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Evening journal., 1915-06-12
BY JOHN EDWIN NEvIN,
United Press STAFF Correspondent.


WASHINGTON. June 12-That Ger
many's acceptance OF the American
demand that she guarantee the safety
Of United States citizens from suhma-
rine attack may open the way 10
peace parleys evidently was a wide
spread belief in official circles to-
day.
President Wilson, in his efforts to
make a demand that Germany could
with honor accept. suggested that
this government was willing TO trans
init exchanges between the belliger-
ents that would tend TO remedy condi-
tions now complained Of This was
the first time since the early sugges-
/ tions Immediately after the outbreak
OF the war. that the President has
lined the United States up squarely
as a distinct mediation force. The
effect has been TO lay the foundation
for distinct forward step should the
differences between Germany and the
United States now be satisfactorily
adjusted. Representatives of this
government az the helligerent capitals
may now sound out the officials TO
hnd n there Is any common ground TO
frame a complete suggestion Of medi-
alton.
In this connection President VIII
son will have much first hand infor-
nation available next week His per-
sonal envoy Col. u. NJ. House. is due
10 arrive here from London He has
been to every belligerent capital and
talked with the men who know the
hopes and beliefs OF the warning
countries. He will be able TO tell
the President whether, behind the
mask of readiness for war of years
1 there Is In reality a hope for an i'm
mediate peace.
The President was waiting In thl
meanwhile. lie does not expect an
roply from Berlin for a week on tei
days. Naturally he is hopeful but a.
vet there has been no intimation from
Ambassador Gerard Of what the out
come is likely 10 be.
The ambassador cabled that the
note had been presented. His re-
ception was courteous. but this has
been the case with all his visits, as
he Is popular with most Of the Ger
man foreign office officials. lt is not
expected that there will be any formal
conference Of the German officials re-
| EhIMiHh NiAt ANIAN A0A AAN HAhNNh't
Diplomatic circles here believed
that Germany would accept the gen
eral principles laid down by the
= United States that she should take
steps TO safeguard the citizens OF this
country. Whether she shall at the
same time suggest that a means
should be determined whereby her
submarine commanders may know
just what vessels are carrying Ameri-
can citizens is not yet ascertained
The general spirit everywhere was
hopeful
The President spent all Of today
resting and IL was stated that he
would not do any hard work for the
next few days. He is keeping himself
free to meet any serious crisis that
may arise or any unexpected demand
that may be made on him and only
such callers as cannot be sidetracked
are permitted TO see him.
IL was not believed that an an
nouncement of a permanent secre-
tary of state would be Forthcoming
before the end of the next week.
Many influences are at work 10 Sc
cure promotion of the acting secre-
tary. Robert Lansing. The Lansing
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
ITALIANS CLOSE IN ON
CARTE; CITY MAY FALL
ev The United Press.

i1X ne OnltCu
ROME, June 12.-Three italian
armies are closing in upon Goritz,
capital of the Austrian province of
that name, and fierce battle is now
raging west OF the city upon ten
mile front.
The city Is being shelled by Italian
batteries stationed north Of Mossa.
The Austrians are replying from
hill directly north of the town and
from strongly-fortified positions at
the bridge-head Of the IsonzO.
Bersaglieri forces which occupied
Gradisca, are pressing north and are
attempting TO cross the. river near
Rubbia, and attack Goritz on the
flank. The enemy has mounted small
pieces on fiat cars and is rushing
them up and down the railway on the
east bank of the Isonzo. sweeping the
west bank with a heavy fire. North
west OF Goritz, another italian force
is attempting to descend upon the
city from the north. Enemy guns on
Monte Sano are shrapnelling the Ital-
Ian forces and shelling their pontoons.
The battle around PLAYA has con-
tinued for several days with the
Austrians stubbornly resisting.
The bombardment of Tolmino con-
tinues without interruption. Several
of the outer works have been badly
damaged by Italian shells. but the
dominating position of the enemy's
guns has prevented any near ap-
proach by Italian infantry.
The Bersaglieri and Alpini In the
TolminO region have been busy
clearing fha aurroundinp neaks of
small bodies OF enemy sharpshooters
who sniped at infantry forces moving
through the pass. In some instances
The Austrians have rendered their
Continued on Page 2.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
KAIsER eErs AMERICAS soTE.

BY The United Press
BERLIN Via The Hague. June is.-Tne second American
hands the Kaiser today The complete text
Berlin night and rushed to the
headquarters the Gaan battle front being given
the precedence all other dispatches at the asers per-
request the notes contents ae-
ccmpaned the Emperor It vas reported here
today It understood foreign Office desires that The
Kaiser first study the fu the American reoinder and nsn
communicate his own Impressions 90 Berlin before The op
mats here suggest tentative outlines 'Or N. German reply
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
American LODGE HAS
Grand MASTER AS Guest

America Lodge, Ancient Order
United Workmen, last night held one
of its largest meetings in many
months Grand Master L. Heisler
Ball and staff officially visited the
lodge and we're greeted by large
gathering of members of America
Lodge and other lodges.
DR.. Ball, Mayor Howell. Colonel
Frank ID. Lackey. Grand Recorder c.
B. Prettyman, c. A. Yerger. Grand Or
ganizer w. II. Dawson and Edward
F. Kane were among those who made
addresses.
The meeting was followed by n
pleasing social time and ice cream
and cake we're served. and cigars were
passed around.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
COLONEL S. D. MARVIL
QUITS AS laurel MAYOR

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAUREL. Del. June 12.-Colonel
Sirman d. Marvil. who was over
whelmingly elected Mayor in March.
resigned at noon today. That Col
onel Marvils large financial inter
ests in South America will necessi-
tate his absence for long periods. is
a reason assigned for his voluntarily
retirement
Charles Cullen Ellis. President of
Council, automatically seoomes Act
ing Mayor.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
SOCIAL FOR HOsPTTAL.

The regular meeting of Wilmington
Chapter, No. -. w. o. MA r. D.. was
held last night at the home OF Mrs.
Willard E. Smith. Fourth and Har-
rison streets. Following the business
meeting an informal musicale and
reception was held at which the hus-
bands OF the members were present.
Those who contributed music were:
Mrs. Lewis c. Fritz. John A. Roberts
and Mrs. Nellie Lee. of Philadelphia.
Miss Katherine Bosley gave an en-
joyable reception.
Following the musicale a social
time during which refreshments were
served was enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
MRS. THOMPSON DEAD.

Word was received here yesterday
that Mrs. George Thompson, mother
OF John d. Thonpon. a train dis
patcher on the p. and r. Railroad
Company. .crmerly of this city, had
died The funeral will be he'd here
on Monday. with services in Mt. Salem
NJ. F. Church. and interment in Nit.
Salem cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
Asked COP FOR MONEY:
$40 fine HIS PUNISHMENT

Edward Mulherin stopped Officer
j. c. Riley on Fourth street. east of
Market. last night. and asked him for
money to buy something to eat. The
officer. who was not in uniform, ar
rested Mulherin. In City Court to-
day Mulherin was fined $50 and costs,
the maximum fine.
Frank Patterson and Joseph
Cheeseman we're each fined $40 and
costs for begging at Third and Mar
ket streets yesterday afternoon.
George l.. Vernon said he saw the
men stop a dozen persons and ask
for money.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
Rad MEN ON OrTING.

Red Men from all parts of Della
ware gathered at Newark this morn
ing in observance of Homecoming
Day" Addresses were made by Of
ficers of the various tribes, after
which program of athletic events
was held this afternoon. Manitou
Tribe, of this city, will play the team
of the Bear Tribe. of Newark. in a
baseball game and a picked team of
all tribes will play the Seminole team.
of New Castle.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
FLASHES FROM THE WAR
RUSSIANS SWEEP GERMANS FROM ZARAYEO,

BY United Press
BERLIN via wireless to London June is-eenerai Won
Lnsngen recapured zarsno twenty miles east Of s
driving the Russians from the bridge head
Duieser it vas officially announced today This the nrs
dcaon from either Berlin or Potrogrsd the Russian
had swept the Germans % zsravno
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
FIELD INSTRUCTION
FOR OFFICERS

The fifth annual camp of instruc-
tin for battalion, staff and the line
officers Of the Delaware State Militia
will be held at the State Rife Range
below New Castle all next week, be-
ginning on Monday The weeks pro-
gram will be under the direct super
vision OF First Lieutenant Irsa ID.
Miller, u. S. A.. instructor of the
0. NJ. d.
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
PEACE PARLEY LIKELY If KAISER
GUARANTEESSAFETYOF AMERT CANS
FROM FUTURE SUBMARINEATT

With United States PaCated, President May Sound Ou
BelIigerents For Common Ground to Frame Com.
pIete Suggestion Of Mediation. Pending German
Reply, Washington Prepares TO Meet Any Serious
Crisis That May Arise Over Negotiations
Evening journal., 1915-06-12

CEDARHURST. N Y, June H.
The finishing touches have been put
on the German summer embassy here.
which Ambassador Won Bernstorff will
occupy. In smaller cottage, about 200
yards from the embassy, provision
has been made for a corps Of clerks
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
Mouth of Christiana.

High water -. ll.3O A. NJ. n4s P. NJ.
Low water .... 710A.M. 7.l6P. NJ
Reedy Island, high and low water one
hour earlier
Evening journal., 1915-06-12

be ready for the continuation Of his
official work. which will hardly suf-
fer any interruption by the removal
from Washington. The embassy cot
tage is shown in the accompanying
illustration falso the telegraph office.
which will have direct connection
with the wireless station at Sayville
Evening journal., 1915-06-12

and stenographers. The cottage will
be used as the ambassadors Office.
Telephone and telegraph companies
have installed direct wires from the
wireless station at Sayville a small
building having been erected for the
telegraphers. When Ambassador Won
Bernstorff arrives the embassy will
Evening journal., 1915-06-12
WEATHER

Fair and somewhat cooler
tonight; Sunday, fair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
"The Birth of a Nation"

1.-THE Birth of a Nation" is the most
remarkable attraction of recent years in
American stage annals. 1t uses lS,OO0
people TO tell its story and 5000 horses
add their quota to its bigness. Tho epic
links history and romance IN way
never attempted before. It's basic
scenes are founded in some of the most
stirring events ir the nations devei-
opment and these are contracted with
human appeals and family interests
which are after all the essentials OF true
drama. Great battles of the Civil War
are fought before your eyes. Lee sur
renders to Grant at Appomattox. Lin
coin is assassinated as actually as the
scene took place fifty years ago in Ford's
theatre, Washington. The South before
and after the war is pictured in Its most
interesting phases. Wild rides OF the
Klansmen lend dash and sp rit to the
performances. All remains exactly as
il was given originally in New York City
and Boston when this marvellous picture
astounded all and created more comment
than all the plays that have heen seen IN
a decade.
1t is a picture in life time; one that
will in all probability never be duplicat.
ed and for that reason should be viewed
by every man, woman and child in this
community. Once seen it is never to be
forgotten and since the Norway Opera
house will undoubtedly be crowded
daily during it's engagement of this re-
markable spectacle which commences
Thursday, Dec. 9, for period OF days,
il would be wise for all TO engage seats
at the earliest possible moment
There will be two performances daily,
the matinees starting promptly at 2
O'Clock, while the evening sessions will
start al O'Clock. The patrons are re-
quesied to reach the theater in plenty
of season to BE- seated before the open
| ing Of the mighty production.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
East Sumner.

Mrs. Abbie Berry of Hartford and her
sou, Leroy Berry, aud wife, of Roxbury,
Mass, were present at the circle dinner
at the vestry on Wednesday.
Charles II. Berry, Sr., of Hartford,
with his wife, much enjoyed Thanks
giving day, as their entire family OF six
children with grandchildren were pres
ent, making party of eighteen.
Mrs. Abbie (Barrows) Haskell, who
has been visiting her father, James A.
Barrows, has returned TO Waverly,
Mass.
Ezra and Addie Keene and son Ray
mond dined at S. Robinson's on Thanks
giving day.
Rev. and Mrs. j. N. Atwood enter
tanned Mary w. Maxim, Martha W. Rob
inson, and Luella Cary on the same day.
Friends of Mrs A. F. Hollis will give
her postcard shower on Dec. 18th. Mrs.
Hollis recently submitted to a critical
operation for the removal of gall stones
by DR. B. G. w. Cushman OF Auburn.
The operation was difficult but success
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
Wilson's Mills.

Arthur Littehale secured fine deer
on Aziscoos mountain, very near the
settlement.
5. z. Peaslee of Upton was in town
recently.
The Lunt parry came out from the
Bennett Bros camp on Abbott Brook,
with deer apiece.
Thanksgiving day passed with but
few family gatherings, as most OF the
men are very busy hauling timber TO the
river
CT. Wilson is hauling the timber for
the Linuell contract, and Ray Linneli
and Elwyn Storey are cutting by the
thousand.
Mrs. Mary Wilson is keeping house
for her sou-in-lsw, c. 7. Fox, while Mrs
Fox is at Colebrook for medical treat
ment. She is attended by Dr.. Noyes.
Mr.. Cooper, superintendent OF the
telephone line, was in town TO inspect
the work last of the week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
North Waterford.

Mrs. Alpbopzo Charles cut her finger
very badly last week while wiping a
lamp chimney so the wound had to be
dressed by physician.
Mrs. Lila Rice has gone to Boston.
Chandler Merrill shot fine deer at
Lowell, where be and his family spent
Thanksgiving.
Sadie Rowe is spending her vacation
here at her home.
Mrs. Sarah Washburn is on the sick
list.
Mrs. E. ]. Paige, Mr.. and Mrs. W. G..
Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Hazelton,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles Marston and Edith
waterh house spent Thanksgiving at Fred
Hszelton's.
Mrs. Lena Hill and daughter Dorothy
from Limerick are stopping with her
mother, Mrs. NJ. j. Bisbee.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Hazelton and Harry
Morey were Sunday guests at Ed Far
mer's.
Ernest McGray has helped Fred Haz-
elton cut wood.
Sam Lebroke butchered nice pig for
Jesse Litttlefield weighing 26O pounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
Notes from the Paris Schools.

The common schools OF the town
close the fall term next Friday. The
high school continues for week longer
The winter term opens Jan. Sd.
No changes in the teaching force for
the winter term are announced, except
that Miss Sara Louise Parker OF GOrham
will resume her position in the West
Paris primary school. Miss Parker,
who was engaged for the year, has been
absent during the fall term because OF
having undergone an operation for APP
pendicitis. Her place has been filled
for the term by Miss Ethel n. Spiller OF
Wells, who has given much satisfaction
to all interested in the school.
A new feature in school administra-
tiop has been introduced by Superin-
teudent Joy, in a notification which is to
be sent by the teacher to the parent In
case Of absence of pupil, so that the
parent may advise whether the absence
was with or without consent. In some
cases of absence it has been asserted by
the parents that they did not know OF IL.
At the call OF Superintendent Merlin
C.. Joy the rural teachers Of the town OF
Paris met at Paris Hill Friday at half
past three. After remarks OF general
nature by the Superintendent the teach
ers organized under the name OF The
Rural School Teachers Association OF
Paris. The following officers were then
elected:
Pres-Merlin G. Joy.
Vice Pres.-Mrs. G. g. Royal.
Sec-Miss Ethel Brock.
After the business Of the Association
was transacted a social hour was enjoy
ed.
The next meeting will be held at Paris
Hill on the last Friday OF January, 1910
At this session careful study OF Miss
Lillian L. Lincoln's Everyday Pedago-
~" will be begun. Miss Lincoln Is too
well known as critic teacher at Farming
ton State Normal School and as an enthu-
siastic and loyal promoter OF everything
best In the line Of education, to need an
introduction to teachers or parents OF
this town. So IL is with pleasure that
the study of her work is to be undertak-
en- by the Association.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
locke's Mills.

Relatives and friends of Frank Powers,
whose sudden death at Waterford &C.
Cured the 18th, were saddened at the
news, as be had lived In this neighbor.
hood, and was kind neighbor and friend.
The family have the sympathy Of friends
here.
Ernest Day and Mrs. Lura Martin
were married the 9th. We wish them
long and happy life. Mr.. Day is the
son OF George W. Day, whilo the bride
is the daughter of Dan z. SWEET Of Mil
ton, and is possessed of musical ability.
Their home will be with Geo. W. Day,
who with his son has new house TO re.
place the one burned last winter.
Mrs. Lola Foster is visiting relatives
and friends in Portland this week.
Mrs. Ann P. Libby and Mrs. Lizzie
Demond have returned from Norway,
where they spent the holiday.
D A. Cole was in town recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cummings and
Walter knight and wife have returned
from hunting trip.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
Bryant's Pond,

Alice E. Weeks OF Augusta gave a lee
ture here Saturday afternoon before the
memb ers Of Franklin Grange.
The telephone central is being install
ed this week by W. T. Smith OF Bethel.
The office is to be established In the q.
l.. Heath building and Mrs. Roy Wheel
er has been engaged by the superintend-
ent OF the lines as operator.
Mrs. Ada B. Swan, one of the high
school teachers, will visit Boston during
The recess OF the school.
Mrs. E. G. Wing, who left here In
September to pass the winter with her
daughter in Boston, Ia now very feeble
and confined to her room with severe
attack of rheumatism.
The village primary aud grammar
schools opened Dec. 9Th III the old
school building. The high school Is
now having a recess and the winter term
of this institution will open 10 the new
building.
It's not too early to make q selection
of your Xmas gifts. A large and com
plete liue on sale at the Libby store.
The house of Edward Carver located
on Buck Hill was burned early Saturday
evening. A part of the furniture was
saved. The fire was caused by defect
i've chimney. The house was one OF the
oldest OF the Gore and was formerly il
possession of one of the Buck families
No insurance reported.
E. R freeman and family cNoset
Cranestone COT tage for the season Satur
day and returned to their winter home
in Edgemere, r |.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
Hebron.

Instead of the usual sociable on Fri
day evening, 26,b, the students had a
masquerade which all pronounced great
success.
Prof. Purintop of Bates preached
Sunday.
Prof. W. W. Fairclough left Sunday
for Providence, X. l.
Miss Lucy league was the guest OF
Miss Alice Melcher recently.
Mrs. j. D. Sturtevant IL spending q
few days in Auburn with her sister, Mrs.
j. C. Whitney.
The district schools closed last week.
The many friends of Fred Cushman
gave him a surprise party Wednesday
evening, 1t being his birthday. A large
number were present, and all enjoyed the
evening. The party was q great sur
prise ~ Mr.. CushmaD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
Waterford.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Damon entertained
at Thank sgivipg DINNER Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. W. Abbott, Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Alb.
bott and Master Franklyn, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. A. Ripley and five children, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Harvey, Henry Miles, and II
was jolly crowd.
H.. McGown has moved to Jeffer
son, N. 81.
Mrs. W. ". McGown has moved her
goods to Berlin, N. q.
L K. Abbott was In Norway Monday
With load of goods for Mrs. McGown.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Ripley and chill
dren started for Bemis, Maine, Wednes.
day morning. They will visit Mrs. Rip
ley's aunt, Mrs. ]. B. Aldrich, In Port
land, before going home.
Mira w. w. McGown is working for
Rev. q. w. Sias at tho Flat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
Albany.

The house connected with Eben Bark
er's mill was burned Saturday afternoon,
the 9th of November. Fortunately
there was no wind and everything was
frosted, so that nothing but the house
was lost, and Mr.. Barker and his family
bad a home to go TO. MIR. Barker is
building another house.
Bert Brown has taken a job to cut and
haul lumb Der 10 the mill.
Mrs. II. T. Sawin and Glyndon spent
Thanksgiving with her brother, 5. u.
Bean, also Mrs. Bessie Sloan and Roger
were week end guests there, aid <. K
Bartlett called Sunday.
Harry Greenlesf brought his niece,
Made Haselton, TO the home OF her sis
ter, Mrs. Florence Wheeler, Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
East Br0Wnfield.

Dana Brown and wife, who have been
absent from town for several months,
have returned and opened their house.
The Congregational Circle met with
Mrs. VIM. Warren Wednesday afternoon.
Prayer meeting at E. E. Rounds this
Thursday evening.
After their meeting Monday evening
the Red Men repaired to the New Uber.
ty, where banquet was served, followed
by q social hour with music.
Marion johnson, who has been in Wal.
than three months caring for her grand
father, who is very feeble, came home
for Thanksgiving and to spend . few
days with her parents.
Frank Marston and family passed
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Marston's par
ents, as is their custom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
Buckfield.

Mrs. A. A. Mitchell was the weekend
guest OF friends in RuDford.
Buck field Literary Club met with Mrs.
q. Fl. Nulty Tuesday, and the Nezinscot
History Club with Mrs. Carrie Spauld-
ing. The former had twenty-four mem
bers present, and the latter fourteen.
Lawrence Lavornga has moved from
Miss Josie Shaw's rent to one owned by
o. z. Waite on River Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Record will occu'
by the rent over the post office recently
vacated by Eugene Stevens.
D. B. Gauthier left Friday afternoon
for St. John, n. b where he has po'
sition with brush manufac' uring con.
Germ.
Mrs. V. P. DeCoster gave a talk or
butterflies and moths before the students
of the high school.
The Senior class of the high school
will present the play entitled The Col,
lege Chaps" at Nezinscot Hall, Friday
night, Dec. 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
East Waterford.

L. K. McIntire is attending the Hol-
stein. Fresian Breeders Association in
Boston.
P.L Davis has moved to Lewiston.
Mrs. II. B. Doughty and two chill iren
took dinner at j. Z. McIntire's Wednes-
day.
Mrs B. G. McInlire is spending Thurs.
day and Friday at North Brighton, where
she will attend the school fair, drama,
etc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-07
East Peru.

Harry Boswell and George Fogg of
Buckfield were visitors at John Smiths
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Bsbb attended Mrs.
Babb's grandmother's funeral az North
Jay Sunday.
Mrs. Z c. Poland spent one day last
week with Mrs. L. Davis at Canton.
Charlie Clark is getting along as we'll
as can be expected from his operation.
Lowell Oldham cut himself badly on
the ankle while at work in the woods
last week.
Derald Bryant is very sick.
FIR. Verrill was 10 town last week on
business.