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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
ALLIED GENERALS DEVELOPING new
MOVE EMPL DYING ALL ARTILLERY

Paris. Sept. 20, Noon.-General Joffre,
the French commander in-chief. and
The allied commanders on this front
Field Marshal Sir John French and
King Albert Of Belgium-are develop
ing new plan of campaign that in
wolves the almost continuous use of
artillery on a vast scale along the
whole line.
Masses of artillery have been en-
ployed by both sides since the begin
ming of operations in preparing for
infantry attacks, pounding their adj
'versaries' works for an hour or two,
then suddenly suspending fire and as
saulting with infantry. The allies are
now methodically maintaining their
shell fire for days at a time without
infantry attacks. dropping projectiles
upon the charred front into every 50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
INDICTMENTS
RETURNED IN THE
EASTLAND CASE

Chicago, Sept. 22.-Federal indict-
ments in connection with the Eastland
disaster July "a, when the excursion
steamer capsized in the Chicago river,
causing the death of ST. persons, were
returned today charging conspiracy
and criminal carelessness in the OPP
Grafton of an unseaw worthy boat.
Those named in the true bill in
Guided:
George T. Arnold, president Of the
St Joseph Chicago Steamship Co.,
owners of the Eastland: Walter K.
Greenbaum. manager of the Indiana
Transportation Co, which chartered
the Eastland for the excursion: and
Robert Reed and Charles c. Eckliff,
government steamship inspectors at
Grand Haven. Mich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

yard square and repeating the process
a deadly, automatic, unceasing pound
ing. The heavy calibred guns sent
their storms of shells upon the encamp.
mentS of first reserves behind the
lines and upon bridges and provision
trains.
Official reports obtained by the
French army officers from their own
observers, from prisoners and from
photographs made by aviators show
that parts of the opposing lines which
have been subjected to this unceasine
bonn ba rdment have been rendered en-
tirely untena BILE, and that the best the
Germans can do is to re-occupy their
aba ndoned works after the lombard
ments have let up and then leave
quickly when the showers of projec-
tiles begin to fall again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
SPORTING NOTES

A change in the system Of rowing
obstruction at Harvard College, by
which James Wray is deposed as
coach Of the Varsity crew. and Robert
F. Herrick Of Boston. a graduate, as
sumes final authority over the Crimson
rowing activities, became known
Wednesday nigh Mr.. Herrick will
coach the crew himself, but will have
also tho assistance for Individual in
struction OF William Haines, a former
English professional. now coach for
.the Union Boat Club Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
final MASSACHUSETTS RETURNS
. INCREASE NOMINEES PLURAuTIES

Lieutenant governor-Calvin Cool
idge, Northampton. 1886; Guy A.
Ham, Milton, 49,S30.
acknowledgements, David L.
Walsh, Clinton. 74,46s: Frederick S.
Deitrick, Cambridge, 3470.
Returns from about half the state
in the Republican contest for auditor
indicated the denomination of A. B.
Cook, the present incumbent.
In the contest for the Democratic
nomination for attorney general, J. j.
Donahue, Medford, apparently was
successful by substantial majority
over Harold Williams. Jr Brookline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Boston, Sept. ga revision Of fthe
complete vote Of the state in yester-
days joint primaries, made today,
somewhat increased the pluralities Of
the nominees. Governor Walsh was re-
nominated for a third term by the
Democrats and former Congressman
Mccall was CHOSEN as his Republican
opponent. The total vote of the state
for the principal candidates was fol-
lows:
j: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES w
Mccall, Winchester, 64,s72: Grafton D.
Gushing, Boston, 1921; Eugen n. Foss.
Boston, 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
ED|S0N'S BATTERY
KILLS CHLORINE GAS

New York. Sept. 2o.-An official gov
eminent test at the New York navy yard
today of Thomas A. Edison's new stor.
age battery for submarines proved be-
yond a doubt that it overcomes the
deadly chlorine gas peril, according to an
announcement made tonight by Miller
Reese Hutchinson; personal represents
tive Of the inventor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
M0HR CASE IN
HANDS OF THE
Grand JURY

Providence, Sept. 22.-The grand
jury today commended the considera-
ton of the Mohr murder case and it
is expected that it will require two
days to dispose Of this matter. Attor-
ney General Rice said he did not be-
lieve that George W. Healie. Dr.
Mohr's chauffeur, would be called as a
witness. He refused to give out any
information as to who the states wit
reSSeS will he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
OAKLAND
Vique-L

Miss Marguerite Ladd of Readfield
and Alfred Nigue of Waterville were
quietly married last Friday evening.
The young folks tried hard not to let
their friends know Of their Intentions
but were suspected and left on their
honeymoon just in time to escape 81
shower of confetti. Their whereab bouts
are unknown except to their families.
All friends wish them long and hap
py welded life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
VILLA FORCE IS
MOVING INTO
SONORA STATE

Washington, Sept. 22.-Advices to the
state department today confirm the re-
ports that Gen. Villa is moving all avail
able forces in northern Mexico into the
state of Sonora with the evident purpose
Of attacking the Carranza troops there
under command of General Gales. Re
ports say that more than dozen Villa
troop trains have reached the outskirts
of Juarez and proceeded toward Sonora.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
Dr.. Austin Flint Dead

New York. Sept. 22.-Dr. Austin Flint,
alienist, who was much in the public
eye recently as the star witness for the
state against Harry X. Thaw. was found
dead in his home here today. Apoplexy,
according to his son, DR.. Austin Flint,
Jr., was the cause of death. DR.. Flint
was 70 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
HIGHER RATES OF IN
TEREST AFTER WAR

enver. Col, Sept. 22.-Higher average
rates of interest in the United States
will be one Of the inevitable results Of
the European war, in the opinion of For.
mer United States Senator Theodore e.
Burton of Ohio. principal speaker at the
annual banquet Of the Investment Bank
ers' Association Of America tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
St. Omsr Elects offie3fs

The annual meeting Of st. .Qmer Com
mandery. No IL, X. r, swas held
Wednesday evening at which the follow
ing officers were elected: Eminent COM
mander. Sanger n. Annis; generalissimo,
E. c. Herring: captain general. e. G..
Crosby; senior warden, l.. NJ. Andrews:
junior warden. Henry w. Abbott; pre-
late. H. S. Grindle: treasurer. Frank W.
Noble; recorder. Chas. B. Davis. Tho
reports of the treasurer and recorder
showed the commandery to be in fine
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Work will begin on the State aid road
Thursday morning. the plans having
been returned Wednesday night with the
approval of the commission. The work Is
to be done by Street Commissioner Estey
and his men and large crew will be
put at work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. W. S. Oak
man
The funeral of the late John Cleary
will be held from the Home chapel at
9 a. NJ. Thursday, Rev. FIR. Michigan
officiating.
Tiffany Camp, No. T. L. s. W. V,
will hold its regular meeting this
evening in G.. A. r. hall.
Edward J.. Shaw of the Central
Branch, a former sergeant-ma jor here
reported Wednesday for re-admission
to this Home.
Albert Lawrence. late navy, and
Lewis A, Ham, late Co. 1. Both Me
Inf, have been granted discharges
from the Home.
The returns from furloughs Wednes-
day were: John Murphy from Provi-
dence; Charles C. Grover from Cara
funk; Alpheus F. Jenkins from Gardi-
ner, Russell Hale from Boston, Har-
old D. Bagley from Lakeport and
Michael King from Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
DUTCH STEAMER
STRIKES NINE
CREW RESCUED

Amsterdam, Sept 22-(Via London, 3.33
P. M.).-The Dutch steamer koningen
Emma, a 9000-ton vessel from Batavia,
Java, struck a mine while on her way
to this port Her passengers and crew
were rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
ONLY SLIGHT DAMAGE
BY TUESDAYS FROSTS IN
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Youngstown. Ohio. Sept. 22.-Light
frosts visited many sections Of north
eastern Ohio and western Pennsylra-
MIA last night. 1t is believed that crops
We're not much damaged,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
Germans, Fail
ing at Vilna,Will
Try at Dvinsk

London, Sept. %, 3.27 A. M.-Tele-
graphing from Petrograd the corre-
spondent of the Daily News says that,
having failed at Wilma, the Germans
are now trying to envelop Dvinsk. The
city is in some danger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

The clerks in the L. II. Soper & Co
store went TO the North Pond Camps
Wednesday evening. where they were en-
tertaned by Mrs. Soper The trip was
made in automobiles and the return was
a late hour. A splendid time was en-
joyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

At a meeting Of the committee on
streets and sewers Wednesday evening
it was voted to build an additional 200
feet to the Hayden Brook sewer. This
is one Of the most important public i'm
provements that Is being done by the city
and the committee felt that as much as
possible should be constructed this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

The marriage intentions Of Albert r.
Luce and Miss Clara Bourque and of
Zaepha Custeau and Mrs. Odeline La
belle. all of this city were placed on
file at the city clerks Office Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

]. 3. Dystart of Athens was a bust
ness caller in the city Wednesday,
Hon. Byron Boyd Of Augusta was in
the city on business Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Miss Rae Tilton, who has been pass
ing a two-weeks vacation in Burnham,
Pi'tsfield and Augusta, has returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

There will be a special meeting of
W. S. Heath Circle Thursday evening
for the purposes of balloting and mi
tiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
Flynn and Reich Draw

Kansas City, Sept. 22.-Jim Flynn OF
Pueblo and Al Reich Of New York fought
10 rounds to a draw here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
The strong wind Of Wednesday dried

The strong wind of Wednesday dried
up the roads very rapidly, so rapidly
in fact that in the early morning they
were nearly as dry as before the
storm. and as there had been very
little travel over them, they were in
good condition, except for an occa-
sioral place where there was a gully
washed out or bad hole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
Today's Concert Proqram

March-"The Crusader. SOuSa
Overture-"Le Domino Noir," Auber
Nalse Hesitation-"Hearts and Fow-
ers. Lake
Grand Fanta sia-"Home Sweet Home
the World over Lampe
Turkey Tron from Little Miss Fix it,"
Hamper
Way Down on the Swanee Ribber-
Old Folks at Home" Roberts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

business caller in the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Hon. Martin F.. Bartlett left Wednes-
day for Nashua, n. H.. where he will
he on business for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Emery L. Hegarty went to Dead
water Wednesday on business trip
of several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
WATERvILLE

c. l.. Taylor of Albion was calling
on friends in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

DR.. ]. H. Knox Of Orono formerly of
this city, is the guest Of friends here
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Deputy Sheriffs harrington and Rod
erick were in attendance upon court
in Augusta Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

| Havelock Lodge. Knights Of Pythias,
| will entertain their male friends in the
hall Wednesday evening, Sept. 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

There was a clean slate in the nnu
nicipal court wednesday morniuG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Tobey of North
Fairfield were calling on friends in the
city for a few hours Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Ernest l.. Crosby of Albion was the
guest Of friends in the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
Late Augusta Locals A.,

y. r. Messer, L., A. & ". d..,...,
er' at the local office. will resume ai
autles tonight after enjoying a u, m,'
Gays vacation with Mrs Messs, ~. y.
Hillside Camps, Belgrade IaIss at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
Announcement OF Success
OF Big Loan MayNot Come
Within the Present Week

Tendency Toward Final Amount to Be Closer
Half Bllion-Recent British Prize Court De-
cision Exerts Pressure Not Aiding the Work
of the Commissioner ssible Eleventh Hour
Changes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23

Mrs. Warren Clark mas returned to her
home on Summit street after few days
stay at Belgrade.
Miss Lula Adams has returned after
passing two weeks at her home in Madi-
son.
Edward Crawford of Burnham has re-
turned to his home after short stay
with his nephew, VIM. Crawford.
Miss Abbie Weber Of Clinton is pass
ing few days in town as the guest Of
Mrs. A. II. Hammond.
Mrs. Emery Hall and Mrs. Ival Hall of
Hinckley were calling on friends in town
Wednesday. IN
A. 2. Lord of Belfast is passing a few
days here with his parents
Charles Buck Of skowhegan, and for
merry Of this town. was calling on
friends here Wednesday,.
The Larkfn Club met Wednesday after.
noon at the home Of Mrs Nancy Emery
In -Shawmut. The afternoon was pleas
antly passed in playing whist and light
refreshments were served,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-23
FAIRFIELD

A very pretty home wedding was SOL
emnized at o'clock Tuesday evening
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred HAYES
at 20 Vernon street. Bangor, when Miss
Mildred Williams of this town became
the bride Of Alden B. Hayes The brid j.
was attended by Miss Stella Thomas,
also of this town. as the maid of honor
and Louis Blood of Dover, Me, was best
man. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Ashley Smith of the First Univer-
salist church of Bangor. The bridal par
ty entered the parlor to the strains of
Lohengrins wedding march played by
Miss Lois Spencer. The bridal party
stood in front of bank of ferns and
cut flowers where the impressive double
ring service was used. Following the
ceremony an informal reception was
held. after which the couple left for parts
unknown. They will be at home after
January | at Hopedale. Mass, where
Mr.. Hayes has a position as superin-
tendent of the technical department of
the Draper Mfg. Co.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
dress of white crepe de chine and
chiffon and carried shower bouquet of
sweet peas. The maid of honor wore
light blue crepe de chine
Mr. Hayes is a graduate of the Bangor
high school in the class of 1910 and of
the U. Of NJ. IA. He was a member Of
'the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraterity and
was most popular young man. Mrs.
Hayes graduated from Lawrence high
school in 1910 and since then has been
employed in teaching school at Salmon
Lake and kent's Hill
The following from this town were
present: Mrs. Carrie Williams, Miss
Lois Spencer. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Priest
and Miss Stella Thomas
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
New Board Upheld by Butler.

Denver.-Judgc Charles c. Butler OF
the third division of the District Court
dismissed the petition OF Henry Van
Klceck to compel John Il. Ramer
secretary OF state, to file the petition
to refer the act passed by the Lcgis'
lature changing the civil service law
OF this state. and with II went the CON
tention OF the liquor interest which
also had similar petition awaiting
the same place on the docket. After
counsel for both sides had presented
their argument Judge Butler decided
the case without delay.
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
Adequ,.. state Guard Necessary.

Denver-Governor Carlson issued a
statement to the people OF the state
bringing to their attention the neces-
sity OF building up the national guard
for the sake of national defense. His
statement is based in part upon the
views the federal War Department
now holds as to the general defensive
condition Of the country which the
governor learned during his recent
trip throughout the East.
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
Extraordinary Precautions for Safety.

Denver.-The discovery OF a plot to
abduct Joseph F. Smith, head Of the
Mormon church In Salt Lake City.
carry him to the impenetrable fast.
nesses of the Jackson Hole country in
Wyoming, where n ransom OF $lOO. 900
was to be demanded for his release by
the three daylight robbers who com.
mitted the holdup of 1875 passengers
touring Yellowstone park, July .. and
who more recently exacted $4,000 ran.
som for the release Of a wealthy cat.
tleman living near Idaho Falls, Idaho.
has caused federal authorities Of the
department Of justice to decide upon
extraordinary precautions for the
safety OF the Mormon church head.
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
Industrial Commission Declares Re-
bates, Refunds and Participating
Endorsements Unlawful.
OF INSURANCE RArEG |

Denver.-An important regulation
affecting the new workmen's compen.
sation insurance in Colorado has been
made through a set of resolutions
passed by the State Industrial Com
mission forbidding all profit-sharing
and refunds by any privately oper-
ated companies who issue compensa-
tion insurance policies. The resolu-
tions as passed are as follows:
Whereas, In order that the insur-
ance of compensation liability of en-
ployers may be made safe to employees,
the workmen's compensation act has
imposed upon the industrial commits
sion of Colorado, the duty to approve
the minimum basic and schedule rates
at which insurance companies may do
the business of workmen's compensa-
tion insurance In this state. none of
approved by the commission as ade-
quate, and
Whereas, This commission on the
6th day Of July, 1915, approved the
minimum basic and schedule rates at
which any company could do COM
pensation insurance business in this
state and
Whereas, 1t was the intention by
such approval to exclude refunds and
rebates and participating plans Of
any and all kinds, now therefore
BE 1t resolved, That any and all
refunds, rebates and any and all par
ticipating endorsements or any plans
whereby the insurance carrier at the
time OF writing the insurance creates
or attempts to create against itself
an obligation, either absolute or con-
tingent, to refund or give to the as.
sured employer any sum of money or
other consideration, or to permit the
assured employer to share in any
division of money or other thing Of
value, at any subsequent time, would
be incompatible with the approval Of
rates which this commission has
made, and would be an unlawful de-
parture therefrom."
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29

elected president OF the organization.
said II Is now the duty Of tho business
men OF this country TO do nil In their
power to restore normal conditions In
Europe, and proposed that 100000.
100000 be loaned without interest to
the government for tho purchase Of
Belgium. He suggested that later tho
government Of that country could be
turned over to It's own people.
Mr.. Wanamaker declared that the
United States had made its first mis-.
take when II had failed TO protest
against the violation Of the neutrality
OF Belgium.
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
Not Guilty.

"lley. you big busherl" yelleld an
excited fan as the pitcher Of tho homo
team issued his fourth successive base
on balls. forcing = runner across the
plate. Where did you learn to pitohi
In a correspondence school7"
II the pitcher heard. he made no
sign. but another spectator sittinS
near the excited one administered Q
Stinging rebuke.
You talk like FISH," he said
scornfully. What makes you thinh
that dub over r6arned to pitch any
where?"
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
Civil Service Referendum Case.

Denver-Attorneys for both sides
in the case involving referendum on
the new civil service commission law,
and which Judge Butler Of the third
division Of the District Court denied
appeared before the court and went
through the formality Of arguing and
resisting a motion for a new trial
which Judge Butler promptly over.
ruled, and a transcript was ordered
by the attorneys for the old commits
sion for the purpose Of taking the
case to the Supreme Court.
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
Not q Black Hand.

A stcnOgrapher was out of Job
He was discussing the best ways and
means OF rehabilitatIng his ebbins
bank roll with q friend who also was
listed among tho unemployed. Said
the friend:
III were you Id write a letter for
money"
81 have" replied tho stenog.
For how muchf"
"Oh. $4,000"
"Well-?" asked the friend In
astonishment.
Well" repeated the shorthand man
sadly. the letter asking for the $4,000
is all ready to mail. but I'll be darned
II | can think OF anybody to mail II
to."-Louisville Times
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
Mean Disposition.

Before engaging rooms in your
house." said tho bachelor. II want to
know II there arc any families with
crying babies staying here"
I'm afraid there H." replied tAs
landlady; but we-"
well. ! was Just going TO say" con
unucd tho other. that II thero are.
want you to put mo In tho room nsxt
to theirs. l want to wake up in the
night and hear their trouble. 80 thai
I can congratulate myself again that
I'm not married"
The Arvada enterprise., 1915-07-29
State Collections Board 10 Created.

Dcnvcr.-Ali tho state boards that
formerly cared for the pcnitontiary.
the insane asylum and the rcforma.
tory have been abolished. Ono board
has been created to take their place.
This new board will bo known ms the
Colorado Board Of Corrections. The
members Of the new organization are
!. u. Allen Of Denver. l.. G. Paddock
OF Boulder. and r.. w. Wlcks Of Pu.
cblo. Mr.. Allen will serve for six
years, Mr.. Paddock four years. and
Mr.. Wicks two years.