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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Resolutions Adopted

Wednesday morning the service of
prayer was led by Mrs. Angie NJ. Fer
maid of Wilton and this was followed
by the report of the committee on res
olutions, Mrs. Jennie Price White. Ma
chias, Mrs Gertrude Stevens Leavitt,
Portland, Mrs. Augusta NJ. Hunt. Port
land, Mrs. Lila B. Howes, Bangor and
Mrs. Mary V. Pierce, Dexter. These
resolutions in substance, included
"Resolved, That we believe prohihi-
ton to be the only efficient legal meth
Cd of abolshing the liquor traffic:
Resolved, That in all possible ways
we will work to sustain the Maine Pro-
hibitory law and secure its enforce
ment;
Resolved, That we use our influence
pledged to enforcement of the Prohib-
tory law;
Resolved, That we are heartily in
sympathy with President Wilson in
his peace policy and our hearts are
filed with gratitude for his efforts to
prevent our beloved country from be-
coming involved in the war;
Resolved, That we reaffirn our po-
sition in favor Of suffrage for women
and will continue to educate and agi-
tate until equal rights to citizenship is
granted in the State of Maine"
Miss Gordon's Address
The address Of Miss Gordon on Pro
hibition's Victorious Progress" made
up the principal feature of the conven-
ton. She reviewed the progress for the
past 90 months in prohibition and said
that the temperance movement in re-
Prospect and prospect as a movement
of victorious yesterdays and confident
tomorrows. These months chronicle an
unprecedented number Of prohibition
Victories She spoke of the anti-liauor
measures in the various warning coun-
tries. the abolition Of alcohol in the
United States navy, in the Panama ca
nal zone. the outlawing of the liquor
traffic in Virginia. Colorado, Oregon,
Washington. Arizona, Arkansas. Idaho,
Alabama. Iowa and South Carolina. In
part she spoke as follows:
prohibition"
Statistics made public by the Unit
ed States treasury department on June
show that there have been material
decreases in the amount of distilled
spirits consumed in the United States
Internal revenue collections on spirits
are decreasing at the rate Of approx
mately s1,250,000 a month despite of
the fact that wines are paying a high
tax as result Of the emergency war
tax enacted by the last Congress. Fig
ures given out by the treasury depart
ment indicate that revenues derived
from taxes on spirits during the Pc
riod from July /, 1914, to May l. 1915,
we're s121.s04.7o5 as against s135,51s,-
4s5 during the same period a year ago.
a decrease during the 10 months Of
Continued on Page +ceIumn s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Instruct Gerard
to Present the
Arabic Evidence

Washington, Sept. 15.-Ambassador
Gerard has been instructed to present
to the German Office a summary Of
the evidence gathered by the United
States government and accepted here
as conclusive proof that the White
Star liner Arabic was torpedoed with
out warning, causing the loss of two
Americans.
Secretary Lansing in making this an
nouncement today made it clear that no
representations or expressions Of opinion
by the American government had been
made in the communication. The view
point Of the United States. based on the
evidence in the Arabic case and its po-
sition on the principles involved, were
stated informally to Count Won Bern.
storf. the German ambassador. vino
communicated later with the German
foreign Office.
Await Two Steps
The outcome of these two steps-exar.
nation by the German foreign Office OF
the evidence and receipt by Berlin off,
Gals Of Ambassador Won Bernstorff's
Continued on Page 12-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
1900 EMPLOYEES
OF u. S. C.. co. ARE
OUT OF WORK

Lowell. Mass, Sept. 15.-Labor
troubles at the plant Of the United Car
fridge Co. resulted today in the closing
of all but the machine and sheet steel
departments Of the works. OF the 5000
employees only about 500 were left at
work. Some $500 went out on strike
and 1000 others were sent out by the
MANAGEMENT until further notice.
1t was said at the company's Office
that most Of the strikers were unskilled
help. The men demanded an increase
Of Is per cent. in wages, an s-hour
working day. and the adjustment Of
night work on Sundays. The women
also demanded an s-hour day and
wage increase Of 20 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Won Hindenburg Active

Won Hindenburg, however. has
reached a point west Of the bridge
head opposite the town of Dvinsk and
is preparing to attack that fortified
area
Along the rest Of the line the Ger
man advance has also slowed up while
in Galicia the Russians are still attack
ing ard, according to unofficial reports
from Bucharest and other points the
Austro-German armies are falling back
across the Dniester river. Just north
Of the Galacian border the Russians
also are on the offensive and are max
ing an attempt to re-capture the for
tress Of Dubno. which the Austrians
took last week.
This offensive in the South it is be-
lieved will have an effect on the rest
of the front as reinforcements must
soon be sent there or the Teutonic al
Continued on Page 12-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Pledges Secured by Anglo-French
Commission Now Appear to Assure
Success, but Opposition Is Gr0zving
Critical Series Is
Staged Today with
Detroit VS.. Boston

New York, Sept. 15.-ProbabIy
the most critical series played by
major league teams this season be-
gins in Boston tomorrow, when the
Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers
cross bats with first place in the
American League a. stake. The
Red Sox now lead by two and
half games. the Tigers having cut
down Boston's advantage today by
winning their fourth straight game
from New York, while Boston drop.
ped the only game Of the series to
Chicago.
In the National League, Brook
Ign, although not playing, went for
ward into second place, while Bos-
ton and Philadelphia each lost.
The PhilIies lead Brooklyn tonish.
by more than four games, with the
Braves about half a game behind
the Superbas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16

Capt. Charles J. Robinson, commo-
dore and general manager of the Co.
burn Steamboat Co. of Greenville, was
in Bath Tuesday on business. Capt.
Robinson has engaged Alonzo Parks
of Bath to build a new steamboat for
Moosehead Lake to replace the steam
er Moosehead which has been con-
demned. The Moosehead was built py
the late Edwin Barker of Bath.
The new steamer will be 81 1eet
long. The engines Of the Moose
head will be used in the new craft, ana
a new boiler built. Mr.. Parks VIII
work right away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
KITCHENER SAYS
GERMANS HAVE
SHOT THEIR BOLT
Close Interpretation of
War S ecre t ary' S
Statement Discovers
Intim a tiOn of Con-
scription

The British Parliament has passed
a new vote Of credit Of $3.50, 0OO, 900
bringing the total since the outbreak
Of the war to se,a1oooo,ooo.
In reply to a question in the House
Of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil, un-
der secretary for foreign affairs, made
the statement tina, Germany had Of
fered no peace proposals, nor could he
imagine any being made at the pres
ert time which would be acceptable
to the Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
News of Triumph
in South Carolina
President Anna Cor
dOn's Address ResO-
lutiOns Endorse Pro-
hibition and Attitude
Of President Wilson in
Peace Policy

skowhegan. Ne. Sept. 15.-(speciaD
The White Ribboners at the conven-
ton held big jubilee meeting Wednes-
day evening over the news that South
Carolina lad gone dry by an over.
wheln?ing vote. Miss Anna \. Gordon
the national president, devoted grea,
deal Of time in her address this eve
ming to talking of this event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Won Hindenburg Ad-
vance Slows up and
Austro German Ar
mics Are Reported
Falling Back Across
Dniester River
SOUTH ACTIVITIES
FORCE GERMANS
TO SEND TROOPS

London. Sept. Is, 1910 P. M-Field
Marshal Won Hindenburgs drive to-
wards the Dvinsk-Vilna Railway is not
progressing as fast as his previous
enterprises Of a similar kind have
done and except at one or two points
where his cavalry have cut the rail-
way, he is still being stubbornly OPP
posed by the Russians who are making
vigorous counter attacks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
ASK RECEIVER FOR
PRINCETON-RERvEY
IN PORTLAND COURT

Portland. Me, Sept. 15.-Before JUS
tice Bird in the supreme court today
a hearing was begun on a petition
brought by minority stockholders for
the appointment Of a receiver for the
Princeton Hervey Co. a Maine corpo-
ration doing business in Boston. The
petition was opposed by the manage
ment of the company. The case was
continued for further hearing without
action being taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
State Departments Ad-
vice to Those in Mexi-
can Danger Zone Is
Caused by Northern
Fighting
GENERAL EXODUS
TOU. S. EXPECTED

Washington. Sept. 15.--American con-
su!s in northern Mexico, which now has
become the chief battle-ground between
the contending factions, have been ad-
yised by the state department not only
to notify American citizens to withdraw
from the danger zone but also to leave
Mexico themselves if conditions become
intolerahle.
Secretary Lansing today described the
instructions to consuls, which were is
sued several days ago. as simply pre-
cautionary on account of the disturbed
conditions. They are similar to those
given American consuls in Europe when
ever the contending armies draw near
cities previously untouched by the night
ing. The rapid advance Of Gen. Obre-
CONS forces into northern Mexico and
frequent reports Of lawlessness on ths
border for which Gen. Villa has disclaiYn-
ed responsibility. have led TO the presen:
measures, according to state department
officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Teuton Sympathizers
Not Yet Invited to
Meet Commissioners
but Will Be if Signify
Willingness
DIVIDE LOAN IN
SEPARATE SERIES
Pledges Already Under
stood to Total Many
Millions

New York, Sept. 15.-Ameri-
as billion dollar loan to Great
Britain and France seemed to be
well on the way to actual ac-
compishment tonight, accord
inc to bankers familiar with the
pledges secured by members Of
The Anglo-French financial COM
mission during their five days
tay in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
BANKERS CONFIDENT OF ACCOMPLISHING BILLION DOLLAR loan
Augusta Officer
Named Member Of
State Rifle Team

Auburn. Me. Sept. 15.-Major
Gilbert NJ. Elliott, chief of ordnance,
announced his selection Of a State
rifle team to represent Maine at
the National shoot at Jacksonville,
next month, at the conclusion of
the try-outs on the State range to-
day
The list, subject to correction for
those not having done IS per cent.
Of military duty, is as follows:
Corporal e. 3. Nichols, Rumford;
Corporal Wesley II. Woods, Rum.
ford; Sergeant Henry w. Caldwell,
Portland; Lieut.. Carroll w. Chase,
Westbrook; Lieut.. Charles w. Saw
age, Augusta; Sergeant Joseph r.
Hammond, Lewiston; Gunners Mate
Austin P. Durein, Portland; Cor
poral Ralph Dunphy, HouIton; Ar
tifeer Fred n. Thompson, Dover;
Lieut.. George 3. Kern, Portland;
Capt. Elson A. Hofford, Houlton;
Sergeant Samuel Smith. Livermore
Falls; Corporal John w. kinmond,
Westbrook; Captain Earl A. Reed,
Lewiston. and Lieut.. William D.
Spruce, Lewiston.
Battalion Prizes
Following are the winners Of the
battalion prizes for the Second In.
fantry, in the small arms competi.
ton Of the Maine National Guard
this morning:
Major Mayo Trophy-F. Com
pany, Dover. ga.
Major Southland Trophy-H. Com.
pany, WaterviIIe, SAP.
Major Presson Trophy-Company
3, Rumford, 5s2.
General Mitchell MedaI-(Open to
any officer Of the Second Infantry
highest scores at 200 yards rapid
fire; tyro or company team match.
Won by Lieut.. Charles w. Savage,
M. Co.. Augusta, 48.
N. r. A.-Medal-(One medal to
each Coast Artillery Corps, Second
Infantry and Naval Militia-tyro or
company team-Hieh aggregated
c. A. c. winner-Sergt. n. w. CaId-
we'll, Fifth Co., Portland, 1873. Sec
ond lnfantry-Corp. e. 0. Nichols,
8. Co., Rumford, 142. Naval Mill
tia-Quartermaster third class, A.
B. Durein, Second Div, Portland,
1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
kitchener's Confidence

London Sept Is - P M-Premier
Asqnith in the House Of Commons, and
Earl Kitchener, secretary Of war, in
the House of Lords, gave an eXhaus-
military situations.
Mr. Asquith. in plain and business
like statement asked for another vote
Of credit which was finally passed and
which brings the total to 1852 ,ooo, 900
pounds tss,slo, 100000. The premier
warned his hearers that although the
war expenditure was now over $500
600 pounds daily, there was a ikeli-
hood of its increasing owing to the adj
vance to the allies and dominions
which had reached 80 900 900 pounds
(s1,25o 100000 and provision for NUM-
tons. Since the war began nearly
three MILLION men, he said, had enlist
ed in the army and navy. Besides, $780,
ooo persons now were engaged in the
manufacture Of munitions. But both
figures would have to be increased. and
he appealed to the women to give their
assistance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COOLER

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Fair Thursday; cooler ex-
cept in southeast Maine; Friday prob
ably fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Pleased by Conference

Count Won Bernstein, added that he
felt gratiffed over the outcome of his
conference with Secretary Lansing.
Later the ambassador discussed the
sinking Of the British steamer Hespe-
rlan. insisting in an informal way that
his first claim as TO what caused the
ship to go down had now been veri-
fled despite what he called The
suspicion Of the American people
about that ship"
The ambassador emphasized the
fact that under present conditions, ex-
changes of communication with his
government were necessarily a tedious
proceeding and he added that it was
due to this fact that he fixed the time
for settlement at two weeks.
In conclusion the ambassador said
that he would probably spend the
weekend at Cedarhurst, L. l., his sum-
mer home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
assistance.

Earl Kitchener in his speech lifted
thte veil of secrecy and announced
that II divisions of the new army had
reinforced Field Marshal French's
force in France, and others would fol-
low quickly. Like the premier. he
spoke enthusiastically of the situation on
the various fronts, expressing the
opinion that the Germans have sho,
their bolt" in their offensive against
Russia
Without alluding directly to con-
soription. the war minister said pro-
vision to keep up the strength of the
army in 1916 was causing anxious
thought, owing to the falling off re-
Gently in the number of recruits offer
ing themselves for service and he
promised an impartial inquiry as to
the best means of keeping the armies
up to their full strength.
Criticize Air Service
The adequacy Of the air service was
the subject of some criticism in the
House Of Commons. Arthur J. Balfour,
first lord Of the admiralty, admitted
that the provisions which had been
considered sufficient at the beginning
of the war had to be materially de-
Continued on Page 12-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Secretary Lansing Finds
No Breach Of Domes-
tic or International
Law in Present Pro-
ceedings
REGARD ACTION
AS "CREDIT LOAN"
To Pay for Obligations
Incurred or About to
Be Incurred for Pur-
chase Of Supplies

Washington. Sept 15.-Secretary
Lansing made it plain to inquirers to-
day that no violations of domestic or
international law were involved in the
proposed fotation by the allies Of 4
large loan in this country.
Private Transaction
The secretary explained that the at
titude If the Washington government
had long been announced: that its ex-
preston Of disapproval of loans as in
consistent with the spirit Of neutral
ity' had been occaSioned by a direct
request f1r advice by American bank
ers concerning loans in general. and
that the administration voiced its OPP
position chiefly to loans by popular
subscription or those which would take
large sums: q gold from the United
States. 50 Tar. as state department off,
Gals are able 10 observe, however, the
new loan IS essentially what is known
as a credit loan" to pay for obliga-
lions incurred or about 10 be incurred
Tor The purchase of supplies. Such a
loan is viewed a $ a priv ate commercial
transaction, not differing from the
traffic in contrahand or other war suIp
plies. over which a neutral government
IS not obligated to exercise any control
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Boston Forecast

Boston, Sept. 15.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday fair, with
somewhat lower temperatures; Friday
probably fair; moderate west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
General Exodus

It is expected that before another
week or two most of the Americans Will
have withdrawn, as latest kilograms to
the department tonight indicated gen.
eral exodus.
At the Villa Washington agency news
of the DEPARTMENTS action was received
with unconcealed surprise and resent
ment. Enrique c. Llorente, Villas repre-
sentative. announced that he had ac-
dressed communication to the state de-
partnlent expressing surprise and inquir-
ing as to the intention of the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-16
Are Satisfied

announcement at this time that the
gccess Of the loan vas assured would
,remature; but there was every indi-
cation, in their opinion, that the COM
MISSIONS work thus far had met with
{ degree Of success that had fully
sqlalled their expectations.
Another View
This rosy view reflected the thoughts
.. the men who have championed the
oommission's cause here and aided
hem by hard work. 1t did not coin
c0e with the sentiments of those OPP
posing the big loan. nor of the So
called pro-German flnanciers here who
nave not been invited to attend the
commission's conferences or meet the
commissioners
The commission heard today that
German agents, alarmed at the mo-
meHtum gained in the past few days
by The movement TO lend Great Brit
ain and France a billion dollars 10 be
spent for supplies here, had instituted
countrywide campaign against the
rotation Of the proposed credit loan.
According to information which
can't 70 the commissioners attention.
NE German attack on the proposed
"sh included not only the negative
sand in refusing TO participate which
The agi,ators hope will be taken by
OsAks with large lists of German
american 6epositors. but embraced
+saVy Withdrawals from banks partici-
lauAg in the loan as an expression
The displeasure Of pro-German de-
los!tors.
May Float German Loan
Another method Which was reported
y oe N favor with those opposing the
@"atlon Of the loan was the proposal
y Aoat similar loan for Germany
'as amount Of the proposed German
,VaA' the commission heard, was TO be
-aN billion dollars 1t was designed.
s'eosd!ng TO their information, not as
"ohahde move to place that sum at
~ disposal of the German empire
gre for Germany, unable to import
american products, could not spend
- olt purely as an embarrassment to
~ Anelo-French commission.
The Situation
90 lar as could be learned from bank
s's IN touch with the commission and
"s work the situation tonight was
soout as follows:
.'eoees have already been secured
nan a. '-oii u NV US
u,heF pledges are in prospect.
,. ne so-called pro-German banking
uses OF New York will be invited to
=. aclpate in the loan if the commits
s W. can be persuaded that they are
IN their expressions Of wiling
aess TO 90 50.
be A.. o!lhon dollar loan probably will
N'oed into two and possibly four
81. series Of equal amounts.
-,r upon which the loan will be
sss. ''eo VIII bear not less than ) per
tor, interest and will be payable in
,s.... from from British income tax
'equirements. ' ~ "
5ans ~, attempt will be made to sell the
- al par. but American bankers |
'S'n''nued on Page 12-column 81 i
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COUNT Won BERNSTORFF
German Ambassador Who Is Sure Of
Settlement Of Y. S.-Germany Diff.
cuIties

New York, Sept. 15.-That
the difficulties between the Unit
ed States and Germany will be
settled within a fortnight was
the opinion voiced by Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambas-
sador, at his hotel here today,
shortly after his return from
Washington.
Approached by a newspaper
man Count Won Bernstorff said:
"OrdinariIy, ! give only prepared
interviews over my signature. To.
day, J shall make an exception,
You may say for me that am sure
that within fortnight all sup
posed difficulties between the Unit.
ed States and Germany will have
been settled and permanently set
tied. and the nations will be more
friendly than they ever have been."
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
Million Seedlings
from Europe Pass
Local Customs Port

The war in Europe has not interfered
with the shipping of fruit trees from
France and Holland to Omaha, This is
a very large industry in times of peace.
one nursery firm in Shenandoah. Ia. i'm
porting millions of these seedlings an
nually through the customs office Of the
port of Omaha. Collector of Customs
Taylor received today 1,O5S,4Oo seedlings
for the Shenandoah firm
And this is only part of one ship
ment," he said. There is duty on some
of the seedlings and others come in free.
But all arc inspected very carefully by
agents of the Department Of Agriculture
for possible insects or tree parasites"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
Market Week for
Merchants to Open
March 5 This Year

March s has been decided upon for the
opening OF Merchants Market week In
Omaha this spring. Tho general commit
tee with Joe Kelly rs chairman held a
meeting yesterday and decided ON this,
also appointed subcommittee TO look
after details OF the work
Three or four nights at least OF special
entertainment is planned for this event.
This will include n thester party, a re
ccption and dance at tho Commercial
club 4 large fund has already been
raised Tor the entertainment Of the week,
A spring style show VIII pe held IN COM
nectiou with this. The committee meets
again Friday TO work out further details,
The subcommittee on finance consists
of II. r. Ryrne, a. w. Carpenter, Clark
Colt, T. r. Coleman, Frank Hughes,
Charles Bedwen and William McAdam.
Tho entertainment subcommittee con
sists OF Don lee, r., H. Manley, n. A.
Spiesberger Ben Gallagher. Tester
nrisheus. William McAdam and Glen
Wharton.
The advertising committee consists Of
George Miller. A, w. Carpenter. Pom
+. Fodrea, Charles Duffie, X. r. Byrne
and T. J, Harrington.
Relief from Acute Rhcuma tipm.
John H. Gronx. Winchester, N H.,
writes: 81 suffer from acute rheumatism
and Sloans 1.iniment always helps
quickly" &c. All druggists. Advertise
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
Bills Approved by
Commercial Club

The bill introduced In the legislature
providing for an appropriation OF slSo,OoO
for the erection Of q clinical hospital at
the University OF Nebraska medical
school in Omaha was approved by the
executive committee Of the Commercial
club at the noon meeting yesterday. The
proposed interurban hill and the tax
valuation hill were also approved IN a
general way. although some changes may
be recommended. The committee. having
large schedule OF BUSINESS to take up
did not get TO the consideration OF the
jury commissioner hill.
The executive committee is urging all
Omaha men interested IN a greater
Omaha to so to Lincoln Thursday 20 APP
pear before the municipal affairs com.
mittoe of the senate when the greater
Omaha or consolidation bill is to be con.
sidered. Many. f not all, OF the members
OF the executive committee expect &c
make the trip.