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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
BARNES DENIES
ALL OF The AL
LEGATIONS OF
COL. ROOSEVELT

Syracuse, N. Y, May 14.-William
Barnes spent two hours under vigor-
Gus cross examination in the supreme
court here this afternoon in his suit
for libel against Theodore Roosevelt.
He was questioned about his meetings
with Col. Roosevelt while the latter
was governor of New York; about ed
itorials that appeared in the Albany
Evening Journal; about his activities
during the legislative deadlock over
the selection of a United States sena-
tor to succeed Chauncey NJ. Depew. and
about his interest in the printing bus
mess in Albany. He told how he hap
pened tC discuss politics with Col.
Roosevelt and of listening while the
Colonel talked about many things, in
Guiding Senator Platt and his appoint
ments. Mr.. Barnes will resume the
stand Monday for further questioning
at the hands Of counsel for the defend
ant.
The former chairman of the Republi-
can State committee concluded his di-
iCSl lIC AoI CuOOA
by defending his organization policies,
denying the truth of further portions
of the testimony Of the defendant, and
his witness, Loyal w. France of
Brooklyn, and in contradicting Will
liam Loeb. He denied that he told Mr.
France he could vote the "riff-raff" of
the Democratic party in the Repub-
lican primaries and so disgust the vot-
ers that they would demand a repeal
Of the law.
He swore he did not get Mr. Loeb in
New York during the deadlock of 1911
and tell him that he could do nothing
at that time t. end it. He swore he had
never met or seen Mr.. Murphy, but
once in his life. Many of the ques-
tons he answered on direct examina-
ton were designed, his counsel said,
to indicate the dominance of the de-
PENDANT in the Republican party"
Mr.. Barnes emphatically denied that
he had ever tried to influence the votes
OF legislators. He did say, he was sub
Jected to constant solicitation on the
senatorial question, however.
Altogether. Mr. Barnes spent nearly
four hours on the witness stand today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15

cold, cutting courtesy that gives added
emphasis to every word. I. BY
the strength Of his case and the mod
GRAFTON of his tone, the President has
made it as easy for Germany to do
right as to do wrong. If he is to fail
in his effort it will be in good con-
science and in a good cause.
New York Sun: The note is
impeaceably urbane, though not with
out little ironies, in it's tone, friendly
in spirit, resolute in it's assertion Of
American rights and of the freedom Of
the seas. 1t calls Germany's contention
for that liberty. The President
has spoken firmly. The country, sup
porting him as firmly, awaits without
passion the German reply.
New York Press: Into the end Of
his note to Berlin President Wilson has
put some teeth and not too many at
that-into the end because the first of
it is filed with those graceful but
empty rhetorical phrases which long
ago exhausted the patience Of Ameri-
cans no less than they excited the de-
rision Of the Berlin militarists.
New York American: The Presidents
letter is undeniably vigorous, but 1t is
possibly dangerous as well. The ma
ton desired that its rightful demands
should be laid before the German gov
eminent, but it did not anticipate that
the President would go so far beyond
the plainly and soundly rightful scope
Of those demands as to invite rebuff
Springfield. (Mass.) Republican,: The
governments position in this case Is
the country's position. It is not ex-
treme, yet it covers ground.
Buffalo IN. " Courier: Right
minded men Of every party will ap-
prove its tone and tenor. The
clearness, the definiteress With which
I Continued on Page celssan 1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
ITALY is ALMOST
READY FOR WAR
THE NOTE IS
DELAYED IN
TRANSMISSION
BY TELEGRAPH

Washington, May a. The
American note to Germany was
delayed in transmission and was
not telegraphed from Rome un-
til $40 P. M. today, SO that it
probably will not be presented
by Ambassador Gerard to the
German foreign Office until to-
morrow. This was announced
by Secretary Bryan tonight.
The state department receiv-
ed a message from Ambassador
Thomas Nelson Page at Rome
saying the note was received
there at 2 p. NJ. today and was
Immediately copied and for
warded to Berlin at $40. 1t
should have reached Berlin late
this afternoon, but the time re-
quired for deciphering is ex-
pected to delay its presentation
until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
Cause Of the Delay

Washington. May 1.-THE note
States government as a sequel to the
Lusitania disaster was delayed in
transmission because Of congested
cables and probably will not be pre-
scented by Ambassador Gerard to the
minister Of foreign affairs in Berlin
until some time tomorrow. Secretary
Bryan received a message from Am
bassador Thomas Nelson at Rome
saying the note which had been ad-
dressed to the American embassy
there, to be forwarded by telegraph
had arrived at 2 p NJ. today and that
ir and hour and forty minutes. it had
been copied and relayed to Berlin by
telegraph via Vienna.
The reason for the delay was not
stated, but state department messages
have frequently been held up in their
circuitous routes because they are in
code and require careful sending to
assure accuracy of their proper
groups. The note has been sent over
the French cable from New York to
Havre and thence by telegraph
through France to the American en-
bassy at Rome. Inasmuch as it would
require a few hours to decipher the
note, it was believed by state depart
ment officials that it would not be
ready for presentation until late this
evening and unless Ambassador Ger
ard had arranged a special engage
ment with the foreign minister, it
probably would not be read to Mr..
Won Jagow until tomorrow.
lUontinued on Page 5-CoIumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
CONTINUED SUCCESS
OF ALLIED FORCES
ALONG ENTIRE FRONT
FRENCH REPORT

Paris, May IA, 1910 P. M.-The Off
ciaI communication Of the war office
made public tonight says:
ITO the north Of Arras, the condi-
ton of the ground has rendered oper-
atoms difficult. Our offensive has,
however been continued.
AT the southeast of Angres, we
have attacked from both sides Of the
road of AK Houlettes-S ouchez, and
taken to the north of this road Il
strong German trench extending on !
front of one kilometer (about two
thirds of mile) to the south of the
road a forest which had been organ
lied for defence, and behind this for
est a trench of the second line.
I'VE have found on the ground in
this vicinity four hundred Germans
who were killed.
More to the south we have con-
tinued the placing of the slopes east
and south Of Notre Dame De Lorette.
I'VE have taken additional houses
at Melville St. WAIST.
According to the testimony of pris-
oners our artillery has inflicted ex-
tremely heavy losses on the enemy.
1.-The number of OFFICERS made
prisoners since Sunday Is about 100.
The number of guns captured is
twenty, including eight heavy guns.
In addition we have taken 100 ma
chine guns, and bomb throwers.
1.-The Germans made an attack upon
us this morning at the wood of ALLY.
They obtained a momentary footing
in our first line, but were forced back
by a counter attack. We captured
about 100 prisoners.
1.-The day has been quiet on the 9TH
err parts Of the 'front.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15

a The Public Utilities Commission
made public Friday an important de-
cision under date of May 10, relating
TO the sale of securities of new cor
porations at less than par. Upon the
application of The Black Stream
Electric Company for authority to is
Gue securities, including 1000 shares
Of its capital stock of the par value of
$40 per share to be sold at not less
than 50 per share" the Commission
has ordered and decreed that the
company is authorized "to issue it's
capital stock to the amount Of $4,000
IN 1000 shares of common stock of
the par value Of $40 per share, and to
cell the same at not less than par"
l(Authority is also given to issue later
al per cent. bonds to the amount Of
1000 in denominations of 500 each
be sold at not less than par.
In the text of the decision the Com
fssion sets forth in terms that can
be misinterpreted that it will not
l(tion the issue Of securities which
.rfit later be correctly called IVA
bred stock" though such stock might
(continued on Page 14-coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
AuSTR|ANS CLAIM
CONSTANT RETREAT
OF THE RUSSIANS

P. M.-The following official war Of
fee statement was given out here to-
night:
"The retreat of the enemy in Rus
sian Poland continues, influencing al
so the sectors on the former Pilica
front
From the east Of Piotrkow to the
Upper Vistula, the retreating enemy
is being pursued by the Teutonic AL
lies under Generals Won Woyrich and
Dankl. The allied troops have gain
Continued on Page 5-CoIumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
THE PEOPLE PLEASED

Rome, May 14.-8.1O p. NJ
Via Paris, May 15.-12.3O A. M.
News that King Victor En-
manuel will not accept Premier
Salandera's resignation and that
Salandera and Baron Sonnino
the foreign minister, will re-
main in power, is spreading like
wildfire throughout Rome and
creating an excellent impress.
sion.
All the people seem satisfied
at so quick a solution of the cri-
sis, it being decided otherwise
serious trouble was inevitable.
It was asserted that the popula-
ton had determined that to-
night would not pass without
such a demonstration of vio-
lence as would render the will
of the people supreme.
The whole city was in a state
of ebullition. The shops were
closed, flags were hoisted at
half-mast, as a sign of protest
against the governments &C.
CONTINUED on Page s-coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
CHAMP CLARK SAYS THE
SITUATION is T|CKL|SH

Bowling Green. Mo-, May 14.-speaker
Champ Clark today prepared the fol-
lowing statement on the American note
to Germany:
1.-THE American note on the awful trag-
edy Of the Lusitania will attract world
wire attention not only by reason of the
gravity of the situation and the import
ance of the subject matter, but also by
reason of the clear form and dignified
statement Of the case.
I'm all human probability it will rank
as a great state paper. 1t goes without
saying that the situation Is exceedingly
ticklish, and while many of our people
are prone to look upon diplomacy as Of
little value, nevertheless the fact remains
that diplomacy has hitherto ironed out
several quarrels and entanglement.s
which seemed to presage our entrance
into the war. 1 have no doubt that Pres
ident Wilson will succeed in preserving
peace with honor.
1.-The last sentence in the note, assert
ing the administrators determination to
maintain the rights of America and
Americans will be most generously ap-
plauded. One thing is certain-the Amer
lean people will sustain the President in
this crisis. for they doubt not his ability
and his patriotism"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
RUSSIAN REPORTS
Petrograd, via London, May IA, 9.55
P. M.-The following official commu-
nication was issued this evening:

P. M.-The following official commu-
nication was issued this evening:
"In the region Of Shawl the fighting
is developing under conditions favora-
BILE to us. Yesterday we took more than
1000 German prisoners and captured
nine machine guns.
In western Galicia, the intensity Of
the fighting lessened on May 10.
Our troops are concentrating grad
ually on the line of the river San with
the object Of occupying shorter
front.
The Austrian army evacuated on
the 18th a strongly fortified position
extending from the Bistrtza river to
the Rumanian frontier.ain length 40
versts (about "a miles,, and fell back
precipitatingly on the 18th beyond the
River Pruth. The enemy's cavalry
es to protect the general retreat, was
dispersed by our fire.
"Our cavalry divisions broke through
the enemys front at various points
and, by successful charges, threw the
enemy's columns, which were on the
march into disorder.
"Our vigorous pursuit Of the enc
my continues under conditions partic-
ulariy favorable OF US. The great num-
Der Of prisoners we already have TAX
en- is being rapidly increased
Petrograd, May A-(Noon).-via Lon
M = Coll
back upon strong strategic positions
along the river San. which runs north
and south through central Galicia. They
now regard the German drive through
West Galicia as having been checked
permanently.
The arrival of fresh Russian troops,
which successfully engaged the German
tanks, has relieved pressure upon the
Russian center. These attacks on the
German wings in which the Russian cav
airy had been supported effectively by
with unusu& carceness.
The activity noted in the last few
days along the center Of the Polish
front. in the vicinity of Skierniewice and
RawA, is said to have been due to Rus
sian initiative, with the object of hold
ing the Germans in their positions and
preventing utilization of these forces
elsewhere.
With the checking of the German east
ward movement between the Vistula and
the Carpathians there are already indica-
lions of new Austro-German offensive
against the Russian left, in the direction
of Stry and Uzsok.
To the north the Russians have been
unable to hold the Germans on a line
between Mitau and Kelmo. and have
driven them out of Ragola, midway be-
tween Kovno and Rossiena
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
THE AMERICAN PRESS SOLID
IN BACKING THE PRESIDENT
WHO STANDS FOR RIGHTS

President Wilson's note to Germany
was editorially commented upon
throughout the United States today
with distinct praise and appreciation.
Excerpts from editorials Of some Of
the leading newspapers, as indexing
American sentiment, follows:
New York Times: It is the great dip
lomatic achievement Of the note that it
puts upon Germany the choice, not
only of what her reply shall be, but
of what is to follow. The
Presidents eloquent appeal to her
great traditions, to her sense of honor
and of justice, must triumph over any
warlike inclination she may feel to
pursue a course that can have but one
ending.
New York Tribune: He (the Presi-
dent) has drawn an indictment against
the German nation which will lie for
all ages to come, II the Kaisers gov
Si AAAion1 AcAAS INV W Hloel tNc ueHlduuS
Of the President of the United States
promptly and completely.
Wronged, we have offered Germany
peaceful solution in the present crisis,
but-and the Presidents message sums
it all up-we shall omit neither word
nor act necessary to the performance
Of our sacred duty.
New York Herald: It might have
been stronger; it might have been
weaker; twill serve. Mr.. Wilson has
overcome the influence Of those men,
bers OF his cabinet who are for peace
at any price. He has lived up to the
very best traditions Of his character.
New York World: It Il calm. It IL
restrained. It II courteous. but With =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
NO MORE ,WATERED
: STOCK IS ORDER

public Utilities Com
mission NJ axes An
n0uncement in Decid-
ed Terms, in a Deci-
sion Which Permits
til e Black Strea m
Electric Co. to Issue
$4,000 Worth of
Common Stock and
Later $4,000 Worth of
Bonds, Each To Be
Sold at Not Less than
Par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15

Rome, May IA. $50
P. M.-Via Paris-Mid-
night.-Premier Salan-
dera has convoked a
council of the ministers,
who are now meeting to
make a decision relative
to the present crisis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15

Rome, May IA. 9.12
p. M.-Via Paris, May
15.-6.20 A. M.-Prem-
Ter Salandra has insist
ed upon his resignation
being accepted and
King Victor Emmanuel
has entrusted Giuseppe
MarcOra, president of
the Chamber of Depu-
ties. with the task of
forming a new cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
You Can Help
The Belliqerents

Everyone can help alleviate the suS.
fering in the war zone to some extent.
First-a supplies are urgently needed.
Here is practical and easy way. The
Red Cross War Box 10 made up es.
pecially to send to the fighting zone.
Il consists Of u pound Of absorbene
cotton, 2 sauze bandases, envelopes
sauxe and one box adhesive plaster,
all securely packed ready for mailing.
Il costs only 50 cents and by special
arrangement will b forwarded free
from New York to Europe and there
delivered to the Red Cross Hsadquar.
tiers Of whatever nation you may
designate on the wrapper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15
THE WEATHER
FAIR TODAY AND SUNDAY

Washington, May 4.-Forecast for
eastern New York and New England:
Fair Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-15

Boston Forecast
Boston. May 14.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Saturday and Sun
day; moderate north to east winds.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-01-29
Societies.

Owls NEsT-1550 Meeting Nights; 2nd
and 4th Mondays of each month. Visiting
members welcome F. ]. Swift, President,
Harry Nelson, Secretary.
K. o. T. M. o. T. w. Tent No. i05,
meets the second Saturday OF each month at
the Al. w. A. hall at Odanah- Nj Hook,
Commander; n. FL HaIifdas, Record
Keeper. Office a MS home at 0d2nah, WIS.,.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24

A Lawrence man had endeaVOred
to crank his peace machine until all
patience had been exhausted, reports
the Journal World, and stood back to
decide on what to do next, when a
little miss who had been watching
the proceedings, said, mister, try a
new needle and perhaps it will play"
1T is said the Standard Oil COM
pany cleaned up 60 million dollars in
crude oil in six weeks" potes Jack
Harrison In tie Bel6it Gazette, add
mitting grudgingly that that amount
Is considerably more than the gross
receipts of the Gazette office in the
last six months.
David Curtis made business trip
to Hooker Wednesday.
Quite a number of the Liberal
young people who are attending
schools and colleges elsewhere this
winter have returned home to spend
the holidays with their parents, rela-
tives and friends. Liberal Is we'll
represented in the different colleges
over the state and elsewhere.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24

Wednesday was the shortest day of
the year. Had you noticed how long
the days are getting?
DR.. Pellette made a Professional trip
to Plains Wednesday.
The city officials have had the curbs
along the principal streets cleaned
during the last few weeks. Quite
a little waste paper and debris gath
ers in the low places in the course Of
few months and an occasional re-
novating helps the looks of things
considerable.
The d mocrat shop has been a
somewhat busy place during the last
two weeks. A run of 5000 twelve
page Fordline booklets for the Blake
Oil company, several thousand dupli-
cate checks for the same firm, coupled
with the usual run of small jobs and
heavy advertising at this season of
the year, has kept the entire force on
the jump. However we are striving
nobly to bear up under the load and
hope we will survive the ordeal. II
we only had linotype in time like
this-but there we 90 again.
Quite little credit is due different
papers over the country for the good
looking Christmas editions they have
put out during the last few weeks.
Most of them were well patronized
by home merchants, and the general
appearance of the papers denoted
abundant prosperity in the local ties
whence they we're published.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24

Our handsome and tolerably fat
friend, Chas. Sealey, manager Of the
Economy store, was laid up few
days the first of the week with an
attack Of grip. He came down town
Wednesday afternoon and has been
on the job ever since but feels a
little the worse for wear even yet.
A. L. Hiebert of the Liberal Dem
ocrat has purchased a Scott press to
aid him in the output of that good
weekly.-Hugoton Hermes.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24

Mr. and Mrs j. J. Kimble returned
Tuesday to their home in Texhoma,
after spending a couple of weeks here
as the guests of Mrs. Florida Walker,
If you want your alleys or back
yard cleaned, call on Uncle Jim's job
wagon. tt
Mrs. Lola Cooper and daughter,
Gladys, Of San Francisco transacted
business here Tuesday. They were
enroute Is Missouri,
Mark Adams is spending his Christ.
mas vacation with the folks near
Hooker. His sister, Miss Faye, spent
Sunday down there with them.
J. j. Neufeld, business man at Bal
kO, transacted business in the city
Tuesday.
There will be change in train
schedules about New Years. Moth
ing official has yet been received by
the depot force, but it is thought the
new schedule will be similar to the
one discarded recently. The Demo
crat will publish the new schedule as
soon as it is received from head
quarters.
OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT
this Office. Just the thing to build
fires with these cold mornings
cents per large bundle. If
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24
What is the Reason

1t isn't especially because of keen
competition that Wa are prompt with
our service, deliver our customers
what they call for, and the best that
can be procured. At any rate, when
you are after fresh or cured meats,
fish. oysters or cold lunch goods, call
up Martins Meat Market, please
the number is 95-leave your order.
We would be delighted to open an ac-
count with you. Where2 Oh, Mar
tins Meat Market, Third st. If
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Baldrey of
Montrose, Colorado, came in on No. 2
Saturday to spend the holidays with
Mrs. Baldrey's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. McNabney and other friends
around Liberal.
FOR SALE-A complete New In
ternational Encyclopedia, with 1910
year book. Set contains % volumes
Will sell reasonably and on terms to
right party. Inquire at Democrat
flee. tt
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Rei;z of Hook
er were here on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred Speakman of Tyrone was
a Liberal shopper Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. p Barker returned
Tuesday TO their home in Tyrone,
after spending a week with the Walt
er Tregellis family,
For Sale-A good heater. Been
used about months. Call at the
Democrat or phone 2225.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-24
Pianos For Sale

The Molthop Co., can furnish the
Jannsen and many other kinds on
reasonable terms. Call at residence,
3rd and Jordan Ave. Phone pa.
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Our prize to yod

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Our Subscription Offer

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