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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
Annexation Contemplated
(By Associated Press

Berlin, Aug 21.-Commenting
exhaustively on the speech in the
Reichstag of Imperial Chancellor
Ven Bethman Hollwog, the German
attach particular i'm
portance to his remarks regarding
Poland. The general opinion is that
annexation is contemplated and 1t Is
almost universally approved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
sED GERMAN SPY HEAR
ING Is SET FOR SEPT z

"dnasee, Aug. 21-The sched-
pfeilminary hearing in the
VI Walber Ortolph, the German
arrest here in connection
certain activities which led to
'ng suspicioned as a spy has
postponed until September Z.
the second time that a post
uent has been ordered in his
inary hearing before United
commissioner McCord.
e'eSt secrecy on latest devel-
lS Is being maintained by the
fnment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
kyEE BROKE At
! EAST ALTON,
ny INHABITANTS OF SMALL
r0WNS BARELY ESCAPED
WITH THEIR LIVES; DAMAGE
WILL REACH $1,000, 900.
(Ry Associated Press. }

Il Louis, Aug. 21. Nine dead,
missing and damage estimated
between $2,750,000 and $3,000,-
is the result of a storm which
.pt a section of Illinois, Missouri
Arkansas yesterday. St. Louis,
suburbs and neighboring Illinois
ms suffered worst. The levee
Ike at East Alton, Illinois and,
inhabitants of Benbow, Wood
Ter and East Alton barely escaped
fleeing to high ground. Small
lams became rivers and thousand
homeless.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
|lRI ATTEMPTS LONG SWIM

|cean City, N. j., Aug. 2l.-
s Elizabeth Upton Meehan, IL
f-old daughter of j. Franklin
(han of Mt. Airy, Pa. a swim
lg instructress of the German
IN Y. W. C. A. started today to
m to the steel pier of Atlantic
distance of Is miles over wa
that is rough and treacherous all
way. Miss Mehan swan the
fth of Chesapeake Bay, seven
es at an average speed of 22 min
per mile. Miss Mehan's grand
er in his day held many swim
records.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
SUPREME COURT
JUDGE A DRIVER

,Newburgh, N. Y, Aug. 21.-One
of the most interesting events at the
Orange county fair on this, Govern
ors' day, will be a race between Su-
preme Court Justice Tompkins'
trotter, Wood OlcOtt, and Judge See
gar's Amasis, both to be driven by
their owners.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
GOLDFISH FANCIERS' OUTING

Brooklyn, Aug. 1.-The Amer
lean Federation of Goldfish fanciers
will have a meeting tomorrow at
Rockland Lake. Medals will be
awarded for the best japanese gold
fish for notified blues and the best
Shubunkin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
Italian Acres Defeat Austrians
(By Associated Press }

Paris, Aug 21.-A Turin dis
patch to Figaro says Italian aero
planes defeated an Austrian air
squadron off the Adriatic coast.
Three Austrian machines were
brought down and their crews cap
tured or killed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
Turkish Situation Intolerable
(By Associated Press.)

Rome, Aug. 2l.-The Italian
government yesterday received an
exhaustive report from Foreign Min
lister Sonnino on the Turkish situa-
tion which 1t declared had become
intolerable The decision of the cab
met Is secret.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
Bielsk Captured
(Ry Associated Press,

Berlin, Aug. 2l.-The Russian
town of Bielsk. twenty-five miles
south of Bialystock, was captured by
the Germans, an official announce
ment says. The Russians were driv-
en- over the Bial river.
London, Aug. 21.-A revised
list of passengers lost on the Arabic
gives a total of sixteen. This, with
forty of the crew lost, makes a total
of fifty-six.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
DEATHS FROM TEXAS
storm WILL NOT
EXCEED 800
(By Associated Press }

Washington, Aug. 21.LGoyernor
Ferguson of Texas wired President
Wilson that deaths from the Texas
coast storm would not exceed three
hundred and the damage was over
estimated. He did not know yet
whether help is needed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
|0LF IN THE ADIRONDACKS

aul Smiths, N. Y, Aug. al
cup offered by Mr.. Francis G.
fe, Of Wilkesbarre, Pa, is being
'ested for by prominent golf
'ers from Baltimore, New Haven.
York, and other points today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. I'll
The completeness of the decline in
foreign travel in Switzerland owing
to the war is indicated by the fig
ures for foreign automobiles Cross
ing the border. Last season the
number was over $500. This year
IL was only $50.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
(By Associated Press. ]

Galveston, Aug. 21.-Total
know dead from the hurricane on
Galveston island and the mainland
today is 200. The city can not get
water from the Alta Iona plant for
several days, the mayor announced.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
10000 Troops On Frontier of
Turkey
(By Associated Press. }

Naples, Aug. 21.-A Salonica
dispatch to Matin says that Bull
garia has massed 10000 troops on
Turkeys frontier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
HYDR0PLANE RACING

'estport on Lake Champlain, N.
Aug. 21.-Races between the
Foplane Is a feature of the regat-
|oday under the auspices of the
\ Point Yacht club.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
COTTON TO Be PUT
ON CONTRAbAND
LIST TOMORROW
(By Associated Press.

Paris, Aug. 21.-The foreign Of
fee announces that the official Jour-
nal will tomorrow morning contain
an announcement from the British
and French governments declaring
cotton contraband.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
Zeppelin Brought Down
(Ry Associated PreSS.)

London, Aug. 2l.-Russian gun
ners brought down a Zeppelin ap-
preaching Stilma, says Reuter-
Petrograd dispatch
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
ABE REuFF pANoAo TODAY
m, Associated Press.)

son francisco, Aug. 2l.-Ape
Reuff. serving fourteen years ioi
hr,nerv was paroled from San oueh-
rim rrison today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21

lowest at Z. The general birth
rate shows a slight increase.
A drop Of 8 per cent in the
death rate is also noted. "old age"
heading the list of causes with
tuberculosis as second. Last years
death rate was 1873 the thousand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
ARABIC WAS NOT
Being conveyed
WHEN TORPEDOED
(By Associated Press. }

London, Aug 21.-The British
government authorizes the state
ment that the Arabia was not being
conveyed when she was torpedoed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
Women to Meet

The women's federation of the
general council of the Lutheran
church in America will hold its con-
,ention at the same places at the
same time. Both bodies will con-
slider various problems that con-
front the evangelical church in
America, and among other things,
il is announced, arrangements will
be considered for holding series Of
notable services in 1917 to commem-
orate the 4O0th anniversary of the
great Reformation which gave the
world Professionalism.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-21
HOLD COUNCIL

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 21-An-
nouncement is made here of plans
foI the biennial convention Of the
general council of the Lutheran
church in America, which will be
held September 9-15, with sessions
in Rock Island and Moline. ILL.,, and
Davenport, la. This body Of Luth-
erans is composed of thirteen dis
trict synods. with combined men,
bership of half million commune
cantS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
MT. VERNON

The funeral of the late Walter Morse
was held Sunday afternoon at the nome
the Rev. c. L. Wheaton officiating. The
pastor spoke particularly of the }ife OF
forgetfulness of self, q most unselhsh
life, of the departed. \ goodly number
OF friends were present with relatives
The burial was in Bean cemetery.
Milton Gilman OF Halowell is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. j. Gilman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Artemus Furbush of
Far,n;ngton are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Rathy.
r. w. Leighton Of Augusta is passing
few days with his mother.
Rev. Mir Frost, district suuperintend-
ent OF the NJ e. church, Will be at the
local church Saturday evening in at
tendance at the quarterly conference
Sunday morning he will address the au-
dience.
Mrs Ella Leighton has gone to Wor-
cester. Mass. where she will visit her
daughter for a time before returning
with her spring display of millinery.
The drama given at Grange hall Friday
evening by the East Mt. Vernon ORA
matte club was a success IN every way
the actors al! took their parts we'll.
The music by the Locke family was par
ticularly enjoyable. y large number
participated in the dance for which an
excellent orchestra furnished music
supper was served at u o'clock. 1t was
for the benefit of the local grange and
they feel we'll pleased with the success
of the affair.
EAST-The annual townmeetng pass
ed off very quietly this year, without
much change in the town officers.
Miss Marion Thompson returned We'd
aesday to her work IN Augusta.
There will be a dance at Ingham hall
Thursday evening, March IS.
The eldest son of Frank InShdm;
Lloyd, was operated on for appendicitis
at a Lewiston hospital last week.
The East Mt. Vernon Dracatic club
presented the drama, "Out in the
Streets. at Mt Vernon Grange hall,
March Il, for the benefit of the Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
WAYNE

Miss Vera Waterhouse of Newton,
Mass, Is the guest of DR.. and Mrs. +.
L. Cheney.
The NJ. Z. s. S. girls gave their en-
tertainment at North Wayne Thursday
evening.
The w. c. T. L. Will! meet with Mrs
&c. f. Wing Wednesday, Subject, Health
and Heredity.
Alpha Norris Of Tewkesburry, Mass,
was the weekend guest of his sister
Mrs. C. d. Lincoln.
Erwin Tribou and family Of Portland
are visiting his mother. Mrs w. c. Tri-
bou.
May Johnson Of Augusta passed las;
week with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. b
II. Johnson.
The monthly Parent-Teacher meeting
was held at the High school room Tues.
day evening. A most interesting address
'Does it Pay. was delivered by II. II
Bryant of Waterville. The next regular
meeting, April 13, will be held at North
Wayne.
Sunday evening at the Baptist church.
the delegates to the Boys Conference
gave fine report Of the meeting.
Sunday morning at the NJ. e. church
special music was furnished by a quar-
tet composed Of Leigh Wing, Dora Lin
coin, Mrs. Mabel Lincoln and Charles
Swift. A helpful sermon was delivered
by the pastor, w. C. Baker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
Marshal Jepson on The Job

City Marshal Jepson is going to
make crusade against the violations
of the automobile laws, both as to
showing The proper license numbers,
and as to speed regula tons. In civil
JAMS clothes, Marshal Jepson APP
preached an owner who had Il car
standing near the curb bearing a 1914
number. The marshal good-naturedly
inquired why he did not have his new
number. What's that your business?"
was the retort. And with a smile the
new police head turned back his coat
lapel and showed q little gold badge.
The strangers attitude changed like
the passing of a cloud. "Oh, I've got
my new nuraber right here in my
pocket, and will put it on as soon as I
get back to the shop" was the placid
answer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Vigorous
protest against the tendency OF gov
ernmental Investigations to place the
newspapers of the country under a
sort of duress' was made by Charles
r. Miller, editor chief of the New
York Times, before the Senate ship
lobby Investigating committee. Chair
man Walsh had questioned Mr.: Mil
Ter at length as to editorials and news
stories in his paper bearing on the
ship bill, trust prosecutions and rail-
way mail pay. At the conclusion of
his examination, Mr.. Miller question
ed the authority of the committee to
inquire as to many of the matters dis
cussed and said:
Il can see no ethical, moral or le-
gal right for this committee to ask
me many Of the questions you have
put to me. 1t seems to me it would be
right for you to inquire whether l
know Of any improper activities in
connection with the ship purchase
bill. I have told you 1 know of none.
There, it seems to me, the matter
should have ended.
The Tendency
THE tendency Of continued inouir-
les along the lines of this investiga-
ton, it seems to me, would be to re-
duce the press of the United States to
the condition of the press Of some of
the capitals Of Central Europe, where
it is known as the reptile press, where
1t crawis on its belly to the foreign Of
flee and the government officials every
day to get it's orders. This continued
investigation, l believe, is a kind of
infringement Of the liberty of the
press. 1t puts the newspapers of the
country under kind of duress. T
could not let this occasion pass with
out entering my protest against it."
After Senator Walsh had question
ed Mr.. Miller as to several editorials
in the Times and the information on
which they were based, he compared
an article. as published in the Times
with articles in other New York pa
pers.
The article disclosed :hat there vera
no sailings from New York to I.iver-
pool. scheduled for a week. The Times
article while it appeared on the frs,
age. ne pointed out. was shorter than
those OF the other papers.
This article would impress the public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

>a-r yorx March 15.-There are 2,u"'otV
,arsons rnenployed in the United states
,,hose vaar,y earnings should total si,-
sso Ceo ON said Theodore N. Vail, presi-
dant of the American Telephone q ieie-
graph Co, in the annual report VI
comnany issued today. These unempios-
ed are now living at the expense Oh 'he.i
savings. their friends or the puoiic, he
saws, and what Is needed TO prins apou.
their unemployment and the return VI
prosperity is restoration or conditioiis
which would inspire confidence III the ."
curities Of public service and nlahuiae-
turing enterprises to enable them to OBJ
tain capital for extension and improve
ment.
a Billion a Year Needed
billion dollars a year is needed, MT.
Vail asserts. TO put these enterprises IN
a nosition TO meet the demands OF the
country both as growing and going
concerns. and if they could begin the ex-
penditure of even part Of that sum IL
would soon restore the normal conditions
of employment, expenditure, consumption
and production"
.~rhe circle of industrial conditione
would again be balanced, ne says
shops and factories would be f1lied' anu
instead OF the bread line there would DE
a working line, night and morning, be-
tween places of employment and homes.
Most vital to the restoration of these
conditions, Mr. Vail declares, is the auts
ton Of public control and regulation OF
public service enterprises, which, he
points out, are, when prosperous, large
employers of labor and large purchasers
and consumers of all varieties of pro-
ducts and manufactures"
Mr.. Vail pleads for regulation that
will be thorough and effective and al
the same time equitable and Just ana
practicable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
80 3
TRIANGLES.
Shaw-Gage

Sherley Shaw and Miss Florence f.
Gage. both of this city, were united in
marriage Sunday afternoon at the
home of the brides aunt in Benton.
They left early Monday morning for
Manchester. where Mr.. Shaw has pur-
chased d farm, and where they will
make their future home. The bride
groom is q native Of Caribou, and is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Shaw.
He has been employed by John Fardy
as plumber for the past three years,
and has many friends in Waterville.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin NJ. Gage Of Benton, and
has large circle of friends through
her long utilization with Krltzys hair
dressing parlors. The wedding was
private and was attended by only a
few near relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
PLANS FOR STATE
CAMP FOR BOYS

Members Of the Executive Commit
tee of the State Y. NJ. G. A VIII meet,
beginning at 10 A. NJ, Wednesday in
the State headquarters in the Saw
ings Bank building. Many routine mat
tiers are to come before the commit
tee in addition to the arrangements
for the State camp for boys, which
is to be opened this summer on the
shores Of Lake Cobbosseecontee. The
association recently purchased the
buildings and grounds and after i'm
provements will have it State head
quarters for boys in the summer. a
farm will be worked in conjunction
with the camp, and preparations are
now being made to get the farm ready
to supply food for the coming sum-
mer's guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
NYE'S CORNER

Prayer meeting was held at Mr..
Alfred Sargent's Sunday evening.
j. w. Henderson and son, Ray has
taken down his slaughter house and
are putting an addition on his barn.
Mrs. Carl Anderson visited Mrs
Emma Anderson of Waterville Thurs
day.
Mrs. Bert Carrier and sister. Mrs
Susan Canada passed the day in Wa
terville recently.
Mrs.. ". Henderson went as faI
as Waterville with Mrs. Richard Devin
Monday on her return to Augusta af-
ter visiting Mrs. Henderson.
School closes for this term Frida,
and the school is to give a social
Thursday evening at the school house.
There VII be ice cream and candy on
sale. Every one is invited.
Geo. Horn. was home Sunday from
North Arson.
Ernest Anderson was home from
Canaan over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
CLINTON

Eugene Cain passed away after d
long illness from cancer troubles, at
his home on the River road. at about
9.15 o'clock Saturday evening. Born
in Clinton nearly 80 years ago, he had
always lived in the same section, a
respected citizen. dying in the house
in which he was born. He is mourn
ed by-a large number Of relatives and
friends, among whom are: The wild
ow, Annie B.. and six children. Dor
othy, Leslie. Everett. Ralph, Alice and
Bertha, five brothers, Willis of Clin-
ton, Charles of Boston, Lester of Oak
land, Cal, Daniel e. Of Clinton, Mar
cellus of Clinton, and one sister. Mrs.
Frances Chamberlain. The services
will be held at o'clock Tuesday aft
ernoon from his late residence and will
be in charge Of Rev. George w
bers Of Pine Tree Lodge, 1. o. o. F..
of which he was a member. Will at
tend in body.
Elihu Dixon. 81 years Of age, pass
ed away Sunday from his late home
with his son. Ralph S., on the Mutton
Lane road, after an illness Of several
weeks, from erysipilas. He leaves, be-
side his son Ralph. a daughter, Mrs
Cora F. Brown OF Newburyport, Mass
Funeral services will be conducted by
Few. II. F. NIilligan Wednesday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock
Clinton Grange will observe it's Goth
anniversary with an all-day meeting
Wednesday. Benton Grange will be
present in body and present a par,
Of the days program. A big time is
sure to be enjoyed.
Recruiting for the new Camp OF
Sons Of Veterans is going along en-.
Enthusiastically and a large Camp is
assured. 1t will be mustered In some
time next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Justice to the fine supper that was
served to them.
c. n. Hurd was in Belfast Tuesday on
business at the Probate court.
W. L. Sanford, who has been passing
few days in Boston, returned home
Saturday.
Miss Alice Lowell OF Montville is pass
ing a few days with Mrs. c. B. Holt.
Harris Twitchell was visitor IN
Pittsficli recently.
Mrs. Walter Young and children went
to Belfast Saturday. making the trip in
their car They We're accompanied by
Miss Florence Bradstreet Of Palermo,
sister OF Mrs. Young.
The dinner served to the townmeetlng
people March 8, by the ladies aid OF
Arbutus Chapter, o. e. s.. was said to
be the best one ever served. More than
100 people were served and quite sum
added to the treasury.
There are quite a good many SICK IN
town with bad colds. Among which are
Mrs c. D. Holt and Mrs. Abbie White.
Mrs. Sadie Hilbert is passing two
weeks with friends in South Liberty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Walter f. O'Brien, Colby 10, has re-
turned from his home in Lawrence
Mass. after competing Friday eve
ming in the association games in that
city. Running unattached he WON
first place in the mile event, and
brought home fine silver medal
O'Brien ran for Holy Cross two years
ago, and took first place in the dual
meet with Colby in the spring 0:
1913. He entered Colby last spring
but was not eligible to run in tbs
Maine Intercollegiate until this year
He was some enviable records to his
credit, and will no doubt be heard
from in either the mile or the two
mile events this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
TROY

Mrs. F. D. Haynes was given a very
pleasant surprise party at her home
last Tuesday evening in honor OF the
anniversary Of her birth. There were
about 40 Of her friends and neighbors
present. The evening was enjoyed in
progressive whist and dancing. Musi:
was furnished by Gregory's orchestra
Of Unity. Ice cream and cake were
served. Mrs. Haynes was presented
with two oak rocking chairs.
Mrs. Effie Fernald, who has been
very i'll with pneumonia, is reported
better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Goodwin and lit
tie son, Frederick, are visiting MIR. and
Mrs. NJ. w. Monroe.
Mrs. Loura Joy Of Benton passed
Saturday at James Libby's.
Next Saturday evening at Seven
Star Grange the first and second de-
gree will be conferred on candidates
and two candidates will be reinstat-
ed.
Ralph Myrfck of Auburn has been
visiting relatives in town the past
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
4 RII lion DOLLARS A Year TO !
RENEW BALA need CONDITION.

, Remarking that in the past tia ;.
ton of public service companis,
been made difficult by the ac,iy,a..
irresponsible demagogues," be eYa.
sed the belief that the public wonls
that justice is done, as it had new.
manned comp.aisant when brougb, II
to face with disturbance. uncer,T
and unemployment caused by too d.
action or too radical Legislation n.
economic conditions or industrial, any,
prises.'
Control and regulation can bar.
destructive instead Of constructive"
continues. They can delay and III
alyze commerce. They can throueb n
crees of inexperienced officials. INN.
unnecessary burdens and unnecessJ
expenditures upon corporations. MI
can require too many regulations -
theories of operatiin and too many ma
yeloped experiments in plant and sos
ment. Demands of labor for inc-s,,]
wages and shorter hours and den,,J
| of the public for increased service r,.
! he met by increased revenue produ,s
by increased rates. The irreducible m.
inum in unit expense has been resr,I
in some industries and will soon h.
all
| "A corporation no more than an !
! dividual, cannot be bound hand and N
and yet he active or give good serrh
Bankrupt public service. in time, msa,
bankrupt communities.
Mr.. Vail cites the falling off in q
telephone business-'the last TO fee! l
preston and the first TO recover" :,
( indicative Of the business reaction SIM
! the European war. The increase O. d
! number Of subscribers stations h
wear vas only SO per cent OF the numb
added in 1912 and the smallest in a
of the four previous years, accord,
| to the report.