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ANOTHER u. S.
To He Made by Naval Officers and
CIVi1iR ms.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The inquiry
about TO be conducted by the Federal
Government into the causes of the
steamer Eastland disaster in the Chicago
River will be one OF the most thorough
OF the kind ever underkiken.
Informal announcement was made to-
day by Acting Secretary of Commerce
sweet that an investigation would be
made by a board of naval officers and
civilians. This inquiry will he indie
pendent Of that now in progress by of'i-
cials of the steamboat inspection service.
The Acknowledgement has denied that
the Government had declined TO coun-
tenance a Federal investigation and was
seeking to shield the Federal inspectors
In a statement made public to-day al
the Department of Justice the Attorney
General said
..The Department of Justice this
afternoon received a wire from Chicago
stating that the public press In that city
published a statement declaring that the
Government had refused to countenance
any Federal Investigation OF the sinking
Of the Eastland and was shielding guilty
Federal inspectors who had been cor
rupted by steamboat operators TO violate
the law also that a Federal Judge had
called a special Grand Jury and had
stated that II the United States Attor-
new declined to participate In tho nves-
tigation he would name a speciV attor-
ney. ,
I'm reply the .Attorney-Generft wired
that on his return TO Washing on this
morning he found informatioi to INC
effect that a Grand jury hid been
ordered for Thursday mex Il investi-
gate the Eastland disaster th,t he Inn
mediately wired the United $ !ates At
torney and the party In char,'e of the
Departments bureau OF invest cation at
Chicago to give all possible assistance
10 develop the facts relating ! the sink
ing Of the steamer and go'TS to show
violations of Federal criminal statutes
and that any statements ! the De
ma Of Justice had refused to
c%ountenance any Federal inv estigation OF
the disaster were wholly without foun-
datiOn."
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SoFtA. July 2G.-Thc three rlugleaders
OF the conspiracy which resulted m the
bomb outragos At the Casino in Fehru.
AIRY were publicly hanged here on Satur-
day. An immense crowd saw the exc.
buttons. The cOusnlrators intended q
kin King Ferdinand at a gala p,rform.
ance and threw a bomb which killel
or mortally wounded a number OF per,
SONS,
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all Of them following the sigu OF the
Red Cross. now number nearly a hun-
drcd picked men. In order 10 get the
best and most comprehensive results
from them. their leader has split them
up into small squads which are dotted
al! over the country. To minimize the
risk Of infection. they do their own
cooking and sleep IN tents specially con-
structed for the purpose on the outskirts
OF the districts where they are at work.
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DOCTORS, HAVING CLEARED SERBIA OF TYPHUS,
NOW TURN THEIR ATTENTION TO TEACHING PEOPLE HYGIENE

The upper picture shows the
members Of the American Red
Cross Sanitary Commission
grouped together aboard Sir
Thomas Lipton's yacht the Erin.
Below on the left is a view of the
luncheon given by Sir Thomas on
his yacht at Salonica. Below on
the right are the four leading
members Of the party, from left
to right, DR.. A. M. Hodge Of
Knoxville, Tenn; DR.. Richard p.
Strong, head of the Sanitary
Commission; Sir Thomas Upton
and DR.. Ethan Butler Of Wash
ington. Both Drs. Hodge and
Butler contracted typhus while
at work in Serbia.
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U. S. CONSUL UPHELD.
americans Reaching Havana Fro
Mexico Criticize brazilian.

Special cable Despatch to THE SUS,
HAVANA, July 26.-The former Ameri-
can Consul-General at Mexico city, Ar
mold Shanklin. arrived hero to-day on
his way to Washington. He declined
to say anything regarding affairs n
Mexico or the recent attack made
against him ly the Brazilian Minister
to Mexico. J. N, Cardoso de Olivelra.
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q BODIES COMING HERE
'aey Are Sent East by the EIec-
tric Company.

me b1dies OF twenty-five former
" loIkers who persisted in the East
~"u disaster at Chicago will reach here
" 'he Pennsylvania Railroad at $50
,"s afternoon. They have been sent IN
special car engaged by the Western
Electric Company.
among Rose whose bodies are on their
way East are:
o. Clark, Mrs, r. l.. Clark, Cainor
u"nA' Joseph Edward Gatens, Anna
vvLanmaan, John j. Lyons. Thomas Lyons,
Wnuule Mcilynn, George p. Rechten'
rrhmlan kupp. Harry Theyer and Miss
"Hs' Martin Judge Is coming home Ia
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CHICAGO. July 26.-President Wilson
has virtually assumed personal direc-
The steamer Eastland disaster.
In addition TO ordering Secretary Red
field to come to Chicago, he had a Ions
talk to-day by telephone with Attorney
General Gregory. The latter immedi-
ately after got into telephone communi-
cation with United States District At
torney Clyne here and with Dickerson
y. Hoover. the acting supervising in
spector-general of steamships.
There will be no whitewashing In
this inquiry" said a Federal official.
President Wilson Is at the helm in a
personal and particular way. The Presi-
dent has demanded facts and he Is
getting them
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The aim OF the commission ir re-
naming in Serbia is. so far 49, possible,
10 cleanse TIE country of .pidcmics for
all time. In addition to instruc,ing the
Serbs In the art OF cleanliness trained eN-
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To Act - hOrtIy."

on June . President Wilson issued
a proclamation in which he enioined the
factions to compose their differences,
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Sanitary Commission Highly Praised for Its Work in Kidding Country of Dread
Disease, Which vas Worse Enemy Than Austmans-Sr Thomas
Upton Enterains Workers O His Yacht the Erin.


tours Of inspection from one outlyin
station to another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-20
SOMERSET COUNTY CITIZENS MEET
ATSK0WHEGAN FOR DISCUSSION Of
PROPOSED new ROAD TO ATHENS

leave their money in Skowhegan
stores. Though the so creameries of
Maine looked good on the map. a map
of Wisconsin's creameries, 3059 in
number, was marvellous. In 1910 the
value of cattle in Maine was about
100000, in Wisconsin about $751;
100000 and the increase in 10 years
about 100000 in Maine and $4,000 900
in Wisconsin, 102 times as much in
the latter. These creameries had
something to do with it.
Method Of Procedure
Mr.. Eaton outlined what he though,
the best procedure in this undertake
ing: Organize, collect in per cent.
of the subscriptions. have working
surveys made with complete estimates
of all costs and then raise the cost
of the money before starting the work
He figured the cost would be from
s165,000 to 100000 and the balance
over 100000 could be raised by first
mortgage bonds running 10 years at
per cent.
Following the address it was voted
to hold meeting in the municipal
SOuil IoOih VII HuI SUdE lOI SHOOil
to form definite plans and to receive
anything submitted, Arthur r. Jewett,
president Of the Board of Trade, MAX
ing the motion, which was seconded
by E. F. Merrill.
Meeting on Thursday
At the business mems railroad
meeting held in the municipal court
room at 10 o'clock Thursday forenoon
Francis w. Briggs was appointed
chairman OF a subscription committee
to raise $4,000 or more among
Skowhegan citizens and the other
members appointed were Bin w.
Page and Walter P. Ordway. The
committee was given the privilege of
appointing two additional members if
they chose. The attendance at the
meeting was small but as Carleton P.
Merrill expressed it that was always
SO but when a subscription paper is
passed around the business men are
ready to help. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Arthur r. Jewett, pres
iGent of the Board of Trade, and
there was but a short discussion of
the road matter. Probably another
citizens meeting will be held later
when the committee has become or
ganized.
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yTaterv:ile, Ne. Aug. la.-(SpeciaD.-
The Congregational church was the scene
of ore Of the pIeasantest social events
of the season Thursday afternoon when
a private musicale was given by Miss
Margaret Abbott. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. K. Abbott. to their many
friends in the city and vicinity. The
church had been very prettily decorated
for the occasion with ferns and golden
rod and was we'll filed with the large
number of music lovers of the city, who
were delighted to have the opportunity
of hearing the young lady over whose
success everyone in the city has watched
and felt thrill of pleasure as report
after report came Of her steady climb up
the ladder of musical fame
Miss Abbott gave recital of varied
types of songs in the different languages
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linen SHOWER FOR
MISS LAURA FROST

very pleasant occasion occurred
Thursday evening at the home of Miss
Nerna E. Davis on Ash street, when
Miss Laura E. Frost was rendered a
linen shower in honor Of her ap-
preaching marriage to- Samuel Brimi-
gion of Rockland, Me.
Miss Frost was invited down to try
some new music and when entering
one room she was ushered into an
other which contained the guests and
IN the center of the room was a large
basket completely covered with gold
en- rod and suspending over it was a
row Of hearts which read For Lau-
ra." Although completely surprised
Miss Frost responded very cordially
and many beautiful pieces of en-
broidery and linen were showered up
on her.
The house was profusely decorated
throughout with cut flowers, yellow
and white being used in the guest
room. The dining room was a bower
of pink and white. crepe steamers
being run from the chandelier to the
corners of the table. A daintily ap-
pointed luncheon was served at 1890,
feature of which was the mystery
cake which contained the ring. coin
and thimble. The favors were little
Cupid baskets filled with colored can
dies. and the place cards pink roses
and Cupids.
A feature of the evening was Little
Miss Evelyn Taylor, dressed as Gu
pid and carrying a basket which con-
tanned notice written in law form
of Miss Frost's announcement, each
one being rolled and tied with a pink
ribbon. Several contests were enjoyed
during the evening, daintily hand
painted dishes being given as prizes.
a pebble hunt was also enjoyed. small
candies shaped like pebbles were hid
about the room, the one finding the
most being rewarded.
Miss Frost was also presented with
a book entitled Advice to Brides"
each guest having written five bits OF
advice for her to abide by. Music was
enjoyed during the evening, Mrs.
Emery singing some fine solos and
Miss Lachance playing the violin.
Among the guests were: Mrs. N.
Royal Emery Of Los Angeles, Car,
Miss Lucretia Dingley and Miss Lulu
Nickerson of Oakland; Miss Lora
Pooler. Eta Lyons, Laura Frost, Mrs.
Archie Taylor. Miss Glenna Hancock,
Leora Lachance, Mrs. F. ]. Holland,
Elsie Townsend. Mrs. Clarence Emery.
Ruby Walker, Mrs. Florence P. Lib
by and Mrs. Irwin MacFarlane.
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Skowhegan. Me-, Aug. 19.-(SpeciaD.
The gathering Of 500 people at the
Skowhegan Opera house Wednesday
evening from Skowhegan, Athens.
Madison, Cornville and other up-river
towns showed the increasing interest
in the much wanted Athens Skowhe-
gan Electric railroad and testified to
the esteem of all for Harvey D. Eaton
of Waterville, the vigorous promoter
of the road and the chief speaker of
the evening.
Approximate Cost of Road
Hon. Carleton P Merrill of Show
hogan, former president of the Show
hogan Board of Trade. introduced as
the first speaker James Chapman of
Athens. who gave a brief history of
the efforts for the electric road which
started in 1908. Subscriptions up to
now amount to $sO5o0 and lacking
only the apportionment laid out for
individuals of Skowhegan.
Harvey D Eaton
Harvey D. Eaton in opening said:
"The proposition itself requires no ex-
cuses or apologies. The work in
Athens is without a parallel in Maine
"a few people starting out to build
railroad. Mr.. Eaton showed on the
screen a map of the proposed road,
showing it would run north about six
miles to East Madison and northeast
from there to Athens. making about
10 miles in all. 1t was intended to con-
meet this line directly with the lines
of the Maine Central at Slpwhegan
and to make it a freight road mostly
Transportation
Transportation" said Mr.. Eaton,
has to do with all phases of life and
conditions" One industry in the
county is especially important, the
creameries. They are the surest pro-
ducers Of wealth. The Skowhegan
Jersey Creamery pays to the farmers
$4,000 year. AS an illustration he
gave the story of one of the Cornville
farmers and his rise to wealth from
dairying and attending to farming
and said there might as we'll be 90
COO such farms and Skowhegan would
get the benefit. A rEilroad would
bring the farmers here for trade to
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farm at Hinckley to John Curtis Of
Fairfield. This was formerly the Albert
Joy farm.
Rev. H. e. Durnack of Augusta will
preach at Good Will Pines Sunday aft.
ernoon, Aug. %, at go
Mrs. Sarah D. Coffin and daughter,
Miss Maria Coffin, who have been pass
ing some weeks with Mrs Coffin's nieces,
Mrs. Carrie Steward ana Mrs. Florence
Huntington. plan to leave Friday for an
outing at West Outlet camps before re-
turning to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Bennett and Miss
Phyllis Bennett of West newton, Mass,
are visiting Mrs. Benefits sister, Mrs
j.. Palmer Merrill, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris GIedhilll have ar
rived here from Sykesville, Md. and have
reopened their Madison avenue home.
1t is understood they will reside here
for the present.
DR.. and Mrs. w. S. Stinchfield and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fletcher of Joplin,
No., were at Lake Parlin Wednesday
and Thursday.
Sherman Shumway, have arrived home
lTONl where tNey nave Deen
visiting Mrs. Goodwins sisters for about
two months.
The many friends of Frank Fitzpatrick
will be pleased to learn that he has com.
pletely recovered from his sickness and
now has position as stage driver from
Waterville to Albion.
Mrs. Albert Sanford and Miss Marcia
Pratt of Bath arrived Wednesday night
to visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
E. B. Carter oY Madison avenue.
Mrs. Carrie Witham of Portland is
spending the present week with her uncle
ard aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Thomp-
son. on Winter street.
Mrs. S. NJ. Field of Providence, r. l.,
and son. have been visitors with Mrs.
Fannie Cabot.
Miss Gwen Quimby of Boston is visiting
her grandfather, William Pitts, and 9TH
er relatives in this section.
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Twilioht Baseball League

The final game in the regular schedule
of the Twilight League will be played at
the College field Friday evening between
the Colonials and the sentinels. This
game was started on Tuesday evening
but had to be called on account Of dark
ness. Both teams want it badly and each
is confident that IT can WIN in the i've
inning route. The game will be called
at 5.45. 1t is probable that one or possibly
three games will be played between the
Wholesalers and the Central Maine team
to decide the ownership Of the cup for
the coming year. These two teams are
tied for the first place and the only way
to settle it is by a play-on. The matter
will be taken up at a meeting between
the mepnbers Of the executive committee
and the managers Of the teams and set
tied as soon as possible. The game or
games should be very interesting AZ both
teams are playing first class baseball
and will fight for everything in sight
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Orchestra. She 10 studying with that ex-
cellent master, Wilfred Kannoth of New
York.
The following was the program rem
dered:
Amour. viens Alder drom Samson e:
Sc til M ami, sc eospiri, Pergolesi
Zueignung, Strauss
Fussreise, Hugo Vol.
Der Schmied, Brahms
L Heure d. Or. Holmes
Ariette. Vidal
l. Esclave, Lalo
Drink to me only with thine eyes.
- Old English
I've Been Roaming, Horn
The Star, Rogers
Early Morning, Peel
Dawn In the Desert, Ross
Following the concert there was an ip-
formal reception to those present held
in the vestry Of the church. The re-
Mrs. w. H. X. Abbott, Misses Ruth and
Margaret Abbott and Miss Esther Robin
son. The following acted as ushers and
helped to serve: Margareta Marshall.
Bertha Terry. Cornelia Kelley, Katharine
Covelle. Elizabeth Whipple. Mary East
man. Helen Springfield, Emile vigue
and Dorothy Davis. The following young
ladies poured: Mrs. Henry Abbott, Mrs
John Stobie, Mrs. Leslie ". Getchell,
Mrs. Robert L. Erwin, Miss Marjory
Meader and Miss Pauline Herring.
A very pleasant feature Of the concert
occurred at about the middle of the pro-
gram when the young ladies composing
the ushers marched to the stage, each
bearing large bouquet for Miss Abbott,
the gifts of her admirers in the audience.
The surprise Of the gift and the beauty
OF the flowers almost overcame her and
after gazing at them for minute she
turned to the audience with the words:
Are they not beautiful" said with the
depth of feeling that showed the words
came from the heart.
1t was an event long to be remem-
bered by those who were privileged to
attend.
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oy Fairfield people. a. Oh. n,..
VISITS to this town and num.rss ss nas
will mourn her loss, hiaa,
"A number Of Fairfield i,a,..
waite. wa,erviile Thursday afternoon =. ss'sts
tended the recital given by MI. ana az u.
ret Abbott the well known ,in: aa'n
has recently returned from ~
months stay at New York. rev 'ess's
included Mrs. Frank E. Hammon. D =
c: Guy Hume. Mrs. William q ~ Mn
Mrs. Arthur H. Totman. M, simpson,
Parkin, Mrs. Ralph B. Drsxo '&1e' |.
The Christmas Club will be .n,..,
FRIDAY afternoon at the homs ~ y
Katherine Johnson, upper Maj, N
The Priscilla Embroidery c,,,e sleet
bers were guests Thursday sv..,' ass'
Mrs. George Farnham. The event. =
pleasantly passed in sewing, II. A..
serving light refreshments. 's
Mrs. George Wilson and h.,
Mrs. Carr Of Leominster, Mass ss'
spending the summer here, have ~
from a several days visit at thu. :
mer home at Newport and other n.y.
Mrs. Edna Crosby and daughter
Evelyn. of Somerville. Mass. vh. :
been at Good Will for a short tim. :.
of Prin. and Mrs. E. L. Allen, lief, ~
day for Madison, where for a Il, n
they will be guests of Mr.. and M, -
Gallagher {Alice Tozier). From NJ.
they will go to North Arson to vis, =
and Mrs. Bert Reed Susie Fore,
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Jones and TIM. =,
dren of Brooks are guests of NM J.,-
father. Howard B. Hamm, at Hin.n~
Joseph LeClair of Berlin, n. H.. =
iting his sister. Mrs. Ernest Noler,
Rev. c. o. Perry, pastor of III. n.
field Methodist church. went Thuns,, :.
Richmond campground 70 attend n.
campmeeting. Mr.. Perry will Be On. ,
the speakers.
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and her Interpretation of each was per-
feet. Her voice is exceptionally strong
but of wonderful sweetness and she
handles the soft tones in most pleasing
fashion. She is of very artistic tenn
permanent, which shows in her interpre
tation of her songs and her manner. She
was accompanied by Miss Esther Robin
son Of this city, whose work formed a
splendid background for Miss Abbott
colossal voice. She played in a very
artistic manner and was with Miss Alb
bolt at every step
Miss Abbott, the artistic of the after
noon, is now solost at the Fifth Church
of Christ. Scientists, Aeolian hall, New
York, and is under the personal manage
ment of Antonio Sawyer. who has been
successful in managing many big artists
During the winter she has an engage
ment as the artist at one of the Sunday
concerts with the Indianapolis Symphony
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FAIRFIELD

victor Grange will meet Saturday eve
ming at Fairfield Center hall for First
and Second degrees.
The annual outing and picnic of the
Clionea Club took place Thursday a,
the China lake cottage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Rollins. The following attended the
outing: Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Arch
er. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert o. Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. H. F. Burgess, Mrs. r. c.
Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l.. Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph A. Jewell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Lawry. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
w. Merrill. Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Piper. Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph W. Sawyer, Mr.. and
MRS. Stephen Wing, DR.. and Mrs. O. B.
Ames. and also the members, Miss Maud
kenr1ck. Miss Addie NJ. Lawrence. Mrs.
W. T. Daub. Mrs. D. W. Williams.
Mrs. Kate B. Ellis went Thursday to
Auburn. called there by the passing
away OF her cousin, Miss J. S. woodman.
The deceased will be kindly remembered
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UNITY

Rev. Mr.. Tucker and fanny y
China are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs I'''
Thompson.
Perley Whitaker Of Maiden. Aas
has been the guest Of his parents !, /.
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Whitaker, lew y
the past week. :.
F. NJ. Fairbanks attended tne ~
at Belfast "Wednesday. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shapes s..
Brooks called at Warren Jones 50
day. So,
Mrs. Fred Brown Of Brooks has ~
the guest of her sister. Mrs =
Whitehouse, a few days the past ~ =.
E. B. Hunt has been in Boston "
days the past week. ,u
Mr.. and Mrs. ". F. Loweh -
been entertaining guests from D !.
BENJAMIN Chandler of Lewis'on
guest in the home of E. D. Cnas" I'D
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Wellington ~,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor were
terville Tuesday. .,.a u
Mrs. r. c. Whitaker was cs ~
Augusta Wednesday by the setiu
ness Of her brother, DR.. F. Il. . r,c
DR.. Cragin Of Waterville Wss
fessionaI visitor in town Men". sn
MIR. and Mrs. F. H. Whiteno.ss m
to Sebec Monday, guests Oh - ..,,,
Mrs. r. NJ. Soule, who are ps''''
two-weeks vacation there. h.
Mrs. Alfred Bradford OF Auo w.. {
been the guest of her slsle'' :. r..s
NJ Whitney, few days the pss. SIMS
Mrs. Gertrude Jones was p.'
guest in Belfast MONDAY Ca, il
Joseph Farwell OF banso'
town Monday.