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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
UNITED States MUST Refrain
FROM PROBING CHARGES THAT
DUMDUM BULLETS SOLD TO ALLIES

an order for such guns and cartridges
from, or made any sale of such material
to the British government, or to any 9th.
er government engaged in the present
war. i.
The 8,000,000 Mushrooms"
"Your Excellency further calls atten
ton to information, the accuracy Of
which is not to be doubted that S,000,0p
cartridges fitted with mushroom bullets
have been delivered since october Of this
years by the Union Metallic Cartridge
Co. for the armament Of the English
army
I'm reply l have the honor to refer 70
the letter of Dec. 10, 1914, of the Reminf
tone Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co.
of New York, to Your Excelency, called
forth by certain newspaper reports OF
statements alleged to have been made BY
you in regard to the sale by that COM
pany of soft-nosed bullets. From TINS
letter, a cepy of which was sent to this
that instead of 100000 cartridges having
been sold only little over 117,OO" were
manufactured and 10000 were sold.
1.-The letter further asserts that these
cartridges were made to supply de-
mand for a better sporting Cartridge
with a soft-nosed bullet, than had been
manufactured heretofore. and that such
cartridges cannot be used in the militia
ry rifle of any foreign power. The COM
pany adds that it's statement can be SUD-
Stimulated and that it is ready to give
you any evidence that you may require
on these points.
The department is now in receipt
from the company of complete deta'F
ed list Of the persons to whom these car
tridges were sold. From this list 1t ap-
pears that only $50 cartridges went to
British North America and 1907 to British
East Africa.
"If, however, you can furnish the de-
partment with evidence that this or any
other company are manufacturing anu
selling for the use Of the contendiDg ar
mics in Europe cartridges whose use
would contravene The Hague conven'
ton, the government would be glad to Dc
furnished with the evidence and the Pres
ident directs me to inform you tnat' III
case any American company is shown 10
be engaged in this traffic, he will use his
influence to prevent, SO far as possioie
sales of such ammunition to the powers
engaged in the European war, without
regard to whether it is the duty OF this
government upon legal or conventions
grounds to take such action"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

Washington, Jan. 7.-Secretary Bry-
an today informed Count Bernstorff,
the German ambassador, that the
United States, in maintaining strict
neutrality, must refrain from official
ly investigating of commenting upon
his charges that dumdum bullets were
being furnished from this country to
the allies.
Secretary Bryan told the ambassa-
dor, however, that if he could furnish
proof that forbidden war materials
were being shipped by American
firms, President Wilson would use his
influence to stop the traffic without
involving. legal or international ques-
tons.
Refers to DeniaIs
In letter to Count Won Bernstorff,
Secretary Bryan referred to denials
of American manufacturers to his re-
cent charge of dumdum bullets and
riot guns being furnished to the al
lies. The letter said:
Il have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your note of the fifth
ultimo, calling attention to fresh vio-
lations of the Geneva convention as
well as of Section 2, Article 230 Of
The Hague convention of July 20, 1893,
by the British government in the use
of dumdum bullets.
Il can assure your excelleney that I
am not unmindful of the spirit in
which you bring to the attention of
this government the improper prac-
tees which are alleged to have oc-
Cured in the conduct of the present
war. But while this government may
take these statements and charges I'M
der consideration, it is in it's effort to
maintain a strict neutrality in the
present conflict. obliged to refrain
from investigating their truthfulness
or making any comment in regard to
them.
Truth Will Out
1.-The time will come, however, when
the truth may be impartially determined,
and when the judgment of the world will
be passed upon the charges made by the
various belligerents of violations of the
rules of civilized warfare.
"Your Excellency also states that the
British government has ordered from the
Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 2o.cOO
riot guns modek 1897. and 100000
buckshot cartridges for use in such
guns. This department saw a published
statement of the Winchester company
the correctness of which the company
has confirmed to the department by tele-
graph. In this statement the company
categorically denies that it has received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
South Parish Congregational Church
Elects Officers and Hears Reports

The South Parish CONGREGATIONAL
church held its annual meeting Wedres-
day evening with good attendance. Re-
ports from officers and committees show
ed that 10 persons had been received into
the church this year; that from church
collections, invested funds and the Wo-
mans Missionary Society $409 had been
given to missions. etc; the hospitality
committee. had rpade many calls The
Sunday school has had the largest at
tendance for some time
The following officers were elected:
Clerk. Edward A. Perkins; treasurer,
Miss Mary E. Libby; auditor, J. r.
Townsend; hospitality committee, Mrs.
Lendall Titcomb. Mrs. Clayton D. Booth
by, Mrs. Frank G. Harrington, Mrs. Ed
ward A. Perkins, Mrs. Frederick Mason,
Mrs Treby Johnson. Mrs. E. B. Tueli,
Mrs. o. c. 8. Davies. Edwin C. Burleigh,
Miss Georgia L. Fellows. Miss Gertrude
Heath, Melvin E. Sawtelle and Ralph G.
Weber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
OPERA HOUSE
Friday and Saturday, M. A. Brewer
Supported by Empire Stock Co..
Present "My Mother-in-Law", a
Farce Comedy in Three Boiling Acts.
Prices and Movies asUsual. ~

Today "My Mother-in-Law' will be the
excitement at Opera house and as she
can only stop two days with us we hope
everyone will make it a point to see her.
This farce comedy in the hands Of En-
pire Stock Co. will be a big blend Of
smiles-laughs-roars. Following is the
cast of characters as they appear: Dob
son. my valet. John Dugan; Wilson, my
butler, Tewks O'Dara; Mrs. Gillibrand,
my mother-in-law, Ellen NJ. Andrews;
Arthur Huntington. myself, NJ. A. Brew
er; Ralph Ormerod, my friend Richard
St Vrain; Joshua Gillibrand. my brother
in-law. Chris Chisholm; Rosa Colombier,
my protege, Dottie Ray Green; Daisy
Maitland, my niece, Franc Dale; Mrs.
Hummingtop. my wife. Viola Breen. Sy-
nopsis: Act l, Warm Water" Act 2,
Hot Water Act 8, Boiling. "-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
COLONIAL PROGRAM
1.-THE Master Key" No. 6; "The Heart
Of MagdaIen" Feature; Kay Bee
Feature; Our Mutual Grip; "Fa.-
TVS Magic Parts, Keystone; Others.

Now for the best and most spectacular
episode of THE Master Key" Today's
installment is the sixth of this popular
serial. Robert Leonard and Ella Hall
are at their best and will make you sit
up and take notice Of their daredevil
stunts
1.-The Heart of Magdalen" is a strong
religious offering in two parts. This pic
ture will appeal to every man, woman
and child in the city of Augusta. 1t is a
fine picture.
Mother of the Shadows is another of
the popular Kay Bee features.
Our Mutual Girl is very much better
this week than it has been for some
time past The women will be especially
interested in It,
"Fatty's Magic Pants" with Fatty
Keystone will keep YOU in constant
laughter for Is minutes
Several other pictures complete a fine
week lend program. Two shows tonight.
-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
TO STOP M0LESTAT|ON OF
COMMERCE FROM u. s. TO
ITALY AND THE NETHERLANDS

pentine, known as Naval store..,
probably would be prohibited by Ita)r
and Holland. arrangements would soo,
be completed whereby these produce,
could be shipped without difficulty 4,
those countries from the United
States.
The British ambassador also issues
the following statement:
shipments for Italy in italian
steamers of goods placed on the en-,
barge list of the Italian governmsn,
and consigned to named persons arr
free.
Articles for Holland, apart from
copper, petroleum and grain (E1ceu
rice and corn) which must be con.
signed to The Netherlands govern.
ment, should be consigned to The
Netherlands Overseas Trust in order
to insure interference.
"Out Of 773 vessels that have pro.
ceeded from the United States I,
Scandinavian countries, Holland and
Italy since the beginning Of the wlt,
only eight have been put into the pnls
courts and one Of these has been re-.
leased, leaving only seven detained
from decision Of the prize court By
far the greater number of those De.
tanned for examination have been al.
ready released.
With segard to purchase Of car.
goes, the British government has pur.
chased many cargoes of copper and
has not yet condemned or confiscated
any neutral cargo or consignment a.
though some are awaiting adjudlca-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
GOVERNOR C. ", Gates ADDRESSES
LEGISLATURE VERMONT THURSDAY

Montpelier. VT. Jan. THE relations
and responsibility of the different depart
ments of the state government and their
attitude towards the people were dis
cussed at length in the inaugural mes
sage Of Governor e. w. Gates to the Leg
islature. In dealing with the construc-
ton Of new roads Governor Gates point
ed out that the state had avoided pater-
nalism by recognizing the towns as part
ners and aiding literally such munich
palities as would help themselves.
This had encouraged individual effort
and had stimulated town pride until
every town but two have taken advant-
age Of the highway law,
The tendency toward larger, degree
of state control in this and other de-
partments,'' he said. has necessitated an
increase in expenses. This year is the
turning point in the financial situation
Of the state where increased expendi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
WoMAN's MISSIONARY SOCIETY
OF the South Parish Congregational
Church Holds Annual Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society Of the
South Parish Congregational church held
it's annual meeting Monday afternoon
with Mrs. E. c. Dudley of Winthrop
street. Interesting reports we're given
by the secretary and treasurer, showing
that the average attendance through the
year had been 26; that the women had
contributed $50 to missions; had packed
three barrels of clothing for the A. NJ.
A. schools Of the South, and had sewed
for the Augusta General hospital; also
that they had listened to three mission
airy addresses given by workers from
China, Boston and Portland, and had
enjoyed an annual picnic.
The following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Boothby: vice president.
Miss Hill; secretary, Mrs. Mason; treas
urer, Mrs, Bowditch; program committee,
Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Ellingwood, Mrs. Allan,
Miss Libby, Mrs. Harrington and Mrs.
Holway.
The attendance was large and Mrs
Dudley was the most hospitable Of hos
tessee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
AUGUSTA YACHT CLUB
Holds Annual Meeting and Makes liz
Plans for Coming Season

The Augusta Yacht Club held it's an
nual meeting Wednesday evening at the
club house, the meeting being charac-
terized by a. large attendance and a
goodly amount Of enthusiasm The re-
ports showed the club to be in good con-
dition financially and that it had also
made a gain in membership during the
past year. officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: Commodore,
Guy P. Gannett; vice commodore, Albert
G. Hopkins, rear commodore, Ernest A.
Gray; treasurer, Justin E. Packard; Sec
rotary, Joseph H. Dunton.
Arrangements for the coming spring
and summer season were talked over
and 1T was voted to start the season by
holding a club cruise Memorial Day.
The annual regatta was also taken up
and discussed and preliminary arrange
ments made. 1t is planned to make this
regatta the best that the club has yet
held and the amount of interest in the
matter which was shown at the meeting
gives very promising outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
WINTHROP
Annual Business Meeting of the
Congregational Church-The
Hose Company Elects OFF,
GERS for, Ensuing Year
ROYAL ARCANUM INSTALL
OFFICERS WEDNESDAY

The annual business meeting of the
Congregational church was held at tn.
vestry, Wednesday evening. Reports
of auditor and committees showed the
church in excellent financial STANDING
The following officers were elected:
Dean. John w. Garland: supt. Of Sun
day school, E. T. Clifford; clerk, Mrs
Mary A. McIlroy: treasurer. Mrs. L.
D. Kimball; auditor j. H. McIlroy:
business committee, J. H. McIlroy
Mrs. Kimball and Mr.. Garland.
John Ingersoti of Otisfield is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s.
Ingersoll.
Mr.. E. r. Staine has returned from
a visit with relatives in Pennington.
E. T. Clifford went to China Tues
day to install the officers of the
Grange.
Payson Tucker Hose Co., held {:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
FoREsTERs OF AMERICA
Court Pine Tree, No. 20, InstaIIs Off
GERS for Year.

At the regular meeting Of Court
Pine Tree, No. 20, F. Of A., held in
Golden Cross hall, Thursday evening,
Deputy German. assisted by Brother
Worthing installed the following Off
GERS:
Chief ranger, Peter Bush, Jr., sub
chief ranger, Thomas "A. James: finan-
cial secretary, John j. White; treas
urer and recording secretary. Fred w.
Heffernan; senior woodland, Joseph
Couture; junior woodland, Thomas
Michaud; senior beadle, Henry F.
Butt; junior beadle, Elmer Coleman:
lecturer. E. A. Garland; trustee for
three years, George e. Hopkins; court
physician, DR.. Roland L. Mckay, M.
D.
Refreshments were served in the
dining hall after the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

An occasion which proved a source
of great deal Of pleasure to the mu-
sic and dance loving public was the
concert and dance given Thursday
evening at Union hall by Tinker's
Singing Orchestra. This unique mu-
steal organization, after it's season at
Island Park, needs no introduction to
tho public and the attraction offered
by it last evening was fully up to the
standard. The program opened with
q concert from to 9, which was well
rendered and thoroughly enjoyed, and
following the concert came dancing
from 9 O'clock until midnight. A fea
lure introduced during the evening was
b demonstration Of some Of the latest
Ideas In fancy dancing, including the
Castle gavotte, the Castle polka and
the Castle fox trot. all Of which were
well executed and proved pleasing to
those who witnessed them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

Washington, Jan. Arrangements
between Great Britain, Italy and The
Netherlands have been completed
whereby commerce to the latter two
countries from the United States is
expected to undergo a minimum of
molestation. The steps taken by Great
Britain and announced in statements
from both the British embassy and
state department remedy some of the
complaints made by the United States
in it's recent note to Great Britain and
the plans encouraged administration
officials in the hope that commerce
with the Scandinavian countries and
other neutral nations also would be
improved.
The statements indicate that so far
as Italy and Holland are concerned,
the British government now believes
that the danger of getting contraband
articles through those countries to
Germany and Austria has virtually
been removed. Should effective meas
ures he agreed upon between the al
lies and the other neutrals of Europe,
American commerce 1t is thought by
British officials, will not be subjected
to the delays and interference COM
planned of in the American note.
American Minister Van Dyke at The
Hague cabled during the day that the
British, French and Russian ministers
had given formal assurances that mer-
chandise, even Of a contraband char
acter would not be molested on the
high seas if consigned to the recently
established Netherlands monopoly.
Secretary Bryan received a personal
note from Sir Cecil Spring Rice, Brit
ish ambassador, stating that inasmuch
as the re-exportation of rosin and tur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
Mary e. Cony

Miss Mary E. Cony. eldest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Roger D. Cony
passed away some time during We'd
nesday night or Thursday morning o!
heart failure. She retired in her usual
health and without complaint, but
when her sister went to awaken her
in the morning she found that she
had passed away. Miss Cony was a
lifelong member Of st. Mary's Cath
oiic church. The parents, two sisters,
Elizabeth A., and Anne NJ. both Of
Augusta, three brothers, Thomas O.
of Augusta, Daniel W., Of Ellsworth
and E. D. Cony Of Lewiston survive.
The funeral services will be held at
9 o'clock Saturday morning at ST.
Mary's Catholic church. Friends will
please omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

A BASKETBALL game Of much interest
is scheduled to be played at the High
school Assembly hall this evening,
when the High school team will meet
the Alumni team. The High school
squad has been putting in hard prac-
tice lately under the direction of Ev-
erett Mcdonald and feels confident of
putting up a stiff fight. The caliber
Of the Alumni team is unknown, but,
judging from past teams. the gradu-
ates may be expected to hold their own.
The game will be followed by a dance.
The probable lineup of the High school
team follows: Thyng and Froburger,
forwards; Wyer, center; Dennis and
Sprague, guards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

lures from whatever source will have
to be met by direct state tax. Rigid
economy is esseatial to a favorable bal
ance sheet" He said that he would not
make any specific recommendations at
this time, except to call attention to
the Lyndonville estate offered by Theo-
dore N. Vail for an agricultural school
and farm for educational purposes. The
governor recommended the offer to the
favorable consideration Of the legislature.
Before going out of Office. Governor
Fletcher delivered farewell address
to the legislature, the only address made
He directed attention to the insufticiency
of the agricultural department. discuss
ed at length the educational system and
urged the passage of workingmen's
compensation act. a direct primary,
more power for the public service COM
mission and the abolition Of the Office Of
attorney general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

Ask any Of the 1900 people who heard
Americas premier entertainer, Katharine
'Ridgeway, in City hall about year ago
their opinion of her, and the reply will
unquestionably be THE finest ever
heard It is in response to the very
large number of requests of last years
patrons that the noted artist returns to
City hall tonight with an entirely new
program.
To hear Katharine Ridgeway is JOY.
and you at once feel as If you had al
ways known her. She is tall and grace
full, and while never Trlgarly familiar
with her audiences. is on easy and friend
ly terms with them from the start.
No one ever heard Miss Ridgeway
speak a piece" She never did that in
her life. She told a story il she did any,
thing, and it was a story Of life which
struck the heart strings with vibrant
twang that made the tears fall silently
or else made you forget you were at a
public gathering being so convulsed with
laughter.
While the world-famous entertained
will face a magnificent audience this eve
nings, thanks to the size Of City hall
there will be plenty Of desirable seats for
all who decide, even at the last min
ute. to attend. These can be obtained
during the day at the usual places in
the three cities, or this evening at City
hall box Office.
AS Miss Ridgeway Is contemplating a
return to private life after the compile
ton of this seasons engagements. no
one should miss what may be the last op-
portunity to enjoy this most remarkable
artist-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

The largest fish taken in this vicinity
thus far during the winter was on ex-
hibition Thursday in the window of the
Capital Fish Market, it being a German
carp weighing nine and one-half pounds
The fish was taken Thursday morning
by 10-year-old youngster whose name
was not learned, from the waters Of the
kennebec river near the Edwards mills
The little fellow, who was not many
times larger than his prize. was out on
the ice hooking tomcods, and seeing the
big fish in the water made jab at 1t
with his hook and landed it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
new ENCL AND LEAGUE Will PLAY
1875 CkMES--STARTS,0N APRIL so

Boston, Jan. THE New England
League at an adjourned session of it's
annual meeting today, voted to play a
schedule Of 16 games during the COM
ing season. Play will be started April
80, and will close on Labor day. TIE
number of games Is the same as that
of last year, but the season has been
shortened one week.
E With talk Of possible sales of clubs.
and Of trades Of players in the air.
the league decided that any sale or
trade must be ratified by the executive
board, with the consent Of the presi-
dent or the secretary. 1t was said
that Daniel Noonan Of Lawrence, who
holds both the Lawrence and, Haverhil
franchises, would sell one club before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
Sheepscot Lake Grange.

Seven candidates were instructed in the
work of the First and Second degrees at
the regular meeting of the Grange Satur-
day evening. A fine treat was furnished
by the ladies and a fine picture present
ed Mr.. and Mrs H l.. Pinkham In
honor of their 10Th wedding anniversary
and for the several terms which Mr..
Pinkham has served as master in the
past, and the good will and respect which
the patrons of the postofi.ce wish to
show him for the efficient manner in
which he has served as postmaster for
the past six years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Miss Catherine NJ. A. Morrison was
held for the Federal grand jury Wed
nesday by Commissioner Reid at Ban
gor for illegal use of the United States
mails. through the workings Of the
so-called Earnest Workers Society, the
publication Of a magazine and the col
lection of money for the alleged use
Of a children's home. Bail ~was nxea
at $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

At the opening of the High school
Thursday morning the floor Of the
basement of the building was covered
with water to such an extent that the
passing from one room to another was
out of the question and school was
promptly dismissed. The water had
run back from the catch basin on the
south side of the building. this basin
having become flooded by the drainage
from the athletic field. In the new
part Of the school the water rose as
high as the fire box of the heater. La
ter in the forenoon the floor was
drained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-08

Arrangements for the oath annual
Chizzle Wizzle Fair, which will be held
Thursday evening and Friday after
noon and evening, Jan. q and % at
City hall are fast being completed
and according to the plans a very at
tractive program will be presented.
AS usual the MINISTRIES will be held the
opening evening, the matinee Friday
will be devoted to basketball, and Fri
day evening students of the school will
present a play, which will be followed
by the Chizzle WiZzle ball, an affair
to which students and alumni Of the
school look forward with delight The
officers of the 1915 Chizzle While Fair
Association are: President, Perley
Turner rs: vice president, Burleigh
Jones '16: treasurer. George F'robur-
ger is: assistant treasurer Alfred
Barr '16.