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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
RAPID TRANSIT TOUR"
Novel Entertainment Given Friday
Evening by Susanna Wesley Society

"A Rapid Transit Tour a novel en-
reTtainment. was given Friday evening
by the Susanna Wesley Society of the
Green street Methodist church and prov
I'D to be very enjoyable affair as well
las a success financially. The guests of
The society, over 60 in all, were conveyed
by automobiles to several residences in
sAcity and each Of these residences
to represent some partic-
rlar nation. Refreshments were served
al each nation" The entire program
was carried out In a manner that re-
sected great credit upon the members of
the society.
Early In the evening the party assem-
bled at the church. where automobiles
were waiting. and the guests were taken
10 the home OF Henry Gilmore at Fuller's
Crossing, this residence representing
Japan. The house was beautifully dec
MATED with Japanese lanterns and Jap
snese haneings.l Refreshments of ice
cream. tea. cookies and other delicacie
we're served by young ladies attired in
japanese costumes:
he guests next visited Ireland al
a. home OF Robert Fisher at West
Crescent tereet. The color scheme Of
the decorations at this residence was
entirely green and Irish melodies were
played. upon NictroIa. Lettuce sand
wches. potato chips and other refresh
ments were served. A feature of the
visit to- ireland was the kissing Of the
barney Stone by all the guests.
America" was the last of the lands to
BE visited. this being located at the res
idence of Thomas 1ngraham at II Lin
coin street. The house was prettily dec
Grated to represent American and de-
hcious refreshments were served.
The hostesses at the various nations
we're Mrs. Henry Gilmore. Mrs. Robert
Fisher and Mrs. Thomas Ingraham. who
performed their duties in a charming
manner
The final assemblage of the guests was
|at the Methodist church, where a musical
|and literary program was carried out in
IA manner that was particularly pleasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
NORTH AUGUSTA

While the lady Of the house at Ma
Pie Knoll and two little girls were
r neighbours doing some stitching
Tuesday afternoon some miscreant
lpok some black paint and entirely
nbhterated the name Of the homestead
Fhich was painted on the rustic rail
y the platform. also made an attempt
p erase the painting on the screen
Foor Suspicion points strongly to a
Pertain man.
Parties from here attended the we'd
Ping anniversary. OF E. E. Tillson's
laughter Marion and report about 60
Present. and a fine time.
A donation party was held Friday
fleming at the parsonage, delayed on
Pccount Of the pastors late arrival.
Miss Blanch Stacy. who SO pleasing
sang at Mrs. Libby's last summer.
F "a poor health and will doubtless
fater sanitarium for professional
fteatment.
Lester L. Townsend has left here to
make his home with his grandfather,
r. F. Corson. -
Mrs. George Bean, ST.. Of the Bel
FFade road is about again, though in
POOR health.
Mrs. Herbert Coolidge Of the Brook
PAD has been quite ill., Mrs. Elmore
fagg cared for her few days
Everett Withee is building a new
Pm on the lot that he rents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

Such a proceeding would result in de-
stroying provisions between the United
States and all these nations for the set
tlement Of estates, the transfer of prop
erty. the exercise of consular functions,
dependence immunities, customs and port
and lighthouse dues, and a hundred other
subjects which have formed the basis
OF treaty regulations and stipulations be-
tween civilized powers. Then it would
become necessary for the state depart
ment to Immediately begin negotiations
for new treaties to prevent the infection
of serious injury upon the business and
diplomatic relations of the United States.
Objection already has been made to the
seamen's act by Spain. Italy. Austria
Hungary and The Netherlands and Great
Britain, and 1t is known that other Eu-
ropean governments are prepared to
adopt a similar course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
U. s. Notifies u Nations
W Terminating Provisions
OF Existing Treaties Which
Conflict With Seamen's ACT

Washington, June 11-Twenty-one Of
the principal nations of the world hava
been notified by the United States that
II intends to terminate provisions of ex-
listing treaties with those countries which
are IN conflict with the seamen's act
passed by the last Congress.
IL was learned today that this notice
was given, as required by the law.
through the American embassies and le-
cations just within the prescribed limit
of 30 days from March last, when the
act was approved.
1t remains to be seen whether the ma
tons Interested in the present instance
VIII consent to the excelsior Of certain
articles to meet the provisions of the
seamen's act. If they will not consent
to this, then the state department is nm.
der obligation to cancel all. the treaties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
CRISIS
IN THE CABINET
OF RUSSIA

Berlin. June l1.-Via London, 11.25
P. M.-Reports received by the Vos-
siche Zeitung indirectly from Petro-
grad point to the possibility OF cab
met crisis and the retirement of Pre-
mier Goremmyken.
A meeting Of Duma leaders last
Saturday with President Rodzianko in
the chair, at which a request to the
Emperor. to convoke the Duma at an
early date was adopted. had, accord
ing to the newspapers informants the
purpose of starting an agitation for a
coalition ministry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

Lontion. June u, Las A. M.-The
Times iisAn editorial today on the note
sent by the. Enited States to Germany,
says it IL inclined to believe that Ger
many will not reject the demands, but
will resume. Negotiations and endeavor
to preserve friendly relations with the
United States, especially as Wilhelm
strass can discover in various passages
of the note material for procrastination
if it SO desires.
The editorial continues:
Nothing could well be more moder-
ate ntone than the note, but on issues
of substance the President remains i'm
movable There is nothing in the note,
however. to suggest that the policy
such as American newspapers sem to
expect from Germany, would be DOOM
ed to failure. The President has done
the utmost compatible with national
dignity to make the path of submission
smooth and easy for Germany. and her
answer will be awaited with profound
interest on both sides Of the Atlantic"
The Daily Graphic remarks that the
note lacks the i 'fSe -eatins flavor"
which naanysrsopIe. Mad hoped for it.
.Mr. W1ld replies to the Germans
poi,t. IN 6oznts ardfboth in logic and
fact has sths bssta If the argument"
says the Graphic. FBut the practical is
not which disputant wins the warfare
of words, but what the American gov
eminent intends to do to uphold the
principles of humanity and safeguard
the lives of American citizens. This is
unanswered in superficial reading Of
the note
The Standard says: 1.-THE note cannot
be called an ultimatum, but it gives Ger
many small margin for avoiding the di-
rect issue"
1.-The Daily Telegraph says: "The spirit
of the. second NOTE is exactly that of the
first, and it leaves us to wonder even
more than we did before why Mr.. Bryan
thought it necessary to resign. The
phrases are those of an appeal and warn
ing father than of stern denunciation. To
have been content with anything less
than the assurances demanded would
have been hardly consistent with the SELF
respect Of the American nation.
1.-The note gives Germany every oppor-
tunity of saving her face II she 80 de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
ALLIES HORSES Held FOR RANSOM
BY GERMAN FARMERS IN ILLINOIS

Alton, Ills, June 11.-About seven
hundred British and French war
horses, part of herd of several thou
sand horses which escaped from
stockade in an electrical storm last
night, We're held for ransom tonight
by German farmers whose land they
overran and damaged.
The farmers who rounded up small
herds OF the stampeded horses declar-
ed they would refuse to surrender the
animals until assured by agents Of the
British and French governments that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
Movies Of Flying Bullets.

Imagine photographing a moving re-
volver bullet; then imagine, if you can.
making u photographs Of it while it
was covering a space of 10 inches. This
is feat which has actually been &C
complished with the aid Of a moving
picture camera. AS the pictures were
taken at the rate of 100000 second.
and no camera shutter is made which
could attain that speed. the pictures
were made by means Of series of cleo
trio flashes. each spark or fash giving
one exposure. Tho nlm used was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
LONDON TIMES BELIEVES THAT
GERMANY WILL not Reject THE
1 DEMANDS BY THE UNITED STATES
the Daily Chronicle.

sires," says the Daily Chronicle.
The Morning Post says it is puzzled to
find the reason for the resignation OF
Secretary of State Bryan "since the note
contains nothing new" and continues:
IF Mr.. Bryan objects to the demand
for assurances. We must conclude that
he is willing to SURRENDER the right Of
government to protect the lives and
property of its subjects, but if this is his
attitude the practical American citizen
will doubtless ask: What purpose does
the government server"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
Chief Sam and Z Of His
Diciples Scattered in the
African Coast Towns

New York. June 1.-THE steamship L.
IBERIA, chartered by "Chief" Sam and
the Akin Trading Co.. which sailed from
Galveston early in 1914 as the announced
forerunner Of widely heralded Back
to Africa movement, is reported as
having been picked up by an, English
cruiser and taken into Dakar on the
West African coast.
Word Of the Liberia was brought here
today by Bishop Isah B. Scott, ..egro
bishop Of Africa Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church. who was passenger on
the steamship Buenos Ayres from Span
ish ports.
Chief Sam and u Of his disciples,
selected from about 500 of his followeds
who had gathered at Galveston ready to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

N. H. Tibbetts, who lives on a farm
in Freeman was held under $50 bonds
in the municipal court at Pennington,
after a hearing on a charge of cheating
by false pretenses, in the sale Of some
cattle alleged to have been the legal
security for a chattel mortgage. The
cattle had been sold second time be-
fore the mortgage was presented for
payment, and the claim Of the mort
gage was settled by the present hold
er of the property. after which Tibbetts
was arrested and taken to Pennington
by Sheriff Small. with the above re-
suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

they would be compensated for the
damage caused by the horses, and for
the expense incurred in coralling them.
Four hundred horses were returned
to the stockade after a roundup ex-
tending through the streets of Alton,
Benbow City and Wood River More
than a score of horses were killed by
trains during the night and about an
equal number died as the result of
eating green corn and wheat in the
fields. More than a thousand still
were at large tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
KENNEBEC JOURNAL co.

mounted on a wheel three feet In cirS
conference which was revolved at the
rate Of 5000 revolutions q minute in or
der that the pictures should not ovsr~
lap each other.
In photographing Q bullet passing
through stick, it was noticed that tho
bullet passed completely through the
stick and was well on Its way before
the wood showed any signs Of splin-
tering. Then tiny splinters appeared
the stick began to split ana finally
broke after the bullet was some dis
lance from the stick.-The American
Boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

Lugano. Switzerland. June n.-(Via
Paris, Has A. M.).-Information has been
received here from Italian sources that
Italy has made an agreement with ..er
allies as to the extent of her offensive
campaign. According to this information
which, however, lacks official confirma-
ton, the Italian government his under
taken to conduct operations of a charac-
ter which will compel Austria and Ger
many to bring up and keep engaged as
an army Of 100000 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
SIX men BURIED
BY MINE CAvE-|N
AT JOPLIN, MO-.

Joplin, Mo-, June 11.-Six men We're bur-
led beneath tons of water, earth and
rocks in the Longacre-Chapman mine
near here late last night, when they cut
into a drift of an abandoned mine. A
seven man was rescued after being hurl-
ed nearly 700 feet by the force of the
cavern. The six are believed to have
been instantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

sail for Africa as commission to "spy
OUT the land, are now scattered among
African coast cities. the bishop said.
The Liberia. said Bishop Scott. arriv-
ed off the African coast shortly after
the war broke out. Formerly under the
Cuban flag, but having been transferred
to the British, she fell under the sus-
picion of an English cruiser, which took
her into Dakar and held her there for
some time while her commission was be-
ing investigated.
1.-THE movement to take American Ne
groes back to Africa is failure" said
Bishop Scott. ''In the first place. Africa
is no place for them and. again. the
British government does not encourage
such immigration"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

What is said to be the largest drill
|wer made has been recently made for
tome special work being done by a
pennsylvania contracting supply
fouse which had occasion to drill holes
Eselve inches in diameter through
erge timbers. 1t is more than six
Feet in length and in operation it cut
twelve-inch hole through a pile. Of
Pmbers six feet high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
youths Companion.)

VIUUIII 3 V-OiIIpdIIOII.I
1t is not bewildered foreigners alone
who fall into the traps that our con-
fusing grammar and photography lay
for the unwary. Many a despairing
American with no natural aptitude for
spelling. hesitates, or flies to the die
tionary long after his student days are
over, because, although he remembers
the rule, he does not remember the ex-
ceptions.
And in our rules of spelling" pro-
tested one unfortunate professor-not
OF orthography-'it isn't even a case of
majority rules; it's merely plurality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
DECLARE S. P. IS
GUILTY FRAUD
OF $15,000,000

Los Angeles, June 1.-two sections
of California oil lands near the town
of McKittrick Kern county. valued at
$15,000,000. were declared to have been
fraudulently patented by the South
ern Pacific Railroad Co, in a decision
by Robert S. Bean, of the United
States district court Of Oregon, filed
here today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
SAY ITALY HAS AGREED TO COMPEL
TEUT0NS TO USE A MILLION MEN

Italian operations have not been carried
to the point necessitating the use by the
central empire of an army of such size.
but it is expected the development of
the Italian campaign beginning with the
heavy fighting along the Isonza river,
will compel Italy's opponents to REIN
force their armies largely.
The immediate Italian detectives are
Trent, Triest and Villach, the provincial
capital of Carinthia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
IN BEHALF Of HORN
COME TO AN ABRUPT END|NCAT
B0ST0N--A WEEK TO FILE BRIEFS

Boston, June 11.-Proceedings in be-
half of Werner Horn, indicated in the
federal court for alleged violation of
the laws regulating the interstate
transportation of explosives. in con-
nection with his attempt to destroy the
international bridge at Vanceboro, Me-,
were suspended abruptly today. Joseph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

O'Connell Of Horns counsel, took Of
Tense at an interruption by Federal
Judge Morton and refused to proceed.
The attorney was arguing in support
Of his claim that Horns offense was
an act of war therefore outside the ju-
risdiction Of the court. The court gave
counsel a week in which to file briefs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
ITALIAN army
HAS CRAD|SCA

Rome. June 11.-Via Paris. June IL.
-3.20 a. Mt is officially announced
that the Italians have occupied Gra-
disca, six miles southwest Of Gorilla
in Austria Hungary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
Augusta Locals

The annual Children's day concert will
be gwen at O'Clock Sunday evening at
The Penney Memorial Free Baptist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
STATE FARM AGENCY
BIG BOOM IN MAINE FARMS

BIG BOOM IN MAINE FARMS
We can show you some Of the best
bargains in the State. Call in and
Iook over our list Of 100 farms, lake
and city property.
E. L. Worcester, Gen. Mgr, West.
ern Ave., Augusta, Me-, Office close
BY FuIIer's Station on Winthrop car
line. Tel. Connection.
100 ACRE FARM
$11o0
TWO MILES TO SMART VILLAGE.
IL r. STATION, SCHOOLS AND
EERCHES nearby, So acres in smooth
", cuts Is tons of hay, can easily
Be made to cut so tons. 80 acres in
1 IS f acres eight n %ood s sPdnf iumSet
more than enough for home use, 75M
pine lumber. Orchard of 50 trees
Standard fruit. nine room cottage, paint
Cd. fine well of water at door. barn 36x
tne view of village in neighborhood of
The hest; price only s1l00 for Quick sale.
E. l. Worcester. Western Ave, Angus
"a, Me. Tel connection.
5000 SUMMER HOME AT kENT's
HILL
FORMERLY OWNED BY E. A..
STROUT AND KNOWN AS GREEN
GABLES. contains one acre of land,
overlooking Torsey Lake fine set of
buildings with all modern improvements
and furnished throughout. separate cot
tage for servants. Garage and ice house
Ne are authorized to sell this beautiful
home for only $500. One of the greatest
bargains in Lake Shore property ever
offered.
f. L. Worcester. Western Ave, Au-
gusta. Me. Tel. connection. june1O-12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
90-ACRE FARM

CENTRALLY LOCATED, TWO MILES
TO VILLAGE, STORES AND r. r.
STATION, Y mile to school and church,
easy drive to city, 40 acres in smooth
field, cuts 30 tons of hay, % acres in pas
ture for nine head, IS in wood and lum-
Der. 800 cords hard wood, 15OM pine and
spruce lumber, orchard of 80 trees in full
bearing, piums, pears. grapes and ber-
ries, eight room cottage piazza, painted.
barn 42x5o. ties up 13 head, cellar under
il. horse hay fork. water in house and
barn. carriage house, ice and poultry
house, buildings all in good repair. beau
uful shade trees and pretty view. mile
10 pond. Owner a widow not able TO
operate it offers this beautiful home at
great bargain. Address J. F. Ashford.
DIST: Mgr, +. O. Cooper's Mills, Maine
June12d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
5000 SUMMER HOME AT kENT's
STATE FARM AGENCY

HoMEsEEKERs' HEADQUARTERS
We have turned on the current, every
live wire is working. If you are looking
for bargain in farms or city property
let US know your requirements. We can
sell your real estate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12

Classified advertising IN
the Journal makes the
whole county your market;
makes the right people
your audience; delivers
your message to all people
to whom it could have any
interest or importance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-09

tics of crimes, and criminal law. Re-
ports are also to be heard from the
prison chaplains association, the
women's association and the associa-
ton of coverings boards which are
subsidiaries of the main organization.
Among the jurists who will take
part in the convention are James P.
Gregory, judge of the criminal court,
Louisville, KY, and j. E. F'rick, pus-
tice of the supreme court of Utah.
Joseph P Byers, of Philadelphia, is
president of the association and will
preside over the general sessions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-09

PEKIN, Oct 9.-Sweeping changes
es recently made in regard to the
management of many of the most i'm
portant of China's operating railways,
says the Far Eastern Review, give
special interest to the record of pro-
gress made by these lines and in the
general administration of railways in
China in the last few years.
In 19O2-03 the Peking-Mukden Rail-
way the first important line to be OPP
Grated in China, earned approximate
" ) per cent in the capital cost. The
year following the earnings were Z
rer cent Since then they have run
between Is and 20 per cent, remark
amle showing considering the fact that
the management has always made a
practice of charging expenses for
maintenance and additions and better
ments to revenue to the greatest pos
sible extent, while at the same time
keeping the permanent way and roll
ing stock in excellent condition.
The capable engineering and ad-
ninistration of the Chinese is shown
nv the record of the Peking- Kalgon
line. which was financed by Chinese
capital and built by Chinese engineers
Although great engineering Difficult
Ties we're encountered which added to
the capital cost and, at present only
900 of the 400 miles is open to traffic,
excellent financial returns are assur-
cd In the section between Picking
and Kalgan, 125 miles in length, the
NOT revenue in 1918 was $1,567370, or
81 per cent. of the capital cost.
THE Peking-Hankow Railway
about 500 miles in elgth, increased its
r0t revenue from $4,265, O57 in 1909 to
S754S,591 in 1913.
An official return prepared by the
Ministry of Communications shows
tho highly favorable operating result
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-09
Picking Chickens
End Their Lives
|GorgingL ollypops

TARRYTOWN, N. Y, Oct. 81. M.
Fulton, a retired farmerliving at Elm
ford, found eleven of his prize fowls
dead in his barn this morning with
wooden skewers sticking in their
threats.
Last night Fulton gave barn dance
and all the dancers were supplied with
lollypops. Many of the dancers suck
ed them until dance was on and then
dropped them into the garden. This
morning the chickens found them and
in their eagerness for morning meal
they gulped the stub ends of candy,
leaving the wooden skewers sticking
out. In trying to get rid of the skew
ers they pecked the floor so hard they
drove the sharp points through their
threats and bled to death. The lone
rooster In the barnyard failed to par
take of the delicacies found out of def
erence to his numerous consorts, and
today struts as proudly as before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-09
NATIONAL PRISON
ASSOCIATION IN
SESSION SATURDAY

OAKLAND, Cal, Oct. 9-Oficials of
penal and correctional institutions
from all parts of the country, judges
ard other officers of courts, social SER
vice workers and educators to the
number of several hundred gathered
here today for the opening of the an
nual convention if the American Pris-
on Association. The sessions, several
Of which are to be held in the evenings,