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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
EXPERIMENTS WITH
TORPEDO NETS NOW
BEING CONDUCTED

WASHINGTON, July 13.-For expert
mental purposes the navy department
has purchased several torpedo nets to
hang around battleships and protect
them from torpedo attacks.
Secretary Daniels said today these
were Of the same type as those en-
ployed by European. navies. The ex-
periments are now going on with the
nets on one Of the battlefield. Similar
experiments made some time ago pro-
duced no very definite results. but
navy officials hope to be able to i'm
prove the nets to reduce the dangers
from submarines.
The nets are composed of wire links
and high speed modern torpedoes have
torn their way through them in pre-
vious tests. The British battleship Tri-
umpn, sunk by a torpedo in the Darda-
nelles, is said to have had nets out
which We're penetrated.
Preparations TO equip battleShips
with nets were made when the last
few ships were launched, although the
nets were not actually put aboard.
Soft spots were left in the armor belts,
however. where the booms could be at
tached. The nets hang to a depth Of
80 feet or more from the ships side.
They constitute chain mail about her
and torpedoes are discharged when
they strike the nets. Relatively small
damage results except to the net which
is torn leaving a hole through which
a second torpedo can get home.
Some officers while not confident of
the success Of the net experiment, be-
lieve it wise to leave no stone unturn-
ed in an effort to protect battleships
from submarines. 1t is said that nets
are no use except to ships at anchor
as, while underway. the dragging
weight would hold the most powerful
battleship down to a speed Of less than
10 knots an hour. The British navy has
always been equipped with nets, but
the present tendency, it is said, is to
discard them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
HALL0NI9|ELL.
Newsy Items of General Interest
To Haliowell ReaderS--TrOl-
ley League Meeting and
Many Personals

Superintendents Of Schools Charles
H. Abbott Of Hallowell and Leo w.
Blaisdell of Turner left Tuesday night
for months trip through the South
and West, making the Exposition at
San Francisco their objective point.
The proposed trip will carry them
through 80 states, Mexico and two Ca
madam provinces and will cover about
10000 miles. The trip West will be
via New York, Savannah, Jacksonville,
New Orleans, Ell Paso, Yuma, Los An
geles and San Diego. Leaving San
Francisco, they will return via Salt
Lake City, Salida. Pueblo. Denver,
Chicago. Detroit, Ottawa and Mon
treal They plan to make many short
stops en- route and to attend the meet
ings Of the National Educational As
ISOLATION in Oakland, Cal. Mr.. Abbott
is superintendent Of the schools of
Hallowell and Winthrop, and Mr..
Blaisdell serves the towns Of Turner
and Canton in like capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
EXPERIMJT STATION
AT ANNAPOLIS IS
NOW AVAILABLE

Annapolis, Md. July 13.-The United
States naval engineering experiment sta
ton, which Secretary Daniels in his let
ter to Thomas A. Edison referred to as
the only station for engineering investi-
CATION now at the disposal Of the depart
ment, is situated on the opposite side of
the Severn river from the naval acad-
envy and forms part of that institution.
1t is the only place where foreign otn-
GERS visiting the academy never are
taken.
The station maintains lubricant test
ing laboratory, a corrosion laboratory
for investigating problems in corrosion
of metals, physical laboratory for
testing the strength and endurance of
metals, and 4 metallographic laboratory.
The metallographist applies his micro
scope and camera to broken propeller
shafts, engine connecting rods, gun
tubes, boiler rivets and similar apparatus
in order to determine the cause of the
fractures. He examines specimens OF
new metal in course Of manufacture in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
REsCRIPTs FROM
THE Law COURT

AS the result Of a rescript handed
down by the law court Monday. in
two cases Of the Maine Central Rail-
road CO. against the National Surety
Co. to recover on a bond, the cases
have been remanded to ''nisi prius to
be disposed Of in accordance with the
opinion and the stipulation Of the par
ties"
The cases involved were unusually
complex. The railroad had a contract
with William J. McHale Of Boston to
do some work on the roadbed between
Etna and Damascus. Mr.. Mcdale died
and because of that fact the railroad
company sought to recover for the
work uncompleted from the bonding
company.
In the Penobscot county case Of Jo-
seph E. Pooler against the sargent
Lumber Co. rescript drawn by AS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
DAMAGE BY LIGHT
MING AT M0NS0N

Monson, Me-, July IA terrific eiec-
.r;c storm passed over this village Mon
day afternoon.
The transformer station at the Port
land Monsoon Slate Works was struck
and the building and equipment entirely
destroyed with a loss estimated at s'ooo.
The residence Of John Benson was struck
nv a bolt which shatteded the roof, tore
off plastering and finish, resulting IN a
damage Of $500.
The Gilbert block. occupied by the Gill
bert department store and the postofnce'
was entered by a bolt which broke all
the electric light globes. did other dam
age, number of the occupants being
partially stunned.
The house of Louis Tornquist was
struck and slightly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
ALTO GOES HALF
IN los AT H0ULToN

Houlton, Me. July 13.-The record Of
the Houlton Agricultural Society track
was nearly equaled Monday afternoon.
when Alto did the first heat of the 2.ti
class in 2.13 IA. The time for the first
half was los. The finishes were close
and in several heats only inches sepa-
rated the first two horses. The sum
mary:
ci4 CLASS, MINED.
Thomas S. ReedD Fort Fair
Alto CWilliams). Fort Fairfield. Il 2 9
James X. Newbro Raymond),
Time-213 IA, eli, PA Ii, 30 1-2.
30 CLASS, MINED.
Dan S, Jr (Smith), Caribou /
Tommy Cotter (Raymond), Fred
Dan Paine Ooherty), Frederic
Rose Direct CReed). Fort Fair
neld Observation-Disclosures.
Time-215 IA, 215 IA, 2.l6. 2.lS.
225 CLASS, MIXED.
Leila Burns (Monahan), Freder-
Teton ....:...-............... l l
Reedara Ueed), Fort Fairfield2 8 s
Iris (Carpenter), Houlton DIR
Time-21s IA. I'll IL. o.1s, 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
mira ction Of Law Causes Trouble.

a Mr.. White, residing in LitchfeId.
was detained Tuesday by Chief Potter
at the request of the Augusta officers.
The story told by White was that he
got the car Monday afternoon at
Wade & Dunton's and having no Ii
cense number was allowed the use of
the dealers license. 1t was the use Of
this license that caused the trouble
White was planning to get his license
at the State House on Tuesday but
was detained before he did So He was
taken to Augusta. where the matter
was in all probability Strengthened
out. The new law concerning the use
of dealers licenses went into effect
July 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
MILITARY POLICY
OF U. S. ARMY is
NEARLY PREPARED

Washington, July 13-The report Of
the board Of army officers working out
military policy to be submitted. to
Congress probably will be completed,
it became known today, early next
month. This will give Secretary Gar
rison ample time to prepare his esti-
mates by October and in time for a
special session of Congress should one
be called for that month. No hint as to
the increases in men or guns to be
recommended by the board has been
given out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

sociate Justice Hanson, handed down
Monday, finds for the defendant. 1t
was an action for personal injuries.
The rescript declared that the plaintiff
fell far short of proving that he was
himself without fault, that he was in
the exercise Of ordinary care and that
no act or omission TO act on his part,
contributed to the injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
MAINE CENTRAL
HOLDS BALANCE

at is somewhat refreshing in these
troublesome times for the railroads"
says the Boston News Bureau, ito
know that one sizeable New England
road has for the fiscal year ended
June 80. been able to show balance
sufficient, after it's fixed and other in
come charges, to pay 6 per cent. in
dividends and still leave around $780,
600 from the ~ months operations.
The company in question is the Maine
Central"
Maine Central's June gross receipts
decreased about $4,000 as compared
with the corresponding month in 1914.
but although accounts for the past
year have not been finally closed, it is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

possible to report the above results.
The roads chief earnings to June l.
while they showed a decrease of 'S462,-
369 in operating revenue, showed a
sufficient decrease in operating ex-
penses to increase the operating in
come by $19,169 over 1914. Other in
come increased $21S.4s3 for an in
crease in total income of $237,653, and
an increase in surplus income Of $214.-
PA. These figures do not include the
month of June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

The Hazard Band excursion to
Popham Beach is scheduled for next
Sunday. July is. The steamer Ma
hanada has been chartered and the
tickets have been selling well. A spe-
cial menu has been arranged to be
served at the Riverside Hotel to mem
bers of the party, at 70 cents per
plate.-AdVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

AS Charles Spaulding was returning
from the lake Tuesday afternoon he
saw hawk. with large snake it had
captured, fly up from the side OF the
road The hawk was evidently inter-
rupted just as it was preparing to
feast on it's prey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

With Hallowell and Augusta tied for
first place and Gardiner but game be-
hind. much interest is centered on the
game today at Quinby field, when Gar
diner and Winthrop will meet Game
called at $50 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Everyone is cordially invited to the
lawn party given by the Thlmbie CUP
at the home of Mrs. Geo. Densmore
tonight. All members Of the Rehehah
degree are asked to bring cake and
homemade candy. Should it be stormy
the next pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Deputy Sheriff r. H. Jack Of Bow
doinham was in town Saturday eve
ming on business, having brought a
young girl to the State School for Girls
from BOwdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

The white front shoe store, J. A. Slos-
berg Prop. have cause to celebrate in
|,he new store they have lately moved
unto from the old Blue shoe store. They
invite the public in and welcome them
with refreshing prices, real money saw
ers. See ad-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

The members of the local Trolley
League team passed several hours at
Muster field Tuesday afternoon, where
they engaged in sharp fielding and
batting practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Rev. w. H. Brokenshire has an
nounced a special service for Boy
Scouts at the NJ. E church next Sun
day morning. The Augusta Boy Scouts
have promised to attend in a body.
The members Of the new local troop Of
the NJ. E. church will be publicly pre-
scented with their certificates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. c. H. Abbott and daughter
Catherine left this city Tuesday after
noon for Fort Fairfield where they
will pass the summer with Mrs. Alb
bolts parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Norman Brown and Dwight Davis
of the fire patrol. stationed at Speck-
led mountain. Newry. are at their
homes in this city. They will return
when dricr conditions render their
services necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

The William Woodbury. place in
Litchfeld known as the Neal place has
been sold to Everett Peacock of PEN
broke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Miss Esther Gilman has gone TO
Massachusetts where she will visit rel
atives and friends in Dalton, South
Boston, Pittsfield and Worcester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Misses Julia T. and Bertha S. Cla-
son have rturened from Portsmouth,
n. H.. where they have been to at
tend the wedding of a friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Frank c. Wise q Son have not only an
interesting ad TO read but q profitable
one to those who read and then buy at
the very low prices. Sure to read the
ad.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy DeFratus have
nturned from their wedding UP
sassea in various Massachusetts
owns and cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

At the regular meeting OF the s. Of V.
Auxiliary to be held Wednesday evening
a costume party will be held. A full az
tendance is requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

William d. Haley Of South Gardiner
and daughter. Mrs Clarence Forney OF
Jersey City. y. j., who is visiting him.
went Tuesday to Southport for few
days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Misses Vera and Melba Messeau and
Miss Bertha Lawrence, all Of Boston,
were visitors Tuesday in the city. They
are 10 pass the summer at Pleasant
Pond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Henderson and son,
who have been visiting friends in Ram
dolph, have returned to their home in
Providence, r. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Fred Rollins and Miss Georgia
Johnston, who have been visiting Nj.
Rollins parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Rollins. Pittston, returned Tuesday to
Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS


Raymond Hartman, Harrison ave-
nue.. has returned from a few days
visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

A message was received Tuesday after
noon from Woodford II. Plant announc-
ing his arrival at San Francisco from
Ichang, China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Miss Annie Howe, VINO has been a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. I.
Reynolds. Lincoln Ave, left Tuesday
ION her return TO her home in Natick.
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs Charles Perkins Is Ill with an
attack of tonsilitis at her home on
Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

The water was shut off from a por-
ton of FarminsGale Tuesday to allow
connections 20 be made with the new
main.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. B. A. Pettingill OF Portland 1or-
merly of this city. is the guest OF
friends in this city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
Probably Fatal Accident at Rumford.

John TaltanawicZ was caught by a
machine at the mill Of the Interna-
tional Harvester CO. at Rumford Mon
day. His head was badly crushed and
one arm broken. He was rushed to
the Mccarthy Hospital, but his recov-
ery is doubtful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ran
.olph Methodist church will meet
afternoon with Mrs. Hen
Y Cheney, Windsor street. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

A. l.. Perry is having a new retaining
wall laid at the lower end OF his Bruins
wick avenue lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

yr and Mrs. j. E. Lapham who have
bsen visiting their son, Arthur Lapham'
pesne street, left Tuesday for their nome
b Bradford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

II YOU don't read the Geographic news
today, be sure and read F. 5. Smith &
Cos ad for, amazing bargains. is no eX-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

c. E. soper arrived Tuesday from Cal
ifornia for visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. o. Soper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

James Milliken and Miss Walker of
Boston are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs E. NJ. Dolloff. North street, Farm
ingdae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs J. +. Mersereau and two daughters
of West Somervlle, Mass, with Miss
Bertha l. Lawrence, Waltham Hospital
are staying at Pleasant pond for two
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. Lizzie Foster has returned to
Boston after 4 visit with Mr.. and Mrs
Michael OImand, Farmingdale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Rev. John Evans. Lincoln avenue. re-
turned Tuesday from North Adams
where he has been to attend the funeral
of q relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

meeting at Bangor Will make 'ieii
report at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. N. p. Lord, who has been visit
y her daughter. Mrs. F. ;. smith
Inc street, left Tuesday for Els
Forth,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

-ba Wopan's Social Club of Pittston
IL hold dance Wednesday evening 1T
Iea. had. Tittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Frank Griffin has entered the en-
ploy of the Commonwealth Shoe e.
Leather Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Good viii Circle of Chelsea Will
beet with Mrs. c. H. Watson Ihurs-
b. afternoon. July 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest fisherman
Brunswick avenue, welcomed the ar
kral Of an infant daughter. TUESDAY"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

order to determine whether the mill is
conducting the manufacturing process SO
as to give metal Of the required quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

L. ". Morrill, has returned to his home
in this city after a visit with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. F. Billings, Bristol, CT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

r. ana Airs. Reuel Dunlap. Harrison
r.. left Tuesday for a visit at Inc
ands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

i,-r r Henderson who is passing the
.o,rrer n southport was in Gardiner
It7dar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. H. S. Whitman and daughter Ruth
arrived Tuesday from Pawtucket, r. L,
for visit with relatives in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. John Burns left IuesoaE ioi
sr;ef visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

J sen was horn Monday TO me VIE
# Fred Wode!, Plttston-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Miss EVELYN Gilmore of Portland,
who has been visiting her mother in
this city, has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Nahum \. Wing Of Auburn was
visitor in Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Charles Morrell Of MelrOse Mass
is visiting his daughter Mrs. II. S
Dow, 50 Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Miss Emily Sweetzer arrived Tues
day from Boston and Went TO Pittston,
where she is to visit friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. +. F. Lamson of Brockton,
Mass. is the guest of GardiAer
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14
OFFICE DEPOT SQUARE. TEL. 81

Thomas Haley was a passenger down
river Tuesday, going to Monhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

John DALEY went Tuesday TO hacf'''0''u
n matters OF business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

r-ad n. burning Of Randolph has re-
urned from Whitneyville-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Miss Annie j. Perry, Winter street,
has returned from a visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

l;--. \. N. Pratt left Tuesday Tor
r.-r.M--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-14

Mrs. l.. a. Martin of Glastonbury,
CT, arrived Tuesday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Mairs.