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The Washington times., 1914-03-25

figure prominently in the defense army
The general excellence OF the local
guardsmen in military tactics doubt
less will be recognized by General
Evans and influence him in giving the
attacking army greater number OF
men than will be available for the de-
ferse Of the Capital. Local Guardsricn.
however, arc not worrying about the
ultimate result. and some of the con
fident ones have gone so far as 10 pre-
dict that the invading army, which will
concentrate at Baltimore. will hardly
get out OF the suburbs Of the Monu-
mental City before IT is repulsed.
War On River.
II is practically certain that a portion
of the 1naneuvcrs will he on the Poto-
mac river. The plan tentatively out
lined is to bring the attacking army
down the river on boats. and II
will be up to the army of the defense
TO see that the invaders are forced to
land at the point farthest north. The
State troops OF Maryland. Pennsyl-
Vania Delaware. and New Jersey are
expected to comprise the attacking
army. while the District Cuardsmen. the
regulars from Fort Myer. and militia
from Virginia and West Virginia will
Offer opposition to the enemy"
The District men available for the
mancuycr will be two regiments and an
additional battalion of infantry. num-
boring Loo men, a battery of field ar
tillery of 100. one signal corps of sew
cnty-five men. and field hospital corps
with a medical detachment of seventy
five men.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25

Or. in the more expressive slogan o.
the fan. come on, spring, you big mutt.
Hi the dirt. slide YOU bonehead. slider
The Washington times., 1914-03-25

Ray Collins will pitch the opener
against johnson, and Hugh Bedient will
be ready to face Boehling. I'm not
worrying"
The Washington times., 1914-03-25

also a crack first sacker He did not
bat strongly last season, but 1913 was
an off year for him. Other years hs
has been a consistent Sticker.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
D, {, GUARD READY TO
DEFEND THE CAPITAL
Many Men Are EnIisting for
Elaborate Maneuvers Here
This Summer.

In preparation for the struggle eH-
pected in defending the Capital from
the invading regulars and volunteers
from several States who VIII s"oop
down on Washington this summer me
District of Columbia NATIONAL Guard Is
daily increasing its numbers win men
who are enlistinG especially 10 par
ticipate in the elaborate maneuVers.
Major A. l.. Parmentcr, adJutant gem
eral Of the District guard, announced
today that he is dividing his attention
with the annual inspection OF the
guard. which is now in progress ana
the details of the sham warfare that
will be ~aged for twelve DAYS on the
wooded country of MARYLAND, along the
highways. and oil the waters OF the
pofomaC.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Arraugements Under WAY.

The War Department. which author
lied the exercises with a general order
Saturday. has instructed Gen. Il. h.
Evans, department commander OF the
army and organized militia of the
Eastern division, to arrange with the
sdjutants general of the several States
involved, and within week definite
announcement is expected about the
dates of the maneuvers and the selec-
ton Of the State guard who will com
pose the attacking division and the
defending army that will mobilize
here.
Because OF its efficiency. il is cX-
pected that the Washington militia will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
TRACK SEASON AT
COLBY COMMENCES

Waterville Me-. Dec. 2.-(Special)-
The Colby out of doors board track
has been erected with numerous
changes in it's construction and each
afternoon sees number of men TAX
ing easy workouts in preparation FOR
the coming indoor season. Colby VIII
have a comparatively new relay team
to represent her this winter as Bowen
and Reynolds, both members OF the
last years quartet, graduated last
spring Royal, who was also member
of the team, will take a rest during
the winter months. after hard foot
ball season so as to be in condition
for the cinder season next spring.
Golden, therefore, will be the only vet
eran. Coach Cohn does not worry
about the calibre of the team that will
be picked when he has such men as
Howe Is, O'Brien '16. Ferrill IS, Web
ster II, and Wegg II to fall back
upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
SEC'Y BRYAN HAS SCHWAB AT
STATE Dept TO IMPART is. VIEWS
REGARDING Bull DING SUBMARINES

although Secretary Bryan announced yes
terday that government agents after a
thorough investigation had been unable
to learn that any work was being done
anywhere in this country in the construc-
ton of foreign warships or parts thereof.
1t was believed, however, that the
state department desired to consult with
the steel company officials so there
would be no violations of neutrality if
contracts were taken. While the export
of munitions of war. such as guns, shells
or ammunition, is not prohibited by the
neutrality laws. the fitting out of war
ships or any armed expedition from
American soil would be considered a vio-
lation.
During the Russo-Japanese war, how
ever, an American firm built the parts of
several submarines consigned them to its
own agency in Russia and then sold them
to the Russian government. Although
the transaction was kept secret until the
shipment was concluded, it was generally
held at that time that no law had been
violated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Washington, Dec. 2.-Secretary Bryan
today invited Charles NJ Schwab, presi-
dent of the Bethlehem Steel Co., to the
state department and gave him the views
of the American government on the
building of submarines in this country
for European belligerents.
Mr.. Bryan declined to disclose what
was the position Of the American govern
ment. He declared the question was not
yet concluded, but under consideration.
Mr.. Schwab, accompanied by two assist
ants. also refused to discuss their mis-
sion.
Mr.. Schwab came,' said Mr.. Bryan,
in response to our inquiry concerning
the manufacture in this country of ships
or materials for ship building"
Recent reports that the Bethlehem Steel
Co. had contracted to build submarine,
which would be shipped abroad in Sec
lions, have been yariously denied and
partially confirmed.
The visit of Mr.. Schwab, however, re-
vealed that the state department had
taken official cognzance of the subject.
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WISH HIM BEST OF
LUCK, /" SAYS MACK

Philadelphia, Dec. TT wish him
the best of luck said Connie Mack
tonight, when told that Eddie Plank
had signed Federal League con-
tract.
Are you sorry to see him CO.
Mack was asked.
oh, no. he replied. Il was through
with him. He was after the money
and was quite willing to go to the
Federals." =
He was wonderful pitchery Mack
said. in speaking of Plank's 13 years
service with the Athletics. And he is
good one yet" *
That Plank would jump to the Fed I
erals was not unexpected here. Man 4
ager Mack startled the baseball world
shortly after the conclusion of the
Worlds Series by announcing that he
had asked waivers on Plank. Chief
Bender and Jack Coombs. All the
American League clubs did not waive
on Plank and Bender and agents OF
them visited Plank at his home In
Gettysburg in. unsuccessful efforts; to
have him remain in the American
League.
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TROY

CENTER-Harold Reynolds of Troy
and Miss Lottie Dunivan Of Dixmont
were united in marriage THANKSGIVING
at the home of the officiating clergyman
Rev. A. S. Rollins. The young couple
left Saturday for City Point, Belfast,
where they will make their home
The II Troy students at Maine Central
Institute passed the Thanksgiving recess
at home and returned this week to Pitts
field.
Clyde Gowen who has been critically i'll
with pneumonia is recovering.
Mrs. Helen Young of Detroit passed
Thanksgiving at the home of her son, E.
L. Young.
Mr. and Mrs. Mudgett and daughter of
Burnham were Thanksgiving guests of
Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Munroe.
Clarence Coffin is having a we'll drilled
Ira Fernald had the good fortune last
week to secure deer.
The schools at West Troy, Cooks Cor
ner and Beech Hill reopened this week.
Mrs Geo. Woods is teaching at Cooks
Corner and Miss Addie Stone at w. Troy.
William Barker has been notified that
he has great-grandson, born recently to
his granddaughter Mrs. Bybee, in Ma
deira, Cal.
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ATHLETIC ASSN
MEETS WEDNESDAY

Waterville. Me, Dec. 2.-(SpeciaD. -
The Colby Athletic Association held
a short meeting after the chapel exer-
cises Wednesday morning. The purpose
of this meeting was to bring before
the student body for approval the pro-
posed amendment to the present con-
stitution whereby all unworthy cleo
tions for managers to the different
athletic teams may be eradicated. The
proposed amendment was read by
Chester r. Mills, president of the As
ISOLATION, and it was unanimously
approved of by the entire student
body 1t will be voted on at a date in
the near future. AT this meeting
notice was given out that the election
for assistant managers for football
will be held next Saturday afternoon,
Dec. 5.
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MT. VERNON

fSOUTH-Mrs. Algernon S. Robinson
and daughter Dorothy are visiting
friends in Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Mary Frost of Winthrop was
Thanksgiving day guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. G. A. Hutchinson, as were
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Copp and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Sanborn of Au-
gusta, who passed Thanksgiving with
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Dunn of Maple
Grove farm, have returned home
Misses Lois and Frances Trefethen
of Waterville have been recent guests
of their aunt, Mrs. Abbie A. Richard
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
NO PROSECUTION FOR THOSE
UNABLE TO BUY REVENUE STAMPS

which also might have resulted in
considerable confusion to railroads
and shippers. The telegram is as fol-
lows:
Date all special tax returns Nov.
80 until you are able to handle apph-
cations promptly. unless you have in
formation that no effort was made to
file same prior to that date. II unable
to supply demands for documentary
stamps for bills 70 lading. permit ship
ments to go forward, have record kept
and aff1x or cancel stamps when re-
ceived Notify railroads"
Officials of the internal revenue hu-
reau here explain that while every
thing possible had been done to get
ready to enforce the law, they have
been harre,c cred in their work because
of the "a ~ Congress to appropri-
ate aditien. 'rey for that purpose.
While the Stops have been shipped
away as fast as they could be turned
out by the bureau of engraving and
printing, failure of some collectors to
heed suggestions from Washington
that all applicants be given supplies
sufficient to last few adys and not
be permitted to have large quantities,
had complicated the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Washington, Dec. internal reve-
nue. collectors throughout the country
had notice today from the internal
revenue bureau here that the govern
ment does not intend to prosecute any
one subject to the war revenue law
who shows a willingness and readi-
ness TO buy the new tax stamps. The
notice was sent to allay fears on the
part of thousands Of persons all over
the country who yesterday besieged
the internal revenue offices in at
tempts to obtain revenue stamps to
comply with the law and who be-
cause of their inability to do so. be-
came frightened over what might hap
pen in the event they were not on the
minute with their stamping.
There was no need for such fears
and this was made clear in telegram
which Commissioner Osborne of the
internal revenue bureau sent to all
collectors. The telegram was in re-
Spouse to frantic calls from collectors
who told of crowds rushing to their Of
fees demanding stamps and it was
hoped by officials today that the no.
tice would relieve a situation which
gave indications of causing embar-
rassment to thousands of persons and
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MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, Dec. 2-Business in bonds
on the Stock Exchange today evinced a
further reactionary trend, with a wider
variety OF offerings. Declines in some
or the less conspicuous issues ran from
10 Z points and in several bonds which
We're subject to reorganization and read
This condition was offset in part by a
decidedly better inquiry for short term
notes and the more active listed stocks,
which in normal times constitute the
great bulk of the daily operations. The
movement was primarily attributed to
the easier money conditions which have
caused an extraordinary plling up OF cash
at the IL leading reserve centers. Lower
rates for 80 and 60 day loans as reported
today were a natural corollary of this
new situation.
The financial district derived consider
able encouragement from the announce
ment that hereafter the stock exchange
intended to issue daily actual stock sales
as made through its clearing house, 10,
gether with a comparative table OF oid
and asked prices. This was generally
recognized as another step toward full
and regular resumption. Concurrently,
London cables stated that the stock ex-
change there is likely to reopen this
months if the British treasury officials
sanction such action.
A significant development because of
its bearing upon the foreign situation was
6 per cent. treasury note issue by the
Swedish government, the proceeds or
which it was said were to be disbursed In
this country in the purchase of various
commodities" The loan assumed added
importance from the fact that, so far as
is known, 1t was the first negotiated here
by any neutral European nation since
the outbreak of the present conflict.
Increased confidence in the sbetterment
of domestic financial conditions was re-
fected in the extension of the demand for
pig iron. Copper metal at 10 cents sug-
gested some increased buying by home
consumers.
October statements of number of
prominent transportation companies, in
Guiding Reading; Northern Pacific, Hi
nois Central, Missouri Pacific, Chesa-
peake & Ohio, and New Haven, showed
variable losses in net earnings, most OF
which We're tempered by greatly reduced
operating expenses.
The list of stocks issued by the stock
exchange today showed the minimum bid
asked at last sale.
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Sporting Nezvs Of the Day
new COLLEGE ROWING ASSOCIATION
T0ESTABL|SH AMERICAN HENLEY

Philadelphia. Dec. 1.-The formation of
new college rowing organization which
proposes eventually to abolish both the
fale-Harvard and the Poughkeepse re-
gattas and institute in their places
week OF racing modelled along the lines
or the English Henley, became known
publicly here today when the establish
ment of the Collegiate Rowing Assoeia
ton was announced. This body. it was
reported, was formed at meeting called
recently by the University of Pennsyl-
vania rowing authorities and attended by
the managers of the Cornell, Harvard.
Princeton, Yale. Navy and Columbia
crews.
Manager Lackey of the Yale crews has
been appointed by the association t
draw up plans and regulations whio
Will be submitted to the rowing author
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Brunswick, Me-, Dec. 2.-(Special).
The new catalogue number OF the
Bowdoin College Bulletin describes
change in the requirements for ad-
mission. Under the new ruling the coll
lege will consider applications for
credit for work done in fitting schools
in botany. civics, commercial subjects,
mechanical drawing, music and physi-
cal geography. The catalogue states
that this change is made because the
college realizes the fact that High
schools are justly asking for credit in
these subjects which have educational
value. The authorities. however,
strongly advise candidates to make
theih preparation from courses already
prescribed. ALI applications in the new
subjects will, for the present, be treat
ed individually.
The number also announces three
new courses-lyrical poetry, given by
Prof. George Roy Elliott; European
history since 1915, given by Prof.
Herbert C. Bell; and Biblical history,
given by Prof. James L. Neon
aughy. 1t further mentions four new
scholarships and states that the ex-
penditure during the fiscal year for
the maintenance of the college aggre-
gated $146,708.02.
The four new scholarships are the
Hugh J. Chisholm scholarship of
$4,000, given by Mrs. Hugh ]. Chisholm
in. memory of her husband; the Epn-
rain Chamberlain Cummings scholar
chip Of $4,000, given by Mrs. Eph-
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SPARKS FROM maine WIRES
To Join Their Armies.

To Join Their Armies.
Harry Thompson, young Scot, left
Portland Tuesday for Scotland and
will respond to the call to the colors
as soon as he arrives. During his
stay of more than four years here he
made many friends. Lieut. Basile
Andoni of the saith Rumanian In
fantry also left Tuesday for France
and will join his regiment if possible,
If not, he will enlist in the French
army. He is confident that Rumania
will take the side of the Allies in the
great war. After the war he plans TO
return to Owen Sound. Ont, and be-
come a British subject
lneendiary Fire at Lewiston.
Fire was discovered early Tuesday
morning in the History house on
Knox street, Lewiston, owned by Peter
and Bessie Balls and occupied by
Miss Annie w. Laurent, who had
small grocery store on the ground
floor. When the department arrived
the fire was found burning in three
different places in the house and the
odor of kerosene was strong. Bundles
of paper soaked in kerosene were
found on every floor. The fire was
extinguished with a loss of about
$500, covered by insurance State In,
surance Commissioner Blunt was noti-
fled and will come to Lewiston to con-
duct an investigation.
East Machias Baby Boy Killed
Cecil, the 3-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Giles, was instantly killed
Tuesday at East Machias by the acct
dental discharge of shotgun in the
hands of his brother. three years older.
1t appears that Joseph Harmon, a
brother of Mrs. Giles, had returned
from a hunting trip and placed his
shotgun in a corner of the kitchen.
Mr.. Harmon says that he intended to
take out the loaded shells and thought
that he had done SO. The elder boy
was playing with the gun when it
went through the door and the charge
of shot took effect in his side and
heart, killing him instantly.
John II. Mitchell of Bangor
The death of John H. Mitchell,
well-known veteran of the Civil War.
took place Tuesday night at his home
on Milford street. Bangor, at the age
of 70 years, months and 10 days. He
served in Co. A, 9th Maine Volunteer
Infantry, was brave soldier and
good citizen. A widow and one son,
George s., of Bangor, a grandson, Hen
ry H., of Orono, also three sisters, Mrs.
Stephen H. Millett of Boston. Miss
Lillian Mitchell of Boston and Mrs.
Mary Ann Tentlebury Of st. Adams.
The deceased had been a well-known
saw filler in the Penobscot river mill
until incapacitated for work.
Funeral of Charles J. Elliott
The funeral Of Charles J. Elliott. a
Boston lawyer. took place Tuesday aft
ernoon from the home Of his father, DR..
Elliott, South Rumford, attended by Rev.
]. NJ Arters of the Methodist church. In
terment was at Abbotts Mills Mr.. Elliott
had been there for two months for the
benefit of his health. A widow and
DAUGHTER survive.
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE RALLIES TO
RELIEF OF SUFFERING BELCIANS

Brunswick. Me, Dec. 2.-(SpeciaD.-In
response to an appeal received in let
ter from e. Baldwin Smith, Bowdoin II,
now a graduate student at Princeton, the
faculty and undergraduates here are
taking active steps in the movement to
help the Belgian refugees in England
Twenty-Five Freshmen. members of one
of the committees of the Y. NJ. c. A.,
are busy this week collecting clothing
of all kinds. Every student and member
OF the faculty has been asked to give,
and already large heap of contributions
has been gathered in one of the college
buildings. Bowdoin's share in the CO.
operation with Princeton will be sent
next week to Cambridge University.
England, to help clothe the thousand
wounded and destitute Belgians who are
being cared for on the university
grounds The Cambridge men have OPEN
ed their cricket buildings and hospital
and have given all the money and
clothes that they can, and they are now
calling for aid from American college
%-fSAAf ~~AN4N e+AI AiOH iilolC pei1fll6SS ana
helpless Belgians at Cambridge than STU
dents. for over half the college body is at
the front. A Cambridge don, we'll known
in America, writes: IF you could issue
rousing appeal ana send some clothing
as quickly as possihle--any sort of cloth
ing and underclothing, suits, overcoats.
hats. caps, boots. slippers. handkerchfefs.
sleeping garments-we should be eternally
thankful. Practically everything is need
ed except ball dresses"
Other American colleges are sending
help to the Continent. Yale has contrib
uted 5000 to the Red Cross and hopes to
maintain a motor ambulance on the field
of battle. Princeton is supporting a
nurse
Rhode Island Club
The half dozen men in college from the
state of Rhode Island met at the Zeta
Psi house Monday night and formed a
Rhode Island Club. the purpose of which
Is to promote the interests of the college
In that state. A social hour was enjoyed
and the following officers elected: Pau
X. Niyer '1s Of Providence, president
John r. Preston II Of Pawtucket, vice
president; Marcus A. Sutcliffe IL. secre-
tAry and treasurer. The other members
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C0LORAD0'S EXECUTIVE OUTLINES
ATTITUDE ON COAL MINERS STRIKE

Denver, Col, Dec. 1.-The past,
present and future of Colorados ex-
ecutive attitude toward the coal min
ers' strike, was told before the fed
eral commission on industrial rela-
tions at the initial sessions of its II
days hearing in the Senate chamber
al the Slate House today. In a
lengthy statement Governor Ammons
outlined his attitude, past and pres
ent, toward the contentious of the
operators and strikers.
The attitude of Governor ELECT
George A. Carlson, set forth in a for
NAL statement. followed John G. Os-
good. chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the Victor American Fuel Co.;
James H Blood, former mine opera
tor, and John McLennan, president of
the State Federation of Labor and
president of Dist. No. Is, United Mine
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LODGE TO Offer
RESOLUTION like
REP, GARDENERS

Washington. Dec. 2.-Senator Lodge
of Massachusetts announced IN a
statement today that he planned to
introduce in the Senate a resolution
similar to the one offered in the House
by Rep. Gardner.
This does not commit us to any
expenditure of any kind or to any poi
ICY said the senator. 1T is merely
resolution of inquiry which l think
should be passed by both houses of
Congress and approved by the Pres
ident. The great nations are now at
war and we are living in the midst Of
an armed and fighting world. Under
these circumstances it is we'll to know
what tho state of our defences is.