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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
MADISON

Messrs Melvin c. Adams, Nutting,
and Best had a very narrow escape
from death about $50 O'Clock Tuesday
evening while returning from Rum
form, where they went earlier in the
day to participate in the ball game.
The accident took place on a long,
steep hill in the town of West Mill
and about five miles from Madison.
The machine in which they were rid
ling was owned and driven by Mr.. Ad-
ans. At point about half way down
the hill there was sharp turn. AL
though not going at a high rate of
speed the brakes Gid not work as they
ed the machine turned turtle going
completely over and coming right side
up. Messrs. Nutting, Bearor and Gray
were thrown at varying distances up
to o5 feet and escaped with few
bruises and a severe shaking up.
Messrs. Adams and Best, who were on
the front seat narrowly escaped being
crushed under the car as it went over.
Mr.. Adams escaped with wrenched
shoulder. Best was picked up in a
dazed condition and bleeding profuse-
ly from a number of scratches. He was
taken by another car following and
brought to Madison for medical aid
and is expected to be able to be around
in few days. Best was Madison's new
pitcher and met the team at Rumford
on his way to Madison from Sanford
The steering gear, windshield and tor
Of the auto were quite badly wrecked
but strange to say the machine In the
main escaped serious injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

OF course, the above records are in
complete in the sense that many are
in church work who have not been
reported. but those thus reported are
actual cases with names, residences
and facts on file and even the photo
graphs Of the boys available.
Next Boys Conference
The next State boys conference will
be held in Bangor March 10, IL and -.
1916. Just how many boys will take
part in this conference depends upon
the, size Of Bangor, whose Chamber
of Commerce at first announced the
sky's the limit" but this will have to
be modified somewhat, for last year
there were 4400 requests to attend the
Portland conference. which was finally
limited to 1900. but spread a little in
spite of all efforts to limit the num-
Der.
I'VE could fill up Bangor, Lewiston
and Portland with boys and still have
enough left for Waterville and Angus
ia said JEFF Smith Wednesday. But
the conference bids falr 20 be one of
the best yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
KNIGHTS PYTHIAS HAVE
PILGRIMAGE, SNOW POND

About 80 members Of the Knights Of
Pythias made their annual pilgrimage
to the Holman cottage on Snow pond
Wednesday evening. Many Of the men,
bers made the trip by automobile and a
special car left the city at 6 o'clock for
the members who wished to go at that
time This car was met at the wharf
by boats and the crowd enjoyed a fine
sail down the lake. At the cottage a
splendid supper was served and this was
followed by social evening. in which
games were played and q general good
time enjoyed. The return trip was made
at a late hour. all the members express
ing themselves as having enjoyed an ex-
ceptionally fine time. The committees
which had the matter in charge and to
whom is due a large share Of the credit
for the success of the evening were:
General committee, Frederick D. Nc
Alary, L. O. Dow and o. P. Richardson
supper committee, r. P. Buzzell. e. J.
Brown and G. B. Hatfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
FORMER MAINE
PASTOR is DEAD

Providence, r. l., Aug. u.-Rev.
Frederick D. Blake died at Wexford
today from old age. He was IS years
Of age. Mr.. Blake was born in Prince
ton, Mass. was a graduate of Colby
College and Newton Theological school.
He had held pastorates in New London.
n. H., Cherryfield, Me, Attleboro,
Mass, and at Wexford. He was super
intendent of schools of North King
stown for nine years, retiring last
year. He was a member of the Provi-
dence conference of Baptist Ministers
and was unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. W. S. Oak
man.
The baseball game for Thursday
will be with Caesar F1alconi's nine
from Hallowell
John Levi Lewis, late Co. L. 9Th
Mass. Cav and Arthur Leland. late
Co. L, Sth n. Y. Inf, have been grant
ed discharges from the Home.
Dana Kenney has been detailed as
a nurse in the hospital in place Of
Otis Evans, resigned.
Mr.. and Mrs. O.. J. Fuller left the
Branch Wednesday for few days.
visit to her parents in Auburn. after
which they will go direct to San Fran
cisco. where Mr. Fuller expects to go
into business. .,.
The returns from furloughs Wednes-
day were A. ]. Handrahan from Au-
gusta; John B. Peachey from Port
land; John r. O'Brien and Stephen
O'Hare from Boston and Cornelius F.
Buckley and Ernest Waltham from
Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
BERLIN L|BERAL|STS
CONDEMN OPPOSITION
BETHMANN- HOLLWEC

Berlin, Via London. Aug. II. II A.
MA meeting last night Of the lead
ers of the National Liberal party in
Berlin expressed unanimous condem-
nation of intrigue against Chancellor
Bethmann- Hollweg. 1t was declared
that the attitude of the opposition to
the chancellor as expressed recently
in certain party circles does not rep
resent the opinion Of the party as a
whole. The chancellor's public state
ments. it was said, give no reason to
suppose that he is conducting a weak
illusionist policy. The meeting de-
clared that his policy deserves full
confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
new MOVES AT the DARDANELLES
CARRYING GREAT IMPORTANCE

London, Aug. II, 12.H P. M.-Recog-
milton Of the imperative importance to
the allies Of forcing the Dardanelles,
as tn shortest road to retrieving Rus
sian reverses and regaining the ini-
tiative now in the hands of Germany
is demonstrated amply by the sudden
landing Of British forces in the vicin-
ity of Karachali, on the north of the
Gulf of Saros. and resumption Of the
offensive both at the southern end OF
the Gallipoli peninsula and north OF
Gaba Tepe
Menace to Turks
The Australians and New Zealanders
recently have been Strengthening their
positions at Gaba Tepe. The new land
ing place on the Gulf Of Saros, being
on the flank and rear of the Bulair
lines, if developed would menace the
strong Turkish defences across the
neck Of the peninsula. Coming at this
time when there is so much discussion
whether Germany will attempt to
crush Serbia preparatory to linking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

associations Of limited membership,
Sucn exhibitions would not be public
exhibitions, but are implicitly permit
ted by the statutes of the State and
by Act Of Congress in question.
The brief Of the district attorney
points out among other things that
there is no equitable jurisdiction be-
cause 1t is not shown that there is any
lrreparable loss to the plaintiff cor
poratlon by excluding the films be-
cause whatever these damages are
cannot be ascertained and inasmuch
as the action Of Collector Emmons
was authorized by the Secretary of the
Treasury any suit against Collector
Emmons would have to be paid from
the treasury of the United States.
The government also says that they
cannot go into equity and have oper-
alton of the law suspended until inter.
probation is made. AS to Interpretation
the defendant claims that the plaintiff
is incorrect. AS understood, the plain.
tiff claims the pictures are not intend
ed to be used for public exhibition
The argument of the government is
that the purpose OF the statutes is fol
the protection Of the morals of the
public and to this end to prevent ex.
hibitions Of pictures of prize fights
and SO far as the purpose of statutes
goes the exhibition of pictures for
clubs would be using them for public
exhibition. Authorities are quoted in
this as in other particulars.
The government goes further to show
that it is immaterial what the design
Of the exhibition is. but the law says
that may be used for public exhibit.
ton denotes the possibility irrespec-
tive Of what the designs Of these PEG.
pie are. The defendant claims. the
brief points out, that the Aims cannot
be used for public exhibition because
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
DOES TELEPHONE
OPERATOR WORK
WHILE SHE SLEEPS

Marlboro, Mass. Aug. II. - The
question whether a telephone operator
works while she sleeps is at issue in
case filed in the district court to-
day. the result of which is expected
to decide the legal status of the work
Of many women employed as nigh,
operators throughout the state.
Charles Dam. an inspector of the
state board Of labor and industry, ap-
pears as the complainant, contendine
that the law limiting the working
hours of women to 10 daily and 81 a
week, IL being violated in the case OF
a night operator at the local exchange
The young woman reports for duty a,
p. NJ, and is in the Office until
A. NJ. but Is allowed to sleep, sub
ject to call from midnight to s A. NJ
It is the compliments contentious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
.sodv knows that the State and

Il ,,odv knows that the State and
Es' sovs conferences and the
e0an'' lambs under the charge OF the
boys ,e n c. A. do a lot of good,
state =, .anetin1es church workers will
ana ' osneral statements of what they
MAKE :, he the amount of good &C
bels' '.ssa Then, sometimes. along
ccnr' Lam from Missouri man,
come .s :. whether anybody really does
Tno ~ any good is done or not, and
s s.ss to be told where such in
oea.a ..;o, can be obtained, asking 1t
io'I while in a way as if he knew
o. .. ss that there was no really
'a NV. information on the subject.
man is doomed to sudden and
sa s,s. disappointment, for whoever
's ~ If bookkeeping on boys, but that
a ~. what the State Y. NJ. c. A.
D. In an elaborate system Of card
..,es are the names of every boy
.s has come in touch with the State
w A. for years, and all about
T. Once in Il While the results are
..snlstsd for The benefit of the folks
...r Missouri. The clerks at the State
INC. A. Office in Waterville
,r.,,s.dav completed a tabulat!on OF
~. net results of the State Boys
ro,t.rences for the past Ave years. OF
n. hoys who have attended the cor
,s,e.ces, the following have since be-
,,ns Identified with some kind OF
-ristian work. as follows:
t,rbers of church ....... .;39i
five in Christian service............ .145l
lpts, of Sunday schools. $50. ......... q
ST. supts. Of Sunday schoois........ 3;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
TO GIVE MERCHANDISE
away TO CHILDREN

Toledo, Ohio. Aug. Ill. Lewis
Coath Of Chicago. who was yesterday
elected president Of the Manufacturers
and Importers Association, ANNOUNCE
ed today that thousands Of dollars
worth Of merchandise. including can
dy, toys, books and pictures, on dis
play at the 100000 exhibit being
conducted in connection with tho
convention here, will be given to the
orphans and poor children Of Toledo
at the close Of the convention Satur-
day. .'..
A resolution was adopted providing
for two conventions annually instead
Of one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
lets Filed in Contest Over the
Admittance OF JohnSon=Willar
Prize Fight Films at Portland

s0rtland. Me-. Aug. 11.-Briefs have
0esa filed by the attorneys representine
ne kalisthenic Exhibition Co., Inc.
Of New York City, and by United
e'a'es District Attorney John F. A.
~ef''l' representing the government,
s'4e IN the equity case, recent,
'asn' IN the United States district
S,l''' IN which the plaintiff seeks the
aN"''SSlon to the United States through
~. po'' OF Portland of films of the
'0nnson- Willard prize fight at Havana
W ,ss' april The films were held up by
nor, l. Emmons. collector at this
isr. on me sround that the federal
~ iorcids admission and m. Aim
soysr.n s Drought action against the
6l,,s in his name to have the
s,1 . ne brief of the attorneys for III.
nm company is vo,um H,n.ss 49,, 10, .ne
that I" thu pages Of legal size. while
pages :, ~ 'ne district attorney is but Is
rn ,t, OF IN the government was draw hv
thur chanms es District 11, Attorney Ar
attorneys III That Of the PLAINTIFFS
Alexansssr IS s. submitted by Loucks &
corneauss o. q New York City. Tyler,
man q M. d Eames Of Boston wood.
~ Whitehouse 40 "oou-
DT1h ia & stearn Of r Ssu No. and
,o Inc attorneys for ,h 70 - new YORK
thu, uoss',on submit on the p, mha'n cor
is 1, Where the film offered an fos e case
time . aas which at the s0f n en.rs
,ualy. ano IN its present form is sc.
incapable Of naa,y and commercially
lie reason. 81 public exhibition So .s ~
observer, ans Ineligible to the e Ss Of Of
the film is si,, wners the purposes Of
and for exhihit p1y to make positives,
.t- o'''ons before clubs ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
SEVENTY MACHIMSTSAT WORK ON
Submarines FOR UNITED STATES
| NAlK OUT WHEN REFUSED DEMAN DS

bridgeport, CT, Aug. 11.-Seventy
Achinists and helpers at the Lake
fpedo Boat Co. which is rushed with
en for submarines for the Unit
States government. walked out late
nv because the company refused
demands for an s-hour day with
Erased pay.
VI NJ s, Robinson, managing direc-
Ne plant, gave out this state
the machinists and helpers in
u are American citizens and in
Il the fact that the only work
on by the Lake Torpedo Co., is
defence Of the United States
n4nt, it is difficult to under
wat may have Influenced the
aeof these employees, unless one
look behind the facts as they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Work on the streets which has been
held up owing to the bad weather was
started Wednesday. the street commits.
sioner making an earnest effort to dc
something with College avenue. This
street, which was macadamized several
years ago, is now about the worst in
town to ride over. There is hardly foo,
Of it that has not been torn up for one
reason or another and put back in the
haphazard way which is customary OF
public service corporations. There seems
little chance that any permanent i'm.
provement can be made on it this yea,
as patching is only temporary relief
and the city's finances viii not permit Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
BUSINESS men
DRILL IN NIGHT
At PLATTSbURC

Plattsburg. n. Y. Aug. 11.-Though
tired out by the days work, many Of
the business and professional men
who are attending the military camp
Of instructions here were so anxious
to master the rudiments Of handling
their rifles that they continued to drill
tonight. An armored automobile train
consisting of II cars and field hospital
equipment of the regular army arriv-
ed tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

forces with Turkey by way of Bulga
ria. these developments at the Darda
nelles assume a SPECIAL importance.
Germans Uneheeked
AS yet there is no proof that the
Germans have withdrawn or are pre-
pairing to withdraw any considerable
proportion of their forces from the
eastern front. On the contrary. the
offensive which led to the fall Of War
saw has not been relaxed and the po-
sition Of the retiring Russians is still
perilous.
Partial dismantling of Wilma, pre-
paratory to evacuation. as reported
from Petrograd, is somewhat puzzling
to British commentators, inasmuch as
the Russians assert that they have re-
pulsed the German attacks around the
fortress Of Kovno. which is sixty miles
northwest of wilma.
The Zeppelins reported yesterday
over Holland, sailing in the direction
Of the Scottish coast, have not been
heard from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Every man in a field hospital and
the ambulance companies was count
ed twice and every man in the other
branches Of the auxiliary services
three times in order that these arms
should receive adequate funds. The
result of the new plan is that New
York receives for supplies and ammu-
milton $4,000 more than last year;
Massachusetts will receive $4,000 more,
Connecticut $4,000. Rhode Island $4,000.
and New Hampshire $4,000. Maine will
receive $4,000 less. Vermont will re-
ceive virtually the same amount as
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
MAINE TO HAVE $4,000 LESS
This YEAR FOR AID OF THE
/ STATES ORGANIZED MILITIA

tclhrs, this years federal appropria-
6m tc aid the organized militia, was
pportioned today by Secretary Garri-
kl Half of the amount is for actual
lsh service and rifle practice and is
divided among the states according to
|0ngressional representation.
Of the 100000 for supplies and am
mlnltion, 100000 is reserved for spe-
|cal allotment in emergency cases, ad
|the remainder goes to the states on
HE basis of efficiency plans adopted
by the war department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

they are negatives, ard negatives
can only be used for producing posi-
tives, which are thrown upon the
screen. The government brief claims
that this is untenable, as according to
the definition of the word use in the
Standard Dictionary and other authori-
ties. the film is used and these pictures
are used as agency to bringabout the
final purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
CRUISER COEbEN
IS THE VICTIM
OF SUBMARINE

London. Aug. 12.-4.25 A. MA dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph from
Athens says that the Turkish cruiser
Goeben (re-named Sultan Selim after
her purchase from Germany by Tur-
key has been torpedoed by an allied
submarine near the Bosphorus.
dispatch adds that the crew sue
ceeded in running the cruiser agournd
in a narrow creek where workmen are
now building a dyke around her to
enable repairs to be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Madison Wins

Madison baseball team shut out the
Oxford team from Rumford in Z game
on the local grounds Wednesday AZ
ternoon by a 6 to 0 score. Driscoil was
on the mound for Madison and it was
largely to his excellent work with
good backing at critical times that
the home team won its victory.
King. the left-handed twirler. was In
the box for the visitors and allowed
the Madison team but eight base hits.
Owing to various other attractions the
attendance was small. The score by
innings:
Madison .........1 O 3 o O 0 2 O %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

The Jolly Nine girls. consisting Of Jun
ior and Senior girls of Waterville high
school. gave a pleasant surprise party
Tuesday evening to Miss Florence Preble
at her home on College avenue on the
occasion of her 18th birthday. Games
were played and ice cream. cake and
fancy crackers were served. Those pres
ent were Misses Roxie Stephens, Lucille
Jones. Elizabeth Larrabee, Catherine
Larrabee, Annie Heron, Maud Heron.
Anna Clark and the hostess. Florence
Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
GERMAN A|RMEN
BIO N B A R D Ed
DOCKS and SHIPS

Berlin, Aug 11.-(By wireless teleg-
raphy to Sayville, n. Y.)-The German
airships which raided the east coast of
England Monday night and early Tues
day morning bombarded, with good re-
suits. warsh;ps on the Thames. the
London docks, torpedo boats near
Harwich and buildings on the Humber,
according to an official communication
issued by the admiralty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Fred Atchison, Mrs. Alexander
Atchison and two children Of Houlton
are the guests this week Of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Weston.
A large delegation from Madison at.
tended the annual Field day Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Somerset
County Veterans Association at Lake.
wood and a very pleasant time 10 re-
ported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
Berniee Geneva Mekechnis

Bernice Geneva McKechnie, aged 9
years. 10 months and 20 days, died at
the Sisters hospital in this city Wednes-
day afternoon after a short illness. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
A. Mckechnie Of Fairfield Center. The
funeral will be held at her late home in
Fairfield Center Friday afternoon and
the interment will be at North Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Work on the high school repairs are
being pressed rapidly forward and a
great change has taken place in the
building since the students left it at the
close of the school year in June. 1t is
planned to have all but the main as
sembly room completed before the open
ing Of school in September. but it Is
thought that it will not be possible to
complete the work on the assembly room
until later. though the work will be car
ried as far as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12
WATERv|LLE

The anti-tuberculosis sanitorium is In
great need of books for the patients.
If any who have books that they would
be willing to part with will take them
to the public library the library COM
mittee of the Ladies Auxiliary Of the
Anti-Tuberculosis Association will see
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

The ladies Of the Current Events
Club were delightfully."- entertained yes
tertay at Lake Cobbosseecontee BY
Mrs. W. F. Marston. A picnic lunch
was served and the mid summer bus
mess meeting was held. A laryo dele.
cation made the trip by trolleye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

that this constitutes ~ hours work.
The New England Telephone & Tele-
graph Co., through its local manager,
the defendant, asserts that the oper-
ator does not legally work while she
sleeps, and that her daily hours of
labor are only six.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Funeral Of Late Mrs. r. G. Young
The funeral of the late Mrs. Ralph c.
Young was held at 2 o'clock Monday aft
ernoon from her late home on Edgemont
avenue, Rev. H. c. Turner. pastor of the
Methodist church, ,officiating. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful and
the services were attended by large
number of friends Of the deceased. The
bearers were Earl Gordon, Walter Pal
mer, Almon Chamberlain and Fred Cham
berlain. The interment was at Pine
Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis and the Misses
Althea, Dorothy and Roberta Harvey,
who have been passing several weeks
at Pemaquid, returned to their home
on Middle street last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Mrs. Frank Frost and daughter
Beatrice of Auburn have returned to
their home after visit with Mr.. and
Mrs Horace Trundy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Miss Mabel Tinkham. a trained nurse
in Washington, D. c., arrived in Mad
ison Wednesday forenoon to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. g. Tinkham.
Mrs. F. C. Wern and Miss Priscilla
Pease Of New York City arrived in
Madison Wednesday to attend the
Mitchell Pease wedding.
E. A. Maxim went to Jackman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Frank Dunn and the Misses Myrtle
And Edith Little OF Hampstead. n. H.,
are the guests Of Mr.. Dunn's sister,
Mrs. James Kelso, at her home on
Middle street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Mrs. John Lane and two children OF
Washington. D. c.. are visiting ner
mother, Mrs. Payson, on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest S. Fuller ana
daughter Beatrice have returned from
Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Alfred Hawkes. Of Manchester was a
business visitor in town Wednesday. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-12

Monte" Geeman Of South Portland
was business visitor in town Wednes-
day.