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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-10-09

Friday evening, October 10Th,
Candidates Booth for u. S.
Senate; Withycombe for Cover
nor. and Macarthur for Congress.
will speak on the street corner
at the Peninsula National Bank
if the weather is favorable;
otherwise in the city hall.
Chief of the Fire Department.
Lee Germany, in company with
C. S. Currin, James Melon and
ID. C. Hoogerhyde, were taking
a trip around the city in order
that the chief might familiarize
himself with operating the ma
chine Tuesday afternoon in the
fire auto truck. and as they were
negotiating the turn to go on
Fessenden street from Jersey
street the truck skidded against
the curb and was overturned.
Mr.. Hoogerhyde sustained cuts
and bruises on the legs and was
taken to a Portland hospital for
treatment. The others for
tunately escaped without injury.
The truck was damaged to a
slight extent. The machine was
was running at a low rate of
speed at the time.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-10-09

Strictly sanitary. - Gilmore's
barber shop. adv,
New Ulm review., 1914-04-01
For the Bestin SpringCloth'
ing-This is fhe Store
NOWiS the Time

There are many advantages for you men who pur-
chase your Spring Clothing needs now. You can
choose from complete assortment OF the seasons
latest Styles choicest fabrics and handsomest pat
terms, and you are sure to find just what you like
and have in mind
EARLY buyers who realize this opportunity snap
very best values and it s to your TO
buy now while the range for selection is best.
you the best possible We have made spec
al effort 70 secure this kind like It the
comprehensive OF Springs latest
Clothing Hats Shirts and Neckwear We have ever
had in our store, will pay to look it over
Kuppenhemer Clothes Clothcraft Clothes
Gordon Hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
ALLIES IN ROULORS

Amsterdam, Oct. FL. BY
Way of London, 7.05 P. M.-The
Telgraaf learns from Stuys that
the Allies were successful after
a bombardment of Roulors in
West Flanders, that lasted
throughout Tuesday night. 1t is
reported that the Allies now oc-
cupy the town.
The TELEGRAPH correspondent
says that 10000 Germans last
week occupied Roulers and later
marched to Newport and Dix
nude to strengthen the German
army in that section. A guard
of only 100 men was left to hold
the town. On Sunday 200
French dragons from Ypres ap-
peared and chased the German
guard out of Roulers, of which
the dragons took possession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
Reorganization of Interests Controlled
By Estate of Winfield S. Ii bby Lets
In VIM. T. Cobb NJ S. Bird, H. j. Chisholm

Portland. Me-, Oct. 21.-A transac-
lion of tremendous Importance to
Portland, as well as Lewiston and
Auburn and this section of Maine, is
now in the process of consummation.
This is the reorganization of the in
terests now controlled by the estate
of the late Winfield S. Libby, of Lew
iston, as we'll as those handled under
the firm name of Libby & Dingley.
These include such well known prop
critics as the Lewiston and Portland
Interurban Railroad Company, the
electric railroad recently opened be-
tween this city and Lewiston, via
Gray. New Gloucester and Auburn;
the Lewiston and Auburn Electric
Light Company, which carries with II
valuable power privileges on the An
droscoggin River, and pertinent prop
critics. A new corporation will be
formed which will take over the in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
TESTIMONY OF NECRESS AND
new YORK TRAMP CONNECTS
MRS. CARMAN WITH MURDER
Sensational Stories Told Wednesday at Mineoa
Trial for Death of Mrs Bailey

Mineola, N. Y, Oct. 21.-Testimony
tending directly to connect Mrs. Flor
ence Conklin Carman with the murder
of Mrs Louise Bailey in Freeport on
June 80 last, was presented by the
prosecution today in Mrs Carman's
trial for the crime. Two witnesses,
both decidedly out of the ordinary
were used for this purpose. One was
Celia Coleman, a timid, soft -spoken
southern Negress, who was maid in
the Carman household at the time the
murder was committed in the office o.
DIR. Edwin Carnian, husband of the
defendant. and the other was Frank
Farrell, an unemployed stationary en-
gineer, excitable and the user of slang
and mannerisms typical of the lower
East Side of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
RECOMMEND
BANKS Open
ON NOV. so

Washington, Oct. 21.-After two
hour discussion today directors and
governors of the Federal Reserve
banks refused, by two votes to sup
port the proposal of Secretary Nc
Adoo to open the new banking system
for business Nov 16. By a vote Of 81
to 80, they recommended that the open
ing be set for Nov. 30.
This action has no binding effect up
on the Federal Reserve Board or up
on Mr.. McAdoo for the currency act
gives the secretary authority to open
the banks when he believes they are
ready to do business. 1t was evident
tonight that members of the board
were not particularly pleased with the
recommendation of the banks and it
is possible that a meeting of the board
within the next few days will develop
sufficient sentiment to bring vote
asking the secretary to name date
earlier than Nov. 80.
The discussion of the opening date
was taken. up Immediately after the
bankers returned from the White
House, where President Wilson declar-
ed his belief that the best thing for
the county was to open the banks at
the earliest possible date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
McDOnald's Statement

In this change in the board of di-
rectors the influence of the Maine
Railways Cos, which was organized
last April to take over the controlling
interest of the Maine Central, then
owned by the Boston & Maine, is first
felt" said President Morris Mcdonald
after the meeting.
THE control of the property is now
vested in this new board of directors.
which is made up of gentlemen in
touch with the business interests of
Maine and who have no other policy
in the management of the road than
one which will protect and develop the
business interests of the State.
THE organization of the Maine Rail
ways Cos. made possible this control
at the present time and has provided
a method of continuing it for at least
five years, but with the expectation
that the stock controlled by the Maine
Railways Cos. will ultimately be plae-
ed in the hands of investors who will
purchase and hold it for the purpose
of investment only and not with a
view to any control in the Maine Cen
trail in the interests of any other
transportation line"
Mr. Brown, the Dover director, is a
large stakeholder.
The purchase of the property and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22

terests of Henry NJ Dngley of Lewis
ton. the partner in the firm of Libby
* Dingley, and three new people will
be taken into the reorganiZed COM
pany, These latter will be Former
Governor William T. Cobb of Rock
land Maynard S. Bird and Hugh j.
Chisholm, of Portland
The sudden death of Mr.. Libby ear
ly in the summer, just before the new
road between Portland and Lewiston,
was opened. dropped great and
wholly unexpected responsibility up
on the heirs of Mr.. Libby and upon
Mr. Dingley, in fact a care more than
they wished to assume 1t was soon
decided that something must be done
to get the various properties together
into some shape where they could be
handled to advantage and with this
idea in view it was decided to effect
a reorganization. This has so far pro-
crossed that arrangements have been
made with the three men named to
become associated with the new COM
pany both through ownership and ac-
tive management and the interests of
Henry NJ. Dingley have been taken
over and the latter will have nothing
to do with the new corporation.
The present standing of the ar
rangements are hardly more than pre-
liminary and there has yet to be made
an appraisal of the properties and la
ter the organization of the new COM
pany and the selection of the officials
who are to manage it. One advantage
pany that is claimed under the new
arrangement is that the control re-
mains in Maine where in the case OF
many other of the States great pub
lie service properties it has been al
lowed to go outside of the State.
The negotiations in connection with
the reorganization have been conduct
ed through a law office of this city.
The terms of the transfer were not
announced today but the properties
involved are considered among the
most valuable of their kind in the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
British Warships Aid
ing Land Forces by
Smelling Germans on
COast-Are in Turn
Harassed by German
Submarines Ger
m a n s Attacking Fu-
riously Near La Passe

London, Oct. 81, $50 P. NJ
Although the Allies and the
Germans have been delivering
attacks and counter-attacks and
fighting of a fierce character has
been almost continuous for q
week or more, no decision has
yet been reached in either of the
battles-in West Flanders and
Northern France, or in East
Prussia, Poland and Galicia.
This is clearly evident from
the reports issued officially at
the various headquarters, which
today content themselves with
recounting the fact that violent
attacks have been made. The
French, however, claim that the
Allies have repulsed German
offensive movements at various
points in the West.
According to the French COM
munication, the Germans made
attacks against the Allied line
at Newport, Divmude and La
Bassee, while the German gem
eral staff says fighting continues
on the User canal and that the
Germans, taking the offensive
west of Lille, have repulsed the
French at several points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
Ignorant of Rates

Mr. Chamberlain said he knew moth
ing about freight rates. His testimony
was devoted to a detailed discussion
of the railway bond market.
This question ought to be settled
not on the basis of the railroads and
shippers" he asserted, but on the
contention of the bankers that the
country needs saving. Raising rates is
the greatest thing that can be done
to relieve the situation psycholog-
ically."
The position of the witness was in
stantly challenged by Commissioners
Clements and Clark.
rs it the general understanding of
the bankers" asked the former, that
this commission has carte blanche to
do anything it wants to do to meet a
psychological condition? We had sup
posed this was a government of law,
not of the caprice of a commission"
I'VE will take no other position in
any brief we file in this CASE hast
lily interposed Maurice Essential
counsel for the intervening bankers
I'VE make no other contention
You will if you follow the lead OF
circulars these bankers are sending
out" answered Commissioner Clark.
Commissioner Clements added thai
many such circulars had gone out con-
veying the impression that the com.
mission only reduced rates, that one
statement of such a circular, he hat
been informed was that all the bank
ers of the United States We're appeal.
ing to Congress to compel the grant
ing of increased rates.
Mr.. Rosenthal hastily disclaimed that
any banking house represented before
the committee had sent out such cir.
culars.
The entire day was devoted to hear
ing the testimony of bankers. The
cross-examination of Frederick Straus
Continued on Page 2-Coiumn ~
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CRUISER EMDEN BUSY

London, Oct. 81, 4.55 P. M
The German cruiser Emden has
again been sinking British
steamers, this time at point
$50 miles southwest of Cochin,
British India, according to a re-
port received by the Admiralty
from Colombo, Ceylon. She has
sent to the bottom the British
steamers Chilkana, Troilus, Ben
mhor and Clan Grant and the
dredger Ponrabble, bound for
Tasmania. The British steamer
Exford was captured by the
Emden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22

Washington, Oct 21.-The United States
has protested to Great Britain against
the seizure by a British warship Of the
American tank steamer John d. Rookie
Teller This was announced today by
Acting Secretary Lansing of the state
department.
AS the Rockefeller was American own
ed and flew the American flag and no
change of registry was involved, the
American government considers the seiz-
ure unwarranted. She had American Of
ficers and crew. The ship was bound
from one neutral port to another, leav-
ing Philadelphia on Sept. for Copen-
hagen with Illuminating oil.
1t was learned today that the British
government has declared illuminating oil
contraband but notification has not yet
been sent to neutral countries. The Brit
ish point of view is that Illuminating oil
can be used in the propelling of Zeppe-
Inns, submarines and destroyers, and it
was pointed out that within the past
month there has been a significant in
crease in the amount of oil shipped from
the United States to neutral countries.
as shown by official reports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
Investment B ank er s
Come to Aid of East
ern Railroads at the
Washington Hearing
PSYCHOLOGICAL
EFFECT FORESEEN
Plead for Change in At
titude of Commerce
Commission Toward
Railroads

Washington, Oct. 21.-Investment
bankers are intervening in behalf of
the Eastern railroads before the In
terstate Commerce Commission urging
that the carriers be granted a general
5 per cent. increase in freight rates
because of a psychological effect "a
change in the attitude of the commits
sion towards the railroads" would
have on foreign investors in railroad
securities.
This was declared today at the COM
missions hearing on the carriers ap-
plication by Lawrence Chamberlain, a
New York banker, who spoke for the
Investment Bankers Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
British Stories False

The reports seem to dispose of the
very optimistic accounts appearing In
the English newspapers from corrs-
spondents, who claimed they were In
West Flanders and who stated. that
Germans at Disadvantage
The Germans, however, are believed
here to be fighting against disadvan-
tages, especially along the coast, a.
the British ships which have been as
ssting the Allies land forces have
long range guns that would be capable
of making things uncomfortable for
the ammunition trains and supply con-
voys, which must remain in the imnG-
date rear of the troops ana also for
the men in the trenches and the Gerv
man gunners
While no official information =
available as to the ships which are
being used for this purpose. it is probe
able that they are the three monitors
which were being completed in Eng
land for the Brazilian government
when the war broke out and which
were bought by the admiralty.
These monitors, which have BEEN
renamed Mersey, Humber and Sew
ern, draw less than nine feet of water
and could take up positions not far
from shore from which their 6-inchi
guns and AZ inch howitzers, Of which,
each vessel carries two. would be abs
to trow shells nearly four miles across
the country, the range being gfven
them by airmen.
The vessels assisting the Allies have
not been allowed to carry out theiJ
practice in peace. for the crews a
German submarines have followed
them down the coast and while theR
CONTINUED on Page Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
PUBLIC DAIRY
HELD IN THREE
TOWNS IN MAINE

Boston, Oct 21.-Public dairy hear
ings will be held on Nov. IL, II and
IS, in Newport, Augusta and Auburn,
Me-, respectively, according to an an
nouncement today by John c. circuit,
secretary of the Agricultural commit
tee OF the Boston Chamber of Com
MERGE The main committee in charge
of the hearings includes: F. S. Adams.
secretary Of the State department of
agriculture; Prof. L. S. Corbett of the
University of Maine and c. s. Stet-
son, master of the state Grange. Hear
ings will be held in Vermont later in
the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
CONFERENCES HELD
AT WASHINGTON

Washington, Oct. 21.-Great Britain S
determination to keep from Germany
cargoes of illuminating oil which
might be turned into fuel for army
motor trucks, as well as for dreaded
Zeppelins and aeroplanes, is RESPONSE
BILE for the seizure of American Stand
ard Oil steamers by cruisers. This fact
was developed today in conferences
quest through Ambassador Page at
London for the immediate release of
the tanker John D. Rockefeller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
THE WOODBURY. FINDS
DISABLED STEAMER

Portland Me-, Oct. 21.-The freight
steamer City of Philadelphia, which left
Boston yesterday for Belfast and Stock
ton Springs, was disabled off Pemaquid
today. The revenue cutter Woodbury.
went to her assistance
The Philadelphia was found by Pema-
quid light at an anchorage near Round
Pond, where she was safe for the night
The trouble was due to a tube blowing
out in one of the boilers. No one was in
jured The cutter proceeded up the bay
into Muscongus sound, where she anchor
ed beside the steamer. The vessel will
be towed here tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
100000 MEN LOST

Berlin, Oct. 21.-By Wire
less to Sayville, L. 1.-THE mil
itary expert of the Krewtz lei
tung estimates the losses of the
French, the British, the Rus
slams and the Belgians, in killed,
wounded and prisoners, at least
three-quarters of a million men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
AMERICAN STEAMERS SEIZED
BY BRITISH AFTER CALLING
OIL CARGOES CONTRABAND

Co. steamer Platuria, flying the American
flag, has been seized by British warships
off the coast of Scotland and taken into
Stornsway, port in the Lewis islands,
according to cablegrams received here to-
day by the company from her captain.
The Standard Oil Co. has requested the
state department to make another pro-
test on the seizure of the Platuria in
which the circumstances are identical,
the company claims, with those attend
ing the seizure of the Brindilla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
Corroboratiye Tales

The testimony they gave was cor
roborative Celia said her mistress,
dressed in a flowing dark silk kimona
passed out through the kitchen just
before the maid heard the crash anc
tinkle of breaking glass and the sharp
report of a revolver shot, and tina.
Mrs Carman entered the kitchen
through the back door just afterward
Mrs. Carman showed her a long blue
steel revolver, too. the Negress said,
and remarked II have shot him." The
next morning at daylight, Mrs Car
man came to the maids room in be,
night robe and urged her to forget
what she knew and lie for her mis-
tress, the maid testified. Celia SAID
she did this for Mrs. Carman at first,
because she +felt sorry for her.
Farre9s Story
Farrell said he Eas ON his way to
the rear Of the Carman house to beg
food when he heard a crash of glass
and a shot. Looking Up he saw a wo-
man dressed in a dark garment that
extended from her shoulders to the
ground, standing by the window in DR.
Carman's office, with one hand holding
a wire screen above her head, and the
other hand thrust into the window
Farrell said he was frightened and
turned and ran away. He looked back
once and saw a flash of white, as II
the woman had raised her petticoat
in order to move faster"
On Farrelfs cross examination
which will be continued tomorrow
morning, he contradicted himself in a
few minor details. On the whole
however, his story remained unshak-
en-. If Farrell stumbled slightly an6
apparently grew excited at times I'M
der cross examination Celia Coleman
did not. In drawl so slow that fire.
quently her voice was scarcely au-
dible even to the stenographer sitting
in front of her, she answered every
question that was thrust at her. No
once did she raise her voice, despite
the fact that she was on the stant
for more than four hours.
Mrs. Carman seemed to be amused
by Farrell and the odd PICTURESQUE
way he had of saying things. Blu
her attitude was different when Ce
liza Coleman was testifying. The de-
PENDANT leaned far back in her chai
and stared at the witness through
eyes slightly squinted.
While the direct examination was il
progress and during the cross exam
ination of the Negress, Mrs. CarmaI
tried hard to catch her eye. The at
torney for the defence once while
questioning the maid, moved to a poin
Continued on Page 2-CoIumn -
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REPORT GREAT BATTLE

Bordeaux, Oct. 21.-6.30 P. M.
"A great battle is now raging
between Lille and Ostend, ac-
cording to dispatches received
here this afternoon. The dis
patches add that the situation of
the Allies is considered eminent
ly satisfactory thus far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22

Portland, Me-, Oct. 21.-The Maine
Central Railroad stockholders reduced
the number of their directors to Il,
all but one of whom are residents of
Maine. at their annual meeting today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
MAINE CENTRAL As
TRUE STATE ASSET
But One Out of State
Director Following
Meeting Held
Wednesday
MAINE CENTRAL r. r.
DIRECTORS FOR 1914
Elected Oct. q, 19t4)

Elected Oct. q, 1914
Morris Mcdonald, Portland
Joseph w. Symonds, Portland
Edward p. Kicker, So. Portland
Weston Lewis, Gardiner
Elisha r. sBrown, Dover, NJ. II.
John S. Hyde, Bath
George A. Curran, Calais
Frederick n. Appleton, Bangor
Edward q. Winslow, Portland
Hugh J. Chisholm, Portland
Geo. E. Macomber, Augusta
William T. Cobb, RoekIand
The Directors Dropped
Alvah w. SuIloway, Franklin, N. II
Samuel Hemingway, New Haven
John e. Liegett, Augusta
Fred e. Richards, Portland
r. Dewitt Cuyier, Philadelphia
Howard Elliott, Boston
William Skinner, Hoiyoke, Mass.
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AM. WOODEN BUYS
P|TTSF|ELD A N D
NEWPORT MILLS

Pittsfeld Me-, Oct. H.-The American
Wooden Co. today bought the Waverly
and Pioneer mills of the Robert Dobson
Co. of this town and also the Newport
wooden mills of Newport. The Waverly
is an 1s-set mill, the Pioneer 12-set and
the Newport mill an S-set mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
American League Victorious

Forsyth, Mont, Oct. 21.-The Ameri-
can League All-Star team defeated the
National League team to s, today.
Batteries Mitchell and McAvoy;
Vaughn, James and killifer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22
Conditions and General Forecast

washington. Oct. N.-High pressure
prevails from the Missouri river eastward
and ii the South with generally clear
weather and with higher temperatures
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Schenectady in Polo League

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. 21.-The In
terstate Roller Polo League at meet
ing tonight granted the Schenectady
N. Y, franchise to Bridgeport.
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FAIR

Washington, Oct. 21.-Forecast for New
England and eastern New York: Fair
Thursday and Friday.
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Boston Forecast

Boston, Oct. 21.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Thursday and FRI
day; moderate winds, generally westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-22

iuc. Cigar made in America Of the dnese
imported tobacco by skilled hand work.,
men. Factory. Manchester. N. II. dt2i
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ANOTHER STANDARD
OIL STEAMER SEIZED

New York, Oct. 2l.-The Standard ON
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THE WEATHER

Forecast for New England Fair
Thursday ard Friday.