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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
COMPARATIVE CALM ON EASTERN
FRONT WITH FRENCH SUCCESSOR
WEST SUBMARINE ACTIVITIES
RESUMED POLITICS IN Russia

wounded Germans been taken prison.
ers.
Artillery engagements have pre-
vailed on most Of the other sectors
where there was any fighting along
the Western line. Berlin admits that
the French have established them
selves in portions of the German
trenches in the Vosges.
Regarding Gorilla
The latest official communication
issued at Rome lays no claim to the
capture of Gorilla, or the evacuation
of that town by the Austrian general
staff. both of which reports have been
current. merely asserting that all
Austrian attacks along the Isonzo
front have been put down.
Small gains have been made by the
Italians in various other sectors, but
the attempts by the Italian command
erin chief to force the evacuation Of
Gorilla. and with it important STRAIT
egic positions guarding Trieste. con-
stitute Italy's supreme effort in the
campaign against Austria.
Submarine Fatalities
The Germans have resumed their
submarine campaign after a period Of
inactivity. and one British and one
French steamer and four British
trawlers have been sent to the bottom
by underwater boats. Four men of
the crew of the British steamer Firth
We're killed. Ten men Of the crew Of
Grimsby trawler, which was de.
cfr
The Russian government. in order
to show that all the political parties
are harmonious as regards the war,
will give the Socialist and Labor
members of the Duma representation
on the military and naval commit
tees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
18-YEAR-0LD BOY
WINS SWIM FROM
BOSTON TO LIGHT

Boston. July 25.-Henry Miron, an 49,
year-old Abingdon boy, won the race
from Charlestown TO Boston light of the
l. Street Swimming Club oday from a
field of l6 contestants. Miron's time WIS
hours and 10 minutes Charles 10th OF
the South Boston district. who was Ike
only other to finish, arrived at the light
just an hour behind Miron.
While attempting to beat .re record
for the course-5 hours an, l. minutes,
held by sam Richards of this city
George Meehan of Brookline became ex-
hausted within 30 yards o. his goal and
had to be taken from the water Meehan
won the New York swimming race from
the Battery to Sandy Hook year ago.
Cecilia Friedburg, the only girl en-
trant in today's contest, quit the race OF
Long Island. Frank Murphy and James
Curry, both of Lowell, dropped out near
Miss Friedburg. Jack Hurwitz of South
Boston became exhausted and had to b.
taken from the water. Albert Hunt of
Worcester and John Hanley of Fitchburg
gave up near Castle Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
A DESCENDANTS OF
VETERANS SOCIETY HAS
REUNION AT ROCKPORT

Rockport. Me-. July A.-The Pascal AS
ISOLATION, descendants of veterans, held
its 18th annual reunion Saturday at Villa
Ridge. Mrs. Sarah L. Pascars cottage at
Ballard Fark.
About 50 members were present. among
them Hon. Frederick S. Walls of Vinal-
haven. a past commander of the Maine
Department, G. A. r. A picnic dinner
was followed by a short entertainment
which included readings by Mrs. Matilda
Vose, piano solos by Mrs. Pascal and
speeches These officers were elected:
Mrs. Sarah l.. Pascal. Rockport. presi-
dent Mrs. Matilda Vose. Thomaston,
vice president; Mrs. Nettie Gould, Cam
den, secretary; Mrs. Margaret Conant,
Camden, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
U. S, WILL REPEL
W|THFORCE ANY
FIRING ACROSS
MEXICAN LINE

Washington, July 25.-Orders were
issued Saturday with the approval of
President Wilson, to Maj. Gen. Fun
ston to repel with force, if necessary.
any firing into American territory
during fighting between the factions
in border towns. and a note was dis
patched to Gen. Carranza advising him
of that fact.
Soon afterward advices from Vera
Cruz to the CarranZa headquarters here
said that the general had specifically
instructed Gen. Gales. his command
er before Nogales, not to attack the
Villa forces there, and gave assurances
that the Carranza force which has oc-
cupied Maco would withdraw. leaving
civil administration in charGe. The
garrison marched out late Saturday.
Gen. Carranza WAS informed that
American border commanders had or
ders to prevent by force if necessary
any shooting into American territory.
The specific method of repelling the
attack was not mentioned, but the in
ference was that American artillery
would deal with any situation con-
strued as an attack on American cit
liens.
Specific instructions to Gen. Funston
direct that border attacks be resist
ed Immediately without referring the
question further to Washington.
The state department has had the
border situation under consideration
several days. The Villa and Carranza
agencies here have each held the 9TH
er responsible for the violation of the
agreement to neutralize border towns,
made when Gen. Hugh Scott, chief of
staff Of the army, last visited Naco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
ROBBERY IN STORE AT
PEAKS ISLAND AND
ABOUT $50 is TAKEN

Portland, Me-, July 25.-About $50 in
small change was removed from the reg
listers in the store Of A. F. Weber at
Trefethens Landing, Peaks Island, some
time late Friday night or early Saturday
morning by thief or thieves who gained
an entrance to the building through one
of the front windows. small pane of
glass had been taken from the frame in
order that the catch on the window
might be opened. After pocketing what
money could be found, the burglars left
by the rear door and from the manner
in which the break was made it would
appear that they were quite familiar
with the interior of the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
HALLoWELL
]. A. Ferguson Meets with an
Accident by Falling Hay
Fork-Many Items of
General Interest
PERSONALS AND TOWN
NEWS JOTTINGS

]. A. Ferguson of Middle street met
with serious accident Saturday aft
ernoon while at work unloading hay at
the Vaughan farm. He was on the load
when the hay fork slipped and dropped
from the NOW above. One of the points
struck him in the leg above the knee,
penetrating several inches and sever
ing an artery. Two physicians were
hastily summoned and he was con-
veyed to his home. Great difficulty was
experienced in stanching the flow Of
blood. At latest reports, though weak
from loss of blood and suffering severe
pain from the wound, he was doing as
well as could be expected. A trained
nurse is in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
GARDINER BOY
WAS NOT ABOARD
ST'M'R EASTlAND

Word was received Saturday aft
ernoon by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Jones,
Highland avenue. from their son Roy,
who is in the employ Of the Western
Electric Co. at Chicago, that he was
not on tho steamer Eastland. He had
gone on the excursion with his fellow
employees last year and had planned to
do so this. but was detained. The tel
egram was received by Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones before the news of the accident
became known to them and was some
thing Of mystery until they learned
of the disaster. The young man has
just returned to Chicago from a visit
here and had made known his plan ct
attending to his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

of making war on Great Britain. it's
enemy, and to continue the precau-
tions that It has observed since the
destruction of the Lusitania.
This will, it is believed. be accepted
by tie United States II it Is accompa-
MED by the expressed willingness Of
the Kaisers government to make such
material reparation as may apply to
the situation.
Rumor Of an Understanding"
There is reason to believe that
Count Won Bernstorff, during his re-
cent conversation" with Secretary of
State Lansing, gave the latter to I'M
derstand that it was the purpose of
Germany to persist in its policy, but
at the same time to exercise the dis
erection demanded by the United States
in conducting it's marine campaign
against England.
1t is generally accepted that there
already exists a tacit understanding
between the United States and the
Kaiser's diplomatic representative,
speaking with the authority of his
government, that instructions have
been given by the German admiralty
to commanders Of its warships and
submarine f1otillas to observe the
principles Of international warfare Of
ficially subscribed to by the German
foreign minister and demanded by
the United States.
The knowledge that such an under
standing has been reached, while not
publicly proclaimed by the German
government. furnishes justification for
the belief that an announcement to
this effect will be shortly forthcom-
ing from Berlin.
The only obstacle that Washington
can foresee to such a result is the
apprehension on the part Of the Ger
man ministry that it would, in a
measure. compel a remuneration Of the
declaration made by German officials
and press. These, in effect, are that
the United States is only antagonistic
to Germany in the present crisis.
1t is conceded that such renun-
citation might Great dissatisfaction
with the German government and
perhaps encourage widespread dissen-
tons among the German people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
Bio MEETING Of Creditors, eiddeford

The first meeting Of the creditors in
the voluntary bankruptcy proceedings
OF George w. Hanson and Moses s.
Moulton Of Sanford and the Sanford
Coal Co., whose aggregate liabilities
are $500, 900, with assets less than half
that amount. was held Friday before
Referee George c. Wheeler Of Port
land in Biddeford. Scores Of Sanford
business men and York county attor-
neys were present. 1t took several
hours to 60 over the claims Of the
creditors. There were two candidates
for trustee, George A. Goodwin of
Springvale and Frederick w. Hinckley
OF Portland. but late Friday when q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
Harry S. Rich, who recently bought

Harry S. Rich, who recently bought
the Judkins place in Chesterville,
notified the officers Wednesday that
he had been robbed Of $119 in money,
gold watch. chain and charm, sew
eral pieces of gold and other pieces
of jewelry and that one Johnson, a.
farm hand. was also missing. john
son was traced to Livermore Falls
and on seeing the officers tried to es-
cape by running, but was halted by
couple Of shots from a rifle in the
hands Of one Of the officers. Most Of
the stolen property was found on his
person. though 500 bill was miss
ing. He was held in $500 bail for
the September grand jury and was
committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

From the nature of the operations
around Warsaw, it would seem that
the Russians have no immediate in
tention Of Withdrawing from the Pol
ish capital, If at all. The pressure Of
the Austro-German forces from the
north is making itself felt, and the
Germans have crossed the Narew river
on a front Of nearly 30 miles, extend
ing from Ostrolenka to Pultusk
Comparatively Quiet
The fighting east Of the Vistula riv-
err in southeastern Poland has lost for
the moment much Of its vicious char
acter. Both the Berlin and Vienna Of
fetal statements says comparative
calm prevails in the Lublin- Cholm re-
gion near Ivangorod and in the region
Of the Bug river where it flows across
the boader of Russian Poland, into Ga
licia.
At these points the Russian opposi-
ton to an Austro- German advance has
been we'll sustained, and the Russians
have made several attempts to break
the Austro-German line.
Cross River Bug
In addition to having moved heavy
forces over the Narew, the Teutonic
allies have advanced toward the Bug.
with an important railway as their
objective. Some progress is also re-
corded to the south. with the capture
Of two villages. which were taken by
storm, lying about 10 miles south of
Warsaw.
French Accomplishments
Severe fighting has taken place on
the western line in the Vosges, French
troops have stormed and carried
strong German defensive works be-
tween La Fontenelle heights and the
village of Launois, more than 700 un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
No Increase in Tax Rate

1t was announced on Saturday that the
tax rate for the current year would be
the same as last year-23 mills. This Is
rather a remarkable situation as the
State and county tax is $500 more than
in 1914 and is possible only because of the
fact that nearly all the departments OF
the city carried over balance. Nearly
all of the cities and larger towns of the
State have a higher rate than last year.
The present city government should be
commended In the success of their efforts
to keep the tax rate down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
OFFICIALS OPTIMISTIC AS TO
OUTCOME OF GERMAN NOTE

Washington, July 25.-The two views of
the Presidents last communication to the
German government, relating to the is
sues growing out of Germany's subma-
rine policy, that excite the greatest in
terest, while reached by different points
of analysis, agree as to the probable re-
suit of it.
This is that unless the German govern
ment is really intent on picking a quarrel
with the United States, its ministers can
find no legitimate provocation for one in
the Presidents declaration of principle.
The consensus of opinion among off,
Gals, legislators, the press and the pub
lie generally carries with it the fullest
The diplomatic view is that, while the
President has couched his final words
in the dispute with Germany in forcible
though polite language, he has stretched
point to give the German government
an opportunity to back down from the
stubborn attitude persisted in by it since
the beginning.
The acceptance Of this opportunity, in
ternational authorities believe will not
cause Germany loss of prestige abroad
or humiliation at home.
Leaves Way Out for Germany
The German viewpoint as reflected
in official circles is singularly favora-
BILE. While Count Won Bernstorff, the
German ambassador, sedulously re-
trains from MAXIM any comment re-
sarding it. there is justification for
the statement that his Interpretation
Of The Presidents final declaration is
that while the first and last parts OF
it are "a tritie harsh as to langua ge,
the rest of it is couched in most friend.
ly terms"
Diplomatic opinion privately ex-
pressed is decidedly optimistic as to a
peaceful outcome of the controversy
/ between the United States and Ger.
many unless, as said. the latter gov
eminent fears the possible conse-
Guences at home of what might be re-
garded as a surrender of its rights
The solution of the difficulty appears
to be reasonably clear to diplomats
Germany has only to indicate profound
regret for the consequences to Amer
! lean lives and interests Of it's policy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
the PRESIDENT
ORDERS F ULL
INVESTIGATION

Cornish, July 25.-President Wilson
today ordered that a complete investi-
cation be made by the department of
commerce into the sinking Of the ex-
cursicn steamer Eastland in the Chi
cago river.
The President also dispatched tel
egram to Mayor Thompson Of Chica-
80 expressing profound sympathy and
sorrow over the loss Of life. In CONVEX
sation with friends he expressed hor.
ror over the entire affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
The committee appointed

The committee appointed at a
meeting Of the Saco Board Of Trade
to raise $4,000 to build a shoe shop
for a Chicago wholesale concern, an
nounced Friday that the concern vas
notified that morning that Saco citi-
zens would accept the proposition and
build a shoe shop. costing 100000.
This assures for Saco a new industry.
giving employment to 900 people, with
an annual payroll for about $350.00O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
A Trihe Lste

Mrs Ida L. Towle OF ''helsea was
brought before Judge Atkins Saturday
morning on a warrant in which Mrs.
Rose e. Carson. well known in this city
a. Rose Carson, was the complainant,
sAhA trouble arising over the 'utting OF
!1nshe hay. When his honor heard what
the complaint was. knowing that the
Complainant was in the count. iail un
der bonds over the same occurrence. the
prisoner was discharged for lack of evil
dence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Loses Both Legs Under +he Car.

George Brandon, aged IS, of 3s
Canal street. Nashua. N. H.. lost both
legs as a result Of trying to jump
onto an eastbound freight train in the
railroad yard at Cummings Depot,
South Berwick, at p. NJ. Saturday.
The wheels of two cars ran over his
legs. He was taken to Wentworth
hospital at Dover, N. H., after he had
received such aid as could be hurried
ly given by E. D. Jaques and DR.. r. A.
Ross of this place. Brandon is mar
ried. At the time Of the accident he
was accompanied BY three other men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mrs. Mary E.. wife Of Frank H. Read.
was found dead in her bed at her home
on Summer street. Auburn Friday
morning. Thursday evening she was
apparently in the best Of health. Mrs.
Read was born in Auburn April 20,
1870. and always lived there. Her hus-
band. daughter, Mrs. j. L. Herman
of Fort Wayne, Ind, and son., Frank
A. Read of Auburn, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
100000 RUSSIAN
PRISONERS ARE HELD
BY TEUToN ARMIES

Berlin, July 25.-(By Wireless to
Sayville. N. Y.)-The total number Of
Russian prisoners Of war in the hands
of Germany and Austria Hungary
Hungary since the beginning Of the
war, including the figures reported by
the general STATS yesterday, surpass
1900 900 officers and men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mr. and Mrs. Plummer Meserve were
given a serenade Friday evening at their
home in Randolph. Tin pans, COW bell
and tin horns played their customary
parts in the affair. The serenaders Were
treated to cigars and ice crecm and alto
gether the evening was merry one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mrs. John II. Sleeves and daughter
II Moncton. y. B.. and Mrs. Grin l..
Gould and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Brown Of Gardiner were entertained
over the weekend by Mr.. and Mrs.
George n. Davis at their cottage at
Pleasant pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Woodford Plant arrived in Gardiner
Saturday from Pekin, China, where "~
has been connected with the Internation-
al Banking Co. for the past three years.
He was met in Boston by his father.
Canon X. w. Plant. who accompanied
him to Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond l.. Witham OF
Worcester. Mass, have been visiting
Mrs. Williams parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
E.. D. Tasker Mr.. Witham has resign
ed as instructor at the Worcester
Polytechnic Institute and accepted a
position with the Westinghouse Flee
trio Co. Of Pittsburg, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
A. MITCHELL PAL
MER FOR COUNSELLOR

tative A. Mitchell Palmer of Penn
sylvania is expected to be appointed
counsellor of the state department
within a day or. two. He is under
stood to he President Wilson's most
probable selection for the Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the rebuilding Of the
mouse OF the Good Shepherd will be re-
,slved at the Office of C. A. knight, 1871
" water ST.. Gardiner. up to =. NJ. Aug.
!. pians and specifications may be Sc
r NJ at his office on and after July q.
me committee reserves the right to re-
'ect any and all bids. iuly4d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

\ coat of paint, new veranda and
several other improvements. both inside
and oct. have given the Children's Tenn
porary Home on Highland avenue much
better appearance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26
Lumber Fire, So. Gardiner

The fire department at South Gardiner
responded Sunday afternoon for fire
in pile of old lumber near the cll pulp
mill site. No damage other than the de-
structior of the lumber resulted. The
origin Of the blaze is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

The barge Powhatan has cleared from
the Berry ice houses with a cargo for
New York. The schooner Ella Clifton
has cleared from South Gardiner laden
with lumber. Boston bound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Deputies Nash. Rice, PomerieaL and
Bullock Saturday evening searched the
store on water street occupied by c. H.
Morang as fruit and confectionery
store. for intoxicants. They found moth
ing to reward their efforts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mrs. c. c. Clark returned from her
trip last week and reports having
very enjoyable time. She visited at
Pittsfleld. Gardiner, Portland, Lu-
bee, Grand Manan. St. John and
Sussex.-Mars Hill View.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. II. n. Bates, Central street.
A full attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

s,.r,.v Barton of Newton Center ar
.s saturday in Gardiner for Visit
with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mrs. George H. Bateman. who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. F. c..
Moore, Randolph. has returned to her
home in Norwood, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

President George c. Chase of Bates.
Mrs. Chase and Prof. G. NJ. Chase were
visitors in the city on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mrs. A. c. Harrington is housekeep-
err for DR.. j. D. Nutting. Jr. while Mrs.
Nutting and daughter Harriet are pass
ing several days at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

, y Holt arrived Saturday ITO"
cambridge, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

George Barker. who has been visiting
his mother. Mrs. F. 7. Barker. Foun-
tain street, returned Saturday TO Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mics Edna Robinson. who has been the
las, of Gardiner friends, returned Sat
urdo-y 10 her home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mrs. H. L. Head and daughters
Ruth and Mildred are staying at the
Heald cottage, Fairs cove. Lake Cob
hoSSeecOntee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Half the important European land
battles of the last three centuries have
taken place in Belgium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Thirty-five members. including the
degree team Of Hallowell Command
cry, L. o. G. c., went to Gardiner Fri
day night and worked the degree on
nine candidates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William Pinkham and
children Of Dover. \. H., are guests
If Mrs. c. H. Bradstreet, Beech street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

The class of 1911 will hold its reunion
today at Maranacook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Mrs. Alexander Murray of Caroline,
was in town Saturday calling OF
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

Frank Lemar, clerk in Wards drug
store, has returned from Vaca''oh pass
"A in Aroostook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-26

1t is said that no one can breathe at
a greater hight than seven miles from
the elrth