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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18
CLINTON
Pishon Ferry School Gives a
Fine Entertainment-Seri.
Gus Accident to Mrs.
Bert Weber
RECENT DEATHS OF TWO
WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE

The members Of Pishon's Ferry
School League, Mrs. Nellie Luce Cain,
teacher. gave q very successful enter
tainment in the Good Templars' hall
Friday evening, May IA, assisted by
Miss Mary Lowe of Lawrence High.
The following program was rem
dered: Instrumental music, Miss Mary
Lowe, Lawrence High; opening,
Lords Prayer in unison. The follow
ing psalms in parts by children: 23rd,
LIST, 91st, 121st. Question on the Bible
followed by flag salute, with leading
facts in regard to the flag and show
ing the Maine flag: Where Go the
Boats? Rexton Russell: Too Much for
a Whistle, Dwight Shives: exercise,
Red, White and Blue; An Arithmetic
Lesson, Margaret Bracket, aged g.;
Daniel Webster, by Hawley Kelley;
Washington's Hatchet, Cedric Shives;
Legend Of the Northland, Leigh
Chase; Dialogue, Betsey Ross; The
Boy Who Didn't Pass. Katherine
CLANCY; vocal solo. Miss Lowe; Quo
tations followed by school exercise
Leading facts about town of Clinton
| and Kennebec county; Song of Mar
rion's Men, Robert Richardson; The
Brave Three Hundred, Norman Cain:
! Forgetful Little Lola, Elgie Kelley;
charade; Lullaby. Lydia Hall; Farm
| er Man. Warren Bessey; Millicent's
| Scissors, Hazel CLANCY; Clowns Di-
alogue, Little Chase brothers; Arnold
| Winklereid. Emmons Richardson: tab
leau, Spirit Of Spring, by Hazel Cha
ney in costume. followed by Arbor
| Day exercise-Walking Trees, by the
| children with different trees; How We
Held the Road at Liege, a story OF
! Belgium Bravery, Manley Chase
| showing and telling the different flags
that have been used since Columbus
| time, by children. The children did
| themselves much credit. A social fol-
| lowed, for which Mrs. Melvin Palmer
rendered music. Thanks are due her
| Ice cream, cake and popcorn were
J sold, from which about So were real
| lied. Much praise is due the parents
| for their interest; the success of the
| affair was because of their aid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18
FIGHTING SHIPS OF
new TYPE BEING
BUILT ON CLYDE

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Glasgow. May 2.-That the ship
yards on the Clyde are turning out
several fighting ships Of entirely new
types which are expected to prove
decisive factors both in the North
Sea and in the Dardanelles, was re-
vealed in an address made to meet
ing Of business men here by Captain
]. ]. Barttelot Of the Admiralty office.
In urging the necessity OF recruiting
several thousand skilled workmen for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18
ASPHYXIATING GASES NOT
NEW WITH THE GERMANS

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence)
London. May 4.-Asphyxiating gas
as a weapon Of war is not original
with the Germans. Military writers
here recall that Lord Dundonald sub
mitted the plan of smoking out the
enemy with sulphur fumes to various
British war committees from 1872 to
1916. Dundonald during the Crimean
War asserted sulphur smoke would
reduce the fortress OF Sebastopod in
four hours. but the scheme was re-
jected by the committee - too inhu-
man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18

Mehmet Shuban, confessed robbie,
Of his cousin, Hassan Demir Of Bid.
deford, was held in $500 for the su-
preme court Saturday by Judge Geo
L. Emery in the police court. Unable
to furnish bail, he was taken to the
county Jail. Musa Mehmet and Alush
Hussan Of North Grosvenordale
Conn, to whom Shuban gave $500, ac-
cording to his confession, also went
to Biddeford Saturday. They denied
having received the money. They
were arrested on a civil process
brought by Demir. '@A @3F
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18

1t has been necessary for the Journal to adver
tise for nase Ball fans, fight fans political fans They
gvate as naturally to the Journal Office as chickens
home to roost.
We glad of it.
We take much pains to handle this business though
received handsome price. 1t gratifes to know that
our efforts are appreciated
The Illustration shows the crowd watching the bulletins
during the world series baseball contest last Fall By
special arrangement the Journal had special wire right
to the diamonds. The game reported inning by in
Ming with hits strikes and balls AS far could be
good trip to Boston and at least S25 cheap
er. The excitement intense and when old Hank Cow
dy of the Braves knocked out homer in the 10th inning
Of the third garne-wel there certainly cheer
9 and the air full of hats for about five minutes.
Noudn't think Teller could get the enthuse stuff
powerful huh paper game? Well you just watch
that same crowd next September when the Worlds
ries gets agong It will take you right up to the
grand stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18
VALlJE Of THE RUSSIAN NATIVE
COTTON CROP TO own MANU-
FACTORIES EMPHASIZED BY WAR

amounting to as much as 100000
bales Prices have been well-main-
tanned, owing to the difficulty of OBJ
tanning supplies from abroad and the
increased cost of transport from i'm
portation points. al 4. ii. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-18
How the Game Goes
to the Country

. You may think there fans out in the country.
Anywhere there is redbQoded American there's
fam And the old Kennebec Journal is first up the R.
esE. DIS with the big stuff.
NEN NEWS GOES HOT OFF THE BAT EVERY TIME
The point is this Unless you the inside you don't
begin to realize what supreme effort is made to
the news
Years ago cultivated the slogan First in News
terprise and Popularity" It stands today much
ideal Ideals like stars you know. You
succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the
seafarng the desert of waters you follow them al
your guides and thereby you reach your destiny.
And so the Journal with it's years of faithful service
tries to straight to the hearts of its
readers.
Nearly $4,000 readers think have succeeded but
just as anxious to convince another $4,000. Some
day we will
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
MEMS MEETING At UNION BAPTIST
CHURCH SUNDAY, JULY 11-11A. M.

Mr.. George Taylor, Superintendent of Sangamon
County Sunday School Association will address the body
Subject: MEN in the Religious World
At 3 p. M Sacred Concert by Greater Springfield
Band Paper "Mans Power" by j. Edw Thompson.
Sp. m. Sermon, Rev S. C. Manuel Subject God
Wants Man
Public cordially invited. Good singing one of the
features 1000 men wanted to attend
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
RE-PNUpIThL SHOWERS
ON MISS ETHEL WHITE,

Pre.nupital showers rendered Miss Ethel White
by the following persons: Mrs II. d. Cotman. Glen,
Miss Alice Williams at her home at Chatham, Mrs Edna
south Spring street
AT each place pink and white colors prevailed. At
Mrs Clems the decorations in the dining most
beautiful and gorgeous Mrs Edna White had exqui.
site decoration feature did Mrs Bates and Mrs Will.
Ice Cream served in the pink and white color
scheme
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-07-10
]. P. MORGAN SHOT BY CRANK.

j. P. Morgan, Americas greatest inancier shot
last week by crank Coored people, please note whom
you of YOU would deny citizenship, do not do such
things, do they throw bombs into buildings-nay,
even when mobbed in Georgia-but the patience of
Job, can be overcome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

ton Of associate editor Of the Journal OF
Osteopathy at Kirksville. NO.
Rev. g. p. Prishem is the new pastor Of
the Congregational church at Beemer.
succeeding Rev. David Tudor. who has
had charge OF both the West Point and
Beemer churches for the last year. Rev.
Mr.. Tudor win now devote his entire
time 20 the affairs Of this parish.
Postmaster Harstick has received mo-
tice Of the appointment OF Ludwig wal
ter as rural mail carrier from this office.
Mr. Walter was successful among six
teen aspirants who took the civil service
examination here.
The Business Mems association OF West
Point has received word Of the intended
visit Of the Omaha Commercial club 20
West Point on June 26. The citizens will
make all possible preparations for the
entertainment Of the visitors
The neighboring town OF wisner has
Just held an election for the purpose Of
voting bonds for new high school build.
ing. Bonds for $4,000 for this purpose
were voted by handsome majority and
work will commence on the structure as
soon as funds are available.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
Section Hand Slain
In Bunkhouse Row

OCiALLALA, Neb., June 18-(Special
Telegram )-John Poilet. a Turk section
hand. was shot and killed last night In
the clubhouse. -Four Greeks were oc-
cupying the clubhouse. Sheriff Beal has
them arrested and in jail. Chris Fran
cincos. Greek boy. 49, il said to have
admitted shooting the Turk. lie claims
Pollet came to the clubhouse drunk and
noisy and shot twice IN the ceiling. The
Greeks we're in their hunks and had been
asleep when ne came in. Francncos
asserts the Turk commenced cursing him
and started towards him and then he
shot the Turk three times. killing him.
Hts story Is corroborated by the other
Greeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
Britain Pulls Men from, Firing Line
To Work in the Munitions Factories

also gone into private employment. The
result has been 20 threaten serious en-
barrassment IN keeping the American
army properly supplied.
Officials Of the department. ~ was
learned. have been looking over the law
to sec what can be done 20 retain it's
trained men. The officers can OF course
be held by not accepting their resigna-
tions. IL IL also found that in 1890, when
complications with France threatened, a
statute was enacted providing a fine Of
$50. and imprisonment for three months
for any person seeking TO induce an en-
pioye OF a government arsenal TO leave
that employment during the life OF his
contract with the government
The statute has never been repealed.
but no attempt 90 invoke IL has been
made within the memory OF any living
man. Army officials are said 20 feel that
Il may be necessary 10 bring II to bear TO
protect the governments own supplies Of
arms and ammunition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

LONDON. June ia.-Continuing his cam
paign to bring about an increase in the
output of munitions OF war, David lloyd
George. minister Of munitions. spoke at
Bristol today and made the declaration
that War Secretary Kitchener already
had given orders that certain British
workmen he released from duty ia the
trenches In order TO return TO England
to re-enter factories In need OF their
services
WASHINGTON. June iS--ordnance Of
ficiaIs Of the United States artillery Il
was learned today are faced with seri-
Gus problem because OF the number OF
highly trained civil employees at govern
ment aTsenals who have gone TO private
arms and ammunition factories since the
European war began
These men have been offered extraor-
binary advance In pay by holders Of huge
contracts with the belligerent govern
ments and several commissioned Officers,
experts in ordnance manufacture have
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

BROKEN BOW, Neb.. June ls.-ispe-
clai.l-AIl preparations to handle the
crowds expected here at the state Sun
cay school convention June IL TO II arc
now complete. In place OF convention
hall. a large tent Is being erected on the
chautauqua grounds capable OF seating
40 people. A convention special over
the Burlington will be run from Falls
City 20 Broken Bow. II VIII stop at all
stations between lincoln and broken
Bow and pick up passengers from the
Union Pacific and ST. Joseph Foaos al
Grand Island.
About fifty farmers OF the county, who
lest grain and alfalfa IN the recent hail
storm. have reported 10 the insurance
agents IN this city. II Is estimated that
iho losses win aggregate anywhere from
$1,000 20 sl5.0oo There were several seri'
Qua losses not covered by insurance. The
ioss In chickens and hogs will also reach
; considerable sum.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

Continued from Page One0
absurdity. The new rule is going TO be
tried: Thou shalt love thino enemy and
do him good. Be not overcome OF evil.
but overcome evil with good. Some may
stiIl say this is not practicable. Well,
how practicable is the other ruler II IL
costing the world billion dollars every
twenty days. and a million lives every
six months. and a million widows, and a
million cripples, and a million beggars.
II does not pay.
some Ministers Marrow.
'second-The prejudice Of creed Is go
ing 10 be eliminated. We have talked
too much about doctrine, and too little
about love. A brother minister Of mine
refused to go into certain upliftingl
enterprise with another minister, saying.
I do not expect TO see that person In
heaven; how can work with him here?'
Above all creeds is service; and we must
form an alliance and defensive with all
those who love their fellow men. by
their fruits ye shall know them.
'rhird-There is one more great and
peaceful war in which you can hopefully
enlst-that Is the war. for social better
ment. Winston Churchill rightly said
England must be socialized. The third
motto would have you learn Is; Above
all vested interest is society
you are 20 eliminate slums; you are
to open prison doors; you are TO wipe out
the curse of drink; you are to purge the
poison out OF social life. You are to
emancipate the, press. to eliminate tho
delays of hating justice. abolish usury;
and establish the right TO work, and the
obligation TO work, You are 70 make a
now humanity. and fulfill the greatest
Of prayers, Thy kingdom come on earth
Here Is your moral equivalent for
war. II you want TO spend your billions,
spend them here; II you want to give
your lives, give them here; II you went
TO find eternal glory. find. It here.
"He only really lives who lives TO serve.
This is the abundant life. This is the
eternal life. This Is the life OF him who
said. 4 came not to be ministered unto
but to minister
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

Continued from Pare ons)
sign It Then. too, was al that time
hoping that certain things would be done
which would make Il easier for Germany
10 acquiesce in our demands"
Mr.. Bryan then repeats IN hts state
ment the three things he has emphasized
in his proposal, namely. that the United
States should offer to employ che prin-
ciple II investigation embodied in thirty
treaties with other nations, take action
which would prevent American cltlzeps
from travelling on beIiigerent ships or
American ships carrying contraband OF
war, and that this government should
protest against interference with Amori-
en- trade With neutrals
Felt n was Hts Duty.
NO one will be happier than l." said
Mr.. Bryan, III the presidents plan re-
suits In a peaceful settlement. hut no
one was in a position 10 say what effect
our note would have upon Germany or
what results would follow ~ Il In anger
broke off diplomatic relations. and / was
not only unwilling TO assume the respon-
sibility for the risks incurred risks which
no one could with any degree Of accuracy
measure-but i felt that, having done ali
could in the cabinet. II was my duty
to undertake outside the cabinet the duty
upon which I have entered. have no
doubt that tho country viii unanimously
support the president during the war. II
so great a misfortune should overtake
us. but I believe that the chances of war
win be lessened in proportion az the
country expresses itself In favor of peace
mot peace at any price'-but peace in
preference to war waged for the redress
Of such grievances a. we have against
Germany--at least against war until we
have given TO Germany the opportunity
which we are pledged to give Great Brit
ain. France and Russia--to have every
difference OF every character submitted
TO an international commission Of In
lvestsgation."
VIII Announce Plans.
The former secretary. with Mrs. Bryan.
left tonight for old Point Comfort 20 re-
main until Tuesday. Upon his return
Mr.. Bryan expects 70 announce his plans
for the immediate future.
Mr.. Bryan emphasized that none Of his
predecessors has served more honrs at
his desk a greater number Of days In the
year ana added that Mrs Bryan. who
had shared the strain with him, was also
In need OF = rest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
Omaha Peony King
Lived in Cunning

WEST POINT. Neb.. June 1s.-Cspecial.)
u. f. Rosenfield. the peony king who
obtained first prize at the recent peony
show at Omaha. was former resident
Of Cunning county. UNTIL no moved TO
Omaha. few years ago, he had the
garden spot OF the county on his farm
two miles east OF West Point, q six
acre peony field. which was visited an
nually by hundreds of people from all
parts of eastern Nebraska. His ship
ments Of peony bulbs went TO all parts
of the United states.
His moving to Omaha gave him bet
ter shipping facilities. enlarged his sphere
of operations and enabled him to plant
and cultivate forty-acre peony field.
the largest field OF its Kind In the United
states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

STELLA. Neb.. June 1a-(spoc'al.l--
Heavy rains lately have created interest
~ some land owners along the Muddy
FOR drainage bitches. Il Il estimated that
one overflow on the crop will damage
fully e. much a. the Glitch will cost the
farmers. A big Increase in land prices
At salem Is cited. ~ l. Dowell. a salem
merchant. purchased a farm on the Ne
maha az Administrators sale four years
agc az ~ an acre. There were 80 acres
IN the tract A few days ago Mr.. Dowell
sold the land 10 two farmers m the
neighborho0d for 500 an acre The en-
Eineer % the drainage district placed the
benefits AZ 80 an acre. which were "a
eeeEne within ten years from the com.
nIlilon q the ditch o the Iands .axed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

CcoE.inued from Page one)
partake OF the entertainment that the
Omaha exchange win tender all visiting
delegates.
Coming down closer to home. the
Omaha exchange will leave the difficult
part OF the entertainment TO the toast
master. e. A. Benson. Mr.. Benson has
gained prominence throughout the east:
In fact. in all the cities that are mem
hers Of the national association. he has
qualified and Is In a class by himself as
a POSTMASTER. and many OF the delegates
who are going 70 Omaha on Tuesday
have already asked whether or not they
will have the pleasure OF meeting him
aaain.
A part OF the program at Los Angeles
L. the staging OF ''The Days OF the Old
and "The Days Of the Gold" and The
Days OF ~" One hundred and fifty men
are working. getting this affair ready,
and they are organized under system
that will avoid all confusion.
One hundred and seventy men will be
used In different places. and every mem
Der OF the Los Angeles board will have
part In the play. The Mission play will
take place Tuesday night
On Wednesday afternoon the delegates
win be guests OF Venice. which Is the
Atlantic CITY OF the west coast. Prosi-
dent Billy Mines made the statement =
year ago that one-half OF the Inhabitants
OF Los Angeles were angels. Mr.. Inger-
soil has not been able TO see any with
wings. but he has seen thousands OF
/ fairies
The FeastA Extraordinary. Wednesday
night. VIII have ak or seven bands. who
will furnish tho music for this wonderful
affair. which viii probably be the fea-
ture Of the convention from a pleasure
standpoint. The prominent society men
and women OF Los Angeles are going to
attend and welcome all visitors.
There are twenty-seven special conven-
ton committee. each committee having
certain duties 20 perform.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
DEATH RECORD.
ALFRED Gierhart.

oscEoLA. Neh.. June 1S.-(Speoiall--
Alfred Gierhart. an Did and highly re-
spected citizen OF osoeola. passed away
Saturday afternoon at $50. after a lin
gering illness. He vas surrounded by
all members of the family but one son
when the end came. Arrangements for
this son 10 heard from. The deceased
was born In Trumbun county. M, and
was n years Of age. He came 20 Polk
county In 1873 from Henry county. H.
During the last few years he had 10
sided In Osceole. Mrs 0ierrhart died
about a year and a bali ago
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
LEARNING TO DRIVE, RUNS
HIS CAR INTO RIVER

NORTH PLATTE Neb.. June IA.
Especial Telesram.)-RObert Dean. local
overturned automobile this morning IN
the Platte river He was saved from
drowning by those who saw the acct
dent. While learning TO drive his car
Dean attempted TO cross the South
Platte bridge near this city He lost
control ON the bridge and the car went
off into the water.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

HES OF the contracting parties. we'd
ding supper was served at the home OF
the brides parents following tho cere-
mony The young people left in the
evening for Chicago on q weddins trip.
Tho groom Is engaged in the practice OF
medicine In Council Bluffs. lie was
graduated from Creighton college in
Omaha last year. Tho bride Is very
popular young woman, daughter OF the
president Of the whitney bank here, and
granddaughter Of franklin II. Whit
ney. founder OF Atlantic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
BODY or UNIDENTIFIED
MAN FOUND IN CREEK

BROKEN BOW. Neb.. June 1s.-Cspe.
cial Telegram. 1.-THE body OF an uniden-
Titled man. apparently about IS years old
was found IN creek a short distance
east OF Mason this morning. Tho body
had been in the water probably ten days
a letter found In the pockets was adj
dressed 10 Johnson BregRr TO some place
in oklahoma II had an Austrian post
mark. Besldes tho letter there was a
30 blu. some change. rosary ana a
pocket knife IN the pocketa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
Lincoln Gas Suit
Hearing in st. Paul

LINCOLN, June S-lspecial )-Federal
Judge Page Morris Of St. Paul has been
secured 70 hear the suit involving dollar
gas for Ancoln. but the cass will be
heard In 81. Paul
Attorneys. witnesses and others inter-
ested viii leave Lincoln tomorrow for
tho Minnesota town. where the case will
be placed on trial some time during the
first part OF the week.
Lincoln already has dollar gas. the or
der going into effect the first Of this
month. but the case involves rates back
for seven years. and II the case Is lost
to the company viii force II 10 refund
many thousands OF dollars 10 consumers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
RUSSIANS ORDER $50
ENGINES IN THE U. S,

PHILADELPHIA. June SABA p.
johnson. president OF the Baldwin Loco
motive Works in this city. said today
that he had received a cable message
from the Russian government awarding
contract TO the company for 80 loco
motives 20 b. complcsed by the nd OF
tho present year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14

FREMONT. Neb., June Ia-(special.l y
Burglars entered the saloon Of slshier q
lakovec and TIE pool hall o. Otto Lau-
denhurgier at forse Bluffs Friday night
and made away with shout g 10 change
ard = quantity OF whisky which they Sc
cured ~ The aal0en
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
HYMENEAL.
Garrett-AneA.

FREMONT. Neb.. Jure ia-Cspeeial.l--
Richmond V. Garrett formerly supeFin-
tehdent OF the scFibner schools for sew
eral years. but now superintendent OF
the Mammoth Springs (Ark) schools.
was married to Miss Martha Allen Leach
of wintersst. Ia. at the brides home
Wednesday OF last week. according 20
announcements received by Fremont
friends They win come to Fremont 20
make their home with Mr.. CARROTS
father. william Garrett. Tor the summer,
removing 70 Mammoth springs IN the
fail
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-14
New. Notes Of west Point.

WEST POINT. Neb.. June iS--(spe-
oial.)-Ray @. Hulburt, who for some time
was assistant editor of the Cunning
County Democrat. has accepted the posi-