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Evening journal., 1915-01-26
Oppose BOTTLE LAW.
pass Peace QUESTION
Diamond State Grange Fol
lows Peach Blossom On
Anti Liquor Legislation
DR.. WAGNER TO
BE SPEAKER LATER

AT the meeting of Diamond State
Grange, held last night in Stanton
Hall, the principal feature of busi-
ness transacted included the reading
OF two resolutions, one regarding the
bottle law and the other regarding
universal peace. OF these two resolu-
ticns. however, only one was adopted.
the other being laid aside for discus
sion at the next meeting. by which
time certain changes will have been
made in IL which will allow il 10 be
formally voted upon and adopted. Tho
following resolution regarding the
bottle law, however, was adopted:
Whereas, The law on the statutes
of Delaware, known as the bottle law.
gives to the holders of the retail IL
quor license upon the payment of a
small additional license fee. tho right
to sell liquor in quantities up TO and
( including one quart and whereas the
privilege is greatly abused and is a
menace to the present industry of
our community and county, therefore,
we, the members of Peace Blossom
Grange, No. 3, go on record as favor
ing the repeal of the so-called bottle
law" This resolution was passed
by the Peach Blossom Grange, No
8, last November and was sent out by
that grange to other oranges through
out the State last month to be passed
upon by them. The resolution will
be framed and sent to the Represen-
tatives and Senator of the district 10
call their attention 10 the sentiment
of the people OF their communities
concerning the law.
The other resolution, which had tC
do with the disarmament of the army
and navy. and declaring for universal
peace. was discussed at a recent meet.
ing of Pomona Grange, and was SEN
= back by the grange TO Diamond
State Grange. to be acted upon. How.
ever, it was not adopted last night. as
il now stands. there being certain
changes that are considered neces
sary, after which it will come VI
again for discussion, when il will, II
all likelihood. be adopted.
At the conclusion of the business
part of the program an interesting ar
ticle was read by Earl Dickey. which
was taken from a current magazine
entitled, "The Effect The War vii
Have On Agriculture And On OuI
Trade" wherein it was shown that thu
United States has had great oppOrtun
ities opened NJ TO it through the war.
The poem, entitled. "The Father
land by James Russell Lowell. wa
read by Mrs. Mabel Comfy and cur
rent events which had to do mostly
with the effects OF the war o. th'
Continued on Page f'eh
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England Prepares For Possible
Air Raid on Kaiser'S Birthday

Berlin reports that a British battle
cruiser and two destroyers we're sunk
in the North Sea battle and that other
British cruisers were badly damaged.
Admiralty officials said no further
statement would be issued until a
complete report had been received
from Wee Admiral Beatty.
Government officials claim 10 have
word from Berlin iaht the official ad-
mission of the sinking of the Bluecher
caused wild Indignation there, and
that the German governments claim
that the British had sustained severe
losses was not generally credited in
Berlin
Dispatches from Leith. Scotland. de-
clared Captain Erdmann commander
OF the Blueoher was among the Ger
man prisoners landed there. This re-
port, however. was not confirmed by
/ the Admiralty which also professed
TO have no further information as "a
the fate of The Bluecher's crew. The
first statement issued by the Admiral
~ sunday afternoon reported that 125
survivors we're picked up by the Brit
] isht
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NEW YORK TRIBUNE
wins PARNALVICTORY
Court Says President Cannot
Impose Pardon for OffenSe
Without Indictment
WRITER'S REFUSED
TO DISCLOSE NAMES

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.-The
United States Supreme Court has
handed down a decision in the cases
of George Burdick against the United
State and William l.. Curtin
against the United States. which is
regarded as one of the most import
ant ever rendered by that tribunal
as affecting the freedom of tho
press under the United States Consti-
tuition. Judge Leonard Hand in the
United States District Court i'm New
York, had held Messrs. Burdick and
Curtin. who were members of the
staff of the New York Tribune. i'm con-
tempt of court for their refusal to
disclose before the grand jury the
sources of their information corr
cerning certain articles published i'm
such newspaper in regard 10 charges
of smuggling through the New York
Custom House and had imposed tho
penalties of $500 fine and imprisOn-
ment upon each of them. The Su-
preme Court reyerses the judgments
in each case and directs that Messr
Burdick and Curtin be released from
custody
One of the greatest questions in
volved i'm the controversy before the
court was the power of the President
of the United States to force upor
witnesses before the grand jury q
general pardon for all offences
against the federal laws in order {,
compel them to waive their constitu
lional Driviladpn ,,f docIipino 10 IN,
swcr questions which in their opin
ion might tend TO inoriminate them
The decisions Of the Supreme CoGr
were unanimous. Justice McNcrn.
Continued on Page 10.
Evening journal., 1915-01-26

nent men on either coast. the trans
continental telephone wires were
given their first public test. and the
completion of the line was formally
celebrated Distinguished men In
the Offices of the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company in San Fran
cisco conversod freely with dis
tinguished men on the Atlantic sea-
board. two of whom were President
Wilson at Washington and Mayor
Mitchell of New York. and one more
great chapter in the history OF
telephony was finished as Bell talked
to Watson across a continent II
was, perhaps. alittle more difficult 70
string wires from Denver to San
Francisco than from New York to
Denver. but the actual construction Of
the line was the least of the engi-
neer's troubles. His real problem
was TO make the line talk" to send
something 5000 miles with a breath
as the motive power In effect. the
voyage of the voice across the conti-
nent is instantaneous; if its speed
could be accurately measured a fif-
teenth of second would probably be
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
GERMANS INSIST THAT BRITISH
LOST CRUISER AND DESTROYERS
IN SUNDAYS NORTH SEA FIGHT
Crew of Kaisers Airshp Say They Saw Foes De-
sfroyers Sunk Under Fire, and That Many Ofher
Ships Were Damaged--Berlin Newspapers Say
"a Brilliant Victory for German Squadron"
ADMIT LOSS OF THE BLUECHER
AND FEAR FOR SAFETY OF CAPTAIN

were badly damaged by our FIRE"
Berlin papers today declared the
North Sea engagement a brilliant VIC
tory for the German squadron, though
regretting the loss of the Bluecher.
Aside from the sinking OF the Ger
man battle cruiser Rear Admiral
Hipper's squadron sustained but
slight losses, It was reported here.
One German cruiser was struck by
a shell early In the threo-hours' on-
gagement but remained In the battle
line and replied effectively to tho
British fire.
The papers express concern over
the fate of Captain Erdmann. COM
manding the ill-fated Bluecher. Moth
ing has been heard here as to the
fate of the Bluechers crew.
The above Berlin claim was sent by
wireless to LONDON. passed by the
British censor. and cabled 10 the
United States.
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
By The United Press.


BERLIN, (Via Wirelossl, Jan. 26.-
Repeating its claims that British
cruiser was sunk in the Sunday morn
ing naval battle in the North Sea,
the German War Ohice declared today
IL has information that two British
destroyers were also sunk and that
the enemy's ships we're badly dam
aged
"Well-informed German parties de-
clare they have information that an
English battle cruiser was sunk by
IA German torpedoboat with two shots,
after they previously had suffered de-
verely from the fire of our guns,
said the official bulletin.
"A German airship cruising off the
coast while the naval battle was IN
progress. also confirms the report of
the English cruiser The crew of
the airship declare they saw two
British destroyers capsize and sink
and also noted that the enemy's ships
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
BY ED l.. KEEN.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
LONDON. Jan. 20 - England is pre-
pared for another Zeppelin raid to-
morrow The Kaiser viii celebrate
his seth birthday on Wednesday, and
IL is confidently predicted here that
his commanders will attempt TO COM
momorate IL in daring manner.
The dash of the German battle
squadron into the North Sea Sunday
Is believed to have been planned with
Emperor williams natal day In view.
Defeated on water. the Germans are
expected to resort to air raids. Dis
patches from Swiss points today, re-
porting the movement of two new
Zeppelin monsters from Friedrich
shafen toward the Belgian seacoast
strengthened this belief
/ Adverse weather conditions max,
the $50 mile fight across the Nortl
Sea impracticahle. But the war of
I fico Is taking no chances. Aoroplan'
/ hotillas are patrolling the east coas
and anti-Zeppolin gun squads are or
duty day and night
The Admiralty today continued e
withhold a specific official denial o
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
TWO WILMINGTON WATER FRONT
BILLS INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
One RepeaIs Sections of Old BuIkhezd Law Giving
Reclaimed Laad TO Private Owners of Marsh
AIOng Cherry Island Banks
OTHER PROVIDES FOR CITY
OWNERSHIP OF RECLAIMED LANDS

of that so purchased. condemned or
otherwise acquired by the said the
Mayor and Council of Wilmington, be-
tween said bulkhead line and the said
river bank, for term of nine hun
dred and ninety-nine years. and upon
the condition hereinafter expressed.
Section 3. That It may and shall
be lawful for the said The Mayor and
Council of Wilmington to use the land
so purchased condemned OF otherwise
acquired and also all in front there
of for any and all public purposes,
and also to own and hold all bulk
heads, docks, wharves, buildings and
piers that hereafter may be erected
by the said The Mayor and Council
of Wilmington. on the front of its lit
toral holdings; and to use, possess.
repair and keep the same in order.
and to lay any steamboat, vessel or
other craft at the same; and to de-
mand take, sue for and recover rea-
sonable wharfage, demurrage, rent or
dOckage OF and from any steamboat
vessel or other craft using the same
and from all persons who may use
said bulkheads. docks. wharves. build
ings and piers and in any way what
soever; ard shall also be authorized
to sue for and recover any damage
that may be done 10 the same.
Section :. That il may. and shall be
lawful for the said The Mayor and
Council of Wilmington to rent the land
so purchased condemned or otherwise
acquired, and all in front thereof. ON
such terms and conditions as The Com.
ell shall desire; provided. however. that
no lease shall be made for longer term
than ten years, with the privilege to
the lessee Of releasing every ten wear.
thereafter, upon such terms as such les.
see, his or her heirs. successor or as.
signs, and The Council may agree: and
| If said lessee and The Council cannot
agree either may apply TO the Superior
Court sitting in and for New Castl,
county for the appointment of five free
/ holders. resident in the city of VII
mington, which said commission shal
arbitrate and finally decide all qucs
tions at issue between said lessee anc
said City Council. and the decision %
said commission, approved by said Su
! perior Court, shall be binding on sai'
lessee and The Mayor and Council o
Wilmington.
section D All acts and parts Of act
inconsistent herewith are hereby re
lpealed."' Rft.
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
By WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs

United Press stan Correspondent.
PARIS, Jan. 2G -Frghtful German
losses in an attack on strong English
positions west of La Bassee and in the
region from the lvs to the Disc, were
reported in official dispatches today.
These brought indications that the Ger
mans are attempting 10 resume the Of
fcnsive from the seacoast south TO Ar
ras.
The English held strong positions at
GiNcnchy aud Guinchy, commanding TWO
roads leading eastward TO la Bassec.
Large bodies OF German infantrymen
advanced along these roads for nearly
mile from la Bassec. Then spread
ing in loose formation they charged
over soggy fields in an attempt to sur
round the two towns
The attacks were simultaneous. Near
Gvcnchy force OF Germans reached
the wire entanglements protecting the
British trenches and succeeded in tear'
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
FLASHES FROM THE WAR

BRItIsH wARsHPs BOxBAED BE1eRAg
COAST TowEs En1Se NAVY YEcrrs
By The Unitea sfess
BERLIN Via wireless TO Leasea Saa. ss~-sridss ~s--
ships bonbardes sndasEerEs ras westaae sAs segaa
coast near ostsnd Eing and voundine many prsonv ncius
Ing tho aurgoaaaer OF snssleterEe st ociay announeed
here his afternoon SHELLS destroyed many sudnss ara
buried non c5nbatants under dser+s
roe Germans attacked on ssn aes d TIE canal vest IS
ia paase The adaace the north side wac unuccessf
the Germans being rer, when the British hresaed
to outasnk sAom On the south German uocrs nom saesa
ormea and captured EnssA poens extending osF. asua
ave-eights OF a mne
arno osrrans captured three English ots'TF iio sH'
one cannon and three machine guns ms ensy sasrcst-J
attempted to rseaprrs pos1s sAid tAs oeiai s'st"-
ment Our lo-ses we're snsu. sut Aose Of s enemy vrs
-ovcre"
uDossl dispssonss rsesrsS Ass sOay ysoTs shss re
Russsns have sssip Ben sosses esusss ssos n s'
srn Poland
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
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Evening journal., 1915-01-26

BRItIsH wARsHIPs BOxBAKD BEIeEAy
COAST TowEs En1He MANY YEor1
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WEATHER

Fair tonight Wednesday,
partly cloudy.
Evening journal., 1915-01-26
SUN AND TIDES.
TODAY'S TEMPERATURE

iT rYENISG JOURNAL OFFICE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
INTERESTING LECTURE
ON THE LIFE IN BURMA
AND ABOUT ITS PEOPLE

A sympathetic, humorous and affecting
depletion of life in Burma, the land of
peacocks and rubies, for which Adonira n,
Judson gave his life. was given TUESDAY
evening at the First Baptist church by
Rev Earle Bennett Cross, the subject
being "Somewheres East OF Suez.''
The lecturer was born in Burma and
lived the tirst 10 years Of his life there.
His piaymates as a boy were natives
ana he gained lasting impression of the
language and life Of the people. These
relations have been preserved by reason
OF his continued relations with the coun-
try through his parents.
Dr. Cross spoke under the sway OF his
love fer the land and was given in -ativ.
costume, which gave an added charm 10
the lecture. He viviGly portrayed scenes
and incidents which he himself had Wit
messed in the far eastern land ana held
the attention of his auditors closcl;.
Amusing anecdotes ard incidents len,
humor TO the lecture. and occasional ma
tive songs. rare feature in lectures Of
this description. added much to the eve
ning's pleasure.
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GARDINER WOMAN
WINS APPLAUSE IN
MONTREAL CONCERT

The many friends OF Miss Eleanor Bar
nard Danforth OF this city, who is a;
present visiting friends in Montreal viii
be interested in the following clipping
from the Montreal Daily Mail;
"A most enjoyable entertainment was
given on Tuesday evening in the Synod
hall. in aid of Christ Church Cathedral
Girls Club and the Griffintown Girls
Club. The program consisted of vocal
solos. violin solos. piano duets and 4
number of excellent readings by Miss
Eleanor Danforth o. Gardiner, Maine
whose charming personality captivated
her audience Immediately. With remark
able versatility Miss Danforth gave 4
vivid portrayal of a variety of types,
ranging from the small boy to kiplinG' 5
'Banad of East and West" Her last
number was pleasant surprise. being
minuet. the words by Mary Mapes Dodge.
danced in a costume that had been worn
at the Prince of Wales ball in Boston in
1859" ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19

which led up to this litigation That
is the conspiracy that We alleSe.
Quotes PRESIDENTS
Numerous cases were cited by Mr..
Hogan to show that courts of equity
had confirmed jurisdiction of cases
where individuals sought relief from
oppressive. illegal acts Of official au-
thority. He quoted case in which the
postmaster general was enjoined from
enforcing a fraud order which under
the law he was authorized to make.
1t was plainly within the jurisdiction
Of the court. he said. to give. relief
through the injunctive process in or
Ger to prevent tyrannical misuse OF
power by officials and he argued that
discretionary power conferred on an
Official by statute did not extend to
acts clearly outside Of the official du-
ties Of his Office.
Mr.. Brandeis argued briefly that the
court had no jurisdiction on the
ground that as the $1,000 fine imposed
which the bank seeks to recovery is
in possessio nof the United States
and 1t therefore should have been
made a party to an action in other
channels than a court Of equity.
After the argument by Mr. Brandeis,
Mr.. Tntermyer was not ready to pro-
coed and an adjournment was taken
until tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
FAVOR REDUlI Ding
CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH IS OPINION

AT meeting CT members Of the Con-
gregational church, held at Christ
church vestTy, it was the unanimous
opinion of the large number present
that it was best 10 keep up the SER
vices of the church and request the
parish to rebuild the church as soon
as possible. IS it would be impossible
TO keep up the morning service and
accept the invitation CT any OF the va
nous churches TO use their place of
Worship u was decided TO accent the
invitation to use Grand Army hail
Co tie Sunday morning and evening
services. The mid-week prayer meet
inSs will be held at the homes of the
various members. New Hymnals and
prayer books have been ordered and
are expected for use at the service
next Sunday.
A meeting of the parish has been
called for next Monday evening and
the matter Of rebuilding will be TAX
en- up. Doubtless the same enthusiasm
will prevail and the work carried for
ward with vigor.
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LARONE

A recent addition to the business Of
Larone is the stock OF goods put in
by Mrs. Grace Campbell, who will
keep for sale a general supply OF
groceries.
Mrs. William Curtis is much i'm
proved from severe illness.
Mr.. Wheeler of the fertilizer sam
pie testing force of the State at Orono
was recent caller in town.
The hay pressers were in town last
week and baled up the remaining lots
Of hay that were purchased by Mer-
ton Chase of Clinton. The price paid
was $14. The crew was under the
charge Of Bert Gaylord Of Hinckley.
hrs. o. H. Stevens has so far re-
covered as to be able to ride out and
she will soon be at home from her
daughters III Snithfield.
The tents on Hill Top are now oc-
cupied by G. +. Record and family,
who will tent out for the summer
while Mr.. Record is on the road.
Olin Taylor Of the working force Of
the Somerset Farmers Telephone
Line was last week inspecting the
lines and telephones in town.
Among the recent visitors in town
have been Rev. and Mrs. Osborn Of
Fairfield; Merton Chase of Clinton:
Block of Waterville; Mrs. Clara Bick-
ford Of Oakland: Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
Priest. with Mr.. Baker Of Scion: and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kidder. with
Miss Lucl11s. o6 Watervins.
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Sunday guests at w. o. Farrington's.
They came by auto.
Master Frank A. Harrington Of Au-
gusta is stopping at w. o. Earring
toms, while his parents are in Bos-
ton for a few days.
The Box social and entertainment
held at Erskine Academy Thursday
night was a success, some of the boxes
going as high as $3.50.
A great game played at Erskine
grounds Saturday between Albion
High and Erskine was witnessed by
quite a crowd. The Erskine boys
were victorious, the score being II
to 10.
Mrs. Herbert Jones and mother.
Mrs. Merriam Weber, are visiting rel
ativeS i'll Lewiston.
Arthur Stetson and family from Wa
terville were Saturday guests at w.
S. HAYES; also Alice Halves from
Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Tracy from
Waterville were visiting Mrs. Tracy's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Mosher,
Sunday. They came through by auto.
Everett Brown from Albion was the
guest Sunday of Cecil harrington.
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Granite Hill Notes.

GRANITE HILL NOTES-Mrs. Seth Z.
Cloueh of Granite Hill went Saturday TO
Bangor. where she is employed.
Mrster Clarence Jason Pierce has re-
turned from visit with his aunt, Mrs.
Lee Longfellow OF Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter A Aenney and
family have returned to Granite Hi.
from Stockton Springs, where they have
been passing several months.
Percy E. Leighton. William SeilGr,
Richard Duffee. John McAllister and Nj.
Mortimer have gone to Quebec, where
they have secured employment
The large supply of new text books
placed in the intermediate school b.
supt. Abbott is very much appreciated.
The roll of honor al the intermediate
school last week was as follows: Der;
Leonard Perkins. Earle Augustus
sprague, Celia May Athertcn, Nara May
Keller, William Warren James. Lester
Edwin Brooks. Violet Maudc Hughes,
Theodore Roosevelt McAlIster, lean
Florence Eastman, Jennie Frances XII
Ter, Edwin Alexander Seilar, Russell
Stinson Perkins, Gladys Ellen Hughes,
AAciiS -NdlH JdflicS, mem Ietta lIGESAf~ I
Sprague, Mary Marthy Cerro, Edmondo
Berini, Lima Berrini, Carleton Theodore
Hughes, Peter Joseph Cerrc, Rober, Sell
lar.
The intermediate school observed Arbor
day with gratifying results.
Lewis GIBSON is making extensive i'm
provements upon his house.
Miss Glenora Pearl kenney entere !
Grade VII on Tuesday and Miss Flora
Estelle kenney Grade III They have
just returned from Stockton Springs.
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Funeral Of Late Charles e. Pickering

The funeral of the late DR.. Charles
+. Pickering was held Tuesday after
noon at O'Clock from his late home.
summer street, Rev. DR.. Quinby Of
flciatinG. Floral tributes from the
many friends and business associates
of the deceased bore mute testimony
to the respect in which he was held.
Between the hours of - and / many
availed themselves Of the privilege of
viewing the remains, thus paying their
last tribute Of respect. The bearers
were: Frank Gray, Chester H. Beane.
j. F. Hodgkins and Howard Ring. The
interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
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BrOkenshire's Regiment

Lawrence Brokenshire's regiment
also Jared severely but they put up IL
splendid argument l don't kno"
whether Brock escaped unscathed or
not but l hope he did.
Il am sorry TO say that l lost the
kitten but of course while feel cut up
about my mascot still when think of
my many good friends who lost their
lives. / forget the kitten. Ny own
particular friend Dunn is safe l am
glad to say. He was in the reserves
and therefore had more chances for
his life.
Nov, mother. don't you worry
about me. for | am o. X. The NJ. D.
says I will be in the game again in
side of month, so that sounds good.
Il think this is one of the deciding
battles Of the war and it won't be
very long before l will be back home
again none the worse and perhaps
little better for having done little
share here: am still confident that
l am doing the right thing in just
cause and l do not regret my decision.
If it be my fortune to go down under
il s better men have, then ! have no
complaint 10 make.
Word has just come that ] am be-
ing moved to another hospital tomor-
row. Love to you all from
your affectionate son and brother.
FRANK"
"P. S. General Hospital, Versailles.
France May list. Did not have an OPP
portunitv Of mailing the preceding
pages before l was moved from Bou-
logne to where l am at present. Am now
in Versailles. about nine miles from
Paris. but there is some talk that
shall be sent to a convalescent home.
1t may be in England or somewhere in
France l am getting. along finely and
beginning to hobble around. This is
splendid place and the weather is
magnificent. Hope to be back with
the regiment SOON
Your loving son.
FRANK"