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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
HINCKLEY

Wilbur Horn. who has been employ.
ed in Augusta for the past few weeks.
is at home. 5ceE 81
Mrs. Abbie D. Clough. who has been
caring for her aunt, Mrs. Helen M.
Smith, the past two weeks, returned
Tuesday to her home in Fairfield.
Frank Barnes is on q weeks visit to
friends in Boston and vicinity.
Lyle Boyden met with a peculiar
accident Tuesday. While putting some
young pigs from the pen down a scut-
tie hole in the barn floor. he had oc-
casion to stoop just behind a 2-year-
old heifer. She let her heels fly and
took Mr.. Boyden over the right eye.
cutting a cash about one inch long
which bled profusely. After the first
shock he was al right and It Is heal
ing nicely.
Mrs. w. v. Totman returned Tues
day night from a visit to her cons in
Winthrop, Mass.
Miss Inex Lord has returned from q
vacation at her home In Hartland.
W.. Hall left Thursday for q Wis
ii to relatives IN Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
THINK INSANITY
CAUSED MURDERS
THEN SUICIDE

New York. Now 4.-Edward McManus.
81. secretary to wealthy woman. today
killed his wife and four-year-old son
William by cutting their threats with a
razor; slashed the throat of his two
months-old daughter Gertrude, and then
committed suicide by cutting his own
throat The little girl, hospital surgeons
say, probably will recover.
McManus had been i'll for some time
and is believed to have suddenly become
insane. y
Tenants in the apartment house where
the McManus family lived were aroused
by screams and calls for assistance from
Mrs. McManus. when the door to the
McManus apartment was broken down
Mrs. McManus was found lying in the
hall. She lived long enough to tell her
brother-in-law, William McManus, who
lived in the same house. that she awoke
early today and found her husband
standing over her with a razor in his
hand. Before she could protect herself
her husband had slashed her throat
Mrs. McManus, although mortally
wounded, jumped from her bed. seized
her son from a crib and tried i'm vain ia
save the boy from his crazed father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05

night of Nov. and the following
morning, first on the SeXtenstein at
the head of the RienZ; second. on the
Meizli in the MonteZero zone: thirO,
NJ the Zagora in the Plieva section
fourth. along the slopes of Monte Sam
Michele. on the Carso plateau. Every
where the enemy was repulsed with
heavy losses.
Cur offensive yesterday gave US fur
Their success. AT ZaSora we began to
occupy houses in the upper part of the
villages and took - prisoners. On a
height west of Gorilla, fierce fighting
developed in the outskirts of tho viii
laSe of OStaVia. Three hundred and
seventeen prisoners, four of whom
were officers, together with arms and
munitions, the quantity of which has
not yet been fixed. Remained I'M our
hands. On the CarsC our infantry. well
supported by artillery, succeeded aft
er hard struggle, in capturing a con-
siderable number of the trenches
which cover the rugged plateau. We
took a score of prisoners. two machine
guns and abundant material
Notwithstanding bad weather con-
ditions. cur aeroplanes continue their
raids, escaping the fire of numerous
anti-airicraft batteries. They have
bombarded enemy camps, trenches and
railroad stations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
NYE'S CORNER

Fred Drawn was in Augusta Tuesday
to see his wife. who had a surgical oper.
alton some two weeks ago and his many
friends will be glad to know that she is
gaining and expects 10 be home about
Nov. l..
J. W. Henderson took an auto party
to Pittsfield Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Bridges are the
happy parents Of baby girl, born Mon
day. Nov. Is.
Rev. II. G. McLaufiin Of Skowheean,
who preached at this place last Sun
day. will preach here again next Sunday
al the same hour, 2.45 p. NJ. II the trav-
cling is so he can come with his auto.
w. A. Hoxie Of North Fairfield. who
has just returned from a two-weeks out
Ing at Pleasant pond. is the guest Of j.
W. Henderson. r.. .-
Wilbur Horne is at home from Angus.
ia, where he has been at work for sew
eral weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
FINES ARE PAID
IN SENSATIONAL
LIQUOR CASES

Alfred, Me, Nov. 4.-William and Ben
jamin Wolf of Portland. who figured in
sensational illegal transportation cases
following the seizure of auto loads of
alcohol in York county more than year
ago, went before Clerk of Courts Fender
son here Tuesday and paid the sum OF
s213.96 fines and costs in the cases that
went against them in the supreme court
The case grew out of the arrest of a
young man named Snale. now of Ports
mouth. driver in 1914 of a touring car
which Sheriff Irving's deputies seized
with a load of alcohol destined for Port.
land. Snale in order to save himself
when. confronted with fine of 500 or 60
days in Jail after trial before Benjamin
F. Ceaves in. Biddeford. ''squealed'' and
enabled the officers to secure evidence
that the alcohol was for the Wolf BROTH
erS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
ONE SUFFRAGE
AMENDMENT IN
NEXT CONGRESS

New York, Nov 4.-Only one propos-
cd constitutional amendment granting
suffrage to women will be introduced
before the next Congress, according
to indications in an announcement
made today by the National Board of
the National American Woman's Suf-
frage Association. The board stated
it had notified the congressional COM
mittee not to introduce the Shafroth
amendment in the next Congress UNI
less ordered to do so by the suffrage
convention to be held in Washington
next month. This is a formal ratifica-
ton Of the decision of the COMPRESSION
al committee, as recently announced
by Mrs. Medill Mccormick
The Shafroth amendment would pro-
vide for an amendment to the consti-
tuition through suffrage referendums
in the various states.
Suffrage leaders here believe that
the announcement meant the only suf-
frage amendment to be introduced this
year would be in the form of the Su-
san B. Anthony amendment, which
mas been placed before every Congress
during the past As years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
SEAMAN'S LAW
GOES IN EFFECT
ON THURSDAY

Washington. Nov. 4.-The new sea-
mans law regulating conditions of
service on all American merchant
vessels not admitted to registry un-
Ger the foreign registry act was in
effect today.
Pears of shipping interests. how
ever. that the law would operate to
delay schedules or vessels due to leave
port today. were dispelled by the or
der issued ny Assistant Secretary
Thurman OF the Department of Com
morce. This order provides that YES
sells which had made bona fde at
Tempt TO comply with the requirements
"t the law would be allowed to clear
despite their inability 10 secure a crew
IN strict accordance with the act.
The provisions of the new law will
mot he applicable to foreign vessels
admitted to registry under the recent
foreign registry act until Sept. 4. 1916.
The law insofar as it is applicable to
foreign vessels will be effective as to
treaty nations on July l. 1915. and as
:" other nations on March 4. 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
ENTIRE FRENCH
PRESS APPLAUDS
BRANDS SPEECH

Paris. Nov. 1850 A. M).-Tne morn
ing papers unite in their editorial COL
umns in praise of Premier Brands dec
laraUon in the Chamber of Deputies yes
terday. Even the royalist press agree
that he said in clear terms what it was
necessary to say and promised unc-
quivocally a policy of resolute action.
The anarchist Gnstave Herve calls the
speech the magnificent discourse of the
spokesman of Republican France"
The Journal says all parties have again
bound themselves together in closer union
around the government from the Right to
the Extreme Left, having confidence that
NJ BRAND will act energetically for tho
defence of the country.
THE premier has spoken not only like
a brave patriot. but with the foresight
of statesman writes the Socialist NJ
Rouanet in Humanite.
Alfred Capus. in Figaro, singles out
for praise NJ. Brands declaration that
negligence will be punished relentlessly
and his assertion that the enemies of
France must not count on her becoming
weary or discouraged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
FEAR FATALITIES
WILL REACH 10
IN SHIPWRECK

Marshfeld ORE. Nov. There
..eaed little doubt today that the
o.ant passengers and three members
VI The crew of the steamer Santa
cara. who have been missing since
the vessel grounded inside Coos Bay
oar Tuesday. would he added to the
hst Of eight known dead, bringing the
total of fatalities to 10,
The bare chance remained tina, some
Of The missing might have wandered
aray after being put ashore.
A thrilling experience was that OF
G. Carlson. night Watchman of the
santa clara. He was an occupant of
one of the ships boats which Cap
sized as it was launched. He swan
IN the darkness to the shore but found
himself against a Iprecipitatious cliff
aud could not get Que of the water.
After ciinging to the cliff as long
az he could and shouting vaihly for
aid. he swan back to the wrecked
steamer and. was pulled aboard He
was finally sent ashore in the breech
cs buoy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
URGES NITRATE
PLANT FOR u. S.
TO SAVE DANGER

Chicago. Nov. 4.--ln an address to-
day TO committee of the American
Society Of Civil Engineers. James II.
Lewis, state engineer of Oregon. said
that in the event of war between the
nited states and another power the
supply of nitrate available in this
country would he exhausted in 80 days
and that should the enemy control the
seas the source of nitrate supply
would be entirely cut off. Nitrate is
essential to the manufacture of ex-
ulosiNcs
tHty met here to draft, proposed
hAtional law designed to eliminate dis
pVies regarding waterpower sites and
~ open the way for unhampered ex-
ploitation of waterpower for the man
uiacture of nitrates.
In his address Mr. Lewis said:
The United States is dependent for
It's nitrate store on Chile. The export
Nut!es which we pay Chile for nitrates
"ithln few years would defray the
cost Of 4 plant of our own. s.
There is process for drawing nj
uosen from the air by means Of pow
eftui electric furnaces. Employment Of
ms process is all that has saved Ger,
many from a munitions famine. No
ptaht Tor using this process 49, on 70. ii
commercial scale exists in the United
States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
EXPANDING BUSINESS
OF NATIONAL BANKS

Washington, Nov. 4.-Substantial ex-
pansion of the business of national banks
since the inauguration of the federal re-
serve system is shown in a statement
issued tonight by Comptroller of the Cur
rency Williams based on the returns of
the 1913 national banks of the United
States to his call for their condition on
Sept. 2.
The total resources Of these banks on
Sept e. says the statement, exceeded
by more than $4,000 the greatest re-
sources ever shown by any previous call
in the history of the national banking
system and amounted to 81. 267 o90, 429.
SO Total deposits amounted to So
229,0O0.Oao, exceeding by 1887 100000 the
highest amount ever previously shown
and being s4os, 100000 in excess of the to-
tai deposits in the June statement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
WIN
THE HILLSGROVE
RACES THURSDAY

Hillsgrove, r. l., Nov. 4.-Favorites
were true 10 form today and cleaned
up the card of the final days racing OF
successful two weeks light harness
racing. Earl Jr., owned by r. c. Las
bury of Broadbrook, CT, had an easy
time in the free-for-ali pace. Truesada
from the stable of Walter r. Cox of Do
yer. y. H.. had the speed Of the field in
the 2.22 trot.
Faust Patchen finally landed the 2ls
mace carried over from yesterday after
seven heats in which there were many
upsets. /. Blumenthal of Hartford. Ct
refused to allow Bingo to start in the
last heat when the judges took down
warnan and put Van Houten up. viii
Crozier was put up -behind Toddress IN
nlace of Brusie, but he could not win
The summary: a
PIG pace. purse $500 -four heats raced
Wednesday,: Faust Patchen uucas'
Pitman). first; Toddress (Brusie-Crozier)'
second; MontOe'ls MARTINI third Best
time 2.l72.
Free-for-all pace, purse $780, Earl Jr
fCox,. first: Major Woolwofth Uynch)'
second: Branham Baughman Crozier)'
third: Fred w. MARTINI. fourth. Best
time, 209s.
a22 trot. purse $500 Truesada (Cox)'
first: Galeton (Brusie). second; Barceio-
MIA 1eeseJ. third; Ounce p. Fourth. Best
time, a.1Sa. Co.,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
GERMAN CHANCELLOR DENIES
ALL CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH
INDICATE TOWARD PEACE

Lucerne. Switzerland, Nov. 4, Via
Paris. $50 p M.-Prince Won Buelow.
former German chancellor. Informed
The Associated Press today that he
had not come to Switzerland on a
peace mission.
tic declared Germany was resolved
to continue the war to its conclusion
by arms.
Sweeping DeniaIs
The Prince made it clear that he is
not going to Washington to see Presi-
dent Wilson, or to Madrid to see King
Alfonso. in relation to terms on which
Germany might be willing to discuss
peace. Nor is the prince engaged in
such discussions with Papal dele
gate or any one else.
In addition to dIsposing of these re-
ports. Prince Won Buelow said to the
correspondent today:
The war must, be fought out"
AT another time during the CONVEX
sation, he said:
Germany is united and possesses
every resource in any material and
above all, in unity and resolve to con-
tiHue the war TO its conclusion by
arms
Private Views
The Prince talked of the various
aspects of the war with considerabl
freedom. although STIMULATING that his
views on these points must not be
made public. Il am here as a private
person." he explained, and will not
talk politics."
The Prince and Princess make trips
daily by automobile TO places of inter
est usually in company with their
close friend, Baron Won Stockham-
mern of Munich. formerly Bavarian
representative at the Vatican TIE
Prince appears TO be in perfect health
untouched by the anxieties of var.
Few Indications
Persons in Lucerne who have haG
Prince Won Buelow under observation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05

The Fox Film Corporation we'll
knows the value of a good story in
motion. pictures and as such they have
produced the five-part feature. "A
Woman's Resurrection" adapted from
one of Count Tolstoi's best works,
Resurrection" On the strength of the
story alone this is powerful feature.
1t has another excellent reason for the
popularity in the appearance of Betty
Nansen in the leading role. ably sup
ported by Edward Jose. William j.
Kelley and Stuart Holmes.
The scene of the story is laid in
Russia. Miss hansen plays Katusha.
a young servant girl. who betrayed by
the prince leads to her degradation.
While she is leading a life of joy
she is accused of murder and sentenc
ed to Siberia for life. The prince is
on the jury and his better feelings are
stirred. He makes the journey to ST.
IBERIA with her and the picture ends
with the spiritual resurrection OF
katusha. The strength of the stor.
and the excellence of the acting have
united in making remarkable photo
play.
Included in the program also will
be keystone twO-rcel comedy, NC
One to Guide Him. There is a wealth
of humor in this farce. Sid Chaplin
effecting some incidental and original
antics which are very funny.
The prices for Friday and Satur-
day because of the expensive Fox fea
ture will be matinee and 10c. eve
ming. orchestra. 15c,- balcony loo
Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
SENTIMENT'IN
TREATMENT OF
OUR CRIMINALS
Ex-president Taft Expresses the
Opinion that Dangerous
Tendency May Be
Harmful

New York. Nov. 4.-The people of
New York and of the country general
ly are in danger of being led by an
uiwjsc sentiment into such treatment
Of convicted criminals that will neith-
or iInpart proper lessons of punishment
nor deter others from crime. in 1.-THE
opinion of William H. Taft.
The impulse of many prison re-
formers to treat the prisoners as VIC
Tins of society and to make society
the scapeeoat for all their sins, vicious
propensities and crimes, is a wrong
one" said Mr.. Taft in an address be-
fore the Columbia University Institute
of Arts and Sciences last night. He
added
The theory that by treating GRIM
inals as if they had no criminal ten
denotes you can eliminate them, is
one that may work in some cases, but
the exceptions will be so many as to
make the policy ultimately ridiculous,
and worse than ridiculous-most harm
full"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05

Many fine film offerings will be
found in the weekend program which
shall receive its initial showings at the
Opera house today. The third of the
Get Rich Quick Wallingford"' series
is said to surpass the first two as q
mirth provoker.
Jim West. Gambler is an intense
iy interesting Lubin drama in three
reels. 1.-The Black Ring" Kalem three
reels features Tom Moore and Mar
guerite Courtot. two of fildom's fore
most artists.
"Life's Changing Tide" is Bio
graph drama in one reel presenting
Chas. H. Males and Isabel Rhea.
"Dimples, the Auto Salesman" is a
Nitagraph comedy with Lillian Walker
and Wallie Van.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05

sent out to the Salmon Lake House,
to get complete rest before Saturday,
and il. at that time they are in. con-
dition they will enter the game.
Professor w. H. Brown of the Rhet-
oric department spoke to the mem
bers OF the Delta Epsilon Fraternity
"Wednesday evening after their meet
ing. on the subject Man. the Master
full" Professor Brown has given this
wonderful lecture all over the State,
and the boys of the fraternity were
exceedingly fortunate in having him
present with SO fine a program.
The Dekes held delightful informal
dance at their chapter house on Col
lege avenue Thursday evening. when
about 30 couples tripped the light fam
tastic to their hearts content. The
chaperones were Mr.. and Mrs. Price,
and the Dean. The dancing began
about s and lasted until II. Music
which was of unique sort, was fur
nished by william Irwin, the talented
pianist. who is passing the winter with
his brother Spike" Irving was for
merly engaged as soloist and pianist
in Boston, and is certainly an artist
in his line. His music was enjoyed te
the utmost. Among the guests present
to partake In this pleasing affair vert
the Misses Kimbal1. Caswell. Jeanne
Moulton. Fercival, Drummond. Gray
Ware. Helen Soper. Innman, Loane
Greene, Norton. and Messrs. Prince
Smith. Rand, LaBelle. Sprague. Jolly
Scribner. Greer. Hastings. Marston
Huber, Loane and Albion Blake Thit
is the first fraternity dance of the sea
son. and its success prophesies a de.
lightful series during the coming
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05

ed. The ladies all wished Mn. Ken
rick a most pleasant AM safa Journey
to sunny California, and also declared
Mrs. Ladd charming hostess. Among
those present were: Mrs. Frank J.
Robinson. Mrs. William A. Archer,
Mrs. Fred Rollins, Mrs. George Small.
Mrs. Wallace A. Hill, Mrs. James At
kins, Mrs. George Page, Mrs. Edward
p. Kenrick. Mrs. William Totman, Mrs
Frank Knowlton, Mrs. Fred H. Neal
Mrs. Frank Hammond, Miss Kate
Brooks, Mrs. Edward Kelley OF Water
vile, Mrs. Eugene Herring OF Water
vile.
The November D. A. r. meeting will
be held Friday afternoon at the homo
of Mrs. Christian Knau, Pleasant
street, Waterville.
The Social Neighbors were pleasant
ly entertained Thursday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Howard Wyer, low
er Main street The afternoon was
passed in sewing and the hostess serv-
ed refreshments.
MISS Gladys Shorey. who has been
Ill Tor the past several days, ID i'm
proving.
MRS. John H. Gibson is entertaining
MISS Lenora True Of Melrose. Mass.
at ner home on lower Main street.
| w. X. Gordon Of Bangor was in
town Thursday and called on friends.
| "A number of neighbors and friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Owen A. Sallsx,
western avenue, called on them. ratl,s
er unexpectedly Thursday evening, the
VISIT oeing in honor Of Mr.. Saues'ss
oirthday. Games and music helped in
passing the evening and luncheon
was served. During the evening In an
appropriate presentation speech, Mr..
Salley was presented with birthday
remembrance. He responded very feel
ingly. The party broke 4up at a late
hour, all wishing, Mr.. Sallet many
moreh Apply birthdays ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Noliett are
moving from the DR.. Hooper house on
High street to the house on Gerald
| Terrace. partly occupied by Mr.. Young
ianf family. ~
+ Mrs. Annie Pratt, matron at Good
win. and daughter. Miss Charlotte,
We're in town Thursday, guests OF
Mrs. ,Pratt's mother Mrs. Caroline
| WOodrnan~, - ~
| Ormand LaWry Is III at his home on
Winchester street. and unable to at
tend to his studies at Lawrence High
school, =.
! Alec Nickerson is at his home in
town for a few days. before assuming
his new duties as brakeman on the
Portland and Bangor division.
| Bert Varney and Frank Carter will
| leave Friday morning for Dennick on
a hunting trip.
! Eli Gregory and Pearley Grant re-
turnsd Thursday from the big woods
above Bingham where they have been
hunting. - -.
! Miss Marie Herbert Of Embden 10
passing several days in town and at
Waterville where she is visiting friesds 5.
| Miss Herbert is recovering from an
/ operation which she underwent at tins
Sisters hospital.
Mrs. Bert Foss OF Albion is the guest
| in town for several days Of her sister,
Mrs. Charles Choate. Mrs. Toss is on
her return home from Boston where she
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
! Blanche Rogers.
Marshall King who has been i'll at
his home at Shawmut for some time
with typhoid fever Is on the road to re.
! COyery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
GERMAN UNDERSEA
BOAT IN DISTRESS
TOWED TO PORT

me Hague. Netherlands, Nov 4. via
LONDON, 3.5e-A German submarine in
distress was towed into Terschelling. a
puteh island in the North sea by a
'u'ch lifehoat this morning. A Dutch
'orpedo boat saw the rocket signals
SEM UP by the submarine and escort
~ her TO an anchorage. The undersea
"oa' IS being closely guarded.
amsterdam, Nov. 4. via Londons
o'4c =. M.-The German submarine
owed into Terschelling is the Us She
''ao stranded at Noordergrond.
destruction Of the German subma-
me Us was reported on March last
II statement by the French minis
Wy OF marine. which announced that
we undersea craft had been sunk by
iestroyers belonging to the Dover TO-
w. INA the crew being taken prisoners.
ne British admiralty afterwards am
nounced the sinking Of the Us, the
'e" being landed in Dover. Eng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
CONSUMERS LEAGUE IN
CONVENTION PLANS AID
FOR FRENCH WOMEN

Cleveland, Ohio. Nov. 1.-THE Consum-
ers League OF America, which opened
It's 18th annual convention here today,
is making an endeavor to be of assist
anc 70 the wom IN If southern France
who have been ma jc destitute by the
war. One of the main features of the
convention is an Exhibition and sale of
laces, embroide.ies ana table linens mode
by the war widows. Besides these arti-
cles which were furnished by the French
Consumers League, Labelled goods Of
American manufacture are exhibited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-05
GERMANY DENIES
WHITLOCK RUMORS

Berlin. Nov. 4.-(By wireless to Say
ville).-Among the items given out for
publication today by the Overseas News
Agency was the following:
Foreign newspapers report that the
German government asked the withdraw
al Of the American minister at Brussels.
Brand Whitlock. These reports are alb
solutely untrue. The fact 10. the Ameri-
can minister is on leave of absence be-
cause of failing health.
The German government haS had no
reason to ask for the withdrawal of Mr..
Whitlock, since his personality andohs
personal activity have never caused dis
satisfaction