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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-01-07
BRIT0NS CONSIDER U,S,RE-
PORT AT FOREIGN OFFICE

band list. They say this leniency to
ward cotton, however, has been abus
ed by shippers who use it to concea
copper and other contraband.
! In as much as the American position
, is based on the Interpretation of inter
national law made by the legal ex
perts of the state department at
Washington, it was not believed that
the protest can easily be disposed Of
Lengthy Negotiations rorseen.
1t was pointed out that on at least
few of the points raised there Is a
wide difference of opinion on the part
of international law experts and that
it was very probable that on these
very points lengthy negotiations with
the United States probably would be
necessary.
Certain members of the cabinet take
the position that there are no existing
precedents that operate in the present
case.
Washington, Dec. 81. - How the
United States could end the European
war in 80 days by cutting off the ex-
port of war supplies was described to
day by Representative Henry Vollmer
of Iowa, to the house foreign affairs
committee.
With Representative Richard Barth-
oldt, he Endorsed joint resolution to
the president, in his discre-
ton to prohibit such exports. Ameri-
can embargo from 1894 down to the
Mexican arms embargo of 1912 were
cited by Vollmer in a legal argument
to support the constitutional right of
congress to act.
Mexican Embargo Cited.
"President Wilson," he said, "sus>
pended the embargo of export arms
and munitions to Mexico in the inter-
ests of true neutrality as against neu-
;rality on paper.
II maintain that the pending reso-
ution is in line with the historic repu>
,ation of this nation as the greatest
advocate of peace. 1t is not in line
with that reputation to supply the in.
struments of murder to European ma
ions. Are we to take the position
If the arch-hypocrite among the ma
ions? Are we to 90 upon our knees
Ind pray for peace and at the same |
line supply the death dealing instrs>
nents to Europe?
Profits Called "BIood Money"
Are we to plead with God for
peace, with the blood money in our
pockets? We are now in position of |
sending dollars for Belgium and
1umdum bullets for Germany"
Germany cannot be beaten in this
war. Her people are united and de-
termined to fight to the last drop of
blood. If this war continues it will
go on until all the world is dragged
down to bankruptcy.
Expects Trouble With Japan.
There is only one nation whose
lines of national interest are hopeless
ly opposed to ours. l do not. hesitate
to redict that Japan proposes to hold,
not only Kia-chow, but the islands
of the Pacific which it has seized
Some day this issue must be tried out
in the Pacific and it may be to the in
terest of this country to have a power
full friend at her side"
Shipments DispIease Germans.
do you think the German govern
ment expects us seriously to pass such
a resolution as this?" asked Chairman
Flood.
Il believe, and persons who have
been in Germany say" replied Voll-
mer, that the Germans look with
grave displeasure on shipments of
arms to the allies"
Representative Barthold told the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-01-07
May Vote on Suffrage Jan. IL.

Speaker Clark today told the presi
dent the house rules committee plan.
ned to bring in special rule for con.
sidering the proposed constitutional
amendment for woman suffrage on
Jan. II, and he expected a vote the
same day.
He assured the president that he ex>
pected the administration program
would be finished without an extra
session of congress.
The SPEAKER declared he was not a
candidate for the presidency in 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Frank w
Mckee.
The regular Tuesday band concert
will be omitted on account Of the NOV
ing picture show Monday evening.
Robert Elms reported Monday from
q furlough passed with relatives in
Nassalboro.
The funeral of the late Samuel Ber-
~ was held from the Home chapel at
8 A. NJ. Monday, Rev. ]. E. Cochrane
officiating The remains were taken to
Augusta for burial.
Francis A. Gilbreth of Belfast. late
Co. D, 10th Me. Inf, and Jeremia h
Koran of Washington, D. c. late Co.
A, 1st U. S. Inf. and Co. E., End n. Y.
Inf, were Monday admitted to the
Home.
Michael Cunningham of Brookfield,
late Co. H, 3rd y. Y. Inf, Henry L..
Ferry of Hartford, late Co. c, 31st
Mass. Inf. and Theodore H. Hume
we'll Of Andover. late Co. IS. Unattach-
ed Mass. Inf, former members, were
Monday re-admitted.
Increases in pensions were received
Monday for John Friel to $50: Cabin
F.. Sherman to s24; Charles H. Steb-
bins to s215o: Frederick H. Spring to
s2150: Lorenzo Smith to s25: and
Carlos L. Young to $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
CONFIDENCEIN
RUSSIAN ABILITY
IN WILMA TANGLE

London, Sept. 20, 6.4S A. M.-Unti-
minished confidence in high military
circles that the Russians will make a
successful retreat from Wilma is re-
ported by the Petrograd correspondent
of the Times. The Germans. he said
are making desperate efforts to bag
some of the remaining Russian armies
before the Witndra wal is completed,
hut the heaviest transport trains and
imredimenta already are beyond the
danger zone. and there is hope that
the Russian forces will extricate
themselves.
II is important to bear in mind. the
correspondent wires, that many meshes
in the German net are composed, not
of infantry. but of comparatively
weak cavalry units. which will be
swamped unless quickly withdrawn
Viewing the situation in the north
ern sector OF operations as while.
the correspondent says
1t is noteworthy that German cav
airy seized ard cut the Wilma Dvinsk
line on the Eth. but though a whole
week elapsed we are still awaiting a
decision and though communications
are cut to the Wilma group of forces.
the latter are able to conduct opera :
tons without AIRY appreciate lack of
munitions, thanks to the enormous re-
serves carried by the Russian army"
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WHITEFIELD

WEST-Mrs. Sarah E. Marson has re.
turned home after a weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Anna Brann of Halo
we'll.
Charles Hildreth and family attended
the Sunday school picnic given by the
NJ. E. church of East Pittston last Satur-
day.
Cornelius D. Turner went Friday to
Gardiner for visit with friends.
Joseph H. Kealy was business visitor
in Gardiner Saturday.
Mr.. ellison and Mrs. Jennie Pusharl
were Sunday visitors at the home of E.
D. Bailey in this place.
Mrs Anna NJ. Brann visited at her old
home in this place recently.
Miss Carrie Jewett was in Gardiner
the last of the week.
Charles Goodwin of Gardiner was call.
ing on friends in this part of the town
last Wednesday.
A number from this part of the town
attended the dance last Wednesday at
Turner's Corner.
Roger Frainor and son Leo were in
Gardiner Saturday.
Horatio Lewis was a business visitor
in Gardiner Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Shehan was a caller a,
her old home Sunday In this place
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FAIRS IN Maine
SEASON OF 1915

Following is the official list of Agri-
cultural fairs in Maine for the season
of 1915, issued by the State Asricul-
tural Department.
Maine State Pathological. Portland.
Nov 16 II, IS.
Androscoggin County. Livermore
Falls.
Greene Town Fair Association,
Greene.
Cumberland Farmers Club. West
Cumberland. Sept. %, 20.
New Gloucester and Danville, Upper
Gloucester.
Freeport Poultry Association, Free
port.
Franklin County. Pennington. Sept.
2S 90. 80.
North Franklin, Phillips. Sept. q. %,
23.
Hancock County. Bluehill.
Changers Fair Association.
Eden, Eden.
North Ellsworth Farmers Club.
North Ellsworth.
North Knox. Union. Sept. Fl, %. %.
AllColl SOuutyS AASSoSeos DSP@
20, 90, 80.
Bristol, Bristol Sept. 81, %, %.
Oxford County, South Paris. Sept.
IA. IS, 16.
West Oxford Fryeburg. Oct. 5. 6. I.
Androscoggin Valley, Canton, Sept.
21-23
Northern Oxford, Andover. Sept. 90.
80
Western Maine Poultry Association
South Paris, Jan. 4, 5. s, 1915.
West Penobscot, Exeter.
Bangor Poultry Association. Bangor,
Jan. 1915.
Piscataquis County. Foxcroft.
Sagadahoc County, Topsham, Oct.
~. 10. a.
Richmond Farmers Club, Richmond,
Sept. %.
Somerset County. Arson.
East Somerset. Hartland, Oct. 5, 6. T..
Emhden. Embden
Belfast Fair Association. Belfast.
Washington County. Pembroke.
Machias Valley. Machias.
Pittsfield fair. Pittsfield, Oct. Ia. Is.
16 Changed from Sept. 21. %. 23).
York County Poultry Association.
Sanford Nov. 80, Dec. l, 2.
Shapleigh and Acton. Acton, Oct. 5.
6, 7.
Berwick Poultry Association. Ber-
wick, Dec 20, "a, IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
A. F. OF |. AT
new BEDFORD
ATTACKS DOYLE

New Bedford, Mass, Sept. M.-Three
hundred delegates heard reports and ad-
dresses of welcome al the opening of the
Massa chusetts A. F. of l.. convention this
morning and were to attend a Clambake
in the afternoon. Discussion of prohi-
btion and probable endorsement of wo-
man suffrage are expected at the first
business session of the federation tomor-
row.
In his report of the Federation's activ-
tiles during the year Edward S. Alden,
the president. attacked the legislative
record of State Senator Andrew P. Boyle
of this city. He stated that although
Doyle held a union card, he opposed leg
islation for the benefit of the workers
including woman suffrage, Saturday halt
holidays for women employees and an s.
hour day for papermakers, and that he
had worked for repeal Of the child la
Dor law. Local labor leaders who had
assisted Doyle in his campaign were crit
icized by President Alden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
WILSON FEELS
cotton CROP IS
DEPENDENT 0 n
SOUTH BANKERS

4 columbia. s. C., Sept. 20.-President
s.r4ison feels that the whole mainte-
..,ce Of the cotton situation depends
-actly and immediately upon South
~, markers and they have only
..n7se!ves to blame if it does not
mo out satisfactorily. according to
statement in a letter from Secretary
:. roulty 70 John l.. McLaurin. state
,,-ehoQse commissioner which was
lido nubl!c here today. Secretary Tu-
Crn,-v's letter was in reply TO com
p.unicat.on 10 the President from Mr.
k,o1.aurin regarding the handling of
s,is Years cotton crop. In it Mr.. Nc
.ur;n charged that certain South
l., bankers. working through those of
! ,sy York. we're striving 10 force the
..,e Of cotton at 10 cents pound"
IN HE letter to Mr. Harding, Presi-
sorr Wilson expressed confidence that
E,r.hArn hanks would content them
lelyes with q rate of interest not ex-
eoe1jng two per cent. above the rate
s;cb they themselvs would have to
h. 70 get money TO lend cotton pro-
E,-ers for handling this seasons cot
Bon rrop. The President in his letter
so said that the question of whether
/ IS advantaseous rate is to be ex-
|sndei to the farmers Is in their the
Isnkersl hands.
The Federal Reserve Board subse-
lentv announced its intention Of
|endinc banks s30,o0o,00n. if necessary,
handle the cotton crop.
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RUSSIAN REPORT
ADMITS OF NO
ADDED DANGER

Petrograd, Sept. 10. Via London,
Sept. 20.--(Delayed in Transmission)
The official communication issued
today by the Russian war department
contained the following:
"A fortified position of the enemy
near Novoseltry, northeast of Olti,
was attacked on the front and the enc
my was dislodged. Our troops in pur-
suit eXtinguished a fire on a bridge
over the Styr. which the enemy had
lighted Part of our forces again
turned the enemy in their retreat and
forced them to flee in the forest. We
occupied the village of koli.
Get Many Prisoners
con the west front between the riv-
or Stuhel and the line from Dubno 10
Kromonoz our troops attacked the
enemy in many places and re-captured
parties of prisoners: for we stroVe TO
take advantage Of disorders which
have become frequent in the enemy's
ranks.
ON the Sereth fronts engagements
continued in the immediate vicinity
of the river Near the village Of Dako-
Witch. on the Strumeni river south OF
P;nsk. one OF our detachments was
seen holding back a German battalion
with machine gun FIRE 1t captured
about two companies of the enemy
.'In the region of Kolki our cavalry
charged the enemy's entrenches and cap
tured several machine guns and about
hundred prisoners, receiving only inslg-
nificant- losses in return. Near the
yillahe of Kukli. north Of Kolki, squad
ron of our men chased an Austrian
SQUADRON into the marshes. took 80 pris-
oners. captured a number OF field kitch-
ems and saved from the marshes some 30
horses. The rest of the horses persisted
According to the testimony of Aus
trian prisoners there were cases during
the recent operations wherein detach-
ments of the enemy remained in one spot
for several days, unable to extricate their
artillery from the marshes.
con the Stockhold are reported cases
of Austrians Disgusting themselves as
peasants in order to cross the river for
the purpose of installing machine guns. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
correspondent OF LONDON times"
RELATES UNFLINCHINC CHARACTER
OF RUSSIAN LINE HOLDING DV|NSK

line along the Dvina river is undecided
The capture of the city will be eff
fectcd only by heavy sacrifices. In
the meantime the town has been .evac-
uated in the same orderly manner seen
at Warsaw and if the Russians ulti-
mately leave the Germans will occu-
Ply the same empty shell as in their
former victories.
The nature of the country here is
ideal for defence and undoubtedly the
Germans are paying two to one in
losses. 1t is not apparent why the
German authorities attach such i'm
portance to this center; but if they are
willing to pay the price they possibly
can take it.
"A large proportion of the popuia-
ton Of Dvinsk has fed. The evacua-
ton was started by the German habit
of dropping bombs. which killed many
civilians. The character of the Rus
sian defense is improving every week
and if the outside world thinks the
Germans are driving this army before
them. it makes a gross mistake. If
the Riga and Dvinsk sectors are typ
lcal of Russian rear guard opera tons
their nature is sucn as should cause
more depression among the Germans
than among the Russians: and with
wlntcr arproa ching and no important
Objective "btainahle before the sea-
SON changes, l believe the German
commanders must now recognize a
growing anxiety"
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MT. VERNON

EAST-Friends of MARCEL Creasey
are glad to learn that he Is gaining
and able to go out Of doors same.
Mrs. Ernest Pearl is visiting rela-
tives in Lynn.
Miss Gladys and Ruth Ingham re-
turned Sunday from Ocean Point.
Benjamin Pearl and daughter. Mrs.
Viola Neal. were guests Thursday at
Herbert Halls.
Ben Bean and daughter Muriel Of
Augusta were visitors last week at W.
o. Beans.
Alton Tyler had the misfortune
Wednesday to lose a horse, the ami
NAL dropping dead as they were Just
hitching him on the moving machine.
E. A. Cottle and family attended the
Hutchinson reunion Wednesday at
Readfeld Grange hall. Mrs. Kensil
of Portland was the only one present
from away. The same officers were
reelected for another year.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
HEALER DIES MONDAY

Lewiston. Me, Sept. 20.-Oscar F,
Whitman. so years old, of psyche
magnetic fame as healer. died Mon
dav. II A. NJ. at his house, IS Col
lece street, after an illness of but an
hour.
At work in his garden in the yard
Mr.. Whitman felt pains near his heart
and came into the house. An hour
later he died from a weakening OF
the heart.
Mr.. Whitman was known in Lew
iston and throughout the State as a
magnetic healer of great ability and
several years ago conducted series
of experiments before witnesses that
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China Grange

49, Ia Grange held its regular meet
- re Wednesday evening. Sept, Il. with
"a large attendance. In the absence of
III master worthy overseer. Norman
II, mes took the chair. After all bust
had been disposed Of an open
ssioh was declared and as.the young
IN ks TOOK charge during the lecturers
:, ae 'he following program was car
l. "a out; Violin solo. Norman Jones;
f'ho accompaniment. Anna belle
,rp nes' reading, Nelah Morgan: solo,
CI"is harrington, Alice Mosher, pi-
,,a--''' dialogue, The Successful
me- 'pement, piano duet, Annabelle
,rrs aes and Esther Coffin State Lee
,ps- yer T. Q. Purington will be present
me- e next meeting. Sept. 90. Supper
oe served and Mae harrington and
.a1eo Arnold were Amounted supper
auitica
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FACTION BEING
FORMED, MEXICO

FL Paso. Tex. Sept. a0.-A non-mil-
ltary faction, looking to the solution
Of the Mexican situation is in process
Of formation and will be asked To be
represented before the American
peace conferees. according to a high
official here in Mexican circles. The
official said today that the group was
composed largely of wealthy Mexicans
ana included members who are Car
rama sympathizers. representatives
OF the Villa and Zapata factions and
of the former Huerta group. The
group plans to seek the moral and ma
terial support Of the Pan American
governments /" esta blish themselves
in governmental control.
The plan is said ct have the support
of Villa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21
ICERORO

The Misses Isabelle Groves and Ger
s4df Riley have been passing a few.
Prs with Miss Olive killam of Au-
E.s;a:
aMr and Mrs. Roy NJ. Brown quietly
fserved their fourth wedding ami
Ersary Sunday having as dinner
pests Mrs, Jennie Sylvester, Walter
/ Sylvester and Miss Elizabeth Seid-
fberg
kMr. and Mrs. Harry G. Aston. for
PeFly Of New York. but more recent
Of Portland. were week end guests
Hiram Hanover on the New road.
r. Aston was very popular when he
psided at Glenwood villa here and his
Fany friends will be glad to learn
Pat ne is to make Portland his per-
anent home and go into business
ere for himself.
Mrs. Faustena Pushard and daush-
z Ina, Mrs. Ida Smith and daughter
L%elyn, Hazel Mariner and Harold
orthley, all of Richmond, passed
indsy with Mrs. Maude Pushard.
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B0WD0|N COACH
N AIN { COMM'R
FOR The n. {. A. A.

Boston, Sept. 2O.-The New England
Amateur Athletic Union at its annual
meeting tonight, unanimously elected
William c. Prout Of this city as pres
ident. He named John J. MCGEE, track
coach of Bowdoin College as commits
sioner for Maine and a. D. Middleton
of Providence as commissioner for
Rhode Island.
The union elected as its vice pres
ident Major Frank H. Briggs of the
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
and again chose J. Frank Facey OF
Cambridge as secretary-treas urer, and
Francis y. McGrath Handicapped. The
matter of an annual salary for the
latter was postponed until the next
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-21

The call is out for the Maine Central
Railroad annual meeting Oct. -.
when 100000 worth Of stock, en-
titled to interest at the rate Of six per
cent. will be retired il the stockholders
so vote. In it's place an issuance Of S.
100000 preferred stock. at Ave per cent.
and 100000 Of bonds at like rate is pro-
posed. This is to effect a radical saving
in interest account. and the directors be.
lieve these securities would be marketed
at premium. The bonds are for term
of % years and to be secured by 4 mort.
gage of the franchise and property Of the
road.
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GREAT MASONIC
CHARITABLE AIM
TO BE CONSIDERED

Boston. Sept. 20-Definite action on
the establishment of a great Masonic
charitable foundation in the United
states is expected to be taken at he
loSrd annual session Of the Supreme
Council. Scottish rite. which will be
held here this week. The plan of the
foundation contemplates the admins
tration without charge. Of the estates
of all widows or orphans of Masons
who apply for its aid.
Committee work preparatory to the
opening of the council on Tuesday
was expected to occupy most of to-
day.
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LOOP MENACES
RUSSIAN REAR

London, Sept. 2o.--Q2.45 7. M).-The
Russian army n?enaced, since the fall OF
wilma. by the German cncircing move
kent is estimated variousiy at $4,000 TO
tr.sr The conditions under which the
Russians are attempting 10 extricate
|semselves furnish a striking parallel 70
hose which followed the capture OF
Warsaw They may preciptate one of
|.e greatest ii not the greatest battle
kt.ch has been fought on the eastern
.ort
The Situation
1 Although no official confirmation has
zen received in London from Petroerad
; his n7rninc of the fail of Wilma, the
- press has accepted the German
S.Sfeadily in view of the situation
b. SA,d been developing Concern is
trssI ed for the retiring Russian forces.
4 :ay as can lie Judged. Field Marshal
I o. HlnGcnhurg troops have lung a
boz about the Russians over front Of
me 9a miles and are not only in their
raj hut are menacing seriously the sin
Il railway line and the few available
4gon roads stretching to the south.
As was the case at Warsaw, the num-
! sr @: Russians left behind with the
1yacuauon of wilma was not great. Ap-
Ieatly the only way in which the re
! rng forces may ameiorate the situa
/ On IS by a counter blow.
Tcuton Chances
L Is POINTED out that Won linden
| rr'e cavalry has penetrated so deep
| INFO hostile country as TO create a
fient open t. sudden attack, if the
Rgssans should be able to command
Endorsements at the proper time and
lace. but it is not believed here that
i opponents are in position TO deal
llch blow effectively.
German Aim
There is a great deal of speculation
70 the German objective. Opinion
divided whether Won Hindenburg
sll seek merely 70 close his loop, thus
'pturinc the army within the net, or
~ press eastward towards Minsk and
.om the west through Stonim in an
Fort 10 reproduce the encircling
svement on a more gigantic scale
81 again try for decisive victory.
'nilar tactics attempted after the fall
/. Warsaw met with failure. The Rus
)ans are employing their familiar rear
bard tactics and the hope is express
I! in the British press that they will
/: able 70 fight their way out with
III shattering losses.
. Next 70 Warsaw, wilma is the most
rportan, town in western Russia. 1t
: railway junction Of great mill
rry importance II was form Wilma
La; Napoleon fed in disguise in 1872,
FIRING The retreat from Moscow