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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13
SUDDEN SPIRIT OF OPTIMISM
ISUNEXPL aimed BUT PERvADES
YALE CAMP ON EVE OF CAME

Of the sale predicted that with far
weather tomorrow morning the sale
viii pass these figures. The Palmer
Nj emorial Stadium holds the record at
present, something like $4,000 persons
having witnessed the 1914 game in
Tigerland.
Every member Of the Yale first
line combination is reported TO be in
perfect condition for a hard struggle
except Fullback Scovil. There appears
to ne some doubt regarding the ability
of the latter to start the game, due 70
broken thumb Guernsey may open
ne game in his place, but il is almost
certain that the former Will play a
portion of the contest. Church IS also
slated to defend left Old for the Blue
c&rly in the struggle. but will prob
ab'y give way 10 Higginbotham be-
fore the final period. All the Varsity
and subs were quartered in the Yale
infirmary tonight. where Trainer
Johnny Mack said that the. team was
confident and resting quietly
The Weather Element
The Princeton squad passed the
rIsht Ill Hartford and will not arrive
here until tomorrow forenoon. Accord
ing 10 the statement Of Coach Rush,
ne Tigers will line up against Yale III
thc same order that they faced Har-
ward. with the exception that Cen
neri at center may not be able TO play,
HI which case Butterworth will take
his place. Princeton cohorts are hop
ing that the forecast for unsettled
weather may not develop into rain, for
N vet slow gridiron would greatly
initiate against the fast open play
which IS relied upon TO win from the
Plue. The Yale team outweighs
Princeton several pounds to a man
ard on q heavy turf this advantage
would be big factor in the line
",unginc attack that Princeton expects
INC Blue 10 use. once they secure the
bal. within striking distance of the
Tigers goal line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

boarding house at the campground. which
had been transformed into a comfortable
and pleasing room. The tables were very
pretty, the beautiful bouquets adding
greatly 10 their attractiveness. The sup
PEI consisting of oyster stew. coffee and
4 variety Of cakes and pies. was enjoyed
by the 81 members and their guests. The
large display of useful and fancy arti-
clcs surprised those Interested A splen-
did braided rug made by Mrs Frances
Dow, over 50 years of age, deserves espe-
cIal mention. The contents OF the boxes
amounted III the aggregate 10 more than
so
After supper interesting remarks were
made by several of the gentlemen pres-
ent and vote Of thanks extended 10
lhe LADIES' for their hospitality Read
incs were given by Alberta Luce, EIain
Rowe and Helen Dow An Interesting
article from the pen of H. G. Barrows
held me close attention Of the comma
III The reading Of the rhymes accom-
pauring the gifts occasioned considera bic
merriment
Mrs. Wendell Robbins and two sons
Of Augusta, Miss Emma Woodward of
Gardiner and Miss Louise Rafter of Bos
ton were the out-of-town guests.
il is unnecessary to say the club has
been successful in the first year of its
existence. the interest manifested and the
establishment of neighborly. friendIiness
and sociabillty, which was the object or
it's organization, has been more than
gratifying to the promoters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

attached for a time to the Austro
Hungarian consulate general in Ber-
lin, Germany. There. very soon after
ward he obtained knowledge that the
Austro- Fl hungarian authorities had re-
celved information about his secret
connections with the enemies of Aus
tria- Hungary, and, evidently fearing
detection, he suddenly left his post
without permission and disappeared.
Later on, it was learned that he had
gone 10 Italy and was staying in
Rome from where ne rendered his res
isnation, thereby preventing his dis
misSal.
While ne was in Rome, il was as
certained that he was in close relation
with Russian and Serbian agents, OBJ
viously with the purpose of going TO
the United States TO use his knowledge
of the centers of Slavic emigration
coming from the monarchy in the ser
vice Of the Pan-Slavic propaganda,
and with the intent Of disseminating
dlSloyalty among our emigrants
against their country Of birth.
Alleged Treason
The Austro- Hungarian embassy
has been informed that quite a num-
Der of southern Slavs from the mon
archN have been enlisted by the agents
Of The allies, and have left this coun-
try 10 fight the Austro- HI hungarian
army. II is very probable that DR..
Goricar's activity contributed to the
Very recreta bic acts of treason which,
certainly without changing the out
come Of the war, will be of the gravest
consequence for those who may be
made prisoners of war.
The Austro-HunEarian embassy was
informed several months ago of Or.
Gorlcars agitatory propaganda. car
ried on in this country, but il has re
trained until now from taking counter
measures. being aware of the disgrace
brought about 10y tie fact that former
consular officer has broken in such a
way the faith and allegiance TO his
! fatherIalu
Innocence Declared
ain view. however. of his statements
e tbs press, which contain the strong
e@i accusations against the represen-
tatiVcs Of rn-HunEary. the embassy
must "uphatically declare these accu-
sations as false and absolutely base
less. Otherwise. silence would be TAX
en- as acknowledgement and would Gre
ate the belief that our consulate ac-
tually are engaged in activities in vi
o-a,ion of the laws of this country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

= Sunlight hop and evening dance
NJ he given al hte Silver Racquet
D.. on Wednesday, Nov. "a. both mas
neradlng under the title of Thanks
living dances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

Seine very attractive posters have
heen put UP in the city for the Whist
party 10 be held by the Taconnet Club
{ the clubhouse Tuesday evening.
NY. 30 They are from the pen of
VIII Sutherland and are real works
II tart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13
OAKLAND

AT meeting of the Athletic Asso-
cation of the Oakland High school
which was held Friday afternoon. Will
lam Blake was elected captain of the
basketball team, Leland Bickford was
elected captain Of the second team and
Willard Briar manager of the second
team. At previous meeting, Harlie
Mares was elected manager of the
basketball team. Both teams are prac-
ticing faithfully and strong team
and good season Is anticipated.
At the NJ. Z. church Sunday morning
at 1890, the pastor viii preach on the
subject, Christ the Great Sacrifice for
Sin; Sunday school at Has. Men S
Bible class at u O'Clock: Epworth
League at o'clock: and evening ser
vice at p NJ. Prayer meeting on
Thursday night at $50
There will be Gospel service at
the High Street Mission al $50 P. NJ.
Sunday.
The third and fourth degrees viii
be conferred on large class at Cas-
cade Grange Saturday evening. These
not solicited from are requested to
bring pie, cake or bread
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

rhe Cecilia Choral Society will
nte; al 80 T. NJ Monday at the
CONGREGATIONAL church for rehearsal
Te members are asked TO get the
fB4slc at WentWorth's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

number of candidates Were given
M Tnitlatory degree at the regular
melting Of Martha Washington Chap
~ order OF the Eastern Star, Friday
aVUInC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

In the list OF those receiving with
Mlss Arie Kelley at her art exhibit
ton Thursday afternoon the name OF
Miss Annie Dorr was unintentionally
united.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

'Aalcs ". Atchle> has returned
ON lincoln where he Went on legal
Nuslsfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

Frdessor Henry W. Brown Of Col
"1 Gili"ee will go TO-DAY 10 Skowhe-
ssh Rhert ne is 70 preach Sunday IL
one 1 the churches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

William Bolduc % the Exchange no.
."returued Friday from hunting
;'el n the woods above Bingham
'yginr Down couple of deer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

AHard Fitzgerald has returned
.,trruE two-weei1s hunting "trip, bring
u hck with him his full quota Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

A. HaCan of Portland who has
the guest Of friends in the city
roy ,eVeral DAYS, returned home Fri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

l~vic Sawyer Of stockton IS the
ruest If his brother Bernard W.
W.. alork al The Elmwood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

-,4o-se q. Jackson of Good VIII
"a. business caller il the city FIJI
a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13
The Inward Effects of humors

The Inward Effects of humors are
worse than the outward. They en-
danger the whole system. Hoods
Sarsapariila eradicates all humors.
cures all their inward and outward eff
fects. II is the great Alternative and
tonic, whose merit has been every
where establishe6.-Ady,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

81 Ind MIS-. / q Monk Of Clinton
~. ;ulIIns on friends FRIDAY III The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13
WATERVILLE

aeuJamin Barker Of Portland WAS
. business caller Friday II The cItN-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

Washington Nov Unpublished
charges. attributed 10 DR.. Joseph Cor
lear, former Austro- H Hungarian con
sui, that Austrian consuls in the Unit
ed States. working under the dlrec-
ton of Consul General Won Nuber and
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador. are active in propaganda for
destruction of munitions factories and
fomenting strikes among the work
ers, will 9e referred by the State de-
partment 10 the Department Of JUS
tice for investigation.
The Austrian embassy here de-
nounced Goricars published statement
as untrue in every particular and an
nounced il would try TO find some
way TO prosecute him for ii. Goricar,
the embassy said, left his post at San
Francisco on leave and fai.ed To re-
turn.
Unofficial Information
Secretary Lansing today declined to
comment on the charges as has been
his invariable custom when dealing
with like cases. which We're Of an I'M
official character The Department Of
Justice has good deal of information
on hand regarding the activities Of
Consul General Won Nuber which it
gathered while investigating his con-
necrion with the case of DR.. Dumba.
the recalled Austrian ambassador but
SO far has nothing definite on the
charges attributed to DR. Goricar.
Startling Assertions
In substance Goricar is accredited
with making the statement that ne re-
signed his post after IL years in the
Austrian consular service because he
declined to perform the work Of
spy He charges that while at San
Francisco Commander MaaXimilian
Burstyn, the Austrian naval attache
at Washington, ordered him TO gather
plans of the Qualifications of San
Francisco harbor and along the Pa
cific coast. and 10 get especially &C.
tails of the works al Bremerton navy
yard. When he refused, Goricar is &C.
credited with saying he was transfer
red to Berlin where. after five months
he was ordered 10 proceed to Vienna
which ne feared to do, because Of his
pro- Slavic affiliations. 50 ne fled 10
Rome, where ne resigned last De-
cember
Honeycombed spy System"
Goricars story asserts that the Ger
man ambassador working with Won
Nubcr. is in touch with the Austritl
consuls at Cleveland, ST. Louis. Pitts
! burg, ST. Paul, Chicago and Philadel-
! phia. who spread propa Canda among
the foreign workers in the munitions
| factory and such activity Goricar al
leges. extends even to controlling the
! foreigners through fraternal and Sc
! cret organizations The alleged extent
| of the activities Of the Austrian con-
suls and the so-called spy system
are described at length in Goricar' S
, published statement. Gorlcar's record
shows he first came to this country in
100 and was consul at Pittsburg, Dem
| yer, and finally San Francisco, where
ne served three years.
Embassys Announcement
| The Austro-Huncarian embassy is
sued the following statement:
'Ex-ConSul DR.. Goricar, formerly at
| San Francisco. has been on leave of
I absehce since the time Of the outbreak
| of the wal and has been temporarily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

The rain of Friday evening drove
N gentlemen of the road into the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13
Weber POND
Delightful Entertainment Given
by the Christmas Club Is
ENJOYED by the Many
in Attendance

The Christmas Club observed gentle
mems light Wednesday evening in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

Frank Lowell Of Pittsfeld was a re-
cent guest Of mis- sister, Mrs c. z. Dow.
The selectmen have hired Z. r Wv
mans place as temporary home for the
inmates Of the town farm.
0, J. Hussey returned Sunday from
business trip 10 Boston.
Mrs Eliza Barrows has returned to
her home at WaterviIle while here
she had her house painted
Mr. and Mrs. John Halves have NOV
&c TO their farm at Readfield They
were accompanied by Mrs. Lydia New
ell who will spend the winter with
them.
". E. Strong returned TO Boston
Wednesday night, after several days
at his home.
Helen Dow returned from Halloween
Saturday, after spending a week win
Mrs. c. j. Brogan at the city farm.
Mrs. II. G. Barrows and Dorothy are
the guests of relatives at Waterville
Harry Soule and family of Mt. YER
non have moved into Mr.. Bragan's
north rent.
Frank Luce and Clarence Rowe are
on hunting trip in northern Maine.
I. J. Robbins returned Saturday from
visit with relatives in Boston and
Wolfeboro, n. H.
Leon Barrows, who has employment
with the Central Maine Power Co., went
to Belgrade Monday morning.
Lee Webster is in Gardiner working
at the carpenters trade
Mrs Ellery Drawn was at North
va ssa Ihoro Tuesdav and u-aa,..a,x.
the guest Of Mrs. Richard Reynolds
Miss Hazel Ballard returned to her
home Thursday after passing two
months with relatives and friends in
Aroostook county
Albert and Seth Ballard went with
their team to Litchfeld Monday where
they have employment for the winter
in the lumber business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13
Embassy's Announcement

The Austro-Hungarian embassy is
sued the following statement:
'Ex-Consul Dr.. Goricar, formerly at
San Francisco. has been on leave of
absehce since the time Of the outbreak
of the wal and has been temporarily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-13

OUR GUARANTEE Of quality reality Fur nsuranceWe guarantee
of sell and
You al sure Of quality
The Washington times., 1915-03-11
American Association
Schedule Is Ready

CHICAGO. March I'm. E. Cantillon
and a. F. Timme. two Of the three
members OF the schedule committee.
who were in Chicago today gave out the
following signed statement in regard to
the American Association schedule:
The schedule that the American As
sociation instructed its committee to pre-
pare and adopt at its annual meeting
has been handed to the president to-
day. with a request that a copy OF It
be sent to the club owners as the official
schedule of the American Association.
According to this schedule, the season
opens April % and closes September q
and calls for lH games.
Tho openings are Minneapolis at Kan
sas CITY. st. Paul at Milwaukee. Cleve-
land at Columbus, Indianapolis at Louis
vile.
The holiday dates are as follows: May
30. Minneapolis at st. Paul (mornins),
st. Paul at Minneapolis (afternoon).
Milwaukee at Kansas City. Cleveland at
Louisville indianapolis at Columbus.
July 5. St. Paul at Minneapolis (morn-
ing) Minneapolis at st. Paul (afternoon),
Kansas City at Milwaukee. Columbus at
indianapolis. Louisville at Cleveland.
Labor Day. st. Paul at Kansas City,
Minneapolis at Milwaukee. Louisville at
indianapolis. Columbus at Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1915-03-11
Griffith Dep0teS Time
To Watching Mem Lads
Old Fox Wants to See All Youngsters in Action In Right Places
So Wastes Little Effort with others-AIan Clarke Re.
ceives Heavy Present From His Pals. ..'
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, March
11.--1n his desire to find likely 70.
cruits, Manager Grifath is not pay.
ing 70 much attention to the play.
ers who have been with the Cri6men
before as to those here for the first
time, with the possible exception OF
Engel and Gallia. Both these pitch
ers have been seen In action, but are
now being watched carefully. How
ever, they are the only lads in the
squad receiving such attention along
with the newcomers.
"What do want to see Rippy VIII
liams hit for, or Kid Acosta play in
the outfeld 2" asks Grin. Haven't
I seen them both before now? Uncle
Nick Altrock is manager of the Sec
ond team, but he won't play as
Schaefer used to. Williams will play
first base for the hitting practice,
that's all. have nothing to learn
Of his ability. For the same reason
Acosta will play third base, even il
he is a southpaw. I don't want to
see him in the outfield. Altrock
probably won't appear in a league
game, SO he'll keep out of the prac-
tice line-ups.
II hope to see every man in the
squad in action. that 10. the new men
For instance, Rondeau, Massey and
Brown must play the outReld 80 that
l may get lines on their abilities. The
often for the same reason. What good
will It do me to watch johnson?
know all I need Of his pitching ability
Beyond the necessary practice to round
into shape. he need do little. But
want to see all the newcomers, how
they hit and how they field
Pursuing this plan. the Old Fox Is
giving most Of his attention to the
youngsters. They realize it. too, for
they work their heads of each and
every day. Even such raw youths az
Allan Clarke and Oscar Russell have
felt the influence, and are always ready
to volunteer whenever the Old Fox
glances their way.
are in action. Griff has a chance tc
watch the pitchers and batters at one
time. The Piebcs' pitchers are Joe En-.
gel. Doc Ayers. Herbert Thormah!en
Stevens. Russell. and Clarke. Usually
Ayers and Ensel get into action first
followed by the green kids. The latter
are fast getting into shape. and they
are coached on almost every ball by the
Old Fox. who stands behind the rubber
The batsmen are given the same
coaching by both Griff and Jack Ryan
The Washington times., 1915-03-11
ALTROCK'S PLEBES
LOSE TO REGULARS
ThormahIen and Clark Punished
Severely by Heavy Hitting
Veterans.
BY LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va. March II.
-Altrock's Piebes went down to defeat
In this mornings first practice game
between the two squads by a score Of
5 to 2. Thormahlen and Clarke. two Of
the new twirlers. had their first work
outs In regular games, and were more
or less punished after they had become
tired. While they were strong. though.
they went along very well. Following
them came Ensel and Bentley. who were
In good condition.
Thormahlen was sorely bumped in the
fourth frame. when the regulars moved
four tallics across the platter, seizlns
five hits, including q fhe triple to right
by George Mcbride. A chill breeze
blew throughout the contest, and 50
Manager Griffith called OF histiltties
after scven innings had been played.
Thu
The Washington times., 1915-03-11
Atmospheric Conditions
iona Champion Baseball Club Zephyr League-Velociy
Air Tends to Make Pop Flies Develop Into Home
Bases on Balls Into Three -Baggers, Least

salary for addressing the ump In the
old mother tongue. the ump being a
Norwegian and preferring English.
1t is no novelty for a pitcher to start
low. wide. outshoot and have the old
pill boomerang back and bang him in
tho glim.
No novelty at all.
During a particularly exciting game
the wind blew the right field foul line
over to the left feld foul line. and vice
versa. Being In a dilemma. the ump
resorted to the book Of rules. and. md
Ing no precedent to the case. he award
ed the game to the only spectator who
had paid to get In. This established q
cordial entente all around.
Wen admit this was a slight novel
ty. Just a slight one.
The baserunpers all wear sails. Any.
body who tries to steal second in q
hurricane 10 fined 80. All the good
baserunners wait for cyclones.
The grass on the diamond has to be
nailed down each inning. Each blade
The Washington times., 1915-03-11
BY "BUGS" BAER.

The pennant Is ours
Most big things hinge on one small
detail: nearly all the mightiest oaks owe
their creation to teenty-weenty acorns-
In fact, all oaks do. Tho greatest
, achievements are dependent upon one
minute tooth in the huge cogs OF their
creation. and So
The pennant Is ours
That Is. provided we have q windy
season this year.
A windy season Ia all We want. A
windier season would be even better.
I and allowing our hopes to soar to the
superlative. q windiest season would be
the real junk. With a windiest season
we would have the pennant sewn up
in April.
For the Nationals are training on the
windiest diamond in the world. bar
none.
BY the time they got through their
| month here. they all will be experts OH
| stealing bases In a gale. striking out
! In 4 tornado. sacrificing in . typhoon.
or overthrowing In a cyclone.
Lambeth Field 10 80 windswept that
the groundkeeper has to paint the foul
lines In glue. Common. ordinary white.
wash would be swept away by the first
few gusts.
All the outfelders are forced to wear
wind shields to protect them from the
furious onslaughts Of the weil-known
The light hitters have to be anchored
down, the heavy hitters are. compelled
to wear lead in their boots. 90 next
year don't complain when Alva VIII.
Jams gets thrown out .: hrst when he
should be sliding home. He may have
forgotten to jettison the lead.
With . favorable wind there is no
such thing a. . pop fly. Anything that
rises into the air 10 swept away for q
homo run. Some pop files are swept
away for two homo runs.
With a contrary wind. the batter hal
no more chance than q pair Of deuces
A home run Is generally caught by the
pitcher on the frst bounce. Very OTTER
an unusually strong wind will blow q
three-bagger into q base on balls.
And on one occasion. particularly
boisterous zephyr converted "A home run
into q strike-out. The hitter had three
and two on him when he bopped the
groover over the left field fence. The
wind got hold of the ball. swooped 'eI
up in a fond embrace. and blew 1t bach
over the plate for the third strike.
The home run hitter was not only
struck out, but it cost him a months
The Washington times., 1915-03-11

requires individual attention. The out
lay for carpet tacks 10 something fierce.
There IL no sun field here. The big
problem IL the wind field. or course.
they are all wind fields. but one Is
worse than the others. Hence 1t IL
known as the wind field.
A light player can't play the wind
field. The wind would blow him out OF
the league. And even a heavy player
has to have an anchor to windward.
BY the time Grfrs players get ac-
customed to running. hitting. and field.
ing on Lambeth fields wind-swept
diamond, they will be able to hit q
Quinine pill in q monsoon. or catch q
bullet In gale.
They will be experts in tornadoes.
There Will not be a team in the league
that could trim them In a hurricane.
Therefore. all VIC need to cop the PEN
nant Is cyclonic weather next season.
II We get that, the pennant 10 ours.
Nothing to 1t.
Pretty soft.