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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
STOUT DEFENSE
/. RETARDS TEUTON
DASH IN SERBIA

Paris. Oct Is, $50 A. M.-The Ger
mans are attacking in great force
near Passarowitza, which commands
the Morava valley, according to Nish
despatch to the Matin. The Serbs
are resisting stoutly and it is assert
ed that the invaders have not adj
vanced more than four miles south
Of the river at any point on the Dan
ute front. The Buisaridns have been
held in the Timock valley where a
new action is in progress along the
entire front.
Mayors of villages along the Mace
DOMAIN frontier have been made Off
GERS in the Serbian army and have
been instructed to organize bands OF
irregulars who will be armed with
Mauser rifles.
IF Nish is seriously menaced by
the Austro- German Bulgarian inva-
sion it has been decided to transfer
the government to Mitrovitza. close
to the Montenegro frontier. Nitro
vita is the terminus of a branch rail-
road which connects with the main
line from Nish to Saloniki at Uskup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
THE BULGARIANS
BLOCK UP DANUBE
- TO NAVIGATION

Milan, Oct. IA, via London, Oct. 10,
$40 A. Naturalization Of the Dan
ube has been virtually closed by the
Bulgarians, says a Bucharest dis
patch to the Corrierre Della Sera. AT
LON Palanka the Bulgarians seized
seven barges and three tugs sent up
the Danube by Russia with wheat for
Serbia. Bulgaria has laid mines along
its bank of the Danube, thus closing
the river in effect, as the Rumania
side is not navigabie.
"Rumanian papers state there are
only 10000 Bulgarian troops on the
Serbian frontier. The remainder are
held in reserve, partly to guard the Ru-
manian frontier and partly. in prepa-
ration for some diversion bby the al
lies Bulgar troops are actively en-
trenching and terrifying themselves
along the Dobrudja border and at
Rustchuk.
1T has been learned that there now
are five German submarines at Var
ma
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organized as is possible with any sys-
tenn short of compulsory service and
a regular establishment of half mil
lion men.
Officers from Civil Life
Officers for the new army would, be
obtained from civil life almost entire
iy. as the West Point Military Acad-
envy would be overtaxed even to SUP.
ply officers for the increased regular
army. Even at present not more than
half the officers of the army are wesv
Point graduates. and an extension OF
the work at West Point would be re-
CURED to care for the new regiments
to be created.
For the continental army the plan
contemplates drawing from the national
suard and from educational institutions
where military training is compulsory
at least 1000 officers year for each Of
the first two years. Eventually 1t is
hoped that all military. schools in the
country can be standardized as to their
courses in engineering and other mill
tary sciences. These courses would be-
come a speciality, 1t is believed II q
given number Of ranking graduates each
year were assured Of commissions in
the continental army.
The new army would be organized
in convenient geographical divisions,
and on the theory that its members
could be citizens OF the districts in
which their organizations were located.
Regular places of mobilization ard for
storage of equipment for each company
would be provided. and every man Of
the force would know where to go and
what he was expected to do when a call
to arms came. The six year enlistment
contract would Sind him to answer any
call to the colors regardless of any per-
sonal affairs with which it might in
terfere.
While under training the men Of the
continental army would receive the reg
ular army pay. @t
In the beginning the new army would
be organized by companies and later
would he constituted into regiments,
brigades. divisions and army corps as
they, developed in the various sections
OF the country.
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PLAINTIFF WINS
DAMAGE SUIT
AUBURN COURT

Auburn, Me-, Oct. 15.-R. A. L. Col
by of Auburn was awarded a verdict
of $1504.16 by jury in the Androscog-
gin supreme court Friday. The jury
had been out for an hour.
This suit for personal injuries against
the ]. w. White Co. Of Lewiston was
tried Thursday afternoon and argu-
ments were completed Friday morning.
Colby alleged that q crate. such as
plate glass is packed in, fell on him
as he passed the Main street, Lewis
ton shop Of the defendant. May 81 OF
this year. This caused him great pain
and suffering besides permanent in
jury. he said.
F. A. Morey appeared for plaintiff
and Judge John A. Morrill, for defend
ant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
ANCLO.FRENCH CREDIT LOAN
CONTRACT SIGNED ON FRIDAY
J. P Morgan Signs on Behalf of American Syn
dicate Before All Multi Millionaire
Spectators the Morgan Board
Room Will Hold 1

New York, Oct. 15.-The contract COW
erins the f5otation of the $500 900 900 An
elo-French credit lean. was signed late
today. Lord Reading, chairman of the
Anglo French commission, signed the
document on behalf of Great Britain,
Octave Homberg and Ernest Mallet,
the French commissioners, signed for
France, and J. P. Morgan signed on
behalf of the American syndicate of
bankers.
Three words, Reading Of Erlagh''
from a pen in the hand Of Lord Read
ing. bound the British Empire to the
terms. .r
Four witnesses attested the sigma
ture. one of them being Basil B. Black
EFT. secretary of the commission. The
other three were American lawyers
who assisted in drawing up the doc
ument. ~ .t-t
AS many multi millionaire bankers
as could be crowded into the board
room in the Morgan banking house
looked on. There was much enthusi-
asm, but no cheering or applause and
congratulations were showered upon
Mr.. Morgan and members of the COM
mission.
Arising from the seat he occupied
at the head of the long oval table
Lord Reading thanked the syndicate
for their cooperation in accomplishing
his task.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16

Having finished their labors here,
the commissioners VIII sail tomorrow
for England aboard the steamer st.
Louis, which flies the American flag. 1t
had been the intention Of the commits
sion to sail on British steamer and
only the fact that there will be no
British vessel sailing for 10 days or
more prevented them from doing SO.
The contemplated visit to Canada has
been abandoned, as Lord Reading and
his assistants feel that their presence
at home is needed.
Mr. Blackett and M. Homberg will
remain in New York for a time to ad-
just on behalf OF their governments
any details that may arise. An as
sistant will be sent to Mr.. Blackett by
England shortly.
In the course Of few months. Lord
Reading said, negotiations probably
will be begun looking toward the Gre
alton OF the supplemental loan already
forecast. 1t is estimated that this loan
will, be for approximately $3.50. loco. 600.
Whether it would be another bond Of
fering or an arrangement Of differ
ent sort was a detail yet to be settled
he said, When they reach home the
members of the commission will place
the situation before the bankers OF
England and the matter will then be
decided upon.
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MANCHESTER

Mrs. Nellie Varney, who has been
visiting relatives and friends for the
past week, returned Wednesday to
ar and Mrs. W. H. Wings.
Miss. Bertha Reynolds, who has been
VISITING at Mrs. C.-H. Moore's for the
past six weeks. returned Wednesday
her home in Boston. Miss Reynolds
vas accompanied by Mrs. A. S. Bus
veil.
Mrs, Alden Spear and Mr.. and Mrs.
T. H. Davis went Wednesday to the
augusta Opera house to attend the
birth of Nation"
Thomas Jones' who has been seri-
0asiy ill for the past two weeks. is
ZONE better.
Inc Manchester Woman's club was
%lertained by Mrs Mabel Foster at
ae' home "Cherrycroft" on the Pond
'pao' Thursday Afternoon. In the abb
suce OF the president. the vice presi-
Nnl Mrs. Julia Spear. presided. The
W call was responded to by the va
;"us members by a current events
YEN. Arrangement was made at this
n.eang to have a travelling library.
easements of cake and cocoa were
o''eu The next meeting Will be held
sS, with Mrs. Florence Harper.
south Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
II America Enters the War.

1t seems to me that if the United
States enters the war she will natural
ly devote her attention to the liberation
OF Belgium. 1t appears to me, too, that
such plan would have the additional
merit of enthusiastically arousing the
whole of the American people to their
task. 1t would also give the American
army. assuming such was raised, a
definite work of its own, untrammelled
by precedent and free from the friction
that would arise through its co-opera-
ton with armies speaking a different
language or having entirely different
traditions. 1t is certain that the Am
erlcan character and the American
genius for invention would bring to
bear on this war new ideas which the
Americans would prefer to carry out
IN their own way. An American army
would start with en- enormous adyant-
age over existing armies. 1t would have
knowledge of the experiences and mis-
takes Of the last year, and it would
bring that invaluable essential, a new
and clear eye, to bear on problems
which have befogged those who have
been ver-concentrating for SO long
1t is suggested in some American
publications that the Allies. and partic-
ulariy Great Britain, are anxious for
American cooperation. l see cartoons
in American newspapers suggesting
that John Bull is holding out his hand
appealingly to Uncle Sam in this con-
flict. If there be many people in Eng
land with that view I have not met
them We know that you are even less
prepared than we were IL months ago,
and that in any case participation
would not be possible for long time
ahead. We feel that the war is a
European matter. and that the Canadf-
ans and AustraNans- are invo:vss Only
because the heart Of their Empire has
been struck at Others Of US think that
If the United States entered the arena
she would be so busy manufacturing
munitions Of war for herself that we
should lose the valuable support she
has been giving us in that direction.
Again, there are others-I am quite
frank, and the point of view has been
urged upon me by prominent French
men-who believe that German infiu-
ence in the United States is so strong
that when the settlement OF the war
comes to be made. American interven-
ton. if it had taken place. might tend
to the Strengthening Of Germany's
hands at the peace conference-Lord
NCrthcliffe, in The North American
Review.
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Cony AIumni-FootbaIl


There goin' to he a sound of rev.
elr$ tis said, before very very long.
when all loyal royal alumni of Cony
High who ever breathed zephyr in
Their football toSs once more adorn
themselves in like array. For, withal,
recognizing the vim and punch" and
riger OF the Cony squad hard at work
until the sun sets behind Winthrop
hill every afternoon, these former war
Tlors are firm in their conviction that
not that they can come back" but
that they have never gone. For
Is not the fame of former years OF
Eidiron history emblaZoned in honest
swat and Drawn upon the scrolls OF
0id Cony? Indeed. And the memory
fingers And with the memory ling
ers a more firm belief, that is very
near a conviction, that these same old
timers can still show FORM And
The predestined day for this exhibit
toon of form is arranged. it's said.
10 adequately provide a worthy appe-
lite for that Gay of days, the last
Thursday in November. Thanksgiving
day seems to be the day predestined
for the feat. And the feat, it is I'M
oerstood will be when the Cony foot
tal team Of the present season meets
Inc Crimson veterans of other years.
With this in view.a motto has been
adopted the motto being. DO it now"
With the implication that the one time
srdiron stars of Old Cony at once
report to Field Marshal Doc" Thomp-
son
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Who Accompanied Husband On. r..
turn Home
ENGLAND OBTAINS
SHIP ON WHICH
is DOCTOR DUMBA.

London. Oct. ,15.-"Austria and Ger
many will probably declare war. on
the United States unless. the latter
ceases making munitions for the al
lies" -...- ..5
Such is the latest verbal manifesto
ton Of frankness on the part of DR..
Constantin T. Dumba. according to
passengers on the Nieuw- Amsterdam,
the Holland-American' Liner. which
bore the recalled Austrian ambassador
homeward. ~.
The liner is being detained at Fail
mouth because DR.. Dumba's valet Is
of military age and has no passport
His status is being investigated by the
British authorities. -,- ~
Passengers on the Nieuw Amsterdam
say DIR. Dumha in the course Of the
voyage frequently expressed his conf
dence in the victory Of the central
Powers, and supplemented his predic-
ton by the above statement. His fell
low passengers assert the ex-ambassa-
dor tried to be friendly. but that
Americans, as rule, kept aloof. DR..
Dumba and Nine. Dumba' ate at a
separate table in the saloon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
FIRST OFFICIAL
STATEMENT OF
SERBIAN STAFF

Sofia, Oct. "A. via wireless to London
Oct Is, 7.55 A. M.-The Bulgarian gem
eral staff issued tonight its first Off.
ofal statement relative OF military OPP
erations. The communication follows:
Tuesday night the Serbians at
tempted surprise attack at several
points. near Trem.- Basiloygrad and
Kustendil, with the object OF taking
possession of Bulgarian strategical
points commanding the road to Sofia
The attempt was frustrated by Bulga-
rian troops posted near the threatened
points. Later our troops succeeded 10
driving back the Serbians. The Tight
ing continues"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
GREECE'S PART
AND REWARD IN
BALKAN CAMPAIGN

Milan, Oct IA, via Paris, Oct. 15.-f5.Se
A. M1.-The Greek government is coop
Grating with the Quadruple Entente by
keeping it's army modified and by this
action alone is warding off possible
Bulgarian attack on the base Of opera
tons of the probationary force An Attn
ems dispatch to the Corriere Della Sera
says that in exchange for this assistance
the Entente will furnish Greece funds for
keeping up its ornaments and that the
National Bank Of Greece already has re-
ceived credit Of 100000 francs Go.ooo.-
OOo) from London and Paris.
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appointed alternate delegate TO the
National council soon to be hold 1T
New Haven; Other delegates are Rev.
Mr.. Sinms, pastor Of Gorham church
and Layman W. B. johnson Of Wood
fords. The session closed with the
communion OF the Lords supper
The next meeting Of the Association
church. Portland, some time In Janu-
airy, which win not conflict with the
congregation meetings to be he'd in
Bangor
The announcement Of the date will
be given by the committee in charge.
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GERMAN PAPER.
SAYS BULGARIA
FORCED TO WAR

Berlin. Oct. Is. win London.-U A. NJ.
Bulgaria is welcomed by the Lokal An
zeiger as a new ally Of Germany. The
paper asserts the Bulgarians would have
remained at peace II it had been posi-.
BILE, but that war was forced upon them
just as It was upon Germany.
Reports that Bulgaria had attacked
Serbia first came as SURPRISE" says
the Anzeiger. but now we know Serbia
crossed the Bulgarian frontier without
previous declaration OF war. Bulgaria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO OBSTRUCTING THE
ROADS OF PHIPPSBURG

Bath, Me-. Oct. 15.--In the Sagada-
hoe county court Thursday Antonio
Teiti pleaded not guilty to placing OBJ
structions in the highway In Phipps-
burg on June %. The State alleges
he placed two boards filled with nails
across the wheel tracks. George Brown,
George Barry and Frank williams, who
are alleged to have entered the home
of Miss Jane Whitmore. corner Wash
ington and Winter streets, on the
night Of Sept. 10 and enforced their
demands for food by showing a pistol
in the face Of Miss Meta Barry, q
maid. pleaded not guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16
FRESHMEN LEAD IN
CROSS COUNTRY RUN
AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE

Brunswick, Me-, Oct. 1.-two Fresh
men led the field in at the Bowdoin
cross-country trials yesterday after
noon. Noyes, the former Hebron run
ner and present holder of the Bow
doin interscholastic mile record. cross
ing the line first. closely followed by
Turner of Augusta. Captain Irving fin
ished a good third.
The others finished in the following
order: Wyman, Is, Mosher 49, O'Don-
nell rs, Q. Hamlin rs. Jacob Is, Hill
dreth rs. Jones Is, Edwards Is, and
Ingraham 10. RIA
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TROUBLES AROUND
ITALY'S. JOININ G
BALKAN CAMPAIGN

Paris, Oct 15.-6 A. M).-Whle there
is no doubt of italian intervention in the
Balkans, the Petit Journals Milan corre-
snondent says, the question now under
consideration is how contact can be
avoided between the Italian and German
contingents if 1taly's share IN the cam
paign comprises the use OF land forces'
as no declaration Of war has been mace
on either side. It is reported that thfs
diplomatic difficulty may be overcome by
sending the Italians against either the
Turk. or the Bulgarians, or both.
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RUSSIA TO GIVE
MANIFESTO AND
THEN TAKE ACTION

Paris, Oct. 15.-(5.lo A. M.).-Russian in
PREVENTION in the Balkans probably will
be preceded by manifesto issued by
Emperor Nicholas as chief protector
of all Slavs. to the Bulgarians. denounc
ing what will be characterized as the
treason of King Ferdinand in making
common cause with the Austro-G Germans.
Russia's enemies. This manifesto. 1t is
expected, will be followed immediately
nv defiritN action. ~ -. -...
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INDEPENDENTS.
New York Money Market

New York. Oct. 15.-Mercantile paper 8
@3s per cent. Sterling. 6o-day bills,
46425; demand. 4.6s25; cables, 4.SsS5.
Francs, demand, 3s5 Ia: cables. 5.4s.
Marks, demand, 81 SIS: cables. So ga
I.ires. deman nd, SIS; cables, s.37.
Rubles, demand. "a; cables, 81 IA.
Bar silver 40 SIS. =----
Mexican dollars 3Ss.
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds strong.
Time loans dull; 60 days 2aG2 3-4: 90
days 3-4@3; six months 3.
Call money firmer; high 2; low .: ruling
rate 2; last loan .; closing bid 2; offered
at 2.
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|SERBIANS SAID
TO HOLD HEIGHTS
AROUND BEL GRADE

London, Oct. Is, 7.17 A. MA des-
patch to the Times from Athens says
the Serhians still hold the heights
around Belgrade at a distance Of one
and one-quarter miles from the city.
Serbian refugees are beginning TO
arrive at SaloniFi, and. the despatch
adds, railway communications have.
been cut near the Bulgarian from
tier. ~
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DE LAPEYRERE
] is DECORATED

Paris. Oct. A-uo40 P. M).-v.ce Ad-
n1ral Augustin Boue De Lapeyrere. who
! few days ago retided as commander OF
the Angfo-French fleet in the Mediter-
ranean ut his own request. has been dec
GRATED With the Military Cross and COM
mended In general ordeEA
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Cromwell Class Banquet

The men of the Cromwell Bible
class, of the Methodist church. pass
ID & mos, delightful time al the Y. NJ.
c. A. Friday evening. The pleasures
Of the banquet table were followed,
after a suitable allowance for indiges-
ton had been made, by those of bowl
ing and sport in the gymnasium.
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GARDINER
SOME GOOD BOWLING
WON BY CLERKS FRIDAY
NIGHT IN GARDINER

Gardiner, Me-. Oct. 15.-(SpeciaD.-
The Clerks defeated the Independents
in the first bowling game of the sea-
son ON the Unique alleys. A big crowd
was present at the game and a few
good rollers were discovered for the
State League. The score:
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GREECE SAYS SHE
WILL NOT TAKE
PART IN STRIFE

London; Oct l5.-12.45 p Mn a
note to the British government receiv-
ed today, Greece announces her defin-
tie decision not to intervene in the
war on behalf Of Serbia at present.
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BLANCHETTE IS GIVEN
VERDICT IN FIRE CASE
IN ANDROSCOGGIN co,

Auburn, Me-, Oct. IA verdict for
the plaintiff with damages asseased at
$225 was returned In the Andrcscoggin
court Thursday in the fre case Of
Charles L ,Blanchette Of Auburn W.
the Maine Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16

Mrs c H. Weber of Buffalo. n. T,
formerly Of this city. is the guest of
Mrs. William Gage, South Chestnut
street,
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

pr. Samuel Fl. Kagan left Friday nigh,
.,r Boston for a few days stay on mat.
,ers Of business.
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: ". Philbrick of Skowhegan was in
the city Friday on matters of a bust
ness nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16

MIR and Mrs. Perley Gay of 16 Page
street ere the parents of a 10-pound
bey. born Oct 8. The young man has
been named Daniel Charles Gay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-16

The Hospital Aid will meet with
Miss Helan Fuller. S Crosby, at $50
Saturday afternoon.
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CHURCH NOTICES

UNITARIAN church, State street, cor
ner OF Oak street, Rev. Paul S. Phalen
minister. 1a30. morning service. anthems
and sermon. l1.45 A. Nj, Sunday school.
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French MINISTER GIVES REASON
FOR RUPTURE WITH BULGARIA
AS KINGS FOOLHARDY ACTION

thus was fully justified in her attack.
Our new ally not only will fight with US
but conquer with u.s.
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PRESIDENT APPROVES

81 Continued from Page oner
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mu1E'FoRcLAssIFlcAIlOn

w. iet-Furnished room.
"shted-Woman or girl.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
a. "omAN OR GIRL TO HELP IN
% Io.,.e Of two children. Apply at once
SA Box III. Augusta, Ne. oct16d1
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" lET-H0UsES, ROOMS, ETC.

n.nsnsSHED ROOM WITH MODERN
sGess Central location. liz state
Phone 6oS-M, oct16d3t
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organized as is possible with any sys-
tenn short of compulsory service and
a regular establishment of half a mil
lion men.
The day book., 1915-03-19

In Japan there are 1872 people tor
every forty acres of land, 256 COWS,
256 donkeys and 512 swine for every
square mile of land in the kingdom,
The day book., 1915-03-19
--O-O-

albuquerque is to be connected
with lie Grand QuiVera ruins by a
modern highway sixty miles long in
time for the tourist season Of 1915,
The day book., 1915-03-19

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