stake Pace IN
Straight Heats but Good Contests in Two Re-
manning Events