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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Washington, Aug. 1S.-The war in
Europe has materially altered the con-
gressional situation. Not many weeks
ago administration leaders were ex
pressing the hope that the minority
would restrain any filibuster against
legislation, particularly the antitrust
program, SO that Congress might ad-
journ in ample time for participation
in the fau campaign. The Republicans.
many of them also eager to get home
for the political fray, promptly agreed
there should be no f1libuster.
Today, however, the adjournment
prospect is eclipsed by multifarious is
sues and the Democrats themselves
are putting the brakes on legislation.
Administration leaders. when asked
about adjournment simply throw up
their hands and say:
Time alone can answer we cannot
adjourn while half of the world is
broiling."
The legislative pace has been chang
ed from double-quick almost to a
mark time pace.
Further assurance that the session
Will be more prolonged than had been
expected came today when Senator
Kern, the majority leader. announced
decision OF the party leaders to dis
pose of river and harbor appropria-
ton bill. Reconsideration of this pro-
gram is certain to hold attention of
Congress two or three weeks at least.
The necessity of emergency revenue
legislation and being ready for any
eVentualities that may be precipitated
by the European war Is the underly-
ing reason for the slowing up of Con-
gress. There is going to be no rush
to enact a stamp tax or increase in
internal revenues or commodities. The
leaders want to hear from all parts of
the country before a law is passed.
war risk insurance by the govern
ment also is to be considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
ACCIDENT NARROWLY
AVERTED ON TUESDAY

An accident was narrowly averted
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the
junction of Main street and College
avenue. A single team with three some
what over joyous occupants came up
Main street and turned into College
avenue, when apparently the idea OF
continuing up Main street suddenly
came into the drivers mind. The horse
was abruptly refined sharply to tho
left with the result that the speed at
which the carriage was moving and
the narrow radius of the curve forced
the wagon to overturn and spill its
three passengers, one upon the other,
in heap on the ground. Fortunately
the horse was either of an extremely
mild disposition or was so tired that
it was glade of the opportunity to
halt, and a runaway was avoided. The
joy-riders picked themselves up and
appeared neither hurt nor sobered,
and by uprighting the wagon and lend
ing first aid to an injured rear spring
they were enabled to continue on their
waH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mrs. Kate Tibbetts of Concord, N
r.. is the guest of Mrs. Will Staples
at her home on Gilbreth street.
Mrs. Andrew McFadden of Augusta
was in town Tuesday as the guest Oh
her brother, A. H. Totman.
Walter Adams was a business call
er in Canaan Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Smith has returned TO
her home in Sutton, Mass, after VS.
iting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
John Pierce, on Elm street.
Mrs. Lorraine Smell and daughter,
Miss Betha, have returned from a two
weeks stay at Old Orchard.
Mrs. c. A. Lawry entertained the
following guests at dinner at her home
on Winchester street Tuesday: Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Hoxie and daughter Greta,
Mrs. Ann Hoxie, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Higgins of Lynn, Mass, Mr.. Still and
daughter Florence of Boston, Mass.
and Charles Chamberlain of Boston,
Mass.
Mrs. Bertha Hammond of Orono is
the guest of her sister, Mrs Wilbur
F. Mitchell, on West street for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Kenrick and
| daughter Maude and Mrs. Donald Will
liams and son Edward have returned
from a twp-weeks stay at their cot
tage at China lake.
Miss Gladys Edison, who is passing
the summer at China lake, was in
town Tuesday as the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. o. A. Learned at their home on
Lawrence avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. c.. H. Knowles and
| daughter Ruth. who have been pass
! ing the summer at their cottage at
! China lake, We're in town Tuesday,
calling on friends. They formerly lived
! in this town.
The members of the Past and Pres
ent Club enjoyed a picnic Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. T.
Lawry on the Island. A Picnic lunch
was served at O'Clock. A fine time
was enjoyed by all those present.
Charles Staples of Boston, Mass, is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Lawry on Winchester
! street.
| RIDGE ROAD-Mrs. Almon Goodwin
has returned from Old Orchard.
| Miss Marguerite Craig has been
! spending the week with a party of
| Fairfield young ladies, chaperoned by
Mrs. c. o. Perry, camping at Snow
! pond.
The second instalment of Boy Scouts
from Belgrade Lakes. numbering about
| ten, in search of hidden treasure"
passed over the Ridge Road on Thurs
/ day.
| Mr. and Mrs. H.. B. Stewart and
/ Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Craig attended the
| Oakland and Sidney Methodist Sun
! day School picnic Thursday at Ellis
! Grove, Snow pond.
E. Reginald Craig is working in the
| grocery store of his uncle, E. L..
| Craig of Waterville.
| Walter Harris is camping with the
Fairfield Boy Scouts at Snow pond.
Rev. c. o. Perry. leader, is in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
PRESIDENT WARNS
CITIZENS AGAINST
TAKING ANY SIDES
Declares Partnership Regarding the European
Struggle Is Deepest, Most Subtle,
Most Essential Breach of
Neutrality

fof mind and might seriously stand in the
way Of the proper performance OF our
duty as the one great nation at peace
the one people holding itself ready 70
play a part OF impartial mediation ana
sneak the eounsels of peace and accom-
mediation. not as a partisan, but as
friend.
az venture. therefore my fellow coun-
trymen. to speak a solemn word OF warm
ing to you against that deepest most
subtle. most essential breach OF neutrai-
ty which may spring out OF partisan
ship. out of passionately taking sides.
The United States must be neutral in
fact as well as in name during these
DAYS that are to try mems souls. We
must be impartial in thought as well as
action, must put a curb upon our senti-
ments as we'll as upon every transac-
ton that might be construed as pref
erenee of one party to the struggle be-
fore another.
my thought is of America l am
speaking, 1 feel sure, the earnest wish
and purpose of every thoughtful Ameri-
can that this great country of ours, which
is. OF course, the first in our thoughts and
in our hearts, should show herself in
this time of peculiar trial a nation fit
beyond others to exhibit the fine poise Of
undisturbed judgment, the dignity of
self-control, the efficiency of dispassion-
ate action, a nation that neither sits in
judgment upon others, nor is disturbed
in her own counsels and which keeps
herself fit and free to do what is honest
and disinterested and truly serviceable
for the peace of the world.
shall we not resolve to put upon our
selves the restraint which will bring to
our people the happiness and the great
and lasting influence for peace we covet
for them?'
Prior TO the issuance of the statement
officials close to the President made II
clear that Mr.. Wilson was fully deter
mined to take no part in the dispute be-
tween Japan and Germany over the sit
uation in the Far East. While the Ger
man-Japanese question was not referred
to in the statement it became known
that the President regarded with disfa-
vor efforts he believed were being made
to embroil the United States in the con-
troversy in the Far East or in Europe.
The President is understood to be deep
" concerned because naturalized Ameri-
cans who came from countries now at
war have taken sides in public discus
sions in the United States of the Euro
pean war On previous occasions he has
publicly spoken against what he termed
'.hyphenated Americans declaring that
citizens of the United States should be
Americans only, not Irish-Americans,
German-Americans or other classical
| tons of the sort This feeling is under
stood to have prompted the issuance of
his statement today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
CRONDIN DENIES
THAT BAIL WAS
DEFAULTED IN
CUMBERLAND CO,
Declares Attorneys Are
In Portland to Fix
Up Matter

Waterville, Me-, Aug. 1s.-(Special).-
day came out with the announcement
that upon the motion of County Attorney
s. L. Bates of Cumberland county the
$4,000 bail of John II. Grondin of this
city. indicted by the grand jury last
May for assault with intent to kill upon
his wife, Helen Grondin, has been de-
faulted because the respondent failed to
appear in court last Monday. Upon the
return of the indictment the defendant
Simpson and taken TO Portland by Chief
OF Police Dresser. His bail. set at s10.-
900. WAS furnished by Sumner Rowe and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
Presidents Statement

The Presidents statement folloWs
MY fellow countrymen:
Il suppose that every. thoughtful
man in America has asked himself
during the last troubled weeks what
influence the European war may exert
upon the United states and Lake the
liberty zaf-addressing a few words to
you in order to point out that 1t is
entirely within our own choice what
its effects upon us will be and to urge
very earnestly upon you the sort of
speech and conduct which will best
safeguard the nation against distress
and disaster.
THE effect Of the war upon the
United States will depend upon what
American citizens say and do. Every
man who really loves America will act
and speak in the true spirit of neu-
trality which is the spirit of impartial
ity and fairness and friendliness to all
concerned. The spirit Of the nation in
this critical matter will be determined
largely by what individuals and So
ciety and those gathered in public
meetings do and say, upon what pa
pers and magazines contain, upon what
our ministers utter in their pulpits and
men proclaim as their opinions on the
streets.
The people of the United States are
drawn from many nations and chiefly
from the nations now at war 1t is nat.
ural and inevitable that there should be
the utmost variety of sympathy and de.
sire among them with regard to the IS
sues and, circumstance Of the conflict
Some will wish one nation, others, anoth
er, to succeed in the momentous Struggle
1t will be easy to excite passion anC
difficult to allay It. Those responsible fol
exciting 1t will assume a heavy RESPONSE
bility; responsibility for no less a thine
than that the people of the United States
whose love of their country and whose
loyalty to its government should unite
them as Americans all, bound in honor
and affection to think first of her and hel
interests, may be divided in camps o.
hostile opinions-hot against each other
involved in the war itself in impulse ant
opinion. If not in action. Such diversion.
amongst US would be fatal to our peact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.
VIM. H. Bridges of South Portland.

VIM. n. Bridges of South Portland.
William H. Bridges died Monday
morning at his home on Kincaid
street, South Portland, just IL hours
after being stricken with a shock. Mr..
Bridges was born 60 years ago in
Bucksport, Maine, and has been resi-
dent of South Portland for 10 years.
during which time he made many
friends. Last winter Mr.. Bridges had
leg amputated from which operation
he had about recovered. He is sur
vived by widow and two sons, Henry
and Sewell, all of South Portland. The
funeral services will be held wednes-
DAY at 230 at his home. The burial
VIII be at Forest City cemetery.
Funeral of c. L. MiIIken, Saoo.
All the business houses in Saco were
closed and the flags on public build
ings were at half-staff Monday after
noon, during the funeral of Alderman
charles l.. Milliken, at the home. 500
Main street. Mayor Myron A. Pills
bury and members of the city govern
ment were present. Scores of BUSH
ness men and members of all Masonic
bodies in the city attended. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Ward r.
Clarke and Rev. Richard L. Sloggett.
The city council sent floral piece.
The bearers were Mayor Pillsbury.
alderman Ralph HI. Morrow, James
Neithercut and Forrest Gordon.
Capt. w. A. Kendall of Bangor.
Capt. William A. Kendall. so wears
old, dropped dead Monday afternoon
from acute indigestion while hurrying
TO catch a car near his home at Ban
COR. In early life he went to sea and
was IN command Of large vessels.
Since his retirement he had been
member of the firm of Holt & Kendall.
later Kendall & Winch He was a
member and officer Of Grace Methodist
Episcopal church. 4 widow, Ella M,
Kendall, survives. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

cold which in his case invariably nro-
duces hoarseness, accompanied by a
slight bronchial catarrh. The cough as
ISOLATED wits this and slight cought have
caused some weakness. If no compiled
ions occur, and there is no reason to
rear this' weeks rest will be sufficient
10 restore the Pontif to health"
The Pope had rather restless night,
owing to the cough and difficulty in
breathing, which awoke him frequently.
his weakness was counteracted with
frequent nourishment, which he was able
10 retain. Today his temperature was
normal and he was able to sit for a time
In an arm chair near window. He ex-
pressed desire to resume his audiences
on Friday, but it is not likely the doctors
will permit this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Work Is fast nearing completion on
the new sewer for the Hannaford
schoolhouse on Walnut street The
school was ready for occupancy last
spring except for the drainage. This
was held up because people living in
the vicinity refused to give the city
right to dig up their land in order to
lay the necessary sewer pipes. Now
that the difficulty has been overcome
and the sewer laid, everything will be
in readiness for the opening in the
spring. 1t is probable that the building
will have a special dedication, although
no definite program has been mapped
out. Building ISpector Lewis Pollard
will have charge of the dedication ex-
ercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
Pope Plus Not in as Serious
Condition as Has Been Reported

Rome, via Paris. Aug. 1S.-q0 P. NJ
Pope Plus X is not in so serious a condi-
ton as had been reported, according to
the statement of DR.. Marchiafava. the
attending physician. The pontiff's sisters
and niece have been allowed to nurse him,
as in the case Of previous illness, as that
relieves him and distracts his attention
from the gravity of the European situa-
ton, because of which ne has suffered
great depression. DR.. Marchiafava said
today:
inere is nothing alarming in the con-
oition OF the Pope. His indsposition
would pass unnoticed except for the high
ONCE which he holds and his extreme
age. His present indisposition is much
less grave than past illnesses.
The Pope is suffering from a simple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
SCANDINAVIAN NATIONS ARE
TO MAINTAIN neutrality IN
THE Great EUROPEAN CONFLICT

Copenhagen. via London. Aug. 1S.-(41s
p. M).-The situation in the Scandina-
Wan peninsula is quiet and there is mu-
tual determination for the present to
maintain neutrality. The entente be-
tween Norway and Sweden is considered
an effective bar against attack. There
is, however, strong belief in Sweden
that an opportunity may come, with the
territorial readjustments after the war,
for Sweden to regain her former Finnish
provinces.
The latest German newspapers received
here carry appeals for subscriptions for
the maintenance OF families bereft of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Washington, Aug. 18.-Addressing
the American people President Wilson
today issued a statement in connection
with the European war;. warning cit
liens of the United States against
that deepest. most subtle, most essen
tial breach of neutrality which may
spring out of partisanship, out Of pas
sionately taking side.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

their bread-winners by the war These
papers show also that various German
municipalities are spending large sums
of money in the purchase of food and in
providing work for the unemployed.
Nearly all the German trade unions are
giving up one-fourth of their subscrip-
lions for the benefit of the needy.
The Berliner Morgen Post of Aug. 10
says that the Russian government OFF,
Gals in Poland abandoned their posts
Aug, and that executive committees
composed of all parties have been formed
in every village of Russian Poland to
carry on local government and supervise
measures of relief for the destitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The suit was filed here on July II
by counsel representing the estate OF
olea Bull Vaughan, holder of 80
shares of New Haven stock. and ask
ed that receiver be appointed to take
possession of all claims in favor of
DEFENDANTS but not to interfere with
the administration of the current af-
talrs OF the company. The plaintiffs
also asked that shares of stock held
by the defendants be not disturbed
except by order of the court and that
they later be applied to the payment
OF any court decree that might be
issued. The compliments alleged that
the New Haven Co. lost $102, 900, 900
through the acquisition of the Boston
& Maine Railroad and various steam
ship and trolley lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

is the Progressive gubernatorial nomi-
nee.
The Republicans have five candidates
for attorney general: John H. Curtin ~
srookiine, James o. Hallowell of New
ton' James Il. Stiles of Gardner, John
j. Higgins OF somerville and Henry c..
Anvil of Lynn. The Republicans also
have contest for lieutenant governor.
In the 18th congressional district the Pro-
gressives have three-cornered contest.
the nominees being John H. Bryant of
Fairhaven. Samuel Ross, William ]. Bull
lock and Joseph Walsh, the latter three
Of New Bedford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
Nomination Papers Closed Tuesday Night
In Massachusetts With Full State Tickets

Boston. Aug 1s.-Except for the failure
Of the Progressive party to nominate
candidates in the third and fourth wor-
cester congressional districts Republi-
cans, Democrats and Progressives had
nominees for complete state tickets when
the time for filing nomination papers
closed tonight
Governor David 1. Walsh heads the
Democratic ticket. Former Congressman
Samuel W. Mccall Of Winchester was the
only Republican nominee for governor.
Joseph Walker Of Brookline. Republican
candidate foE governor two years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

A cablegram was received here Monday
from Frederick A. Shepherd, who is now
at Birmingham, England, stating that he
expected to leave Liverpool tomorrow,
the Goth, on the Cunarder Franconia for
Boston. Mr.. Shepherd is one of the local
visitors to Europe whose return to Amer
lea has been greatly hampered by the
student outbreak of hostilities on the
other side of the Atlantic, and definite
news of his welfare is gratifying. He
will probably reach Boston about the
18th or 2eth of this month and will imme-
diately return to Watervf1le to enter up
on his campaign for the governorship Of
Maine on the Prohibition ticket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
Haines Club Will Be
Organized This Evening

Republicans who were prevented by
the severe electrical storm from form
ing the proposed w. t. Haines Club
last Friday evening will meet again
at 7.3o Wednesday evening in the
Edith building to perfect the organiza-
ton. Republican interest in the COM
ing State campaign in Waterville as
the home of the Governor. is running
high, and there is little doubt that the
Haines Club will be an important fac
tor in increasing even the present en-
thusiasm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

street Tuesday morning after chaos
that led from Waterville to Belgrade
Lakes, back again, and in and out be-
hind buildings, trees and everything
else imaginable on the Plains, Grove
street and Silver street.
Clair was sentenced by Judge Mat
tbieu to serve a term of 80 days for
habitual drunkenness. Two weeks ago
the deputy sheriffs were notified of his
escape and were asked to locate him.
All attempts proved fruitless until
Monday. Clues to his whereabouts
were found by the deputies and then
early Tuesday began the chase that
resulted in Clair's capture.
Sheriff Colby Getchell, who was III
town when the arrest was made, tooh
Clair back to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Eight reels of splendidly- projected.
well-acted moving pictures will COM
prise the ecellent bill offered by tho
Royal theater management for
Wednesday. All of the pictures offered
are the premier productions of their
companies and are surely worth see
ing. The partial list includes: THE
Substitute" in two reels, a drama;
Right Dope" a comedy Where
Paths Diverve." a drama, and Their
Golden Wedding a drama-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mechanics were at work Tuesday
boxing in the new fire alarm whistle
on the Central station. In cold wealth
er the horn is apt to freeze and give
trouble and to avoid all possibilities of
this, it is now being encased in a soft
pine casing. This will also give the
horn greater volume of sound. The
two short blasts heard Tuesday were
caused by the men whowere at work
on the roof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
u. S. TO KEEP FROM WAR
Continued from Page One)

ent, was nppermost in the attention
Of official Washington.
Discussion was general as to how
the interests OF the United States
might ultimately be affected and while
there was careful reticence on all
sides. it was obvious that a feeling
of relief following the assurances CIV
en- at London that should Japan take
action against Germany such activity
would be confined to the China seas
and German territory in Eastern Asia
ard not against German insular pos
sessions in the middle Pacific, where
also the United States has islands of
strategic Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Isabelle Parkman of Portland
is visiting her aunt, Miss Helen Pratt
on High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Savage and
son Leon have returned from Bridg-
ton, where they have been the guests
of Mrs. Savage's sister, Mrs. Henry
Blake, at their cottage.
Peter Foster Of Camden is in town
visiting his daughter Mrs. Florence
Wheeler, on Lower Main street, for a
few weeks.
Lincoln Reed is enjoying a two
weeks vacation from his duties as
clerk, in the Leared Pooler Co. store.
He will visit friends at Temple
Heights this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Waterville Commandery. No. 1872. U.
o. G. G., will hold it's annual Field
day Wednesday at Lake Maranacook
A special rate has been granted on the
railroad and the eommandery almost
to the membership. will leave on the 9
o'clock train. The party will be further
increased by the privilege of members
to invite their friends. Dancing, spe-
cial games and field sports will round
out an ENJOYABLE day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
Injunction Restraints New Haven
Directors from Transferring Stock

Boston, Aug. 1S.-An injunction re-
straining certain past and present d.
rectors of the New York, New Haven
81 Hartford Railroad Co. from trans
ferring stock of the company held in
the names pending the decision of the
fun bench Of the. supreme court on
the question Of appointing master
or receiver to-. prosecute the suit
brought by minority stockholders seek
ing the restitution of 100000, al
legged to have been wasted by the man
agement of the company was ordered
by Supreme Court Judge Braley to-
day.
The defendants enjoined are the
railroad corporation and the members
of its directorate from 1904 to 1911.