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ton. Of the facts alleged in your ex.
cellency's note, if true, the govern
ment of the United States would have
been bound to take official cognizance
in performing its recognized duty as
neutral power and in enforcing it's
national laws. 1t was its duty to see
to 1t that the Lusitania was not arm
ed for offensive action, that she was
not serving as a transport, that she
did not carry a cargo prohibited by
the statutes of the United States and
that. if in fact she was a naval vessel
Of Great Britain, she should not re-
ce1ve clearances as merchantmen;
and it performed that duty and en-
forced its statutes with scrupulous
vigilance through its regularly consti-
tuted officials. 1t is able, therefore,
to assure the imperial German gov
ernment that it has been misinform-
ed.''
'If the imperial German govern
ment should deem itself to be in pos
session of convincing evidence that
the officials of the government of the
United States did not perform these
duties with thoroughness, the govern
ment Of the United States sincerely
hopes that it will submit that evi-
dence for consideration.
Whatever may be the contentious
of the imperial German government re-
sarding carriage of contraband of
war on board the Lusitania or regard
ing the explosion of that material by
torpedo, it need only be said that in
the view of this government, these con-
tentions ara irrelevant to the question
of legality of methods used by Ger
man naval authorities in sinking of
the vessel.
''But sinking of passenger ships In
wolves principles of humanity which
throw into the background any special
circumstances of detail that may be
thought to affect the cases; prin-
ciples which lift it, as the imperial
German government will no doubt be
quick to recognize and acknowledge,
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papers are emphasizing the friendly
tone of the note and pointing out that
it does not necessarily mean war.
Something has been gained if the war
rior journalist at last realizes that
the country does not want war, but
that on the contrary it will support
the president in his efforts to find
peaceful solution OF the difficult prob
lem raised by the use of submarines
against merchantmen"
Wondering Over Bryan.
LBy John Edwin Nevin, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, June 11.-Although
Robert Lansing acting secretary of
state. sat at President Wilson's right
hand at today's sessions of the cab
met, no business of state was trans
|acted. "
Until the German reply to the will.
son note, delivered in Berlin today, IS
received, no additional problems will
be pressed for solution. The protest
to the allies against their blockade OF
American commerce is not yet COM
pleted. Acting Secretary Lansing
admitted that it probably would not
be ready for some time. Incidentally,
he Indicated belief that Great Brit
ain may forestall the note by reply
to the original American protes.
against the order in council 1t is un
derstood that the British foreign Of
fee prepared data for such reply some
weeks ago, but held it up because Of
the diplomatic negotiations between
Washington and Berlin.
Today's cabinet meeting was de-
voted to routine business. The mem
bers were well pleased with the uni.
formly favorable press comment on
the Berlin note. Although not single
member could talk for publication,
each privately expressed the view that
the note would be acceptable to Ger
many and that such concessions would
be made as would result in a com
plete agreement within reasonable
time
Most newspapers and many of form
er Secretary Bryan's friends were
wondering why he could not have
signed the present note in view of the
fact that he was sponsor for the two
previous ones, which were couched in
even more drastic language.
No explanation, was forthcoming
from him. Rumors that important
changes were made after the secre-
tary had retired from the cabinet,
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IHy Carl w. Ackerman,- United Pres.
staff correspondentl
BERLIN, June II. (via
wireless to Sayville, L. T.
Ambassador Gerard delivered
The second American note in
the Lusitania matter to for
eign Secretary Jagow at LOS
p. m. today.
IBy John Edwin Nevin, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. June 11.--"An ap-
peal to reason with all threats skill
fully concealed"
That was the interpretation placed
by ohiciaI Washington today On Presi-
dent Wilson's rejoinder to Germany.
They held it was couched in the
friendliest. terms. It made yielding to
the cardinal principle ple-recognition of
the right of American citizens to be
safeguarded everywhere on the high
seas-very easy. If Germany desires.
The president put the basis for such
action as matter of right, founded
on the universally recognized under
standings of international laws and
the ancient friendship OF the German
people" On that ground Germany
can make the concessions asked for.
Officials pointed out. however. that
the note must be read in the light Of
all the messages that have preceded
It, The only essential eliminated is
that the United, States in condemn
ing submarine warfare. does 1t on
the ground that American citizens
must be protected. II Germany agrees
that She will do this in the future.
Americas protest cannot compel her
to stop her torpedoing of merchant
vessels on which she has assured
herself there are no Americans.
Pro-German circles were hopeful
that Germany would accept the de-
mand in that light. They argued that
to do SO would prevent unnecessary
criticism of the home government by
the German people. There is not the
least doubt, It was said, that the great
mass Of Germans believe Grand Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz's undersea cam
paign has seriously crippled Great
Britain and that announcement of its
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ENGLAND

j.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
LONDON, June 11.-A German
Zeppelin bombarded and sunk two
small English fishing boats, the We:
fare and the Laurestina In the North
sea off the coast Of Holland, accord.
ing to Amsterdam dispatches today.
The crews were rescued by Dutch
steamer.
STEAMER ToRPEDoED.
LONDON, June 11.-The British
steamer Otaga has been torpedoed
and sunk by German submarine.
The otaga was torpedoed in the
North sea while bound for Hull. Her
crew was landed at South Shields to-
day.
The crew of the small Russian bark
Thomasina torpedoed off the south
coast Of Ireland was landed at Queens
town, early today.
1.-THE Otaga is listed in shipping
registers a a Swedish boat from the
port Of Karlshamm. 1t is possible
that she was sold and entered British
registry.]
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GERMANY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service]
AMSTERDAM, juno IA Berlin
dispatch received here today quoted
the Berlin Post and Tages ZeituDg as
Urging that German submarines be
ordered to sink the liners Arabic and
Orduna, leaving America for England
with cargoes of ammunition. The
Berlin papers were quoted as saying
that England apparently was not in.
timidated by the sinking Of the Lusi-
tania.
THREATENED THE TOWN.
AMSTERDAM, June 11.-The Ger.
man commandant at Rouiers is report
ed to have taken drastic steps to pre-
vent the French inhabitants from or
ganizing demonstrations. A Ghent
correspondent messaged today that
the commandant posted a warning
that any person shouting "vive La
France" would be sentenced to three
years Imprisonment and that II the
offense was repeated the town would
be burned.
OFFICIAL REPORT.
BERLIN (via wireless to London)
June 11.-Russians are on the often.
sive In kovno province along the
Dubisza river, the war office admit
ted in an official statement this aft.
ernoon. Northeast of EiragoIa, they
have been repuIsed. Official dis.
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Private Citizen William J. Bryan is Now Work
ing Out Plan to Find Method of
Ending All Warfare.
.HE WILL INSIST upon ARBITRATION
Expresses Pleasure at the Change in Tone Of jim
go Newspapers Who Now Talk Of
Peace Instead of Strife.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON, June 1l.-Serene
in his self-assumed position of leader
of the American peace party, former
Secretary of State Bryan was work
ing today on plan to secure concert
ed action on method to end all wars.
His first step was taken last night,
when he issued statement explain
ing that he believed the United States
should lead the way to substitute per-
suasion for force in settling interna-
tional disputes. His second was to be
taken probably late today, when he
will issue an appeal to German Amer
leans to work along lines which in
his opinion will lead to shortening
of the European struggle.
Bryan is understood to have taken
the petition that, even though the
German reply to the latest American
note is rejection of American de-
mands, the matter will not be closed.
He will try to substitute his arbitra-
ton plan for any drastic action Presi-
dent Wilson may consider necessary
and will work from now until the
German reply is received to concen-
trate public sentiment in the United
oIdlcS DeLluu SuCu piOpooiIAOh III
the hope that at last the president
will see way to accept it.
Bryan plans many conferences with
those who, in the past, have been his
close advisers. He said today that
when he issues his statement to the
German Americans he will "rest his
case" until a special occasion arises.
1t is understood that he has prac-
tically determined that until it is
plain just what sort of an answer
Germany is to return, there will be
no need OF his taking any further
steps to secure endorsement of his
new policy.
Today's Bryan Statement.
WASHINGTON, June 11.-Former
Secretary of State VIM. J. Bryan is
sued the following statement today:
II am glad to note the change in
the tone of the press in regard to the
note to Germany From the time the
papers began to publish forecasts
down to yesterday, the jingo editors
have been predicting that the matter
would be dealt with great f1rmness;
that Germany would be told that there
must be no more delay in the accept
ance of this country's demands, etc.
Instead of waiting until the note was
issued, they took their own conception
in advance and colored it to suit their
own purpose. 1t is relief to find the
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Subscribers Of The Daily Gate
City arc served the full Leased
Wire Service Of the United
Press Associations.
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THE WEATHER.
Showers Tonight and Satur-
day. Local tempt p. m. 90;
7 a. m. &c.
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DROVE GERMANS BACK.
PETROGRAD, June fin fiert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
A REPORT ISSUED
UPON ACCIDENT
He GULLY HILL
Public Utilities Commission Re
views Facts and Rebukes

The Public Utilities Commission issued
over date of Sept. Is report on the Big
Gully hill accident which resulted in the
death Of Miss Ethel Reed. The commits
sion issues the report in accordance with
the public utilities law which requires a
report by the commission on every fatal
accident in which a public utility is con-
oerned in any way. In this accident the
automobile in which four young people
were riding struck a pole belonging to
the New England Telephone & Telegraph
Co. a public utility. The report OF the
commission is couched in simple English
and constitutes in itself a severe reDuKe
The report reads as follows:
September 10. 1915, at about $50 q NJ
Stanley E. Hussey, IL, and James Coigan
II, of Augusta, were at the corner OF Wa
ter and winthrop streets, Augusta, with
a Ford runabout automobile, when Etnel
Reed. %, and Beatrice Robinson, IL, also
of Augusta came along and invited
themselves to ride de-, 1 the G iWo IA bows
Hussey driving and the other three
wedged in with the Robinson girl near
est the driver. Miss Reed next ana ooi-
gan at the extreme right.
After going about in augusta, thence
TO Gardiner, across the bridge and down
river about a mile, they started the re-
turn to Augusta on the east side OF the
river. When they reached the top OF big
Gully hill. in Chelsea. Miss Robinson. ac-
cording to Husseys statement, grapbeo
the steering wheel and pulled the tnrottie
wide open. interfering with him. botn
when he tried to close the throttle ano
when he attempted to throw the car ou'
of high speed. The result was that the
car went down the steep hill at very
high rate Of speed. got beyong the con-
troll of the operator, swerved, and Struck
telephone pole (Sec DO Pole 1859 OF the
New England Telephone Il Telegraph
COMPANY located at the edge OF the
wrought part of the highway. which Is
only nineteen feet wide at this point. The
automobile went over the embankment
Miss Reed was killed practically lnstan-
taneously. Hussey and Miss Robinson
were quite severely injured, ana Colsan
ESCAPED without injury.
There is no evidence of fault on the
mart of the telephone company. The acci,
dent was clearly the result OF one OF
those wild and reckless escapades that sc
frequently bring serious II not fatai con
sequences, and contribute so much 10 the
peril and discomfort of those making
legitimate use of the highways.
Given under the hand and seal OF tne
Public Utilities Commission, at Augusta
this 2Sth day of September, A. D. 1913.
BENJAMIN F. CLEAVES,
VIM. B. SHELTON,
CHAS. w. MULLEN,
p,,hEc JItilities Commission of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
maine J0T1INCS

Albert Leclair was held in 500 in the
Lewiston police court. Tuesday. charged
with stealing s1.30 from Villime Nadeau.
The complainant said that Leclalr
reached into his pocket and took out MS
purse Leclair said this happened in the
Grand Trunk waiting station and that
some one took the money and put the
purse into his pocket to divert suspicion.
The canning factory at Cornish of Fer
nald, Keene & True which. has been in
operation since September 13 finished its
pack for 1915 Saturday night. The local
manager, William ]. Parker. reports
that the number of cans only reached
$4,000 compared with last years pack OF
aSo,0oO which was coanidered at that time
to be very small. Many of the farmers
did not get an ear of corn while several
only one load
James NJ Card, consulting engineer
and chemist for the Bangor water de-
partment, arrived in Bangor Monday
to commence his work of making q
valuation of the Bangor water plant
under the requirements of the Public
Utilities Commission of the state. Nc
actual physical valuation of the loca
water plant has ever been made, and II
lis expected that the work will take
soma time In addition to making 8
phyoicaI valuation of the plant Prof
Eand - to inspect the new water
|atheelo recently installed at the pump
M station which will furnish electric
EpUWer for the water department and
make tho p.1mning station independen1
Of the electrical department OF the city
from which a certain amount of cleo
trio power has been taken in the past
Mrs. Card is accompanying Prof
Card on this trip
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DIE D

AROOSTOOK.
Htfeld-Sept. 20. infant daughter of
land Mrs. Whitefield Nichols, aged Z
rms; Sept. ., Vinal Wallace Dan
II, aged L years. months, II days.
Nt Fairtield-Sept, -. Mrs. Hannah
15l7y, aged IS years.
q CUMBERLAND.
3lhaath Portland-Sept Is Charles Ii
7er, aged &c years. 10 months. % days.
eftland-Sept. 26 Ansel Lewis Mitch
aged Sc years, months, q days
- &c, George A. Sanford aged l
I'm; Sept. &c, Julia A. Dean, aged 81
sNAis; Sept. q. Ellen Flynn.
sham-Seut. Dc Frank l. Leighton.
HANCOCK.
sehill-sept Is, Alfred c. osgood,
Z. So years.
nherst-Sept. 2s. Myra Williams. aged
,ears, months, q days.
%, Anna Cobb.
N-ewer-Sept. %. Florence Mae Pratt
4 4 years. months, q days; Sept. Is,
rnaond Francis Jenkins.
xtsr-Sept. - Mrs.. Eta G. Bumps.
sr1pEtcn Centa Is. Walter P.
.lnA aged 2 n1onfha
81 eNexeyes. a months.
.c1 & nDr-Sept. IS. Annie B. Chisholm.
are 10 years; Sept. 2s. Mrs. Frances J.
W uillan, aged AZ years: Sept. Is, Mar
kqost. A. Newcorb. aged 70 years.
y. lford-sept- %, Lawrence G. Reed,
r. ait-sept. Is, Joseph NJ. Hathorn,
ID WASHINGTON.
Clarei -. NJ Fogg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Alfred c. Osgood, one Of the best
known residents OF Bluehill was tpund
dsad Tuesday afternoon in a field near
his house. He had been gone from
tn house for some time and his wife
mt to look for him and found his
body. Heart disease to which he WAS
subject, was the cause OF his death.
MT. Osgood had lived in Bluehill prac-
ticaliy all his life and was veteran
OF the Civil War, serving in the 31st
Maine infantry. He recently attended
a reunion Of that regiment at Bangor
which he much enjoyed. He was one
OF the most active and valued menu
bers Of James A. GarAeld Root g. A. r.
and rarely missed = nsaftag. He
served several terms - AGuIty sheriff
and was held in tiss 11nhet regard by
all who knew him for - many excel
lent Qualities and good craftsmanship. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
Palm b. Herrick of Oakland, form

Ralph B. Herrick of Oakland, former
" Of this city. has accepted position
as head salesman of automobile sup
niles at Fifield Bros. machine shop.
Mr.. Herrick was born in Augusta in
1878, was educated in the city, and
since then with the exception OF
short time has been in the employ OF
the New England Telephone & Tele-
graph Co. He was for nine years man
ager of the Belfast district of the com
pany. His many friends in Augusta
will be pleased to learn that he has de-
cided to make his home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
SAWYER to Pay

The action at law brought by Mrs.
Edmond A. Sawyer of Hallowell to en-
ioin her husband to provide support
for their three children was finished in
the municipal court Wednesday a1ter
two continuances. Sawyer was told by
the court to pay 81 per week Tor the
support of the children and 5000 BOND
was required to insure it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Secretary r. G. Goodman of the Y.
NJ. c. A. has been engaged during the
past two days in sending to each men,
Der of the Augusta organization an at
tractive little folder, which is a pros
pectus of the activities of the associa-
ton for the 1855 season. A ca1en-
dar of the big events of the season ap-
pears in the prospectus and also direc-
tory of the various subordinate clubs
and classes. Several half tone cuts n
Illustrative of the activities of the asso-
citation help to make the pamphlet in
teresting An outline is also presented
of the work of the educational classes
to be inaugurated this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

A delightful card party was given
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs John S
Wadleigh at her home at So Green
street in honor of her cousin. Miss Ma
nola Williams of Denver, Mass, who
is the guest of relatives in the city
The house was prettily decorated with
cut flowers for the occasion and deli
cious refreshraents were served by the
hostess. Sixteen young ladies were
present.
The guests were: Mrs. B. Earle BIZ
Their, Mrs. Nathan S. Weston, Mrs S.
Sewell Webster. Mrs. Burleigh Martin
Mrs. James W. Harvey. Mrs. Edwin c.
Burleigh, and Misses Clara Goodwin.
Madeline Lord. Marguerite Lowell
Mary Stinson, Helen Chase Marian K
Fisher, Frances Haskell, Lucy Tit
comb all of Augusta. and Miss Will
Jams of Denver, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Stanley Clark and ]. Harry Chamber
lain were in Damariscotta Wednesday
afternoon and demonstrated the lsl6
HAYNES automobile at the Lincoln Coun-
tv fair. They made excellent speed IN
their demonstration. going IN a touring
car around a half mile track three times
in minute and 47 seconds. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Beyer Jr., of
Portland We're in the city for brief
time Wednesday afternoon. They arriv-
ed from Pennington by automobile and
left the city after lunch on the evening
train for Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Professor Marshall p. Cram Of the
Chemistry department of Bowdoin
College. was in the city Wednesday
to attend meeting of the State Board
of Health. of which he is member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

eight years ago hy Q thug. and d..
that time had bean unable - -
to business - he was 4De
minded from the injuries. - 80
years he had been carefd ssalsd
after by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred - 1e1tnn,
who have been coming TO F.
and Grand Manan iatand w11h !.
Dau1s Aor several seasons IL -
me- were taken to Bost We~B-
x1fSx3< z1ne1ss4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Eleanor M, infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Bragg, "a Columbia
street. passed away at I o'clock Wed
nesday morning. The funeral will be
held at o'clock and will be private.
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MARRIED
AROOSTOOb

q. AROOSTOOk.
70. v,slton-Sept. %, William Gladstone
I oS .;yand Helen Lee McCready.
ho HANCOCK.
fcksport-Sept. g, Edwin E. Treworgy
~ Mary Bennett.
uSi KNOX
Ar. .nden-Sept. 2, Fremont c. Arey and
Jessie Clark.
bT WASHINGTON.
hias-Sept. Is, Elmer Foss and Lee
I'M amt.
AEQ& PENOBSCOT.
<o4 Highlands-Sept. q, Sidney
K1nd Addie NJ. Rowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

The High school orchestra has COM
menced holding regular rehearsals un-
der the direction of S. Frederick Mon
roe the newly elected supervisor Of mu-
sic for the Augusta schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Commodore Guy i. Gannett's gasoline
yacht. the Kestrel II, went Wednes-
day afternoon to Bath for short visit
with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Edward l. Herbert. manager Of the
local exchange of the New England
Telephone & Telegraph Co, returned
Tuesday evening from Boston, where
he had been passing a few days on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Miss Adriana Lander of Bangor ar
rived in the city Wednesday afternoon
for weeks visit as the guest of Miss
Anna Laid, 1872 State street. Misses
Lander and Laid were for number
of years associated together as clerks
in the office of the State pension
clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

John Coughlin, Jr., who was recent
" admitted TO the Maine bar, left
"Wednesday afternoon for Boston
where he has accepted a position with
the law firm, White & Barnes. s.
DeyonShire street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Levi T. Williams. local manager Of
the E. a Strout farm agency. has sold
the w. 3. Jones farm on the Dennis
Hill road in Litchfeld to c. H. Abbott
of Maiden. Mass, who will make it
his future home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Miss Ella Chamberlain of Asbury
Park N J., who had been enjoying q
two weeks visit in the city as the
guest of her brother, j. Harry Cham
berlain, and Mrs. Chamberlain. left
TUESDAY afternoon for .oston on her
return home.