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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-05

irlends at Gardiner for the weekend
Edwin I. Clark and family of Wat
erVliie passed the holiday at the home
OF II. G. Barrows.
Harry Ballard and son of West Gar
u'her were weekend guests of Mr.
ana Mrs. Leander Ballard
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Low of Aupust.
were Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
]. Robbins. -
DR.. Thompson of Portland w..
recent caller at Frank Luce's.
Carl McCorrison of waterville pass
ca the holiday recess with his grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ellery Brann.
n. y. Hussey of the National Bank
at bucksport, Mrs. Hussey, Master
henneth and Miss Crane, ACCOMPANIED
ny MISS Randall and Mr.. Wells teach.
CHS at Bucksport Seminary, were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs. q
]. Hussey. "
Elder and Mrs. Mark Stevens IF
"oileooro, n. H., arrived at the
campground Tuesday and have OPEN
Cd thelr cottages for the season.
Meetings will be held forenoon ard
aiternoon at the Campground Sunday.
June 8. Meals will be served at the
boarding house as usual.
An auto party consisting of Mr. and
Mrs George Patten, Mr.. and Mrs.
irving Staples and sons of Waterville.
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellery Brann.
MRS. Elmer Ingraham pleasantly
entertained the Christmas club at the
Clark college Wednesday afternoon
with fourteen members present and
dainty refreshments served.
John Barnes, Miss Thelma and
Master James of Waterville passed
Sunday at their cottage at the Camp.
ground.
Miss Inez Webster, pastor of tho
Methodist church at Dresden Mills,
returned to her work Friday after a
visit Of several days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Webster.
Jefferson Clifford was given a sur.
prise party May 80 in honor Of his
seventy fifth birthday. Dainty re-
Treatments were served and two
handsome cakes presented, one by .
daughter in Massachusetts and one by
Mrs. Everett Brann.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Barrows,
Mrs. Eliza Barrows. Of Waterville
and Frank Barrows of Boston were
Sunday callers at o. ]. Hussey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ward Of Wa
terville were weekend guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Luce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Luce and Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Mosher Of Pennington
were Sunday guests at the Luce
home.
The Sebasticook Literary Club Of
Winston held a most enjoyable Field
Day Tuesday at Weber Pond by in
vitatiOn Of Mrs. Webster, one Of the
| members. The club was very pleas
| antly entertained at her cottage at
Lake Grove Campground, 16 members
being present. A fine dinner. consist
ing of fish chowder. strawberry short
cake and other good things, was serv-
ed. Croquet. boating and readings
made the day pass all too quickly and
1t was with reluctance they bade their
hostess good bye"
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British army. Few have returned, &C
coraing to the information gathered BY
the federal odlcers.
'.The matter has been brought to the
attention Of the federal authorities some
time prior to tho saiiing Of the Cam
brian, but the arrival Of that vessel Il
said to have furnished the first oppor'
tunfty to observe the disposition Of the
men at the other end.
Congressman Tague. who became In
terested In tho matter through requests
from tho parents OF young DENNY to 10
cate their son, said tonight that he knew
Of - young men who had shipped al
hostlers who were now in training camps
in England. Some had already gone t
the front he said. and at least one had
been wounded.
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ALLEGE THAT PRISONER
WROTE THREATENING
LETTERS TO LINER co

New York, June 4.-Detectives sta
toned at a mail drop in the general
postoffice here today, arrested Freder-
lex A. Stillwagon, resident Of Long
Island, and charged him with the send
ing Of IA threatening letters to the Of.
ficials of the Cunard Line demanding
sums from $4,000 to $4,000.
Immediately after the destruction OF
the Lusitania, the police charge the
writer Of letter received at the Cum
ard Offices stated that one Of his bombs
placed in the ship before she sailed
from New York was responsible for the
disaster.
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CARRANzA TO
SEND serene
AND FRIENDLY
REPLY TO. US.

Vera Cruz June 4.-"Appreciative.
friendly and serene'-such will be
the tone of General Carranza's reply
to President Wilson's note. After
After carefully considering the note.
General Carranza has concluded It
contains nothing other than hopeful
ness for the Constitutionalist cause
and it was announced today that his
reply to President Wilson would be
handed to John r. Stilliam, personal
representative of President Wilson in
Mexico for transmission to Washing
ton within the next few days prob
ably ON Monday or Tuesday.
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Boston, June 4-Alleged recruiting Of
AzxH fan boys for the military forces
Of Great Britain is the subject Of an
investigation begun by federal officials
Ehere today. A cablegram from the U.
s. consul general at London which was
included in message from Secretary
EBryan to Congressman Peter F.. Tague.
mentioned Is youths as having been
nlisted in violation OF an agreement
With the British Board Of Trade COW
ering compliance with the United
States shipping laws. Other cases will
also be inquired into, it is understood.
Secret Service agents are co-operat-
ing with United States District Attor-
Eney George J. Anderson and his staff,
/ on orders from Washington, to learn
what inducements, if any, have been
$offered American youths to ship on
British vessels as caretakers for horses
Ind cattle. 1t has been found that
nany Of these young men have enlist
almost before their arrival in Eng
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by Brig. Gen. Devol, general manager
Of the Red Cross. who expects to leave
for Texas in a day or two. The gener-
al will have the cooperation Of all
consular officers, as well as Of the
commanders of border military posts.
Secretary Garrison today ordered that
the army warehouses, with their IA
cilities for loading and unloading, be
placed at the disposal of the Red Cross
agents who are assembling food sup
plies
Reports from Mexico City today told
Of the movement Of Americans and
other foreigners from the capital by
horseback and automobile to points
where they could take trains for Vera
Cruz. So far the Brazilian minister has
not arranged for the proposed special
train to take $50 or more American to
the east coast. Details of the fighting
around Silao. whence Villa drove part
of Obregon's forces Wednesday, con-
tinued to reach the Villa agency dur
ing the day. 1t is believed that de-
cisive engagement probably is being
fought now between the main bodies
OF the contending armies about Trim
idad.
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BRITISH AND DANISH STEAMERS
, T0RPED0ED BY SUBMARINES OF
! GERMANS CREWS ARE SAVED

Falmouth June 4.-The British
steamer Inkum, from New York to
London, was torpedoed at 4: 80 O'CLOCK
this morning 43 miles southwest of
Lizard Head. The crew was landed
here by the Norwegian steamer
Wer.'la.
No submarine had been observed
when a terrific explosion shook the
vessel. which began to settle. The
crew took to the boats. but the steam
err settled SO slowly that some Of them
returned to the ship hoping that they
might save her. They noticed, how
ever, the periscope of a submarine,
which discharged a second torpedo,
completing the work of destruction.
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NATIONAL HOME

Oficer Of the day, Capt. Eugene A.
Preble.
The baseball game for Saturday will
be with the Coburn Classical Institute
Of watervtlle and viii b called at els
sharp.
Two members reported Friday from
furloughs: Michael Kennedy from Law
renee and Thomas J. johnson from Port
land.
Headquarters has been advised that
Major Moses Harris. general treasurer
Of the Home, has resigned to take effect
June 50, 1915.
Burroughs were granted Friday to:
Josiah W. rbbetts to Groveton. willlaE/
Campbell to Brooklyn, Charles H. Pipsr
10 somerville, and William W. Babcock
and Fisher A. Ames to Cccpers Mills.
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K. J. DAY HAWKS VS..
CANNETTSAT 2,3O TO-
DAY, Williams FIELD

The leading two teams Of the proposed
City League will meet at go this after
noon at the Williams field, the Kennebec
Journal Day Hawks and the Gannetts.
That It will be battle royal goes with
to win and each is confident that It has
the men to accomplish that purpose.
The Day Hawks lineup: Libby c. Bry.
ant p. Craig 1b. Dugie 2b, whitshouss
So. Edwards ab. Freeman RI Cowan CIV,
Martin IT,
The Gannetts have not announced their
lineup beyond the battery, which win be
Haskell and lockwood.
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Weber POND
Meeting Sunday at Campground
Two Club Parties Pleasant
~ observation-disclosures Ar
rivals-Personal Items

The many friends Of Frank Luce
were panied to learn of the serious
accident, which befell him Saturday,
resulting in a severe cut Of the right
leg just above the knee. The cords
were severed and he suffers greatly.
An auto party consisting Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Shiveott. and two daughters and
Miss Helen Smith Of Skowhegan were
Sunday guests at the Ballard home.
Miss Ina Dow Of Hallowell spent
the holiday with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Dow.
B Lee Webster was the guest Of
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ST. MARKS CHURCH
Organ Music Which Will Be Rendered
Sunday Afternoon

An hour of organ music will DO given
at st. Marks church tomorrow from 4
to by the organist Of the church. A. s..
Houghton. During the winter several
such reci,als were given. with admission
only through special invitation: but to-
morrow any persons interested are cor
daily invited by the organist and church
authorities. Master Alden Merrill will be
the vocal soloist and the organ compost
lions are as follows:
The Alcina Overture, Handel
(a) Nocturne, B Flat Minor. Chopin
(b) Nocturn. E Flat,
introduction and Allegro Gin the ancient
style), Walter Bache
The 'Giant" Fugue in D Minor, Bach
Hallelujah Chorus (by request), Handel
More Love to Thee 0 Christ (vocaD,
Jerome
(a), Pastorale, Guilmant
(b) Voix Celeste, Batiste
Offertoire in G Wely
A collection will be taken for an auxii-
iary music fund.
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from the Aberdeen fishing steamer
| Chrysophrasus.
| The Iona was sunk "a miles south
of Fair Isue, Scotland, being torpedo
ed after her crew had left her. The
Chrysophrasus was sent to the bottom
about As miles off Stronsay, one If
the Orkney islands.
I'm each case. it is alleged that the
submarines shelled the boats as they
were being launched. Two Of the
Jonas crew were seriously and two
slightly wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-05

Boston, June s4.-The Legislature
was plyr9gued by Gov. Walsh just
before Midnight tonight. 1t had been
in session more than five months. Its
closing hours were given over almost
entirely to railroad legislation, bill
providing for the issue of bonds ana
other evidences Of indebtedness by
railroad corporations under a mort
gage and sanother validating certain
securities OF the New York, New Hav-
en- and Hartford Railroad being pass
ed. These measures were second IN
Importance, however to bill provio-
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SMITH GRAMMAR WINS

Smith Grammar school was the VIC
tor by score Of II to over Grade TX
of Cony High in a lively tussle Friday
afternoon at Capital park. Fosters five
runs for the winning team were the
features Of the afternoon. The bat
teries were: For Smith Grammar. Fos-
ter and Keenon; for Grade TX, Mar
tin, Soule and Casper.
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MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE IS
pR0R0CuED BEFORE MIDNIGHT BY
n COV, WALSH IS M0NTHS' SESSION

ing for reorganization Of the Boston
& Maine Railroad, signed by Gov.
walsh a few days ago. The Legisla-
ture also by amending bill, increased
the states representation at the San
Francisco Exposition so that it will
include six members of the Legisla-
ture.
Legislation accomplished during the
session included 304 general acts, 384
Of a special nature, and lat resolves.
Governor Walsh vetoed five bills
and one resolve, and allowed to be-
come a law without his signature sew
en- measures.
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DANISH STEAMER
CYRUS TORPEDOED

Stavanger, Norway. June 4, Via
London, 1853 P. M.-The Danish
steamer Cyrus, with a cargo Of coal
from Burnt island, Scotland for CO.
penhagen was torpedoed yesterday
afternoon The crew. none OF whose
members were injured. were landed
today by Norwegian steamer at
Stavanger. The men state that the
| CYRUS was torpedoed without warm
ing.
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DRAMA "S|ECFR|ED"
IN HARVARD STADIUM

Boston, June A host of music low
ers, almost equalling in numbers the
crowds of the big football days, witness
ed a notable outdoor performance of
Wagners music-drama "Siegfried" in the
Harvard Stadium tonight.
The cast was composed Of singers ac-
customed to Wagnerian roles. Weather
conditions were good.
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Maine Woman
Leads Peace
Meetings at
Exposition

San Francisco, June 4.-The peace
flag" yellow. purple and white, was
broken out from several buildings at
the Panama Pacific Exposition today.
giving notice Of peace meetings held
under the direction of Mrs. May
Wright Sewan Of Elliot, Me-, prepar-
atory to the international conference
of women workers to promote peace,
to be held here July 4 to Z.
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TWO MAN BOWLING
TOURNEY, HALLoWELL,
CL0SES-PRlzES GIVEN

Hallowell. Me-. June 4.-((Special).
The Hallowell City League Of two
man teams closed Friday night with
the victors the Tigers. The prizes
were of three silver cups. Messrs
Rideout, and Patterson won two Of
the cups and Mr.. Rideout won the
third, as the high man for the pin
fall total.
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CHURCH NOTICES

ST. BARNABAS church, Bangor street,
Rev. Thomas Burgess residence "A Ban
gor street Qst Sunday after Trinity:
s A. NJ, holy eucharist; 1918 A. M, Sum-
day school: II A. M, prayer and sermon;
7.30 p. NJ, prayer and sermon
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WILSON STEAMER
IONA TORPEDOED

iirkwall June 4.-The crews Of
Two vessels which are declared to
have been torpedoed by German SUB
marines were landed here today-ff-
ty-three men belonging to the Wilson
Line steamer Iona. bound from Mid
dlesborough for Montreal, and nine
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New Grammar Wins

Another victory was added to the new
grammar schools list Friday afternoon
at the new grammar diamond. where
they defeated the Penney Memorial
church team by score Of s to S. The
new grammar team is playing good ball
and they hope to meet the Maria Clark
team Of Hallowell in the near future.
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors, especially the employees Of
the Augusta House, for their kindness
and floral tributes, during our recent
bereavement.
REUEL RICE,
JAMES P. DUFFY,
MISS LUCY MAY DUFFY.
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LOCAL NOTICE

The Home Store has made arrange
ments with the Journal to sell the
Flags, which it Is distributing at the
low price of SO cents and coupons
from Page 2. may17dtf
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in Norridgewock caring for her step
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-05

DR.. Alonzo Carnage Of Webster, Mass,
is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Lyle Nor
ton, at the Cannon residence. 1873 State
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-05

The funeral Of the late Theron A. San
ford was held from the Home chapel at
2 p. M. Friday, Rev. J. =. Cochrane Of
ficiating.
Frank J. Williams Of Denver Col. late
Co. e. nth U. s. Inf. and Co. A. 18th u.
s. Cav, and Francis e. Donnelly Of New
Haven, late Co. H, Sd Ct. Inf, have been
admitted to the Home.
Mrs. Maud Salstrom and son Cedric Of
Roxbury have arrived to pass the sum-
mer with her grandfather, Capt. w. S.
Oakman.
The funeral of the late Joseph w. Ell
bridge will be held from the Home chapel
at p. NJ. Saturday, Rev. J. e. Cochrane
officiating.
Religious services at the Home chapel
Sunday morning will be neid as follows:
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR. Michigan
at SIS. and Protestant services by Rev.
]. E. Cochrane at 1880 o'clock. Singing
by the choir in the hospital at s P. NJ.
A birthday subscription party was held
In the girls dormitory Thursday evening
and a good time was had by all. Several
members Of the Home orchestra were
present, and with the vocal solos render
ed by Miss Esther M. Toupin, James F.
Ward and Earl Hayes, made an excellent
musical program.
After the refreshments Of ice cream,
cake and fruit punch. were served, a
card game was in order. The party
broke UP at a late hour and it was
voted one Of the most pleasant en-
tertainments Of the year.
Serene Newton
The death Of Serene Newton. has
been reported to headquarters as hav-
ing occurred in Worcester on April 10.
He was born in Auburn, Mass, March
II, 1887. He enlisted in Co. B, 3 Mass
Inf. April /, 1861 and was discharged
August 3, 1861. He again enlisted in
Co. K. rs, Mass. Inf, Sept. Is, 1861
and was discharged April %, 1864. He
was admitted to the Home from Yves.
Auburn, Mass, July q. 1903.
Lewis r. CasweIl
The death of Lewis r. Caswell oc-
Cured in the hospital here Thursday
night. He was born in Marblehead,
Jan. 6. 1887 and made that place his
home until coming to the Home July
10. 1905. He enlisted in Co. A, 4
Mass. H. A., Aug. 5. 1864 and was dis
charged June II, 1865.
Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March-"Yankiana," LOTUS
Overture-'Le Lac Des Fees (Fairy
Lake,, Auber
9Th Air varie," Brepsant
Clarinet solo by John Barrett)
Selection from Venice the Beau
tiful," Pivot
Waltzes-"Vendish Songs" Gungl
Medley-"The Honeymooners," Cohan
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Toxic. June 4.-Foreign Minister kato,
;rterne,,ated in the House of Peers today
by the budget committee, made the dec
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SAYS ALLIES DECL ARE TO TAKE NO
INDEPENDENT ACTION OF ANY KIND

laration that Great Britain, France. Rus
sian, Italy and Japan had agreed to take
no Independent action of any kind in con-
nection with the European war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-01

pose. He is q man Of few words, to
the point, and time has proven that
what he says is correct He does not
minee matters nor does he hide the
truth
AS specialist for the correction Of
the eye with glasses, DR.. Mendelsohn
cannot be cqualled he having attained
his knowledge in Germany some thirty.
three years ago and has continuously
kept up his studies in this speciality,
Unlike other doctors, DR.. Mendelsohn
odvertises in the newspapers, because he
believes IL is legitimate and that the
newspapers are the medium through
which he cun make frank aud honest
statements Of his ability to care for the
eye. The doctor does not make single
statement that cannot be backed up
and selects only the most reliable news.
papers for his advertising. There are
few persons in Marion and Polk coun.
ties who have n wider range of acquain.
toncc than has DR.. Mcndelsohn and he
believes the time will come when he
will know about 80 per cent Of all the
people in this county.
In an interview yesterday he said he
hoped the day would not be far off
when parents would pay more attention.
to the eye sight Of their children, SO
that one, while II child, might be saved
all after effects on account of neglected
eye sight Childrens' eyes should be
examined every year, he holds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-01
Rural Carriers Elect
Officers For Next Year

The annual session of the Rural Let.
ter Carriers association Of Oregon end,
ed its business meeting last night by
the election of Officers for the ensu.
ing year and the passing Of a resolution
urging the members of the next legisla'
tme providing for the election Of road
supervisors by the vote Of the people
of the road district, They also urged
that the money raised by taxation in
the road districts be spent in the dis.
trict in which the tax was levied.
The officers elected are:
President, D. y. Whiteman, Oregon
City; first vice president, l., A, Peak
Monroe; second vice president, B. i,
Sellick, Boyd; eeretary.treasurer r
W. Smith, Springfield; executive com
mittee, c. W. Brasher, Salem; W, II
Boyd, Beaverton, aud j. y, James
Baker.
c. w. Brasher Of Salem was elected
national delegate to the convention o.
carriers which will take place at De
troit, Mich.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-01

x x x x * X x X X X X X X X X
DORSEY-At the Josse apartments,
49l Meth Cottage street, Salem, Ore,
Monday, May 81, 1918, at ! / 'clocli
p. M, Sidney Austin Dorsey, aged Is
years, ! months and 10 days, of en-.
largement Of the heart.
At the time of the attack of the i'll.
ness, in February of this year, which
proved fatal, deceased was student
of the high school of Salem and a
member Of the sophomore class. He
was a young man Of exceptionally good
habits and well advanced in his studies,
and his death has proven very severe
blow to his aged mother, Mrs. Sarah
}. Dorsey, with whom he lived during
their seven years residence in this
city, He was born in Dayton in Yam.
hill comfy, the family home.
Funeral services will be held at Rig.
don n Richardson s undertaking par.
lors in this city at 1880 tomorrow after.
noon, which will be conducted by Rev
a. A. Winter, Of the United Evangelical
church, and the body will be taken
by the auto hearse, TO Dayton, where,
on Thursday morning, the regular
church services will be conducted over
the remains at the United Evangelical
church by Rev. j, Bowersox, of Port.
land. Rev. Winters, however, will ac.
company the remains upon tine icNrney
from Salem to Dayton and attend the
services there.
Besides the mother the deceased is
survived by sister, Miss Shirley Dor.
sey, who has been teaching in the pub.
lie schols Of Panama for the past few
years, and is ncm on her way hOmeward
but will not arrive until the 10th OF
June, too late for the funeral. Another
sister Mrs, Myrtle Pecd, of Moscow
ldaao, who will arrive at Dayton in
time for the funeral services there, and
u brother, George, of Dayton. The
father has been dead for several years
and the remains of the son will be
laid to rest by the side Of those Of
the father in the Dayton cemetery
Mrs. Dorsey, the mother, has been q
member Of the United Evangelical
church for many years, and was very
prominent and popular in ladies circle.
and in church work. Mrs, Dorsey anC
Mrs. Belknap, of Daytm, an aunt Of
deceased, can be reached by theii
friends at the home Of Mrs. l.. X. Page
at 492 North Cottage street.