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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
AUSTRIAN OFFICE
ADMITS RETREAT
ON RIVER STYR

Vienna. Sept. %. via London. Sept.
24.-12.15 \. M.-The following official
communication was issued today:
"On the East Galician front the day
was generally calm. There were only
fights between advanced detachments.
'On the Ikwa and Styr rivers there
Southeast Of Novo Poczajew two Rus
sian attacks were sanguinarily re-
ranced during the night over the Styr,
We're obliged to counter-attack our
troops i'll order TO return to the east
ern bank. They suffered heavy losses.
Our attachments east of Lutsk
were retired to positions on the west
ern bank of the Styr.
I'm the Tyrolean border region we
repulsed several small attacks by fee
BILE Italian attachments in the regon
Of Tonale and north and east of Con-
dino.
fraun have again been under the fire
Ol the enemy ; nedNE dTtllSTS.
Our brave garrison on Monte Cos
ton, which for months had maintain
ed this border mountain far in ad-
vance of our lines, against superior
enemy forces, early this morning, evac-
uated the position. having been attack
ed by a force over ten times stronger
than it was.
ARTILLERY battles in the region of
the Dolomites continue with great in
tensity. On the Carinthian front de-
tachment of Alpinists attempted to
break through on Monte Perabla, but
was repulsed with losses.
'On the literal front the activity Of
our troops has been confined to artil-
lery firing. We gained some successes.
To-day, the conclusion of the fourth
month of the Italian war, the enemy
undertook no big battle but attacked
only in local sectors. All the attacks
were in vain and our front is stronger
than ever.
Southeastern var theater: Nothing
important has occurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
WINTHROP

1.-THE Methodist ladies Aid held another
aAioyable alizday meeting Thursday.
fs. Cora vaaEAan being the hostess. A
dsIicious pier dinner was enioyed and
the ladies pa q delightful day. Ideal
weather cond7pns prevailed and added
much to theiey's pleasure.
I Miss CathSt3pe Thomas has returned
|from AelgraS Lakes. where she spent
:khe simmer. xfd is passing a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Sears before
returning to her homt in Bath
: Mrs. E. f. York and Miss Lila Murch
were guests Wednesday of Mrs NJ. c.
Edwards in Augusta
Among the guests at Piney Heights
this week are: Mrs. Stanley Patten and
Miss Ashley Patten of Augusta, Miss
Marjorie Wright of New York. Miss
Bessie Tower of Auburndale, Mass, Eu-
gere Morse of Brookline. Mass, Robert
McKenney of Petersburg. Va, Mrs. H.
c. Thorn and Miss Helen Thorn OF
BroNkiyn. n. Y, Mrs. Aston Files and
Dwight Files Of Beckley. W. Va. Mrs.
Dwight Wiggin of West Newton, Mass,
and John Gould of Philadelphia
The Ladies' Circle of the Congrega-
tional church gave a very successful har-
vest dinner Tuesday which was we'll at
tended in spite Of the storm. The ladies'
enjoyed a social afternoon and an en-
tertainment in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
MAINE RETAIL
jewellers MEET
At WATERvILLE

Waterville, Me, Sept. 23.-(SpeciaD.
The first two days session of the
Maine Retail jewelers. Association
opened in this city at 100 Thursday
afternoon with about 40 members pres
ent. The afternoon was devoted to a
discussion of matters Of interest TO
the ASSOCIATION and it was participated
III by all those present. A number of
travelling men, representing many
jewelry and watch firms were present
and following the meeting their wares
were on exhibition for the members.
At O'Clock the first annual banquet
of the association was held in the spa
cious dining room OF The Elmwood
Cooks finest, and the pleasure OF the
banquet was further increased by mu-
sic from a fine orchestra FOLLOWING
the satisfying of the inner man. the
speeches We're listened to from a mum
Der of distinguished men, Col Charles
H. 0seood of Lewiston. presiding as
the POSTMASTER. Among the speakers
were: Hon. Martin r Bartlett. mayor
of Watervilie. Hon. William T. Haines,
Hon. William r. Pattangal of Au-
eusta, Senator Charles F. Johnson. Col
F. E. Roothhy, Major George Mel
presson Of Augusta. and Col John L
Shepherd of New York
The session will close Friday with a
business meeting at 80 in the after
noon for members only. The officers Of
the association are: President. O E
Davies. Rockland; vice president, Har-
~ F. Lowell. Augusta: secretary. T.
|. Wsdden, Pressure Isle; treasurer, AL
Ian F. Trask. Bangor.
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Fridays Concert Program
INTERPRETATIONS
OF CT A u S E IN
sEAMEN's ACT

Washington, Sept. 23.-The govern
ments Interpretation of the language
test clause of the seamen's act passed
ny the last Congress was announced
tonight ty Secretary of Commerce
Redfeld. 1t sets forth that the law
does not require the use Of any par
ticular language on the part Of off,
GERS and crew Of any vessel but that
any language which is understood in
sufficient measure by officers and the
proper proportion Of the crew will
comply"
The requirement that members Of
the crew shall be able to understand
any order given them by their officers
is construed as meaning only such
orders as may normally be given to
members of the crew in each depart
ment of the vessel in the course of the
usual performance Of theiI regular du-
tses. Among these duties. however.
should be included lifehoat work or
emergency work for such members of
the crew as may be called upon to
perform these classes Of work"
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MAYOR OF LONDON
URGES PEOPLETO
AID BELGIANS

London, Sept. 24.-(21o A. M).-The lord
mayor Of London today appeals to the
British people to come to the aid OF the
starving people in Belgium, of whom he
says a million and a half are utterly
destitute
We are not yet half awake to the
tragedy Of Belgium says the appeal
+: Even Mr.. Hoover's wonderfully effcien.
committee cannot feed one and halt
million destitute people on less than five
pence per head, which amounts TO no less
than 2ls,s70 Hl,os2.s5o per week"
The lord mayor then announces the in.
formation of strong committee includ-
ing Viscount Bryce and host of other
prominent men to manage the fund and
appeals to people of every class to sub
ribe.
There is no doubt if food is not sent
the lord mayor adds, that the Germans
will allow the Belgians to starve or will
shoot them down if hunger riots occur. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
ADVANCE MADE
BY ITALIANS is
IN STATEMENT

Rome. Via Paris. Sept ell P,
M.-The war office tonight made pub
lie the following official communica-
ton received from the general head
quarters Of the Italian army:
During the night of Sept. 81, one
of our attachments pushed forward on
Monte Melino. where the valley of the
Daona joins the valley of Giudicaria.
Favored by darkness it reached posi-
tons which the enemy was engaged in
strengthening and by bold attack
succeeded in tearing up he harbed
wire system and denolishin2 part of
the entertainments
During the day of the 22nd and
the following night, our troops re-
pulsed an enemy attack against our
advanced positions of Malmea and
Prai-Del- Bertoldi northwest of Monte
Coston. near Sanzo di Stria in the
Falzarego zone and at Santa Maria
heights in the Tolmino section
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24

Paris, Sept. 2a.-2.S5 P. M.-The vio-
lent artillery f1ghting which has char
acterized the operations in France for
more than three weeks past, was con-
tinued Yesterday and last night at a
number of places along the battle
line, according to an announcement
given out this afternoon by the French
war office. The engagements were par
ticuiarly severe near Roclincourt and
to the north and south of the river
-Avre.
The text Of the communication fol-
lows
IN the Artois district the enemy
last Night oombarded violently the sec
tor OF Hociincourt, as we'll as our
trenches located TO the south of the
River Scarpe. in the department Of
Pas De Calais. Our artillery responded
vigorously There have been some en-
gaeements between trenches in the re-
g!on OF Melville. Our artillery has di-
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PATROL ON HIGHWAY :
FROM BRUNSWICK TO :
PORTLAND PROBABLE

Portland. Me, Sept. 23.-For the second
time the Maine State highway commits.
sion has announced that unless speeding
is stopped on the new Portland and
Brunswick highway that officers will be
stationed along the road and everyone
arrested who travels faster than the lie.
gal limit of % miles an hour.
Many of the offenders are local people
while others are tourists from out Of the
State.
The Maine Automobile Association dur
ing the late summer erected a sign Just
east OF Martins Point bridge requesting
motorists to not exceed the legal limit
of % miles. This has had a good effect
with the majority of automobiles, OUT
has been entirely ignored by the speed
ers. These latter are going over the
road daily al g rate averaging from " 10
60 miles an hour with the result that un-
less it is stopped Immediately this mag
nihcent new highway. conceded TO be one
Of the finest in New England. will suae
serious injury and ultimate destructieh'
II is claimed that when AUTONOMOUS
exceed a speed of . miles an hour TIA!
their destructive power on highways
many times greater than when 'hU
travel below that rate. In other "oro''
10 or Is automobiles travelling at specs
Of p miles an hour or under would ~
less damage than one machine opera"'
at from 80 10 80 miles an hour,
Present indications point 10 a speea
MARIO, on the Portland and Brunswick
highway next summer unless motof'sN
obey the law, and the same may a's'
apDlv 10 the new Portland and puns's"
highway when it is completed.
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MELVILLE and
S0UCKEz SUFFER
FROM ARTILLERY

Paris, Sept. o3.-1o4o r. M.).-The fol-
lowing official communication was issued
by the war Office tonight
THE artillery combat continues very
actively in Artois. particularly in the
sectors of Souchez and Melville. The
enemy has thrown on .Arras and environs
incendary 1he!ls which started fires al
various points, but these were quickly
extinguished.
Our artillery has violently lombard
ed and damaged the organization of the
enemy to the south of Avec. There has
been fitting by means of bombs and gre
nades in the region OF Quennevieres.
in the Champagne the cannonadins
on both sides has been especially active
in the Auherive territory and on the
borders of the Argonne. Between the
Meuse and the Moselle our batteries
energetcally pounded those Of the en-
envy while a continuous struggle was go
ing on with bombs and torpedoes. partic-
ularly in the forest of Apremont
"On the Lorraine front we have efica-
ciously bombarded the German positions
and works to the north of Nomeny on
the banks of the Loutre-Noire and III
the regions of Embermenil, Leintre, Con
drexon and Domevre. We have advan-
tageously exploded several mines in the
Vosges to the north of Wissembach.
lone Of our dirigibles bombarded last
night several stations where movements
of the enemy were reported Our aero
planes have compelled several of the
enemy's captive balloons to descend hast
lily Flotillas of aeroplanes have bonn
barded the railway stations at OffenburS-
Contains and Vouziers, as we'll as enemy
cantonments at Langemarck and Middel-
kirke''
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c. c, !. Football Practice

The last hard practice before the
Oak Grove team was held by the Co
burn football team Thursday after
noon and Coach Bagnall sent his
charges through a hard session. They
were given a thorough drill in catch
ing punts and the forward pass. and
a long session at the tackling dummy
and another at falling on the ball, and
q hard scrimmage in which number
of the men showed up finely. The
coach has not picked his team for the
game Saturday but will probably start
with the men who have played for the
school before and will put in new men
whenever possible SO as to give as
many as he can a tryout against a
good strong opponent. The Coburn
boys are not Understanding the
strength of the Oak Grove eleven but
consider the game in the light Of a
practice contest and will endeavor to
get all the good possible out of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
COL. HOUSE CALLS :,
ON PRESIDENT AT
THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Sept. 2s.-CoL ,.onal
House, President Wilson's ,oday
friend and adviser. was guess
at the White House. hv Dr.
Colonel House was q uo Of
Constantin Dumba' amos ~ letters
Austria Hungary, in one OF ~. ;..M 10
taken from James F. ]. Aren. ana the
London, as having told DR.. pu nnssnt to
United States never would cI ..;ons to
prohibit o1,ip exports Of war munitions
Europe. s,ve out )
Colonel House yesterday So, taat
statement in New York say. md 80
he spoke on his own accom-. ..iaenk
not claim to represent the Flss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
w. n. S. Football Practice

The High school football squad was
sent through long drill Thursday
afternoon in anticipation with its
game at Bangor Saturday. The boys
we're given the usual round Of drills,
falling on the ball, tackling, sigma:
practice and scrimmage work, ir
which the two elevens were sen.
through long session The boys
showed up finely and the prospects are
that though they can hardly expect
to defeat the much heavier Bangor
eleven, they are certain TO make a
good showing, and will present to tho
Bangor people a fast and shifty team
that will he liable to break up the
game any time The boys will be given
a long signal drill on Friday. but il
is very doubtful if there is any more
scrimmag ing until next week.
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NO SURCEASE OF VIOLENT .
FIGHTING ON FRENCH LINE

rected an intense and efficacious fire
against the German trenches to. the
north and to the south of the river
Avre. an affluent Of the Somme, as
we'll as upon Beuvraignes.
In the Champagne district Ger
man mine was exploded yesterday to
the northwest of Perthes. but without
causing important damage. The fire of
our batteries resulted in the blowing of
several depots of German ammunition.
In the Argonne we bombarded re-
peatedly certain portions of the Ger
man lines. where earthworks were be-
ing constructed. Here the German ar
tillerv responded feebly.
There have been artillery engage
nlents in which both sides took part
along the heights of the Meuse and
between the Meuse and the Moselle.
This fighting was accomplished by
engagements with bombs and hand
srenades at Vauquois and at Eparges.'
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OXFORD COUNTY S. S. 7.
CONVENTION OPENED
AT RUMFORD THURSDAY

Rumford Me, Sept. 2S.-Ihe ah'u''
convention Of the oxford county gun
day school Association opened Thurs
day afternoon in the CniVersai's
church. \ conference on county a"s
district work was led by "esleN .
Weir, the general secretary anu ~
address was given by Rev Jonn
Ar,ers of the Run1ford Me'no., ~.
church. who is the president Oh '"'
State Association. -,,..,
This evening addresses VIII DC s. -;
At the session. which opens az .,.''
and Mr.. Weir and Rev. A. T. W. w.
Whorter Of South Paris VIII "
speakers. 1.
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Mrs. Beizemire Lemieux

Mrs Belzemire Lemieux, wife Of
John B. Lemieux, passed away at 1918
Thursday evening at her home, 20
Jefferson street. aged S.. after an ILL
ness lasting about a year. The de-
ceased is survived by the husband and
six sons, Henry, Robert E., Joseph p.
Theodore j., Edward and Albert, all of
Augusta; also three sisters, two liv-
ing in Canada and one in Shawmut,
and two brothers. one living in Can
ada and one in Waterville. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
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HARVARD STUDENTS
RESTRICTED IN SEATS
FOR THE YALE GAME

Cambridge. Mass. Sept. 23-Harvard
graduates who apply for tickets for the
Yale-Harvard football game. to be play
ed at the Stadium this fall, will be re-
stricted to seats for personal use," the
Harvard Athletic Association announced
today In issuing its order of prefer
ence in filing applications. the association
stated that the limited capacity Of the
Stadium, which with all possible extern
sions will accommodate only 5000 per-
sons, made this restriction necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
rockefeller LEAVES
FOR POCANT|C0 HILLS
ON THURSDAY NIGHT

Cleveland, Ohio. Sept. 23-After two
months stay at his home at Forest Hill,
John D. Rockefeller left Cleveland to-
night to return to his New York estate
at Pocantico Hills. Mr.. Rockefeller
laughed at the suggestion that he might
have something to say about the par
ticipation of Rockefeller interests in the
proposed war loan.
"Ridiculous!' he exclaimed to report-
ers. You boys know very we'll l retired
from business % years ago"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24

Joe Birmingham. deposed manager of
the Cleveland American League baseball
club. Thursday at Cleveland lost the first
point in his suit for $4,000 damages
against the club. Judge Willis Vickery.
In common pleas court, ruled Birmine.
ham must file an amended petition omit.
ting copy of his contract and alleea-
lions that he had been barred from the
baseball park at Cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
PITTSFIELD

The Pittsield Advertiser, a local news
paper. has been sold this week by Gar
field W. Horne to George F. Huff Of
Dexter. The Advertiser will be contin-
ued in its present location and harris ".
Mathews, who has been with Mr. Horne,
has been engaged as editor and manager.
The Advertiser and Eastern Gazette at
Dexter are now owned by Mr.. Huff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
HARVARD FOOTBALL
SQUAD IN STADIUM
FOR PRACTICE THURSDAY

Cambridge, Mass. Sept. CHAR
wards football squad practiced in the
Stadium today for the first time this
season. In half hour Of scr:mmaga
the first team was unable to score(
against the scrubs. J. A. Gilman,
tackle on the 1918 Varsity eleven. RI.
ceived word from the college offcial.I
today that he was eligible TO play this
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-24
CARRANZA TELLS
RED CROSS AID is
NOT NEEDED NOW

no CaYranza, first chief Of the Constitu-
tionalists, through his secretary has not
iied John R. silliman. special agent Of
President Wilson in Mexico, that he does
not consider assistance by the Red Cross
in Mexico longer necessary.
The United States hattleships Louis
lana and New Hampshire have received
. orders to leave Vera Cruz tomorrow
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JOHNNY DUNDEE AND
JOE MENDOT DRAW

New York. Sept 23.-Johnny Dundee
Of New York and Joe Mandot of New
Orleans fought 10 fast rounds at Eb-
bets field. Brooklyn, tonight to a
draw.
Through clever in-fghting, Joe
Azevedo of San Francisco. outpointed
frankie Callahan Of Brooklyn in 10
rounds.
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CARRANzA Govt
TRANSFERRED TO
MEXICAN CAPITAL

Washington, Sept. 23.-General Car
rama now has moved all the depart
mentS of his government from Vera
Cruz TO Mexico City and again is pre-
pairing TO go to the capital himself,
according TO official information re-
ceived today.
Advices indicate that Gen. Candida
Asuilar. the Carranza commander, has
launched vigorous campaign against
the bands which have been interrupt
ing railway communication between
Vera Cruz and Mexico City. Vi"
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GREAT FALLING OFF
IN MAIL TO EUROPE

Washington, Sept. 23.-United States
mails to Europe have fallen off at
such a rate since the war began that
the postoffice department has decided
not TO ask fc- the usual 10 per cent.
increase in the appropriation for the
transportation Of such mail
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES

George A. Mickle, deputy grand
president Of the Grand Lodge Of Ea-
giles Of Rhode Island, Thursday COM
mitted suicide by inhaling gas in the
rooms Of the lodge at Warren, r. l.,
Of which he was former president
Mickle, who was a foreman in a brick
making plant, recently had been de.
spondente
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CHINA
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their assistance during
our recent bereavement and for their
many kind remembrances. Also we
would thank Golden Gate Chapter. O.
E. s., Silver Lake Grange and the
BAPTIST church.
DAVID PATTERSON,
MR.. AND MRS. FRANK PATTER-
son AND FAMILY.
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Rev. Erb Denounees Divorce Law.

Rev. Erb Denounees Divorce Laws
Rev. DR.. r. o. Erb, pastor of the Free
Street Baptist church Of Portland in an
address delivered before the Cumber-
land County Baptist Associa ton
"Wednesday at Westbrook, said that
Maine is one Of the worst States in the
Union in the number Of divorces. that
service is not the central thought Of
its educational system, that its poll
tics are corrupt, the traffic in liquor
increasing, and its finances g. gamble.
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HALLBOY IN NICHOLS
HOME INDICTED FOR
1ST DECREE MURDER

New York, Sept. 23.-An indictment
for murder in the first degree was re-
turned by the grand jury today against
cdney Talas hallboy, employed by
Mrs. Eliza beth Nichols, wealthy
widow; who was robbed and murdered
in her home on the night Of Sept. S.
Talas is alleged to have admitted into
her home three men who committed
the crime. The men are still at large
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TY C0BB'S RECORD :
FOR STOLEN BASES
BEATS ALL MADE

chicago, Sept 23-"Ty" cobb..
stolen base during the Detroit. Phila.
delphla game yesterday gives him N.
record OF the American League. i, was
stated by a statistician here TODAY
The previous record Of the leaxu. wa.
81 bases. stolen by Milan Of Washing
ton in 1912. Cobb has stolen a.
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MICHIGAN FEDER-
ALTON OF N(QMEN'S
CLUBS ADMITS MEN

Duluth. Sept. 23.-Delegates to the
elst annual convention of the State
: Federation of Women's Clubs, at their
closing business session today decided
d: to strike out the word "Women's" in
: their title and open their doors to
men.
They approved resolutions com
mending the state and national pro-
hibition movement.
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EXPECT RELEASE
TEuT0N GOODS
BOUND TO u. S.

Washington. Sept. estate de-
partnaent officials expressed confidence
today of an early and satisfactory
completion of informal negotiations
for The release OF American owned
goods Of German and Austrian origin
now held at Rotterdam because of the
restrictions of the British orders in
council
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ICE FORMS IN SEC
TONS OF n. Y. STATE

Middletown, \. Y. Sept. 23.-Reports
today from various sections of Orange
and Sullivan counties stated that a Sc
we're frost occurred last night and that
ice formed in many places
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Vale Cd OutpIays Varsity

New Haven, Ct, Sept. 23.-The second
Yale football team completely outplayed
the varsity in a practice game today
Second team scores were made by Legore
and Metcalf.
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BASEBALL NOTES

for the New York. Brooklyn and Pitts
burg National League teams. died Thurs
day at his home in Bellaire, Ohio, of
tuberculosis. He was 80 years old.