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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
LEIPSIC- MANUFACTURERS
SHORT OF MANY SUPPLIES

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Basel, Feb. A Swiss subject liv-
ing at Leipsic writes that the manufac-
turers there are handicapped by a
shortage ofscoal,' wool. leather and pc
troleum and by the lack Of skilled help.
The German papers. however. declare
that trade is proceeding as usual and
that the Leipsic Fair will be held as
usual this year. Strassburg is report
ed to be short Of coal. The production
Of the. mines has dwindied almost to
nothing because Of all the miners hav-
ing gone to the front. The work Of
women has been tried in some mines.
without appreciable results. The gas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
BRITAIN NOT LIKELY TO AGREE
WITH THE GERMAN PROPOSAL

ton is to, go into effect, In the mean
time. administration officials await the
formal replies of Great Britain and
Germany to the recent American notes
regarding the use Of neutral flags, the
submarine campaign on merchant YES
sells and the shipment of foodstuffs to
Germany.
While high officials admit the gravi-
ty of the diplomatic situation. they
We're still hopeful today that an un-
Outstanding on the question of food
stuffs would be reached whereby the
necessity which Germany declares will
result for making war on enemy mer-
chant ships may be avoided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

The time limit set by Germany for
neutral shipping to take measures of
safety has expired and Germany is
row expected to put into operation her
declared intention of employing her
submarines and mines in the waters
around the British Isles, which she
has proclaimed a war zone with the
object Of shutting off the food sup
plies of the British people. German!
has earnestly warned the neutral
states that this zone will hereafter be
a danger zone for all shipping. and
has expressed her determination OF
taking the most stringent acuon
against the British merchantmen.
II is announced from Berlin that
Germany's reply to the American note
Of protest against such action mas
been handed to the American ambas-
sador at the German capital. but this
reply has not yet been received by the
state department at Washington. In
the meantime, Germany in developing
her submarine warfare has added one
more merchant ship to the list OF YES
sells destroyed by sinking the small
French steamer Vile De Lille off
Cherbourg.
Regarding the operations on land,
it is apparent from the official an
nouncements issued by the French
war Office that some heavy fighting is
taking place both in Belgium and in
France.
The French claim not only to have
maintained the ground recently gain
ed but to have captured some OF the
German trenches and repealed many
counter attacks by the Germans.
French aviators have dropped bombs
on the railway station at Freiburg,
Baden.
At Freyburg. Baden. FAld Marshal
Won Hindenburg's successful operations
against the Russian 18th army in east
prussia are still being celebrated in Ber-
lin. where Won Hindenhurgs direction
OF the campaign Is described as having
been characterized by mastery skill. or
fcially II is announced that the German
troops are still following the Russians
north Of the Niemen river.
In Poland, north of the Vistula, from
Flock. recently occupied by the Germans.
to Racions another great battle is appar-
entity developing, the fighting in that re-
gion already being Of a desperate nature.
Austria according to Swiss advices,
for 10 days has been concentrating troops,
chiefly artillery, on her Italian frontier.
Guns have been emplaced to dominate
the Tyrolese passes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Union Grange, East Sumner.

The regular meeting Of Union Grange
was held Saturday. Feb. IS with a
large attendance. The first and sec
ond degrees were conferred on one
candidate. The afternoon session was
open meeting during the lecturer
program. Miss Marion Stetson pre-
sided at the piano fer the initiation.
Visitors from Mountain Grange were,
Mr.. Sanford and Fred Conant. The
grange was also favored with a visit
from E. L. Torrey of Dixf1eld. The
program Of entertainment was as fol-
lows: Music. recitation, a speech for
a little girl, Vera Bonney; instrument
tai music; recitation. When I'm a Wo-
man. ve!ma Bonney: reading, w. NJ.
Varney; remarks, E. L. Torrey: read
ing, Ida Bonney: song. Lila Palmer:
reading, Cora Boyle; reading. w. H.
Eastman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
$4,000 PRISONERS TAKENBY
GERMANS AT MAzUR|AN LAKE

Berlin, Feb. 17.-CBy wireless to Lon
don, 80 A. M).-Fifty thousand prison.
ers besides many cannon and machine
guns We're captured by the Germans
when the Russian 10Th army was defeat
ed In the Mazurian Lake district. east
Prussia, according to a statement issued
at general headquarters here today. The
text OF the communication follows
In a nine-days battle in the Mazurian
Lake district the Russian 10Th army, con-
sisting OF a, least Il infantry and sew
eral cavalry divisions. not only was driv-
en- out of strongly entrenched positions
east of the Mazurart Lake plateau but
was forced back across the frontier
Utterly defeated at almost every point
only the remnants Of the army managed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
LEADERS PREDICT NO EXTRA
SESSION LIKELY IN CONGRESS-

Washington, Feb. 17.-Predictions
that there will be no extra session OF
Congress were made today by leaders
who discussed the question with
President Wilson. Their views, it was
said, were based partly on the belief
that the ship bill would be passed be-
fore March 4, and partly on the un-
Outstanding that should the bill fail,
the President would not summon Con-
gress to another session Immediately.
White House officials continued to
reiterate that the question had not
been determined, but there wer indi-
cations that the telling Of several days
ago that an xtra session was certain
if the ship bill failed had been almost
entirely removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

to reach the woods east of Suwalki and
Augusfowo, where they are being pur-
sued The number of prisoners taken has
not been ascc-tained but certainly en-
ceeded 5000. More than 80 cannot and 81
machine guns besides an unknown guam
tity OF war material were captured.
Emperor William was present during
the decisive fighting in the center of our
line The victory was won by veteran
east Prussian troops, assisted by other
troops, who We're young for such work
but proved their worth.
THE achievements OF these troops un-
der fearful weather conditions. march
ing by day and night and fighting against
such a stubborn enemy, are beyong all
praise"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
BANGOR Man
FOUND DEAD

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 17.-George Gosh
an 35. a laborer was found dead to-
night in lane near his home in South
Brewer. He was carrying a stick of
timber which was found lying across
his head. It is supposed that he
slipped and fell upon. the ice but
whether the fall or the blow from the
timber caused death is uncertain. He
leaves q wife aand six children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1915
works at Strassburg are working on
an old stock Of English coal.
RAILWAY SERVICE IN
FRANCE MUCH IMPROVED

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Paris, Feb. 4-The damage to the
lines of the Eastern railroad before
and during the battle of the Marine
have now been sufficiently repaired to
enable the company to resume the ex-
press service between Nancy and Paris
via Toul, Barbecue, Chalons and
Epernay. The Belfort express has also
been restored. permitting direct com
munication with Basel in about nine
hours.
The circulation on the Western
States railroad is much improved
many new suburban trains now run
ming between Paris-Saint German
Paris-Poissy.- Paris-Nantes via Possy
or Argenteuil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
THE END OF THE annual SUPPLY
BILLS IN CONGRESS IN SIGHT

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE fortif1ca-
tons appropriation bill carrying ap-
proximately s5.o0o.Oo0, virtually was
ready to be reported to the House to-
day from committee. The measure is
the last but one Of the annual supply
bills to come before the House. Only
the general deficiency bill now re-
mains in committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
The Grange.
Hartiand Grange.

Hartland Grange. No. 452 met in
regular session Saturday, Feb. 10.
opened by Worthy Master r. ]. Good
rich. F. Farnum gave a short talk on
Grange Insurance" r. J. Goodrich,
assisted by Past Master Farnum con-
ferred the First degree on the follow
ing candidates: Mrs. Whiting, Messrs.
Walker and Wilbur. The lecturers
program: Song, Mrs. H. H. Fuller:
violin solo, H. E. Nevens; piano solo,
Master Rae F. Randlett; question,
What Changes Shall Be Made in the
Forthcoming of the School Money of
the State of Maine" opened by H. H.
RULER, followed by r. ]. Goodrich, E.
Goodrich and Frank Farnum. During
the social hour a snip social was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
BROADER CEN'L G,
A. C0ODALE DEAD

Wakefield. Mass, Feb. 17.-Brigadier
General Greenleaf A. Goodale. L. S.
A, retired, died here today from a
complication of diseases, aged IS
years. He served with a volunteer reg
iment in the Civil War and entered
the regular army in 1866. H was re-
tired in 1903 after an extended service
in the Philippines and on the Pacific
coast. He is survived by a widow and
one son. Capt. George S. Goodale, of
the 23rd Infantry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
ALEXANDER REED
DIES AT TACOMA

Tacoma, Wash. Feb. 17.-Alexander
Reed, former owner of the Toledo
Blade, and the Toledo Commercial,
died last night. aged 81. Mr. Reed was
appointed by President Lincoln as
United States supervisor of internal
revenue. President Hayes appointed
him collector of public moneys OF
Washington territory His wife, aged
So. and two sons survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
GAMBLING BEING RE.
SUMED AT MONTE CARLO

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Monte Carlo. Feb. 4.-Gambling is
rampant again after four and half
months of enforced inactivity. There is
no gold or silver shining on the green
cloth ivory checks have taken their
places but roulette and trente-et-quar-
ante are going on at few tables The
revival. however. has not sufflced to re-
store the seasons usual animation to
the town The hotels are nearly empty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
GERMAN REPLY
AT WASHINGTON

Berlin. Via London, Feb. II, 1880 A.
M.-Germany's reply to the United
States note of protest against the reg
ulations proposed for war zone in
the waters around the British Isles,
has been handed to Ambassador James
W. Gerard and probably will be for
warded to Washington today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
North Franklin GRANGE,

At the regular meeting of North Frank
lin Grange. Philips, Saturday afternoon
the following program was given: Mus
&c, Grange; reading. Josie Larrabee: top
lc, What Shall we Plant or Sow for
Green Fodder in the Fall Harold
Worthley, Norman Butler; question box.
conducted by Eftie GRAHAM, dialogue.
Mrs. G. e. Berry. Mrs. William Booker.
The meeting was very interesting, about
IS being present. A large number of
men attended the meeting, which was a
great help in the discussion of the topics
and questions. Considerable interest IS
being shown in the meetings and they
are better attended than they have been
for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
THE SWISS AUTHORITIES
COUNTING MILITARY NOSES
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Geneva, Feb. 1.-THE Swiss authori-
ties are studying the organization of
the male citizens over 4S years Of age
for military purposes. The army counts
100000 men of the landwehr and land
sturm. but there are numerous old
soldiers still fit for territorial and con-
voy service, and patrolling, who in case
of an invasion would be ready to de-
fend their motherland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

Of the fifteen annual supply bills,
thirteen have been reported to the
House and ten have been passed and
sent to the Senate. Only two bills
the District OF Columbia and the ur-
gent deficiency-have passed the SEN
ate and the latter is the only measure
thus far Signed by President Wilson,
the District bill now being in confer
ence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
VIRGINIA CELEBRATES
TREATY OF CLIENT

Richmond, Va, Feb. 17.-By procla-
nation of the governor, Virginia to-
day is celebrating the hundredth an
niversary Of the treaty Of Client AL
public Offices are closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

The President has been told by many
OF his advisers that an extra session
should be avoided If possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
Samson Engages
Fifteen Bands for
Ak-Sar-Ben Parades

Somewhere between tOO and 500 must
clans are to play In the various bands in
Omaha during the Ak-Sar- Ben festivities.
notably during the spectacular parades.
These bands have been gathered from
various parts OF Nebraska and Iowa.
Contracts have been signed and a total
Of eleven bands are already contracted
with
The committee expects 20 contract for
three or four more bands. making a
total Of fourteen OF fifteen bands
All tho bands with which agreements
have been reached have as many as
twenty or more musicians and one OF
them runs as high a. thirty-three pieces.
Following r. the list with which con-
tracts have been signed.
Saronville Concert band. Saronville.
Neb.. twenty pieces: C1atonia, Neb,
twenty pieces: Atkinson. Neb. twenty
pieces Geneva Military band. Geneva,
Neb., twenty pieces; Arapahoe. Neb.
twenty pieces: Fairbury Municipal band.
Fairbury, Neb., twenty-four pieces; Wall
Lake. la. twenty pieces; University OF
Nebraska Cadet band. Lincoln, Neb.,
thirty pieces: Dan DesDune's First Regi-
ment. X. r. Omaha, thirty-three pieces
Fullerton Husssr band Fullerton. Neb.,
twenty pieces.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
Art NeedleWOrk

Art NeedleWOrk
Hand-Embroidered Sofa Pillows, in
floral and conventional designs.
embroidered in silk; values from
$500 to $1,000. choice C0OO
Hand Embroidered Scarfs and Cen
tiers, some cross-stitch, French en-
broidery and hand-crocheted laces;
values to $500, Ch IN
choice for ..............VO 'OO
Dresser Scarfs, trimmed with lace,
some with filet medallions. torchon
lace edge with eye AZ
lets .......................00C
Silk Tapestry Pillow Slips, in con-
ventional designs. all e. M
made. ready for pillow 80. pIsOV
Genuine Mahogany Enc
Bud Vases .................O wv
Boudoir Basket. made with folding
frame, with basket Of cretonne. in
blue and pink: ell 0
eholee .................. .VA'VO
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
C0RoNER'S INQUEST FINDS
NISTR0M NOT A SUICIDE

An inquest held Saturday morning to
determine the cause OF Neis Nystrom's
death resulted in a jury returning a YER
dict OF heart disease. II was az fret
thought that NyStrom was a suicide. He
died last Wednesday. Funeral services
will be held Sunday afternoon AZ a;o
from Hulse a Riepens chapel. with in
terment In Forest Lawn eemstery.
A verdict OF suicide was returned fol-
lowing an inquest over the death Of John
Baroell. Soo4 south Eleventh street who
was found dead IN an outhouss IN the
rear OF his home Friday morning with a
bullet wound in his head.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26

1000 yards of the newest stripe 9
hch Taffetas, Sattns, Messalins
9oult de Soies, ETC., etc.; also Dresd
;stins and Taffetas, IN all the want
,olorings. Every yard this season
lewest silk; positively not O va
worth less than $3.50; Mon "a
lay, yard .....-.......---OS
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
DWIGHT M. SWOBE IS
VISITING OLD FRIENDS

Dwight M. swobe. former Omaha boy.
now way up IN railroad circles IN san
francisco, \ stopping off In Omaha for
the DAY 70 visit his parents. Colonel ana
Mrs. Thomas swobe.
Just looking In on you" said the
founger Mr.. Swobe. -T-his n the f,r.t
rain ! have seen in three months. ana I
am embracing the opportunity TO get
wet" -
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
Man Seventy Three
Years Old is to Wed

Henry w Davenport. 70 years old. ss-
cured a license to marry Miss Nettis u
Marun' aged a. Both are OF Delta, la
mr. Davenport Is a widower. Both de-
eiined to talk 10 newspaper men.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26

Atwood and wool-Filled Blanket
full Ia size. weight ~ to s pound
TO pair Piaids and checks In tad
gray and white. many have wide sin
bindings. Good $500 values, CO M
at pair .................-RCs11
Wool mixed and Wool Nap Blankets
Size 72xS4 inches. Plaids and plai1
colors. Very heavy weight. Made I'd
sell at $500 and more. spe- G. 40
cially priced, pair. S"7 p
Cotton Blankets, extra heavy, twilled
double 1924 size Cotton Blankets, ID
tan. gray and white, the kind thai
feel like fine wool. Sold everywhere
from $500 to s2.25, Monday, CT E0
pair ''..''''.,........s
Extra Fine AIl-wooI Blankets, beau
hful plaids and checks; white, gray
and fawn colors; extra large sizes
Some OF the finest wool blankets
made; 1t is doubtful II we will eveE
be able to offer again blankets OF thil
nigh quality at such q low price,
regular $500 values. at c
pair - ''.............. 80 y -
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26

d.. Beii's Pins-Tar-Honsy.
Get ne bottle today. keep q for your
eo1sh or cold. Good for children. adut
AAa ASed All druggists. advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
For Moving Day! A Big Sale oil
Blankets an

North Star Fine Wool Plaid Blanket
acknowledged to be the best wo
blankets made. They come in al
over checks and plaids, in delicat
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26

der, gray and tan,
full 72xS4 inches,
weight to pair
D \ pounds, made
OF fine selected
wool. An excep-
uonal blanket
bargain. pair -
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
UNION HOST WILL
MARCH IN REVIEW

CONTINUED from rage one
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26

Mrs from OF n o corset
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
BLUE AND GRAY WITNESS
UNWILLING OF TABLET


MANASSAS. VA. September 3o-A
large delegation OF Union veterans who
have been attending the Grand Army
of the Republic encampment in Wash
ington. together with soldiers of the
Confederacy from this county and sec
ton and daughters of the Confederacy
with several hundred citizens. to-day
at noon witnessed the unwilling and
dedication OF the bronze tablet and
group on the east front of the court
house lawn. The tablet commentaries
a significant event in American his
tory--the national jubilee of peace
which was held here four years ago
and was the first gathering of its kind
that the world had ever known. when
heroes Of the Blue and Gray marched
toward each other clasping hands in
peace on the spot where half CEN
fury ago they fought In opposing
ranks
Tho exercises, In charge OF Lieu
tenant George Round. were impressive
Westwood Hutchinson. on behalf OF
Ewell Camp. gave the address of well
come to the visitors, and short ad-
dresses followed by Colonel E. Berke-
ley and soldiers Of the Union and Con-
federacy. The tableau enacted four
years ago was duplicated as near as
was possible. with forty-six young
women representing the States. Judge
j. b. T. Thornton, representing Gov
ernor Stuart. gave short talk, fol-
lowed by Congressman Carlin. who,
after few remarks. introduced the
speaker of the day-Assistant Score
tary of War Breckenridge-who was
delegated by President Wilson to take
lhis place. His address vas one Of the
hest ever heard in Manassas. MANY
Veterans visited the battle fields.
Mr.. breckenridge. in his address. said
the spirit Of self-sacrifce shown by
both Confederate and Union soldiers
had become an example for American
citzens to-day. I'VE hear a good deal
in these days. he said about what
the government Is going to do for the
people and we hear very little of what
Tho people are going to do for tho
government. There Is more use OF the
words privilege and right than there
lis use Of the word duty Except for
a few extremist disarLncrs the great
body OF opinion in this country wants
the country to be safe from military
standpoint; but. nevertheless, the M
eional Guard goes begging for re-
cruits"
| Tho speaker stressed the necessity
for adequate military preparedness,
ana dsalased that none knew bstter