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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20

Washington, Aug. 19-Decided i'm
provement in the financial situation of
Americans abroad, especially in Ger
many and Austria, was reported to
the state department today from the
embassies at Berlin and Vienna. In
both capitals, American credit paper
is being honored
Ambassador Penfield at Vienna
states that the Wiener Bankverein,
the Austrian National Bank, and MANY
of their branches were cashing let
tiers of credit, express checks and ca
Bile transfers.
OF the $4,000 Americans estimated
to be in Austria at present, 1900 of
them, according to Ambassador Pen
field, are people fof means. and only
onethird of the entire number care
to leave the country. Daily trains. the
ambassador states, are carrying pas
sengers into Italy.
Messages from Ambassador Gerard
mention similar Improvement in the
financial situation in Germany. Con
sui Dorgan, in a udated message from
Hamburg, reports that special train
load of lao Americans had left Ham
burg for Rotterdam
An answer to a special inquiry states
that Ireland is the least disturbed conn
try of any of those where Americans are
located so far no Americans having re-
ported themselves financially embar-
raised.
Minister Whitlock announced the ar
rival of the Queen of Belgium with many
of the royal princes and government Off
Gals in Antwerp, where the temporary
capital will be maintained while Brus-
sells Is threatened by the Germans. The
royal palace, the minister states. has
been equipped as model hospital and
turned over for the care OF the wounded.
A check of $500 was received by the
Red Cross today from Mrs Fletcher B.
PROCTOR daughter-in-law of the late SEN
ator from Vermont. His widow already
had contributed $4,000 and Mrs Lucy Pat
ton Proctor, a daughter in-Iaw. S150o
MISS Mabel Boardman today received
from the Marquis Vogue, chairman of
the French Red Gross a further ac-
acknowledgement efsthaaoffer- of assistance
from the American Red Cross as follows:
Aware of your generous intentions.
Thanks most heartily
The cruiser North Carolina. earrvfne
gold for Americans, reported her arrival
at NJ. toda vat Cherbourg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
FORM THE HAINES
REPUBLICAN CLUB
AT WATERVILLE
Loyal Republicans Gather in
Edith Building to Form
New Organization

Born about P. NJ. Wednesday In Room
10 at the Edith building, the Haines Re-
publican Club. the new impetus and life
| of Republication in Waterville The
fathers of the club were the loyal Repub-
licans who gathered at the call of Chair
man Edgar J. Brown for the purpose OF
organizing permanent Republican club
that would furnish enthusiasm plus for
the party in Waterville. When the meet
Ing had been called to order, Ralph j.
Patterson was elected chairman pro tenn
and DR.. A. Jolly secretary pro tenn. The
necessity OF having a permanent cabi-
net was forwarded with the result that
Fred D. McAlary, Charles Allen and
| George Leonard were elected nominal
Ing committee. After being out short
time they brought in the following slate.
which was unanimously approved and
voted upon by the men present: Ralph
]. Patterson, president; Robert L. Erwin,
vice president; DR.. A. Jolly, secretary.
and Martin Blaisdell treasurer At the
suggestion of Mr.. Brown 1t was motion
ed and acted upon that the chairmen of
the various ward committees serve as
committee on membership and that the
admission and membership fee would be
| so cents.
AS the rooms will be open to the mem
bers at all times a house committee was
deemed necessary, and Fred McAlary,
Frank H. Austin and CHARLES Allen were
appointed by the chair to fill the duties
of such a committee. Literature will be
provided and everything will be done to
make the rooms attractive. At frequent
intervals semi-rallies will be held in the
rooms with local Republicans as the
speakers. There was also some discus
sion of having a flag raising at later
| date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
NEWSPAPERS TO
AMERICANS TELL
CERMANYS SIDE
OF GREAT WAR
Handed to Returning
Refugees of u. S. at
Station

London, Aug. 10, (s.15 A. M)-The
Times Tuesday states that a party of
Americans, who left Berlin on Aug
10, were each presented at the rail-
way station with a packet containing
a dozen copies OF the Lokal Anzeiger
To each packet a hand bill was af-
fixed and addressed to THE Return
ing Citizens of the Friendly United
States"
The handful stated that the en-
closed newspapers must serve to de-
stroy the web of lies which a hos
tile press has spread over the United
States and give to truth its place of
honor" Then in larger type was this
note:
Re distribution for publication in
American papers solicited"
The Times continues:
These newspapers seem chiefly anx-
ious to convey two Impressions That
Germany is everywhere victorious and
that American public opinion is favor
able to Germany's cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
END EXISTENCE
OF The CITIZEN
RELIEF BODY IN
GREAT BRITAIN
10000 Americans Will
Sail for u. S. During
This Week

London, Aug. 19.-(8.15 P. M.)-The
American citizens relief committee.
organized during the financial and
shipping panic the first few days of
the war, ended its existence today,
after accomplishments which greatly
impressed English observers. Owing
to the departure of Theodore Hetzler,
Frederick l. Kent William c. Breed
and others of the leaders in the move
ment, for New York, the executive
committee empowered Herbert c.
Hoover, W. N Duane and Jos. H. Day
to prepare to turn over the work of
the citizens committee to the Ameri-
can residents committee, which will
continue relief measures in conjunc-
ton with the American embassy.
At today's meeting. Mr.. Day report
ed that 10000 Americans were to sail
this week for home as against $4,000
last year The vessels sailing this
week have accommodations for ESQ
additional first-class passengers which
have not been sold.
The French Steamship Line has re-
stored it's service from Havre TO New
York. The steamer Espagne will sail
Aug. % and the Rochambeau Aug. 90
The American residents committee
is paying out thousands of pounds
sterling daily, chiefly as loans.
Only a small percentage of this
money is being extended as charity
The American embassy is being be
sieged by persons who were expect
ing money which had been deposited
with the state department in Wash
ington and which they thought would
arrive on the cruiser Tennessee.
Two steamers sailed today and two
will sail tomorrow, two Friday and
eight Saturday from English and
Scottish ports for the United States
and Canada.
The American committee has donat-
ed $3.50 to the Boy Scouts organiza-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
Driven from Germany
At Declaration of
w ar Between
Two Countries
Stockholm Besieged by Many,
Rich and Poor Alike, Some
Half Starved and Near Ex-
haustion - Patients Declare
Were Driven from Hospitals
of Germany-Families Separ-
ated While En- Route

Stockholm, Sweden. Aug. 19.-via
London, CLOS P. M)-Fully $4,000
Russian refugees from Germany. most
of them exhausted, famished and sick.
nave gone through Stockholm since
the beginning Of the war. From 1900
to 1000 have arrived daily. Hotels.
barracks and schools have been used
for their housing and are filled to ca
pacity every night.
These unfortunates are a heteroge-
nous gathering, from all classes. There
are wealthy women in furs and dia-
monds and poor women in rags with
half-naked children in their arms
priests in caftans, workmen in smocks
and wealthy professional and business
men, all of them driven out of Ger
many.
Some of the refugees had been
without food for three or four DAYS
before reaching Sweden The trains
were so packed that many of their
occupants were obliged to stand for
"a hours at a stretch. The legs of
many were so swollen as to REQUIRE
hospital attention.
Among the refugees are a number ~
patients who say they were driven out OF
hospitals in Germany Children were sep
arated from their fathers and mothers
while mothers lost their children on the
way. Husbands in some cases remain
prisoners in Germany.
A number OF Polish women, taking the
cure at Austrian baths, near the from
tier were forced to return by way of
Berlin and arrived here without money
or news of their children and husbands
II now, for the first time in my life,
understand what poverty MEANS" is
common remark made by Russian mil
1ionaires although their pockets were fill
ed with Russian money, were unable to
buy one cents worth with it until the
Swedes at Malmoe came to their assist
ance.
NJ. Armatschewskij. the governor of
Kalisz, Russian Poland and a number OF
others. it is asserted. were transported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
Real Estate Deal at Lisbon Falls.

The property of James f. Berry at
Lisbon Falls. comprising the large
house which is his home, the next
house occupied by DR.. L. P. Gerrish
and family and Aaron Goodwin and
family. and also the cottage house oc-
cupied by Mrs. Charles F. Stone and
family has been sold to the Catholic
church of Maine. This property is
what has been known for some years
as Berry's Corner and it is one of the
most valuable pieces of property in the
village. Mr. and Mrs. Berry plan to
vacate their home early in September
and a little later the house will be
opened as the Catholic rectory and oc-
cupied by Rev FIR. Michigan, pastor Of
the church For a time the other two
houses will be occupied as at present
but later, the plan is to establish a
parochial school under the direction Of
an order of Sisters. The property
Is directly opposite the Catholic
church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
Personally Conducted" Trips to
California Combine Comfort
and Economy

OF course you have planned to take a
California trip sometime, but possibly you
have been waiting until you thought you
could better afford it. If that is the case,
] have some good news for you.
our Personally Conducted Parties to
California are especially planned TO meet
lust such requirements. Our patrons
travel on extra low fare tickets and have
comfortable quarters in clean and attrac-
tive Pullman Tourist sleeping cars. your
Measure is looked after all the way by
a chosen representative of the ''Burltng-
ton Route" whose first duty is to relieve
you of care and detail make you feel at
home and point out and explain each OF
the thousands of points of interest along
the way.
The cost of 1t all is surprisingly low;
II you will write, or drop in at the
Office and see me, 1 will be glad to ex-
plain every detail of the famous Per
sonally Conducted" parties.
Alex Stocks, New England Passenger
Agent, C. B. & @. r. r., 264 Washington
St, Boston.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
RICHMOND

Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Alexander left
Tuesday for Bingham where they
will visit relatives for a few days.
Miss Helen Haines of Hallowell is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Day
The funeral of the late John a
Nero was held at P. NJ. Wednesday
Rev. ]. A. Wiggin of the Free Baptist
church officiated Interment was in
the Litchfield Plains cemetery.
Friends and neighbors were guests
Tuesday evening of Mr.. and Mrs. A
E. Small and greatly enjoyed an in
formal musical.
A Progressive rally was held Thurs
day evening at the Opera house. Hal
bert P Gardner, candidate for Gov
ernor, was the principal speaker. A
good sized audience warmly greeted
the speaker.
Richmond will cross bats with the
strong Lisbon Falls team at 3 P. NJ
Saturday on Stuart's field. These
teams have met once before this year,
Lisbon Falls defeating the local team
by a small score.
Mrs. Robert Wyman, who has been
in California for the past six months,
arrived in town Wednesday,.
E. w. Downes was a business visi-
tor Wednesday In Bath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. Newell and
son Joseph are passing the week at
Capitol Island.
Miss Rhoda B. Whitney Of Boston
is the guest for a week of relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Seekins and
son Leslie were guests Monday of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. e. Seekins Of East
Pittston.
Glass of 1915, R. H. s.. gave a Lawn
party Tuesday evening on the Libby
House grounds. A good sum was net
ted.
A social dance was held Tuesday
evening at the Opera house, instead
of the usual Thursday night dance.
Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Evans of the
Peoples church of Bath will leave
Thursday for Steep Falls, after en-
joying a few days visit with friends
in town. After a two weeks visit with
Mrs. Evans parents at Steep Falls,
they will leave for a trip to Balti-
more before returning to Bath. Mr.
Evans was a former pastor of the
Free Baptist church of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
UNITED ORDER OF GOLDEN
CROSS ENJOYS FIELD DAY

On its annual field day excursion and
picnic, with the scene of the hilarity
laid at Lake Maranacook. the members
of the Waterville Commandery OF the
United Order of Golden Cross enjoyed
very delightful day Wednesday. Favor
ed with ideal weather the doubtful ones
decided 1t was best to go, and when the
3 o'clock train pulled out for the lake
there were over half hundred members
and their friends on board. The lake was
reached somewhat after 10 o'clock. and
from that time until dinner everyone
seemed to be devoting his energies to
whetting up an appetite. Tugs OF war,
races, baseball and everything that goes
to make up good field day was on the
program. Those who did not bring along
their picnic dinner found good substan-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
Joseph G. Weymouth of saoo!

Joseph G. Weym outh, formerly for
years engaged in the wholesale meat
business in Saco, died at his home, All
Main street. early Monday aged II. He
was born in Lyman, Me-, and went to
Saco when young man, entering the
employ of Charles Hill, butcher. He
afterward built a big slaughter house
on Portland road and did a wholesale
business, supplying most of the stores
in the two cities with meat. He was
afterward engaged in the soap bust
ness, and for long time managed a
meat and provision store in Hill
block. In the past few years he had
raised garden truck for the local mar
ket. He had wide acquaintance
throughout York county and some
years ago was the Democratic nomi-
nee for mayor. A widow, one son, j.
Nelson Weymouth of Saywood, Conn
and four daughters. Miss Josephine D.
Weymouth of Boston, Mrs. Raymond
d. Williams of Auburndale, Mrs. Harry
c, Quinby and Mrs. Harry d. Lord of
Saco, survive,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
BILL
PROGRESS AGAIN
BLOCKED WHEN
VIEWS CONFLICT
Split Over Exemption
Of Labor and
Agriculture

Washington, Aug. 1s,-Diversity Of
views as to exemption Of labor and ag-
ricultural organizations from the oper-
alton of antitrust laws blocked the pro-
gress of the Clayton antitrust bill in the
Senate. The only vote taken resulted in
striking out of the bill as 1t came from
the House the provisions exempting con-
sumers' organizations.
Senator McCumber attacked the labor
and agricultural exemptions as class leg
islation
Senator Borah urged the folly of limit
ing the power of the courts to grant in
functions in labor disputes
Senator Cummins announced he would
offer a substitute for the paragraph ex-
empting labor and agricultural organiza-
tons. As drawn he contended the Chi
cago beef packers could organize as ag-
rieultural organizations and so could
cereal manufacturers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
WILLIAM BEADY SHOT
ACCIDENTLY WEDNESDAY

William Beady of this city, a clerk
In the shooting gallery on Lockwood
street, was accidentally shot Wednes-
day evening. shortly after 10 o'clock.
A man who refuses to give his name
but who. it is said, comes from Bos-
ton. had fired nine shots from one
of the target rifles and had then laid
the gun on the counter.
Beady reached out to accept the
change for the shooting, when tho
gun went off, the bullet entering his
wrist, and coming within a 18th or
an inch of severing an artery.
Physicians dressed the wound.
which was not serious. AS the shoot
ing was so manifestly accidental no
arrests were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20

The Christian Endeavor Summer
school which has been held here
closed Wednesday noon, after having
most successful term The sessions
have been of unusual interest, and
the attendance has exceeded any pre-
vious year, in the 13 annual meetings
The townspeople have appreciated
having the meetings held here and
many pleasant acquaintances have
been made.
A Republican rally will be held in
Union hall Saturday evening, Aug. 22
with Hon. Carl E. Milliken and Con-
gresham John A Peters speakers
Music will be furnished by the Pitts
field Band
The annual recital of the Maine
Christian Endeavor Summer school
was very successfully given in Pow
ers hall Tuesday evening Readings
were given by Miss Margaret Koch
columbia College of Expression) and
Mrs. Ethel Bradt Batsc~ ~chool of
Expression). Vocal seleo ,-ens were
rendered by Florence McCpmbie Doe.
E. Ambrose Jenkins and Ethel NJ.
Fish. Selections were given by the
Summer School Glee Club.
Mrs. C. H. Richardson of Sheffield,
CT, who has been the guest of Mrs.
William Gray. returned home Tues
day.
Mrs. Ross Henderson and twin
daughters of Bingham are guests of
Mrs. Henderson's sister, Mrs. Harris
V. Mathews.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dearborn have
returned from a visit in Stockton
Springs with their daughter Mrs.
Rose Titcomb.
S. r. Haines. who is recovering
from surgical operation performed
at a Bangor hospital returned home
Wednesday. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Haines. who has passed the time
in Bangor during his stay. He was
also accompanied by a trained nurse
Mrs. Walter Morrow of Bangor, who
has passed several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. William Cargill, re-
turned home Wednesday.
George E. Bryant was in Belfast
Tuesday to attend meeting of county
commissioners of Waldo county.
Mrs. Maria Stevens of Thompson,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
BY GOVERNOR HAINES

The following nominations were an
nounced Wednesday by Governor
Haines:
Nctaries Public-Edward L. Piper,
Portland portland National Bank ;
George NJ. Chapman, Fairfield.
Justices of the PeaceThomas NJ.
Glendenning, Portland. Gong Island) /:
Mareellus Shaw, Augusta; George c.
Wing, Auburn: James G. O'Connor,
Bangor DC Central street,.
Inland Fish and Game Warden-F.
E. Jorgensen, Masardis.
Trial Justie-L. D. Lamond, East
port
Authorized to Administer Oashs,
take Acknowledgements or eDeds and
Solemnizc Marriage-H. Maude Davis,
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20
Is this Why English
Beauties Are So Fair /?
(From London Herald)


Ever since the discovery that merco-
ilzed wax would absorb and remove a
dlscolored complexion, its use by ladies
as substitute for bleaching creams has
grown rapidly. A perfect complexion
can be maintained indefinitely If this re-
markable substance is used. Its benefi-
cent cleansing, clearing and preserva tive
action is quickly apparent, and ladies
who have been paying as high as a
guinea jar for special bleach" from
beauty specialists, soon recognize that
mercolized wax outrapks them all. 1t
has become so popular that 1t can be OBJ
tanned at all chemist shops in the British
Isles American druggists also have
great demand for it, In original one
ounce packages. The favorite way Of
using is to apply it. like cold cream. be-
fore retiring, washing it OFF in the MORN
ing.
The saxolite lotion for wrinkles and
the facial contour has also become ex-
tremely popular. One ounce powdered
saxolite Is dissolved in ope-half pint
witch hazel. Bathing the face in this
has splendid effect in erasing mpirkl4s
and improving contour.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-20

who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
M. A. Huff. left Tuesday for a visit
in Burnham with Mr.. and Mrs. G. f.
Stevens. She was accompanied by
Master Phillip Huff.
Miss Edna White left Tuesday for
visit in Augusta with her brother,
Alton White.
Miss May Hudson of Lawrence,
Mass, who has been visiting Miss
Martha Randlett for two weeks, has
returned home.
Mrs. John McLawlin of South La
grange is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Everett D. Call.
Mrs. Amos A. Springall Of Dexter
and her sisters, Mrs. Stanley and Miss
Annie Dustin of Providence, r. L.
who are visiting their sister, arrived
in town Wednesday for a two days
visit with Mrs. A. H. Burse.
Mrs. William Turner of Haverhill
Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs
Emma Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shaw and Miss
Blanche Maxfeld left Monday in the
Shaw automobile for two weeks vaca-
ton during which time they will visit
at the white Mountains.
Miss Addie Hunnewell of Auburn ar
rived in town Monday for a visit in the
home of her uncle. w. r. Hunnewell.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Nash who live ir
the south part of the town were given a
surprise party at their home Saturday
evening by over so friends and neighbors
The evening was very happily passed
with music and games. Refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Nash were
the recipients of two chairs.
Mrs. Mary Bracket has gone to Dex-
ter for a two weeks visit with her
brother
Miss Louise Fiske OF Damariscotta
formerly of this town, who has been at
tending the Christian Endeavor summer
school left Monday for brief visit in
Waterville before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs T. E. Getchell and scr
David and Mrs. L. NJ. Robinson were If
Bangor Sunday, guests of Mr.. and Mrs
s. r. Haines of this town.
Friends will be pleased to learn thai
Mr.. Haines who is convalescing from g
severe surgical operation is expected
home within a few days
Harry Friend of Etna, NJ. c. l., IA, was
the guest of friends here Sunday.
Herman Mansur of Augusta was the
guest Sunday of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Granville Mansur.
Mrs. A. II. Burse returned Sunday from
short visit in Waterville with Mrs
Julia J. Parks.
Mrs. Carrie Fairbrother of Skowhegar
was calling on Pittsfield friends Sunday
Master Phillip Huff who is spending
the summer in Burnham with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Stevens
visited over Sunday here with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VI. A. Huff.
Mrs. Julia A. Johnson is visiting II
Athens with her granddaughter, Mrs
Frank Joaquin.
Mrs. E. C. Hunter left Monday fol
Boston to receive medical advice for 6
throat trouble.
Mrs. Ruby Witham and daughter. Mis-:
Mary. of Bingham are guests of Mr.. ant
Mrs. S. NJ. Rowell.
Henry Green of Fairfield Centre who
has been visiting his niece. Mrs. Samue
z. Nash, returned home Monday
Mrs. Frederick Miliken and son Re-
land of Maiden, Mass, are guests Of
Mr. and Mrs. E. e. Bagley.
Frank Hackett and family and Mr. ant
Mrs. Frank Randlett are occupying theil
| cottage at Northport.