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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
GREAT SEND-OFF
FOR ELEVEN WHO
GOTO HOLY CROSS
First Chapel Exercises Held on
Friday-President Roberts
Makes Brief Address

Over 100 of the Colby students went
to the Maine Central station Friday
noon and gave the Varsity football
team great sendoff as it started on
its trip to Worcester to play the Holy
Gross eleven Saturday afternoon In
addition to the II men whose names
were given Friday, Manager Luce and
Coach Fuller accompanied the squad.
First chapel exercises were held
Friday morning. President Roberts
made a brief address urging the men
to put forth their best efforts this year
to make the college year count for as
much as possible. He laid special en-
phasis on the scholarship rating and
expressed~his disfavor of the man who
had aehletic ability, but no inclina-
ton to keep above a passing mark In
his studies. He further urged the stu
dents TO help and not ohinder the
new men in their endeayors to get
their lessons.
After chapel exercises, after brief
meetin gof the Athletic Association
was held, and Lester H. Shibles 10
of Rockport, was elected cheer leader
to succeed Vinal H. Tibbetts, who was
graduated last June. Announcement
was made by President Roberts and
by means of small cards left in the
seats that there would be a reception
for the Freshman class in the evening
in Memorial han. under the auspices
of the Colby P. NJ. C. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
SUSPEND DRIVER
AND HORSE FROM
GRAND CIRCUIT

Columbus. o., Sept. 25.-Driver y.
Grady of Philadelphia, and the PAGER
r. II. Breat were suspended by the
Columbus Grand Circuit judges for
the balance of the racing season after
the horse, with Fred Jamison substi-
tuted for his regular driver, had won
the 2.06 pace this afternoon. Two
heats of the six were decided Thurs
day in the mud, Baron A. taking both.
Today's first heat, previous to which
Grady was unseated. was won by Ma
jer Ong. Before the start Of the next
heat, r. II. Breat's topples were
heightened and he went on to vic
tory without any trouble. Jamison
was awarded $3.50 out of the winners
share of the purse.
Ross B., to win the final heat OF the
for all trot started Thursday,
stepped the course in 2.06 fiat.
Signal Boy did not win the 2.15 trot
until the fifth heat. Belzona was too
weary to contend in the final.
Two heats of the 2.19 trot were TAX
en- handily by Virginia Brooks an
outsider. Today's track was cuppy.
There are five races in addition to
the unfinished trot on tomorrow's pro-
gram. 1t was announced today that
a $4,000 purse will be up for the Will
liam Directum 1 special pace next
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
GERMANS IN CRACOW

London, Sept. 26.-3.02 A. M.
Cracow has been occu-
pied by German troops, that the
town has been put under a Ger
man military commandant, and
that the Austrian civil admin.
istration has been displaced in
the gist of the latest advices
here" says the Petrograd cor
respondent of the Morning Post.
"All the original administration
of the town and all civil officials
of the Austrian government have
left and the residents are fee
ing in panic"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
FRUIT STORE OF
JOHN HARLAND
is BROKEN INTO
Merchandise Valued at S25 and
81 in Money and Peanut
Machine Taken

Some time during Thursday night
the fruit, confectionery and cigar
store of John Harland, Ticonic street,
was entered, rifled and merchandise
valued at about s25 and 81 in money
ard a peanut machine stolen from the
building. A pinch bar. bearing the
stamp of the Maine Central Railroad
was used in prying open the front
door. The cash drawer was robbed of
81 in change, a peanut machine, sup
posed to contain about So in coppers,
and lots Of cigars and cigarettes were
taken from the shelves. The contents
of the show cases were strewn all
over the floor, and it was rather an
unusual sight that greeted the eyes
of Mr.. Harland when he opened his
shop Friday morning. The police were
notified at once and an investigation
was made, but no tangible clue was
found, but the officers are In hopes
of connecting some one with the crime
within "a hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
WOULD PROVIDE CIR EAT ASSET
INCASE OF WAR SAYS DANIELS
OF BIC INLAND WATERWAY
Speaks Proposed Canal Route from Massachusetts, Bay to Rio
Grande-Important Factor in the Time of Peace

nels to other exits, it enjoys a great
advantage.
THE submarine has long been con-
sidered a source of great effectiveness
and even If the submarines alone Of
the navy could have free movement
through an inland waterway the pow
er whose navy was bottled up would
be in a position to make a longer de-
fence until it could bring into play
the resources of it's country. 1t would
be able to slip out at various exits and
do damage to its enemy. If the ships
of the inferior power were damaged
in a general engagement, they could
utilize an inland waterway to distrib-
ute themselves among various ship
yards for repairs, all the quicker. The
whole nature of a war would be great
ly affected by available inland canals.
Even in time of peace the canal is
a very important factor to the navy
and lends itself to preparation for ma
tional security. Large quantities of
heavy materials are constantly re-
quired by the government for its navy
yards and on these the transportation
charges by the waterway would be
more than cut in half"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
DENY GERMAN
AMBASSADOR
INTERVIEWED AS
To u. S.-JAPAN
Declare Report Was a
Fake Pure and
Simple-Confer

New York, Sept. 25.-Baron Wilhelm
Won Schoen. an attache of the German
embassy, came here from Washington
today to confer with Count Won Bern
storff. the German ambassador. 1t
was understood that the purpose of
Baron Won Schoen's visit was to dis
cuss statements concerning the rela-
tons between the United States and
japan, which were attributed to him
in a newspaper interview. Count Won
Bernstorff said. however. that such
was not tine case, and that Baron Won
SchGen's visit to him was purely per-
sonai.
The interview attributed to Baron Won
Schoen," the German ambassador con-
tinued, was a fake, pure and simple.
We have officially denied to the United
States government that Baron Won
Sohoen said any of the things he was
alleged to have said. The attaches of the
German embassy are not giving inter
views to newspapers. nor have they done
so. So far as we are concerned the mat
ter is closed. Baron Won Schoen was
of that there is no doubt"
Count Won Bernstorff was without add
vices from the German general staff this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
New Turpinite Produces
instantaneous Death
For Every Living
Thing in Reach
Correspondents Report Entire
Lines Stood Dead in Trenches
as Result of Explosives Dead
ly Fumes-Experts Required
to Operate Strange Weapon
and to Handle Ammunition

London. Sept. T.--Remarkable tales OF
novel engines OF war are appearing in all
parts OF Europe, but nothing has yet
equalled the reports circulated concerning
new guns used by the French In firing
turpinite. substance said to produce In
Simultaneous and painless death for every
living thing within its reach.
Although it is so deadly in its work,
turpinite cannot be objected to on the
ground that it violates humane principles
of war. In fact, it is so humane that 1t
must not be confused with lyddite and
other explosives which have deadly
fumes.
English correspondents have reported
that entire lines of German soldiers stood
dead in their trenches as a result of the
fumes from the mysterious turpinite dis
charged by the French In engagements
along the Marine. The dead Germans are
reported to have maintained a standing
posture and retained their rifles in their
hands so sudden and tragically peculiar
was the effect of the new weapon. In
Simultaneous paralysis is said to have
been caused by turpinite.
The French gun for the use of turpin-
lite is shrouded in as great mystery as
turpinite itself. Experts are required, 1t
is said. for the use of the new ammuni-
tion, and the manipulation OF the strange
gun so recently brought to use in battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
DESIRABLE BRANDS
OF TOBACCO WILL
BE SOLD IN NAVY
Navy Department Officials Settle
Question Which Has Been
Under Consideration

Washington, Sept. 25.-Navy department
officials today were congratulating them
selves over the settlement of the ques-
ton of tobacco in the navy. which had
been up for consideration for some time
and had caused much discussion and
speculation. According to announcement
by Secretary Daniels. all apparently de-
sirahie brands will be admitted for sale
in the ship store afioat and the commits
sary store at yards on an equal foot
ing of free and fair competition with
one another. The chemist at the Brook
iyn yard will analyze all samples sub
mitted after which the department will
enter into contract for furnishing such
quantities as may be required of each
brand found to conform to the necessary
standard of purity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
IDENTIFY BODY
OF MAN DROWNED
AS FRANK DUMONT
Winsl0w Teamster Missing Since
Saturday Night-Body Found
in Lockwood Mill Canal

Certain marks on the body led to
the positive Identification Friday
morning of the partly decomposed re-
mains of man found in the Lockwood
canal Thursday evening as that Of
Frank Dumont. aged 35, 4 teamster
of Winslow. He had been missing since
last Saturday and no trace of him
could be found. A partial Identified
ton was made Thursday evening, but
the matter was not thoroughly set
tied until Friday morning, when rela-
tiyes claimed the body. 1t was at first
deemed expedient to hold an autopsy
and ascertain, If possible, just how the
man came to his death, but investiga-
ton revealed the facts that he had
been under the influence of liquor dur
ing the latter part of last week, and
was in the habit Of returning to his
home in Winslow over the railroad
bridge
Immediate burial was ordered by
Coroner s. L. Berry, and the funeral
took place Friday afternoon, with SER
vices held in the Church of st. Francis
de Sales. Burial was made in the Cath
Ollie cemetery at Pine Grove. He is sur
vived by q wife. one child and
brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
WINTHROP CENTER

Rev. ". F. Berry will occupy the pulpit
at the Friends church Sunday morning.
J. OrvilIe Sleeper is passing a few days
at his home here. Arthur F. Curtis Of
White Plains, n. Y, is his guest.
Mrs. C. Irving Bailey, Mrs. Emma s.
Briggs, Miss Addie Comstoek and Mrs.
Charlotte Sleeper took an auto trip to
Lewiston Wednesday, where they passed
the day.
Miss Emma Daggett of Greene is the
guest of Mrs. II. ]. Bailey.
Hans Nulson is the guest of Mrs. Flora
Davis.
The ladies of the Mission Study Glass
to the number of 50 passed delightful
day Thursday at Mrs. Georgia Williams
cottage on the shore of Maranacook lake.
A delicious fish ehowder was served at
l o'clock with pie, cake. coffee and fruit.
A short business meeting was held and
the new program distributed. Work for
the coming year was outlined and several
new members added TO the class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. George I.
Brown,
Thomas O'Brien, late Co. B, Srd
Mass. Cav, and Michael Burns, late
Co. A, 9Th U. S. Inf, have been grant
ed discharges from the Home
Burroughs We're granted Friday to:
John j. Slattery and John Sullivan to
Boston and Charles A. Hersey to
South Paris.
Five members reported Friday from
furloughs Frederick H. Slough from
Boston; Oren A Haskell from Rock
land; Michael Kelley from Greenfield;
Peter Grant from St. Johns. and
George Foy from Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyson NJ. Kline have
been placed in charge of the Home no.
tel succeeding Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
I. Peterson recently resigned. For the
past four years Mr.. Kline has been In
charge of the commissary storehouse
and has proved himself an efficient
clerk and is qualified to assume charge
of the hotel Mrs. Kline has for some
time been a sales lady In the Home
store. Their many friends wish them
al possible success.
Nathaniel Stewart Of Dresden, late
Co. G. 4th and 18th Me. Inf, John F.
Gibbs of Chelsea, late a musician 3ist
Me. Inf, and Charles #. Wentworth
Of Lynn, late Co. d, 8th Mass. Inf,
were Friday admitted to the Branch.
The married and single men will play
another game Of baseball here this
afternoon, the game being called
promptly at 3.15.
The moving picture show for Saturday
evening will be wild Animals at Large"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

Albany. y. Y. Sept. 25.-What the
proposed great inland waterway from
Massachusetts, bay to the Rio Grande
would mean to the nation in time of
war WAS discussed here today by Sec
rotary Daniels of the navy depart
ment, before the convention of the At
lantic Deep Waterways Association.
Not only will this waterway lend
itself tremendously to the develop
ment of internal commerce and tend
to bring down the rates of transporta-
tion," said Mr.. Daniels, but it also
provides unusual facilities for self
defence in time of war. In any con-
flict between nations which have ma
vies, the all-important consideration
Z is to secure, if possible, immediate
control of the sea and the power which
possesses the superior navy is usually
able TO dc this. In such case the navy
of the weaker power takes refuge in
some deep and well defended harbor,
where it seeks to war out its enemy
by lighting it in attachments and in
other ways wearing down its strength.
II this weaker power, thus having TAX
en- refuge in safe power, can MA
noeuver it's ships through inland chan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
DON'T DO IT AGAIN" SUBSTANCE
OF ADMIRALTY STATEMENT ON THE
SINKING OF The BRITISH CRUISERS
Sister Ships Coming Rescue of Abouk Presented Easy Tar
get-Leave Disabled Ships to Their Own Resources

to those which occur in action, and
that the rule of leaving disabled ships
to their own resources is applicable,
so far, at any rate, as large vessels
are concerned.
No act of humanity, whether TO
friend or foe, should lead to neglect OF
the proper precautions and DISPOSE
TONS of war, and no measures can be
taken to save life which prejudice the
military situation. Small craft of all
kinds should, however, be directed by
wireless TO close on the damage ship
at full speed.
THE loss of nearly SO officers and
400 men would not have been grudged
If il had been brought about by gun
fire in an open action. But it is pc
culiarly distressing under the condi-
tions which prevailed. The absence of
any ardors and excitement of an en-
gagement did not. however, prevent
the display of discipline, cheerful
courage and ready self sacrifice among
all ranks and ratings exposed to the
ordeal.
The duty on which these vessels
was engaged was an essential part OF
the arrangements by which the con-
troll of the seas and the safety OF the
country are maintained, and the lives
lost are as usefully, Is necessarily, and
as glorieusly devoted to the require
ments of his Majesty's service as IL
the loss had been incurred in gen
eral action.
In view of the certainty of a pro-
portion of misfortunes of this char
acter occurring from time TO time
it is important that this point of view
should be thoroughly appreciated. The
loss of these three cruisers, apart
apart from the loss of life. is of small
naval significance. Although they
were large and powerful ships, they
belonged to a class of cruisers whose
speed has been surpassed by many OF
the enemys battleships.
Before the war, it had been de-
eided that no more money should be
spent in repairing any OF this class,
and that they should make their way
to the sale list as soon as defects be-
came manifest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

London, Sept. 25.-Q045 p. M)-The
facts concerning the sinking of the
British cruisers Aboukir, Hogue and
Grassy by a German submarine, or
submarines. in the North sea with a
loss of nearly so officers and 1400 men
are contained in an admiralty state
ment issued tonight.
The reports of Commanders Nichol-
son, of the Cressy and Norton. of the
Hogue, state that the Aboukir was hit
by one torpedo and sunk in 80 min
utes. Three torpedoes were fired at
the Cressy, one of the explosives mar
rowly missing. She lasted from 35 to
as minutes The Hogue was struck
twice, 10 to 20 seconds elapsing be-
tween the terpedoes, and went under
In five minutes.
The Cressy fired on the submarine
and some of the officers were confl-
dent that the shots sank her Com
mander Nicholson says that the three
torpedoes directed against his ship
might have been fired by the same
submarine, and that there is no real
proof that more than one was en-
gagged.
The admiralty statement said in
part:
The sinking of the Aboukir was of
course, an ordinary hazard of patrol
ling duty. The Hogue and the Cressy,
however, were sunk because they pro-
ceeded to the assistance of their corr
sort and remained with engines stop
ped. endeavoring to save life thus
presenting an easy and certain tar
get 10 further submarine attacks.
The natural promptings of human
ity have in this case led to heavy
losses. which would have been avoid
ed by strict adherence to military
considerations Modern naval war is
presenting us with so many new and
strange situations that an error of
Judgment of this character is pardon
able.
But 1t has been necessary to point
out for the further guidance of His
Majesty's ships that conditions which
prevail when a vessel of a squadron
is injured in mine field, or is expos
ed TO submarine attack, are analogous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

Miss Gay said that she had been
told by English friends who had rela-
tives connected with the British war
office that General Joffre in response
to the request of General French, the
English commander, for reinforcements
to extricate him from his dangerous
position, entrusted orders for the dis
patch of such reinforcements to a
certain high French officer. When the
execution of these orders was delayed
an investigation was begun 1t was
known that the French officer had a
German wife. His home in Paris was
searched and therein were found mill
tary documents of a reasonable ma
ture. The officer was Immediately
courtmartialed, convicted and shot.
Miss Gay said that she had been told
that the English authorities had re-
fused to permit mention of the affair
for fear of its effect upon the morals
Of the English troops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
GERMANS CONTINUING DESPERATE
BATTLE AGAINST ADVANCE or
ALLIES IN NORTH FRANCE

order to protect their right wing,
which if outfanked, Paris believes
would mean a decisive victory for the
allies.
In this fighting, which is in large
measure from improvised forts, the
allies have advanced not only on the
left, where their manoeuvers apparent
ly were successful, but also at other
points which were strongly fortified,
such as Berry Bac, in the direc-
ton of Craonne. Judging from the
reports coming to Paris, the Germans
appear to be sacrificing masses of men
in the hope of gaining quick advan-
tage.
So strong are some of the positions
on each side that Paris believes a long
and steady siege at some points is
not improbable. The allies would APP
pear to be prepared for this eventu-
atty, as well as for any other devel-
opments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
REPUBLICANS IN
MASSACHUSETTS
PLAN CAMPAIGN
Will Begin Active Work Shortly
After State Convention at
Worcester, Oct. 3

Boston, Sept. 25.-The Republican
gubernatorial campaign will get ac-
lively under way shortly after the
state convention which is to be held
at Worcester on Oct. 3. Chairman Ed
ward A. Thurston of the state COM
mittee announced today. The first
meeting will be at Provincetown.
Those Immediately following will be
at Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton
and Brockton. Samuel w. Mccall, the
party candidate for governor, will
speak only in the larger cities of the
state, Mr. Thurston said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

Paris. Sept. 25.-G.30 A. M.)-Accord-
ing to information reaching the
French capital this morning the Ger
mans are continuing their desperate
resistance against the advance of the
sllies in the north. This advance was
arst upon Roye, rs miles to the east
of Amiens and then upon Peronne,, 20
miles north of Roye.
1t was only by continuous raking
artillery fire and hard fighting that
the French and British troops were
able to continue their advance against
the attacks of the enemy The left
wing of the allies now occupies posi-
lions between the river Disc and the
river Somne. which were traversed
by the Germans during their advance
IN the direction of Paris. From this
fact 1t Is argued here by military OBJ
servers that the Germans will be OBJ
Bged to concentrate a great force in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
SHIPPING NEWS

Bangor, Me. Sept. 90. Sailed:
Schooner Hugh De Payens, Rockland.
Portland, Me-. Sept. 25.-Arrived:
Schooner Carrie A. Buchanan, New
York for Bangor land sailed).
Sailed: Schooners John B. Manning,
Philadelphia; II. j. Kimball (from
Rockport). Boston, Wesley Abbott
(from Ellsworth). Newark: William
Thomas (from Calais). Boston, Mar
garet (from Stockton), do; Mary F.
Cushman (from Ellsworth). do: Storm
Petrol (from dol. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
WINTHROP.

Orion A. Peck and Mrs. A. V. Peck of
New Bedford. Mass. are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. II. ". Peck
Justin D. LaWry and Miss Winifred
Mccall of New York and Mrs. F. w.
Lawry of Lewiston were guests Thursday
of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Fortier and child
of Portland are visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Alfred Johnson of Portland was in
town Thursday.
Miss Myra Adams, who has been visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs. \. B. Adams,
has returned to her home in Damariscot-
ia.
Ola Hammond is making a trip to Lin
coin, Maine
Mrs. ]. H. Wellman has returned from
a trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
FRENCH OFFICERS
TREASON DELAYS
HELP FOR BRITISH
General Joffre Entrusted Orders
to French Officer with Ger.
man Wife, Says n. Y. Girl

New York, Sept. 25.-Another version
of the reason why the French delayed
In coming to the support of the Brit
lsh when they were hard pressed by
the Germans at Mons. was told to her
friends In New York today by Miss
Eva Gay Of Norwood, Mass, former
Mount Holyoke College girl, who had
been teaching school in Spain and re-
turned from England Wednesday on
the olympic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

Mrs. NJ c. Halves and Miss Isadore
Halves of Readfield were guests of
Miss Emma Frost Friday. while on
their way to Pressure Isle. where they
will pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
SATURDAY. and SUNDAY Concerts
WATERv|LLE.

DR.. P. S. Merrill. who was recently
operated upon in Portland, is now un-
der treatmemnt in st, Barnabas hos
pital and is reported as doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

Bradbury F. Cushing, proprietor of
the Pine Grove Spring house at Spot
ford, n. H.. is the guest of William H.
Cook at The Elmwood for a few days.