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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
BECKER ASSERTS IN.
N0CENCE IN LETTER TO WELL
KNOWN M|uL|N0CKET Man

swer was promptly received. Then the
Millinocket man. in turn, wrote to the
convicted lieutenant in his prison cell
It was hardly a personal letter, but il
expressed the belief that he was 1.-The
victim Of a frame-up and of one mans
cold-biooded ambition"
Beckers reply was dated June 2. 1t
covered in fine handwriting, four pages
Of the huge fool's-cap Of the prison. and
1t was in many ways a remarkable HUI
man interest document. In the opening
paragraphs, Becker acknowledged the
expressions Of sympathy and recalled. In
beautiful England. the pleasant days in
Mt. Clemens. He went on to declare
that his Millinocket correspondent had
"doped OUT the case just right-he
(Becker) had no hand in Rosenthal's
death but was the victim of a conspira-
cy. AS head of the strong-arm squad,
he had used Rose. the informer. as a
stool-pigeon; they had had many deal
ings; and so Rose was in a position to
tell a damaging and subtly convincing
story when. to save himself and curry
favor with District Attorney Whitman
and other official powers. he went to
them with his framed-up evidence"
| Becker said that. although conscious
of his innocence. he lacked funds to car
~ his case to the United States su-
preme court. He was penniless. and
certain persons of means that he had
supposed would stand by him. and help
him. had failed to do so. So widespread
was the impression that he had accu-
mulated fortune through grating. he
said. that it was difficult to make any
one believe him stone broke
In closing, Becker declared he was not
afraid of the chair-but he wanted to
save his faithful wife, who had chung
to him from the first. from the stigma of
going through life as a murderers
widow. The letter created deep i'm
preston upon the recipient, as it has
upon the few others who have seen it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
Walked Right by
Farnum's New
4o-Mile Flyer

Bucksport. Me. July 23.-Dustin Far
NUNS new speed boa! still SCOTS up and
down the Penobscot river. but it no
longer does SO triumphantly-its colors
have been lowered, and by last seasons
craft at that. When the Farnum speed
guaranteed by the buili3rg-it was felt
that the final word in marine propulsion
hereabouts had been spoken. Dustin felt
so himself, so his friends say he ad-
United confidentially on the porch Of the
Robinson House. But he was mistaken
The other day the Farnum boat was
standing toward Fort Point from the
head of Islesboro when a strange looking
craft was sighted in Athe offing, coming
like streak of creased lightning. Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS IN
SUPPORT OF JUSTICE OF GERMAN
CAUSE-EUR0PEAN POLITICS IN 1905

| last nations commercial and naval
growth. Lalaing is said 70 have assert
ed that the British feared the days OF
their naval supremacy were number
ed.
statement attributed to Baron
Leghait. under date of May I, 1905,
1905, was that while King Edward
was in Paris he said the confidence ex-
listing between Germany and France
had disappeared and conditions were
like those 20 years earlier.
Strong Assistance
Baron Greindl is said to have been
the author of letter written Sept. 10.
1905. praising the Triple Alliance, led
by Germany, for having maintained
European peace for 80 years and de-
ciaring the disposition Of the British
fleet was unquestionably directed
against Germany. The same minister is
quoted as having asserted in a later
letter that King Edward was hostile
TO Germany and that Germany's iso-
lation was the aim of British policy.
All the letters printed emphasize eff
forts said to have been made by Great
Britain to form a coalition against
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

Berlin, July 90, via London. 11.40 A.
M.-The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine
Zeitung began the publication today of
series Of documents purporting 20 lie
secret Belgian diplomatic reports
found in BRUSSELS by the Germans and
describing International political events
from the Moroccan crisis to the be-
ginning Of the present conflict. The
purpose OF their publication is to prove
that Germany maintained a peaceful
attitude throughout this period.
European Politics
The papers published today include
alleged reports made to Baron De Fa-
vereau, former Belgian foreign minis
ter. by Count De Lalaing, minister to
Berlin: Baron Leghait, at Paris. and
Count Dursel, charge d'affaires at
Berlin. These reports date from 1905
and deal with European politics, espe-
cially the attitude Of the Triple En-
tente towards Germany.
British Jealousy
Count Lalaing and Baron Grein1l are
quoted as having reported in Febru-
airy, 1905, that British hostility to Ger
many was caused by Jealousy of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
RUSSIANS TAKE OFFENSIVE AFTER
REPULSE OF GERMAN ATTACKS And
CLAIM CAPTURE OF 1900 PRISONERS

Petrograd. July %. Via London, July
20. 5.55 A. M.-The following official
| statement was issued today at the
| headquarters Of the general STAFF:
West and south of Mitau Monday
| advance guard engagements resulted to
our advantage. The enemy advancing
from Poniewesch was stopped by our
rear guards near the village Of Sou
lbotch where our infantry inflicted
heavy losses. ,te
Russian Advantages {
ION the Narew front there has been
violent artillery fire. Near Novgorod
the enemy continued his efforts to
cross the river. Near the mouth Of the
river Skwa the enemy on Tuesday sue
ceeded In occupying part of our
trenches on the left bank of the river
but counter-attacks threw him back
On the left bank Of the Narew from
Ostrolenka. to the river Prut. there
Las been a spirited combat but the line
on this front is unchanged. To the
right Of the Narew the enemy took the
offensive against our troops, attempt
ing to counter-attack north of Serock.
Near the village Of Budy (southeast Of
Pultusk) we repulsed six attacks.
On the left bank Of the Vistula and
between the Vistula and the Vieprz
there have been no important changes.
Russians Counter Move
Between the vieprz and the Bug
stubborn battle continued up to Tues
day morning in the region of the viii
lagos Of Rakoloupy. Madame and
Ostrovsky. After repulsing three spir-
tied attacks against .our positions on
the height north Of MADAME and Os-
trovsky, our troops took the offensive.
occupying the villages and capturing
1900 prisoners.
In the direction Of Grubechow the
enemy continued to launch vigorous
attacks. North Of the village Of Step
panovitz we repulsed three furious ef-
forts to break our front. inflicting
heavy losses on the enemy. South Of
Sokal we commenced a successful Of
fensive against the forces which cross
ed the river near Potourzhitsa. Tues
day morning our troops threw them
selves against the elevated positions
occupied by the enemy, taking numer-
Gus prisoners. The enemy brought up
fresh forces for a counter attack and
desperate fighting continues.
"On the upper Bug and the upper
Zlota Lipa there have been artillery
FIRE and feeble attempts to advance by
attachments of the enemy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

Farnum at first thought it might be a
dog fish. pursued by a German sub
marine, but he soon decided that it was
really truly boat. Only about half OF
the hull was in the water, the forward
part being pushed up over the surface OF
the powerful motor.
= Farnum rubbed his eyes and let out
his own engine to top speed. But the
stranger approached as though the
Bucksport boat had been tied. and, to
the famous actors utter establishment,
actually commenced making circles
about him. He was speeches. with as
constituent for few seconds.
1t later developed that the mysterious
marine comet was the property of George
w. c. Drexel. who has a summer home
at North Islesboro. But what grated
upon Mr.. Farnum is the fact that it is
last years boat. Mr.. Drexel las a new
one this season which is even faster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
Hot Weather Bad
for W0fnen'S Nerup
Season When They Most Need
Their Strength to With
stand the Heat

Hot weather has decidedly weak
ening effect on most women. They
become too languid to exercise. and as
a result have appetite only for light.
tasty foods, like salads and other cold
connections. which do not digest read
lily and. increase the natural tendency
to constipation.
At this season women should main
tain the highest possible standard of
health, to counteract the enervating
effect Of the weather Good digestion
and regularity of the bowels are es-
sential. The combination of simple
laxative herbs with pepsin, sold in
drug stores under the name Of DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is highly
recommended as a laxative and diges-
tant by many physicians, as well as
by thousands of women who depend
upon it as a remedy for many Of those
ills to which women seem more es-
pecially susceptible.
Get fifty cent bottle of DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin from your drug
gist and have it in the house. Take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
Bangor News, July 3o.)

t6dn8OT -<eWBs July Ou.J
A well-known Millinocket man, brother
of a prominent Bangor merchant. has re-
ceived long letter from Charles Becker,
the former New York police lieutenant
who 10 now in the shadow Of the chair
T. tor the murder Of Herman Rosenthal.
80 far as the famous case is concerned,
this letter contains no statement not al
ready given to the public; but ii Is OF
interest because in it Becker writes as
one friend to another, and as man to
man. 1t is Of interest, too. as showing
his softer and more kindly side-his
craving for human fellowship and SYM
pathy.
The story begins in the spring Of 1911.
when the Millinocket man was dis
charged from the Paine Hospital in
Bangor. where he had been treated for
> severe attack of rheumatism. Accom-
panied by his wife, he went to Mt.
Clemens, Michigan. for the baths and
further treatment and they occupied a
house with Lieutenant and Mrs. Becker.
A genuine friendship developed between
the two young couples in the weeks that
followed, and the Millinocket man, who
was still weak and ill, found Becker a
model OF kindiness-as generous and
considerate as a near neighbor could
well be.
After several weeks spent in Mt.
Clemens. the couples separated and the
Millinocket man and his wife returned
home. And when. year or so later,
Lieutenant Becker was arrested for muir
der. at least two people in Maine stead
$aa Lot IL Nh
were willing to admit that he might
have participated in the graft with
which. according to popular conception.
New FORKS higher police circles are
: flooded; but they refused to believe him
q murderer.
few weeks ago the Mllinocket wife
wrote to Mrs. Becker-a little note of
friendliness and sympathy: and an an.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
THE OPERATIONS between RUSSIAN
RIVERS May Be ONLY BREATHING
SPACE LCARIAN NEGOTIATIONS

London, July 20, 1855 A. M.-Except
from Sokal. Galicia, where the Rus
SLAMS claim by a counter offensive to
have thrown back the Austro- Hun
garians across the Dniester river, lit
tie definite news reached London this
morning from the Eastern battle
front. To the east of the Narew river
the extent Of the German advance
firm Rozan is marked by the cap
ture of the village Of Goworowo,
which lies only six miles from the
river.
Present Status q Puzzle
The exact status of the operations
en- the Eastern front is proving a puz-
paign. even Petrograd being uncertain
whether the vast operations between
tic Bug and the Vistula rivers is the
crisis of the battle or only a pause to
allow one side or the other to draw
breath or to rearrange its forces.
Along the French front comparative
quiet prevails with Berlin claiming
and Paris admitting the re-occupation
of trenches in the Souchez sector.
LuII on Italian Border
Rome explains the lull along the
Isonzo river front on the ground that
the Italians are engaged in organic
ing and securing the positions which
they won on the Carso plateau: but
Vienna claims the lack of activity
means the termination Of the Italian
attack after successful Austro-
Hungarian defence along the whole
chosen battlefield.
The submarine warfare which ragged
around the Orkney Islands at the end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

a special organ concert in City hall au-
ditorium.
While exact dates of the Governors
visit to Portland is not certain at this
time, it is planned to have the guests
leave Boston Sunday night. Aug. %. and
arrive here the following morning.
The visit of these executives of the
various states is made possible through
the efforts of the Portland Chamber of
Commerce. and because the annual meet
ing OF the House Of Governors is to be
held in Boston Aug. "a to IS inclusive.
Their program provides for visits to the
big industrial centers throughout New
England, and gives them three days.
Aug. q. 50 and 81, as the time for their
inspection tour Because of Portland's
prominence in the commercial world and
the fact that it is one of the greatest
ports on the Atlantic coast. this City
will be favored as one of the points
which will be visited.
The expense of the coming of this
party TO Portland will be borne jointly
by the Chamber of Commerce and the
Portland City Government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

OF last week, presumably ara,,
trade with the only open Russian =
Archangel. has been transferred ton
northeast coast Of Suffolk, where 81
eral neutral as-Well as British shir
nave fallen victims to the under. a
commerce raiders.
Bulgaria
The situation in the Near East I
mains apparently unchanged SO fa5
cry departure from neutrality Isl
cerned. but the Entente allies 81
are showing considerable FRI
over Bulgaria's successful rsgotiatl
with Turkey and they soon may ranyI
fer their displeasure u Roumania|
which is reported to u ready to ilt|
the embargo on the Export Of grain
thereby supplying III central powen|
with a huge aeoss''n of food sup
Stockholm, Christiania, Berlin ax|
It is unlawful in Turkey to seize u
mans residence for debt, and suficiea|
land to support him is also exempt trs
seizure. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
RUSSIANS FACE
MASSED FORCES
OF TURK Army

Peuograd. July 2S.-(Via London. July
90, els A. M.).-The following official
statement was issued tonight at the head
quarters of the army of the Caucasus:
In the coast region there have been
guards.
The Turks are concentrating strong
forces in the direction of Mush lin Ar
menia. So miles southeast Of Erzerum).
and as a result we have suspended our
westward movement. concentrating on
prepared positions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
Narrow Escapes in Lewiston Fire.

A fire soon after o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon in the 10-tenement
wooden block at 2ss Blake street,
Lewiston, owned by Odule Laplace,
damaged the block about $1,000 and
some Of the tenants narrowly escaped
with their lives. The fire started in
the fiat Of Stolling brothers on the
third door. the cause being unknown.
and worked through the upper floors.
The family Of Mrs. Joseph Lapage on
the fourth floor were caught in the
smoke. Mrs. Lapaee and two small
children were asleep at the time, and
were partly overcome by the smoke
Mrs. LApase was able to get out un-
assisted. but the two children had to
be carried out. The tenements were
all oceupied' but the other tenants all
got out without difficulty. The build
Ing was hlled with smoke and badly
wet down. It was wen insured and
most OF the household goods were also
insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

PITTSTON-A. e. Lord,
EAST PITTSTON-W. H.
Heath.
WHITEF1ELD-P. e. Chan.
ney. E. NJ. Hilton. H. W.
Clarey.
ICOOPER'S MILLS-F. r.
Coombs. G. w. Brann.
WEST GARDINER-A. d.
Cole.
p I T G H F I e L D-F. N,
Adams.
BELGRADE LAKES-Bel.
grade Auto & Garage Co,
9. u. Ttllson. e. A. Bean,
II. e. Harnden.
t8ELGRADE-E. H. MosnAr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
JAP MINISTER
OF JUSTICE HAS
RESIGNED after
BRIDE INQUIRY

Toxic. July 29.-viscount kanetake
Oura, the japanese minister OF JUS
tice resigned his portfolio today. The
minister's action. following the inves-
tigation by the ministry Of justice into
the bribery charges growing out of the
parliamentary elections last March
has caused sensation throughout
Japan.
The case involves several members
and ex-members of the imperial diet.
Emperor Yoshihito sanctioned the
resignation Of Viscount Oura.
The investigation into the charges
of bribery growing out OF the March
elections resulted in the arrest yes
terday of X. Hayashida, who had been
chief secretary of the lower house for
20 years The arrest Of Hayashida is
said to have been connected with the
charge against Viscount Oura, who is
alleged to have received a present of
$500 from a candidate for member
ship in the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
John B. Eaton Of Calais.

John B. Eaton, third son of the late
George H. Eaton Of Calais. died sudden
ly in his room at the Acadian Hotel.
death being due to acute heart trouble.
The deceased was once in business with
his brother. Harris Eaton, succeeding
the old established Arm Of Chase, Bar.
ker & Co. Mr.. Eaton was 50 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

GARDINER-scott's Ga
rrge. a. G. Robinson,
Vannah Co., E. E. Lam
caster, c. r. Farr, A. w.
Cunningham, w. M. Wood
& Son.
SOUTH GARDINER-Mel.
win Spencer, W. w.
Brewer. Lawrence Broth
ers. I. J. Thurlow.
RICHMOND-C. A. Foster,
e. B. Rankins, C. w
Reed, ]. Haynes & Son,
Rogers Brothers, Randall
& Temple.
DRESDEN-Geo. H. Moody. J.
F. Houdlette. j. H. Mayors
& Sons. H. A. Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

COOMBs MILLsLptnkhau,
b Philbrick.
SOUTH CHINA-C. W. Allen
PALERMO-E. 8. Kitchen.
WEEKS MILLS Edsa,
Bean.
|R1vERSIDE-H. r. Fosset,
3 CO.
HA n:S. NJ Bow
WlNTHRor-.E. s. Norcross
u. ". Stevens. F. H. Horn
w. c. Kinds. Mitchell Ga
AoNMoUTH-nay { Richard
Waite I Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

A dispatch from Amsterdam June IA
said that British airmen had attacked
the Zeppelin sheds at Evere. north Of
Brussels, and set fire to the building. de-
stroyng the Zeppelin inside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30
IMPOSITION OF
ANOTHER FINE
UPON BRUSSELS

Paris. July 29.-t3.8 A. M.).-Another
fine of 100000 has been imposed on the
city of Brussels by the German author
tiles in consequence of the destruction
of a Zeppelin dirigible balloon at Evere
by aviators of the Entent allies. accord
ing to the correspondent at Havre of the
Petit Parisien.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

a dose Of it tonight and by ma,
your constipation. indigestion ana
headache will vanish. 1t is far
ferable to carthartics, purgativ.,
salts. because it does not ertn. !
shock the system but acts een,ts N
an easy. natural manner, ern.n
the congestion Of waste and resto,1
normal activity Of the organs
A free trial bottle can be ob,,..
by writing to DIR. W. B. Caldwejl !.
Washington ST.. Monticello, M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-30

NO. LEEDS-Roee b Pratt.
READFlELD--A. H. Wilson.
N. d. Gordoa Go.
MT. vERNoN--A. p. Cram Z
Son. Merton Jacobs.
NORTH MoNlt0UTH-w. A.
Richardson.
|WAYNE-C. D. Lincoln, Lin
coin Bros.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL Garage,
w. B. Stebbins. c. A. Moor.
len. Malcolm Z Dyer. J. w.
Church & Son. H. g. Tur.
ner. Brooks Hardware Co.,
J H Cogan Co.. F J Staples.
RICHMOND CoRNER-R
! r. Temple.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-17
REV, SAMUEL SMITH
BURIED YESTERDAY
Retired United Evangelical Minis
ter Had Long Record of
Faithful Service
Special to The Telegraph

Mffiinburg, Pa, March 17.-Yester-
day the funeral of the Rev. Samuel
Smith. retired minister of the United
Evangelical Church, was held here,
conducted by the Rev. II. r. Wilkes,
assisted by the Rev. DIR. NJ. II. Calkins,
pastor of the Mif1inburg Presbyterian
Church, and Bishop II. B. Hartzler,
ID. D., of Harrisburg. The sermon was
preached by the Rev. Noah Young,
lifelong friend and a conference asso-
ciate. The Ministerial Association of
Mifflinburg, of which the Rev. Mr..
Smith was a member, attended in
body. The pallbearers, ministers of the
Gospel, selected by him just before his
death, were the Rev. w. e. Detweiler,
of Danville; the Rev. NJ l. Jamison,
Williamsport; the Rev. e. ID. Keen,
Wrightsville; the Rev. II. II. Benfer,
Baltimore, Md; the Rev. J. d. Shor-
tess, York, and the Rev. NJ. f. Fossel-
man. York.
The Rev. Mr.. Smith is survived by
his wife and the following children:
william T.. Smith, of Williamsport;
Anna c., wife of William A. Heiss, of
NllIlllnDuTSS lJlSZles WlIe OF the ReN. j.
Ole Biggs, an Evangelical minister,
of Alberton, Md; Samuel E. Smith of
Shamokin, and /. Mae Smith, at home.
The Rev. Samuel Smith was born in
Millheim, Pa, November 8, 1888, and
was reared on a farm. He entered
the Evangelical ministry in the Spring
of 1852 at the annual conference held
at New Kingston under Bishops John
Seiber and Long. He was gradually
advanced, serving some of the best
fields in the conference, including Will
Transport, Harrisburg and York. He
preached in both the German and
English languages and from 1871 to
1875 served as presiding elder of the
Williamsport district, embracing at
that time Lycoming. Clinton, Centre,
Tioga and Bradford counties and a
part of New York State. He repre-
sented his conference as delegate to
the General Conference for sixteen
successive years and was secretary of
the conference missionary society for
fifteen years and conference treasurer
for many years. He was on the ex-
amining board sixteen years and was
its president five years. During the
Rev. Mr.. Smiths active and eventful
life he travelled 100000 miles and
preached over 100000 times, besides
giving hundreds of addresses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-17
To NUMBER PLAYERS
IN SATURDAY GAME
Point Bay High Five the Next
Attraction at Chestnut Street
Auditorium

In the game between Harrisburg
Independents and the Point Bay high
five of New York, Saturday night at
Chestnut street auditorium, players
will be numbered. This will be a new
feature for local games. The New
Workers, champions of the Suburban
league Of New York, adopted the num-
bers sometime ago.
The Point Bay five makes annual
trips through Pennsylvania. This will
be the first time this team has visited
Harrisburg. The game will start at
s o'clock and will be followed with a
dance program which will include an
exhibition number.
on the visiting team will be: Nolan
and Boyle, forwards; Laubenstein and
Mcintyre, center. and Curran, Boylan
and Coughlin. guards. The Harris
burg lineup will include all regulars.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-17
JOSEPH o. EPHARDT

Ohio State Pool Champion Loser in
Last Nights Match
In brilliant squirt Robert Cheno-
weth, local pool champion, last night
defeated Joseph o. Ephardt, Ohio
State champion, score 100 to 81. The
game was played at the Cave and at
tracted large crowd
Ephardt, who has been making u
tour of the United States will be in
Harrisburg for sometime, giving exhi-
bitions. He is also champion fancy
shot of the United States. In last nights
match Chenoweth outplayed his oppo-
nent. His best run was 23, while that
of Ephardt was IS.
During the series of matches which
started Monday night Chris Gregory.
manager of the Cave, will give five
dollar gold piece to every local player
who outscores the Ohio champion. The
latter is here to meet all comers.