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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
SCRAP
OF PAPER IN
A new LIGHT

General Field Headquarters of the
German Armies Tin France via Ber-
lin and London), Jan. "a, APO p. M
II am surprised to learn that my
phrase a scrap of paper, which I
used in may last conversation with
the British amba ssador in reference to
the Belgian neutrality treaty, should
have caused such an unfavorable i'm
preston in the United States. The
expression was used in quite another
connection and the meaning to that
implied in Sir William Edward Gosch-
ems report and the turn given to it in
the biased comment of our enemies are
undoubtedly responsible for this i'm
preston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25

Fire Friday noon caused damage
amounting to between $4,000 and $4,000
to the building on the east side of
Front street, Bath. owned by George f.
Seeley Of South Boston and occupied
by c. M. Miller, tailor: Miss Myra
Whittam, pictures and frames, and by
a Greek family. Slight damage was
also done to the buildings adjoining
the burned structure on the north and
south, and to a dwelling in Marion
street owned by L. B. SWEET. The fire
apparatus made a prompt response,
and the firemen did we'll to prevent the
spread of the fire to the adjoining
buildings. The fight was stubborn
one. and it was couple of hours be-
fore the flames were entirely quench-
ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
BANGOR SCH'R
LOST AT SEA-.
SIX AT N. Y,
EDR0WNED

New York, Jan. 24.-The steamer York
sea, brought Capt Almer Kelley and five
seamen of the three-masted schooner
Alice Lord, abandoned at sea on Jan. II
while on the voyage from Jacksonville
to New Bedford. Capt. Kelly said that
he sailed from Jacksonville on Jan. with
load of lumber. Off the Frying Pan
shoals the vessel ran into gale which
carried to Hatteras, where she struck on
the Outer Diamond shoal She remained
on the shoal for three hours until all
masts were lost and her bows carried
away. Osborn Haze, aged Is years, was
washed overboards and lost
Edrift Five Days
For five days then the vessel drifted,
a complete wreck. The crew, almost
without food and with no water, were
compelled to lash themselves to the
deckhouses. On Jan. IA the steamer
Mombass sighted the wreck and rescued
all hands. AS the Mombass was bound
Jan. 20 to the York Castle, which brought
them to this port.
Capt. Kelly was badly injured while
his vessel was aground on the shoals.
The Alice Lord registered 291 tons. She
hailed from Bangor and was built at
Millbridge in 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
WHEAT inquiry
BRINGS TRIAL OF
CHICAGO BOARD
OF TRADE SUIT

Chicago, Jan. o4-The inquiry of the
United States government into the I'M
crease in the price of wheat is be-
lieyed to be the cause of bringing to
trial tomorrow the Federal suit against
tie Chicago Board of Trade filed seven
years ago.
James 4. Patten and Adolph ].
Lichtenstein, brokers and members of
the Call committee" of the board at
the time of the suit was filed will De
the first witnesses. The suit was
started under Sherman antitrust law.
1t sought the Abolition of the call conf
mittee which, according to the gov
ernment's allegations, was composed of
members of the board. The members
of the committee, it is said, would
meet every afternoon when the board
had adjourned and fix the price of all
grain.
The government charges that this
was arbitrary action in violation Of
the Sherman law. and the control If
the call committee was so effective
that it prevented any lowering Of the
price in any section Of the market. At
taches of the government say the call
committee has been abolished for two
years.
At the office Of the district attor-
rey, no reason was given for the seven
years delay in bringing the suit to
trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
Artillery BUSY

So far as the West is concerned, the
land fighting has again been confin-
ed largely to artillery engagements,
which have been, almost continuous
from the sea to the Swiss frontier. Ali
arms, however. are still engaged in
the Argonne where trenches have
been lest and re-taken several times
within two days and in Alsace, where
both sides are putting forth vast eff
forts.
Poland Conditions
In Poland decisive results are just
as lacking as in France, but there are
expectations that Russia's new often
sive to the north of the Lower Vistu-
la will bring about change in the
character of the operations. It is be-
lieved that it will certainly tax Ger
mans resources, Just at the moment
when she is called upon to send addi-
tional troops to assist in opposing
Russia's threatened invasion of Hun
gary and the menace from the rising
possibility of Rumania taking hand
in the war. It is unofficially reported
from Vienna that the Austrians have
checked the Russian advance in
Southern Bukowina, which, If true,
points to the arrival there of fresh
Austrian German forces.
Rumania Developments
Germany-althoughs she has not de-
livered a note to Rumania-has sever
al times inquired from that country
the meaning of her mobilization and
preparation for war. which should
soon bring the matter to head.
Austria Hungary Rumors
There are all sorts of reports, chief
ly from Rome of political happenings
in Austria Hungary. 1t is said Ger
many has taken complete charge of,
the the military affairs Of the mon
archy.
It is further reported that German
troops will be sent to Hungary instead
Of into Servia, as originally intended
and that Austrian troops will replace
them ir. France.
In fear of another air raid, church
services were not held in many Of the
towns of Norfolk this evening, and
the lights were dimmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
VICTORIOUS BOWDOIN
RELAY TEAM RETURNS

Brunswick, Me-, Jan. 24.-(SpeciaD.-
The victorious Bowdoin relay team re-
turned Sunday night from Boston,
where they defeated the Brown quar-
tet Saturday at the Coast Artillery
Corps meet. E. n. Balfe II, who was
matched with Halloran, gained sub
stantiai lead over his opponent due
partially to an unfortunate tumble
suffered by the Brown leader. The
time for the race was the third fast
est of any during the evening, being
timed at 2.3G lbs.
Bowdoin's next race will be against
Maine at the B. A. A. games Feb. s.
The summary: Bowdoin VS.. Brown,
won by Rowdoin: (Balfe. Crosby, );
Pierce. Wyman); Brown. (Halloran.
Dunn, Hall, Walsh. Time, 236 lbs. c.;
A. Hall '16, Of Augusta was the fifth
member Of the team to take the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
Raid Is Frustrated

1t was an apparent attempt by the
German cruiser squadron to repeat
the attack recently made on Scarbo-
rough. the Hartlepools and other
British coast towns.
The British cruisers suffered only
slight injuries. So far as is known on
ly 123 of the Bluechers crew of Ss5
were saved.
Second Battle
A battle also occurred between the
light cruisers and destroyers accom-
panylng the bigger ships, but the re-
suit of this engagement has not yet
reached the admiralty.
The British were superior in ships
engaged, weight of armament and
speed and the flight of the German
ships into the mine and submarine
infested field possibly saved them
from further losses.
The Cruiser Lost
The Bluecher, although commission
ed in 1900, was completely re-rigged
last year. She was not claSSed as q
battle cruiser, but was in the next
class to those formidable fighters.
With her We're the Derfinger, Ger
many's latest battle cruiser, which
had just left che builders hands and
the battle cruisers Seydlitz and
Moltke. the latter a sister ship of the
Goeben, formerly of the German navy
I,,4 o.
was recently reported damaged by the
Russians in the Black sea
British Squadron
The British squadron, commanded
by Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty,
who also was in command at the bat
tie off Helgoland last August, consist
ed of the battle cruisers Tiger, Lion,
Princess Royal, New Zealand and In
domitable. The first three of these
cruisers mount eight 1876 inch guns
each and even the New Zealand and
1ndomitable carry 12-inch guns which
are equal to those of the Derflinger,
the only one of the German ships
that had better than 11-inch guns.
Commodore Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt,
who also took part in the battle off
Helgoland, commanded the light cruis-
ers and 'destroyers which accompanied
Vice Admiral Beattys battle cruisers.
Sighted by British
The Germans were observed some
time after dawn proceeding in the di-
rection of the British coast. When they
sighted the superior British fleet,
they turned and made at full speed
Continued on Page 2-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
SOMERSET COUNTY
MURDER MYSTERY
Bert Ireland Is Found D cad in Home at Canaan
Verde w. Nelson Under Arrest

Skowhegan, Me- Jan. PAS ALBERT Ireland 35
years of found murdered in his home Canaan about
eight o'clock Saturday evening and Verde W. Nelson is
the county Jail charged with the crime.
Saturday evening Mr. King rushing into Alpheus
on store and said that he had found Bert Ireland dead
Soon store filled with people, Sheriff THOMPSON Cor
mer c. Trufant and Deputy w. j. Lashon were summoned
and they arrived IN Canaan about ten o'clock They found the
body the house bed will big dent on the right side
Of his head and rope twisted around his neck He had an
nsrenty been dead for many hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
HARDSHIPS And PERILS ARE
MANY IN TOWING GAMING

Halifax, n. s., Jan. 24.-The Belgian
relief ship Canine, from California for
Rotterdam. which was disabled in a
storm south of Sable island on Jan. 10.
is now expected to reach here tomorrow
morning, her progress with the assist
ance of the United States hospital ship
Androscoggin, the British steamer ka-
nawha and the Canadian government
steamer Lady Laurier, having been de-
Iayed by rough weather.
During a 50-mile gale last night the
big steel hawser with which the Andres
coggin was towing the Canine parted,
and for hours all the vessels engaged
in the work of rescue were helpless. Ac-
cording to a wireless dispatch to the ma
rine department several members of the
Caminos crew We're injured when the
cable parted After the wind and sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
Plan EXCHANGE OF FORCES
OF AUSTRIA AND GERMANY

Rome, Jan. PA dispa tch from vi
emma to the Giornale D'Italia says
that the journey of Archduke Charles
Francis of Austria, heir apparent to
the throne, to Berlin and his meeting
with Emperor William at German
headquarters is connected with a vast
plan which has been completed by
the German general staff. 1t is said
that this plan provides for an ex-
change of forces between Germany
and Austria, the former sending large
contingents to Pennsylvania as a de-
fence against an invasion by Rumania,
should that nation decide to enter the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
NOW WAITING FOR
RUMANIA ACTION
Germany Forcing Deci-
sion of Country Pre-
pairing for War-Re-
port Germany Taking
Over Austria-Hunga-'
ry Military Affairs

London, Jan. 24.-1O.35 P. M.
naval battle in the North
sea with the sinking of the Ger
man cruiser Bluecher, which has
inspired the people with greater
confidence in the ability of the
British fleet to prevent a repe-
tition of the German raids on
the East coast towns, has arous-
ed the greatest enthusiasm in
England and for the moment has
diverted interest from the war,
on land, the political problems Of
Austria-Hungary and the posi-
BILE action of Rumania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25

subsidized the injured men were trans
ferred to the hospital ship and were Civ
en- medical attention.
Late today, the Kanawha succeeded
in getting a line to the disabled ship
and another start was made for this
port. At 8 Z. NJ. the position of the
vessels was given as Lat. 44:22, Long.
1925
The government steamer Cartier left
here tonight with a new five-inch steel
hawser which will be sent aboard the
Canine should the one now in use give
way. The boilers of the Canine are
now reported to be out of commission
so that she is unable to use her engines
1t is believed that the strain due to the
heavy seas of the last week has added
to the damage caused by the storm which
carried away her rudder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25

war, and the latter sending cores
ponding contingents to Flanders and
France
The German troops. continues the
dispatch, will find in Hungary a large
German staff so hereafter the strate-
gical movements and military govern
ment OF the country will be intrusted
to the German elements while Count
TusZa, the Hungarian premier, Baron
Burian, the Austro-Hungarian minis
ter Of foreign affairs and other Hun
garian statesmen will center their en-
ergies in looking after the internal
affairs Of Austria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25

1t was voted Friday evening at d
dinner OF the Gard Of managers Of rhe
Portland Board CT Trade to take steps
to organize a Chamber Of Commerce
for the city which should include in
IT'S membership all of the different
business mems association. 1t is ex-
pected that the new organization will
have a membership Of something like
5000 men. with an income approaching
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
STILL HOLDS HOME
AT MANCHESTER, N. H.

Manchester, y. H.. Jan. 24-Harry X.
Thaw still holds the home Of DR.. Chaun-
cey Clement, which he leased when he
came here to live some months ago. The
agent who drew up the lease said today
that it was for an indefinite period, re-
marking that Thaw was In a position to
hold it "for 10 years if he so desired.
The house is now closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
James M. KelIiher Of Bangor.

James NJ Kelliher, aged "a, son of
James H. Kelliher died Friday at Ban
gor. He was well-known graduate
of the Bangor High School, for a time
student at the University of Maine,
and employed in the offices of the
Great Northern Paper Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
STEAMER DACIA
DELAYS START

Galveston, Texas, Jan. 24.--The steam
ship Daca, loaded with cotton for Rot
terdam, did not depart today, as was eX-
pected. George Mcdonald, her captain,
said weather conditions were still unfa-
vorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25

principal business being hunting and
trapping.
Nelson will be given hearing Mon
day forenoon in the municipal court
room at Skowhegan before Judge H. H.
Brazzell. }
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
SNOW OR RAIN

Boston, Jan. 24.-F'orecast for Dos
ton and vicinity: Snow or rain Monday
and probably Tuesday; easterly to north
erly gales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
HARRY THAW
IN The T0MbS
At NEW YORK

New York. Jan. 2i.--Harry X Thaw is
again in the Toombs. Brought here this
morning from Boston his only stop
over on the way from New Hampshire
He was locked UP in the institution
which lie left almost seven years ago.
when he was committed to the state aSy-
lum for the criminal insane at Matte
wan, following his acquittal of the MUIR
der of Stanford White on the ground Of
insanity. Tomorrow, it is expected he
Will be arraiSned in the criminal branch
of the supreme court to plead to the
indictment charging conspiracy based on
his sensational escape by automobile
from MatteaWan Il months ago to COM
parative freedom in New Hampshire.
When the train drew into the station
and 1haw accompanied by Sheriff Fred
erick Hornbeck of Duchess county and
two detectives, stepped to the PLATFORM
the prisoner was beSeigei by newspaper
men. He greeted them genially, but re-
fused TO discuss his plans William
Travers Jerome, special counsel for the
state, and Deputy Attorney General
Kennedy and a state detective arrived
on the same train, but did not leave unit.
the Thaw party had gone. Thaw and
his guards went to a hotel for break
fast, AMI then the prisoner in q taxi
cab was taken to the Tombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-25
Smile Returns

SnIie returns
When TIE machine stopped Thaw step
ped out and stood looking thoughtfully
At the steel barred windows which con-
fronted him. For the first time since
his arrival he seemed depressed. Sew
eral persons in the small crowd which
had gathered shouted encouraging re-
marks however and in Il moment the
smile returned to his face. He stepped
through the steel gates and stretched
out both hands TO DR.. Frank Mcclure,
the prison physician, Shom he had
known during his previous incarceration
there. He vas soon assigned to a roomy
cell on the second tier.
Shortly after he was placed in his cell,
Thaw expressed desire to attend re-
ligious services being conducted in the
Protestant chapel. His request was
granted and in a rear seat, he followed
the service closely. Except for a period
Of feXcrCse this afternoon in the cor
ridor. he spent the rest Of the day in
his cell.
Efforts by Thaw's counsel to see their
client today were fruitless as they were
told that no visitors were allowed on
Sunday and if they wished to consult
with him they must get an order from
Il supreme court justice. Abel l. Smith.
one of Thaws attorneys, said tonight:
Even though bail should be fixed for
Thaw it is possible that he will make no
effort to furnish it. Mrs. William Thaw
has expressed no desire as to the man
ner in which the case shall be handled,
but has left it entirely in the hands OF
rh. I'm !
Stanchtield, Morgan J. OBrien and my
self Just what our next step will be
we have not yet decided. Whatever &C
ton is to be taken will be determined
after we have had a conference.
Mrs. Thaw. who is in the city, refused
to say anything regarding her son s
case, and Mr., Jerome and Mr. Kennedy
likewise declined to discuss the matter.
Evening journal., 1915-10-29
RURAL COP And PRISONER
Give CITY EXCITEMENT

Armed with a long night stick and
wearing a large star and a helmet,
Chief OF Police Peek. of Delaware
City, who arrived here at noon to-
day with Arthur Watson. colored. en-
route for the workhouse, attracted
large crowd at Sixth and Market
streets as he stood waiting for a troll
ley. Peek did not know that hand
cuffed men we're not allowed to ride
with passengers on trolley cars to the
workhouse, and he was surprised
when the crews of several Springs
cars refused to let him enter the cars
Patrolman Veasey, of this city, who
noticed the crowd gathering about
the two men. directed Chief Peek to
go to the police station with his pris-
oner, but Peek did not know where
the station house was. After being
escorted there Watson was placed in
cell until the workhouse car arriv-
ed at o'clock The city police gave
Peek a new cap. He appreciated the
gift
Watson had been sentenced to six
months in the workhouse on a charge
OF assault and battery. He assaulted
Harry Heal, son of former Patrolman
Heal, with a blackjack at Delaware
City last night.
Evening journal., 1915-10-29
MOTHER ASKS COURT
FOR TOTS Possession
Says Little One Was Adopt
ed by Wilmingtonian With
out Her Consent
CHILD IN COURT
PLEASES SPECTATORS

Before Judge Herbert l.. Rice today,
Miss Nellie Gallagher. OF Philadelphia.
began habeas corpus proceedings for the
possession OF her 4-year-old baby. Julia
Helen Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert +.
Holt. OF No. 622 West Sixth street. have
custody of the child. Miss Gallagher
said the baby was born in the Women's
Hospital. Philadelphia, ON October Is,
1911. and that six months later she sent
the baby TO board When she learned
some time -afterward that the child had
been adopted by the Holts, she at once
began action to recover the little one
She said she was willing at this time to
care for the baby and to pay $40 a
month board for it in a home, she said
She mentioned the name OF man as
father of the child, and said he was
married. although she dlu not know il
then. at the time the child was born
She said the father of the child had ad
vertised for the adoption Of the child
She had visited the Holt home, where
the child now is she said.
While the proceedings were going OF
the little girl rambled around the court
room. She is handsome child with Z
luxuriant head of brown ringlets, Sh'
won the silver cup at Brandywin'
Springs Park this summer for being th'
prettiest child at the resort.
The court reserved decision in thu
case.
Evening journal., 1915-10-29
DOingS in CollrtHOuScROlU

Court and Court of General Sessions
will begin on Monday
Colors predominant in the County
Court House. There one can find
White, Browns. Green and Black. John
Titus. who is in the Office of Clerk of
the Peace Brown. is fancier of nigh
bred white wyandottes and Plymouth
Rocks.
Janitor Warren can tell some great
stories about the size OF pumpkins
they used to raise when he lived down
country.
Recorder OF Deeds A. " l.. George.
usually takes half a day husking corn.
In May he spends some time thinning
corn and every fall joins in husking
bee.
Eph. Myers is an automobile admir-
er and takes many long rides.
Harold Whitehous is an adept violin
player and Ralph White is some
singer. They give many musical exhi-
bitions.
Deputy Clerk of the Peace John L.
Wright is working hard to get Nc
Cabe avenue paved. Monroe street.
north of Twenty second street. needs
to be paved because after rain Il is
impossible, residents there claim.
Evening journal., 1915-10-29

Many Court House employees are
fond Of cunning.
1t is estimated that employees Of the
county in the Court House buy an
nualIy $500 worth Of tickets for sup
pers and entertainments and excur-
sions.
The law library benefits by the
fines paid in County Court to the tune
of over 5000 a year. One-half of the
fines go to the law library and the
other half TO the county, unless in
the case of persons convicted Of sell
ing liquor. Then one-half goes to the
Law and Order Society. the other
half to the law library. and the county
pays the expenses of the trial. in
Guiding the grand and petit juries and
witnesses. Should the person con-
victed be unable to pay fine. then
the county pays the board bill of $3.50
a week while the offender remains in
the workhouse.
The Levy Court Commissioners
have inspected the Levy Court room
in the new Court House. They gave
the measurements for the size OF the
platform needed by the court.
The November term of the Superior