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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
Won Hindenburg Drives
Wedge to Town of
Vidzy and Russians
Moving Everything Of
Value from Two I'm
portant Fortresses
PINSK ATTACKS
MAY SEPARATE
RUSSIAN ARMIES

London, Sept. II, 9.55 p M.-Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg's army now
is we'll astride the Dvinsk- Wilma rail-
way, his advance guards having
reached and occupied the town of
Vidzy, which is a good 20 miles east
of the line. This wedge which the
German commander has driven into
Russia's defense seriously endangers
both Dvnisk and Wilma. The latter
town. which the Russians once before
evacuated, again has been left to an
army which will attempt only to de-
lay the German advance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
Institutions Removed

All government institutions and
most Of the factories already have
been removed to places of safety and
the civil population left long ago.
Probably more determined effort will
uated as it is on the broad and fast
owing river Dvina, can offer a strong
err resistance.
Little Change Elsewhere
Along the rest of the eastern front
there has been little change in the sit
uaticn. The German center has made
further slight advance and must be
nearing the railway east Of Pinsk,
possession Of which would separate
the northen and southern wings of
the Russian armies operating on eth
er side of the Pripet mashes. The Rus
slams always have effected to disre-
gard such a contingency, however,
claiming the two armies are able to
operate Independently Of each other
and consequently continue their Of
fensive from point east of Kovel
through Galicia to the Rumanian from
tier.
The great effort to hold the present
line in Galicia doubtless is dictated by
Near Eastern politics which grow
more complicated as the days pass.
Rumania alone appears to be definite
ly on the side of the Quadruple En-
tente. Greece apparently has decided
to maintain her neutrality, for the
time being at any rate.
Meanwhile the allied troops on the
Gallipoli peninsula are taking a long
rest which is only occasionally dis
turbed by Turkish artillery.
In the west there has been only rep
etition of artillery engagements with the
novelty of German grenade attack near
Perthes which the German report says
gave them possession of a portion of a
French trench.
England is absorbed in the rumored
cabinet crisis over the question of con-
scription to which 1t Is reported David
Lloyd George and Winston Spencer
Churchill had been converted. Lords
Curzon and Lansdowne. Andres Bonar
CONTINUED on Page 12-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
Commission Firm

The commissioners attitude. SO far
as it can be interpreted from a can
vass of such bankers comforting with
1t today as would talk, is that the
big credit, whether a billion dollars
or less, should provide funds for all
exports and that munitions Of war
certainly should be included
Some American bankers think so,
too: but a great many are said to
believe that the loan should cover
only commodity exports, such as
wheat. cotton and manufactured pro-
ducts, and that another method must
be found to pay for munitions Of war,
even if this method involves the ship
ment OF huge stocks of gold across
the Atlantic to the United States.
Russia a Factor
A minor point Of variance between
the commission and some American
bankers is the role that Russia is to
play in the participation of the loan
The commission, although acting Of
ficially only for Great Britain and
France, is popularity believed to con-
template including Russia in its plans,
too.
But some American bankers wish
to deal directly with Russia and OBJ
ject, it is reported. to having her OBJ
tain money in this country through
England and France.
Rate Of Interest
A third point of disagreement, subordi-
nate to either of the Others concerns the
rate of interest.
If the commissions callers have cor
rectly reflected it's views in their talks
with newspaper men, Great Britain and
France are emphatic in their assertion
that the proposed bonds shall not pay
more than per cert. interest and that
there shall be no underwriting of the is.
sue.
The returns to the banker and the in
vestor it is reported. is to be the same.
To this proposal. it is understood, the
American bankers generally have been
won over. Here and there, however a
voice of dissent is heard.
Instead of by underwriters. it was
thought tonight the issue would be plac-
ed through a syndicate which would
subscribe to the loan, and that subscrip-
ton would be open to all-comers upon
equal terms. Thus the smallest of the
approximately $1,000 national and state
banks and trust companies throughout
the United States would secure exactly
the same terms as the largest or as any
great private banking firm.
Such, it is reported. is the present in
tention Of the commission. If this pro-
gram be followed. there are indications,
amounting almost to positive assurance,
1t is said. that the so-called pro-German
fnanciers Of New York would, for the
most part. subscribe millions of dollars
toward the project. always with the con-
Continued on Page 12-column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
Pennant Contests
Show Tendency to
Loosen Up Friday

New York, Sept. 17.-The Detroit
Tigers saw their chances Of taking
the leadership in the American
League away from Boston, in the
present series, vanish today when
they lost tho second game to tho
Red Sox, who thereby resumed their
former lead Of two and one-haIf
games. Should the Tigers win the
remaining two games Of the series
they would still be five points be-
hind the Boston leaders. The Tigers
have not won series from the Red
Sox this season.
The Brooklyn Nationals shorten.
ed the distance between them and
the Philadelphia team by winning
from Chicago while Philadelphia
lost to Cincinnati. The PhiIIies are
now four and one half games ahead
Of the Superbas and five and one
half games ahead Of the Boston
Braves, who took third place by los
ing the first game Of double head.
err to St. Louis and playing the Sec
ond game to a tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
Not
Candidate
in COMING
Primaries
First District Congressman An
nounces He Will Not Ac-
cept denomination

Portland, Me, Sept. 17.-Hon. Asher
c. Kinds of this city, member of Con-
gress from the First Maine District
announced today that he would not
accept a denomination for that office,
the condition of his health making ne
cessary his decision, which is given in
a letter made public this morning, and
addressed to the electors of the dis
trict. He announces that under no
circumstances" will he seek or accept
q denomination.
While it has been known for some
time that the condition of his health
had been an occasion of concern to
Congressman Kinds and others, it had
been hoped from an apparent change
for the better that he would be able to
again be the party's candidate for re-
election to the Office which he has
honored during the eight years that he
has so ably filled the same. In an
nouncing his decision last April to
again stand for the nomination, uni
the party and by many friends out
side In view of the condition of his
health, however, and that his contin-
ued recovery hoped for may continue,
Mr. Kinds finds that he should have
freedom from the care and strain
which personal participation as a can
didate in a political campaign in
wolves.
Situation Clarified
This letter, coming at this time, he
clarified the political situation in the
First District, although there have
been several aspirants who intended
to contest the nomination of Mr..
Kinds. Among these are Hon. Horace
Mitchell of Kittery and Hon. Edward
C. Reynolds of South Portland. the
latter of whom previously had sought
the nonor.
Mr.. Kinds Letter
The letter sent out by Mr.. Kinds
this morning withdrawing from the
Congressional campaign, Is character
istic in it's clearneSs of statement. and
the expression of his hearty feeling
relative to the honor which has been
conferred upon him in being made the
representative from the First District
during the years he has served. The
letter follows:
Portland, Maine. Sept. II, 1915.
To the Electors of the First Congress
sional District of Maine:
At the expiration of my present term
shall have been your representative
in Congress for six years. You have al
ways given me your loyal and generous
support and I have given you perform
ance of duties to the best of my ability.
For some time my health has not been
such as l have wished, but l have en-
deavored to use my best efforts as we'll
as my experience and long familiarity
with the usages of the House of Repre-
sentative in these trying and perplexing
times 10 represent you, 10 hold your con-
fdence and esteem and to maintain the
high standard Of my predecessors. Last
April / announced that l would again
stand for denomination. but as time goes
RAPIDLY by / find that I should have
freedom from the care. excitement and
strain of another political campaign. I
think also that should give as much
notice as possible to those who may be-
Continued on Page 12-column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
THIRTEEN DIE IN
THE EXPEDITION
Eight Persisted in Attempt to
Reach Wrangell Island-Cap-
tain Cottle of Schooner Ruby
Tells Thrilling Story of Mems
Hardships

Nome, Alaska, Sept. 17.-vilhjalmur
Stefansson, chief Of the Canadian gov
eminent Arctic exploring and survey
ing expedition that left Victoria, B. c.,
in June, 1913, and who set out afoot
over the ice with two companions,
from the shores Of northeastern Alas
ka in March, 1914, to seek new land
in uncharted seas, did not go to his
death, as the world had begun to fear,
but found the new land, and the only
hardships endured were those Of short
ra tiors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
The Two Battles

Ten American cavalrymen in the
Donna fight which lasted two hours
and half this afternoon. reported
hey we're fred upon by about 40 or 80
Nsx!cans and believed they had hit
i MeXicans
Twenty American cavalrymen
!ought on the outskirts of Brownsville
tor half an hour with Mexicans on
the opposite bank of the river. After
he fight one CarranZa soldier was
aken to Mattamoros, probably fatal
wounded. but tonight Carranza off,
3's denied emphatically that any of
asr men Joined in the battle.
Colonel A. P. Blockson, American
:mmander at Fort Brown here, re-
Mrted TO Maj. Gen. Funston at San
antonio tonight that the MeXicans
Narted the firing near Brownsville
Mexicans Call for Guns
Immediately after the battle a small
MOD formed in Mattamoros about the
Headquarters Of Gen. +. P. Nafarrate,
tarranza commander, shouting: Give
Us guns"
lheY had heard the rifle shots and
we're angered by reports that the peo-
PIE had been fired upon. General Naf-
af'a'e refused their demands. He sent
us chef of staff, Colonel P A. Chapa,
" investigate and Col. Chapa took
0I'ed States Consul Jesse II. john
SoA With him to the Mexican side Of
@eNttle ground
VT Johnson found some evidence
"s.pport the Mexican soldiers claim
~d' they were not implicated in the
As4' but after coming to Brownsville
:, earn the American version, Mr..
.Oaason said he was convinced that
W. Chapa had not yet been put in
''SSesslon of all the facts.
Starting Of Trouble
'0e trouble at Brownsville began
."en Juan Diego a Mexican resident
brownsville. reported to Col. Block
WI mat for two or three days snipers
'ne Mexican side had been shoot
- ''''o MS ranch on the river front.
-S morning, Diego said, a bullet
.1"k his house and another killed
',s Of his horses.
~ w. Blocksom sent Lieut.. f. l.. y.
1's with detachment of Troop C, Sd
airy 10 investigate. Arriving at the
iahch house, Lieut.. Glass heard
sAo' near the river. He divided his
+, .,"ahd INTO two squads, sending one
e river and himself leading the 9TH
o, ~U"h Inc river. Glass himself went
.s Np0i' me river. where half a dozen
w.. ,s opened fire on him, Glass REPLIED
PISTOL While his men came forward
-. 'ln' opening fire on the Mexicans.
d.,.s "'ng died down when the Glass
NAV had used few rounds. His
w., 'eported they saw two Mexicans
ses " cover and also reported they could
.or, "" OF eight other men approaching
Hom W the river on the Mexican side.
,..s'' before these achievements
sns.s me Mexican position they were
had ss 0y the detachment which Glass
and WY Up the river. Then a lull came
as t,a,. NeSican officers rode up waiv-
ia, US stepped from cover signalling
h. e,,. "'sned to talk. He asked what
apli.d as after couple of questions.
"rs. according to Glass:
I, ICY We're onlv ;rrasn..:.,
Ian ~ Variously meaning a common
H.. Or an Irresponsible,
~ these officers, using swords as
''nued on Page 12-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
Carranza Soldier Is
Woun d e d NJ O b
Forms on Mexican
Side of River and
Calls for Guns to
Shoot Americans-U.
S.Lie e n a n tDe-
mands Explanation
MEXICANS BLAME
LOWER CLASSES

townsville. Texas, Sept. 17.-Amer-
kan cavalrynen had two fights with
Mexicans across the Rio Grande to-
.ay one here and one near Donna.
stolt 60 miles up the river. In both
cahes the American soldiers were
fred upon and returned the fire with
cut themselves suffering any casual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
RECOGNITION
OF CARRANzA
Is POSSIBLE
Apparent Tendency of Steps
Now in Progress Between
Pan-American Diplomats

Washington. Sept. 17-steps that
may lead soon to the recognition of a
government in Mexico in the hope that
pacifcation Of the country may fol-
low, will be discussed at conference
in New York tomorrow of -Ameri-
can diplomats over which Secretary
Lansing will preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COOLER

Weather forecast for New England
and East New York: Fair and some
what cooler Saturday; Sunday prob.
ably fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18
Boston Forecast

Boston. Sept 17.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday fair and
cooler; Sunday fair; moderate north
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-18

StefanSSon
Not Dead but
HaSNeWLand

Canadian Government Receives
Dispatches from Arctic Ex-
plorer Telling of His Success
full Quest Plans Further
Penetration into North Dur
ing Next Summer
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
Mercury Falls to Just
IA Above Freezing

Causing H~arrisburgers to ransack
closets and trunks for top coats, re-
place straw hats with more ~seasonable
headgear and worry about garden
truck. the thermometer went on a
rampage yesterday which. it is pre-
dicted, will continue until tomorrow
night at least.
The lowest point registered was As
degrees. which is just fourteen above
freezing. The highest point was 56.
Normal temperature for this date is
81 degrees. Observation-Disclosures of
an inch of rain fell.
The old tradition that rain on the
first Sunday after Ascension Day fore
casts dreary weather with much rain
for seven successive Sundays is caus-
ing the superstitious considerable anx-
iety. The present area of low tenn
p%erature covers the greater portion of
the country. In the Mississippi, Mis-
souri, and Ohio valleys frosts and freez-
ing temperatures were reported last
night. Exposed places in Pennsylvania
were visited by frost and in mountain
Gus districts snow fell.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
THE USE OF SOAP
SPOILS THE HAIR

Soap should be used very SPAR
ingly, il at all, If you want to keep
your hair looking it's best. Most
soaps and prepared shampoos con-
tain too much alkali. This dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle.
and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
just ordinary mulsifed %cocoanut
oil; (Which is pure and greaseless),
it is cheaper and better than soap
or anything else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will
cleanse the hair and scalp thor
oughly. Simply moisten the hair
with water and rub it in. 1t makes
an abundance of rich, creamy
lather, which rinses out easily, re-
moving every particle of dust, dirt,
dandruff and excessive oil. The
hair dries quickly and evenly, and
it leaves the scalp soft. and the hair
fine and silky, bright, l%ustrous,
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut
oil cit must be mu1sified, plain CO.
coanut oil will not DOB at any
pharmacy, and a few ounces will
supply every one in the family
for months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
LEBANON CAPTURES
KREIDER FACTORY
CONTINUED from First Page.J

to locate at Lebanon the big new
shoe factory which he had considered
for a time placing at Harrisburg.
Mr.. Kreider has had the subject of
a new factory under consideration for
a long time and had various offers
from cities to locate in their respective
territories. Last week the local bust
nessmen heard that Harrisburg was
being seriously considered Inc they
made a proposition to give the Kreider
shoe concern 5000 in cash toward a
plant If they would locate it here. The
offer was accepted and on Friday even
ing at a largely attended meeting of
businessmen the money was raised by
subscription. A committee consisting
of George s.. Speaker, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, ii. J. Shenk,
Luther G.. Harpel, Benjamin F.
Patschke and other businessmen went
to see Mr.. Kreider on Saturday and
the deal was perfected.
Mr.. Kreider will now consolidate his
several factories under one manage
ment and will rave a central distribut-
ing agency. There was some prospect
of Harrisburg getting this part of the
business. but Mr.. Kreider has found
that Philadelphia will best suit his
needs, and the distribution plant will
be located there. The building t. be
erected in Lebanon will contain from
100000 to 10000 feet of floor space
and will employ at least 800 hands as
oon as operations are under way. h
other factories will continue in op-
GRAFTON as heretofore and the new
plant will turn out several varieties of
footwear which the Kreider companies
do not at present manufacture.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
STEELTON SNAPSHOTS

Services in English.-The Rev. c. F.
Tiemann, pastor of Trinity Lutheran
Church.. will conduct services in both
German and English hereafter. The
morning service will be in German and
the evening in English.
Stars Win.--The Steelton Stars de-
feated the Bob White A. c. at Harris
burg Saturday; score, 9 to 6.
Obtains Permit.-Frank Bomgard-
ner has obtained a permit to build
two double brick dwelling houses in
Main street for July Dundoff.
Honor ADMINISTRATORS of the
Steelton schools presented Superin-
tendent L. E. McGinnes with a hand
some bouquet of carnations Saturday
in honor of his siXty-second birthday.
Beat Wife, Charged.-Daniel Ben
der was arrested Saturday evening.
charged with beating his wife. He will
be given a hearing before Squire
Gardner.
Will Adopt Plans. - Plans for the
$4,000 addition to Centenary United
Hrethren Church will be adopted at a
meeting of the official board this even
ing.
Bury in Carolina. - The body of
Frank Williams, who died Friday
night from injuries received at the
Steel works, was sent to Littleton. n,
c., for burial.
Juniors Win. - The West Side Jun
iors defeated the Third street Jun
iors Saturday afternoon, score IL to 6.
Rehearse Tonight. - The Steel
ton Glee Club will rehease this evening
at the home of Frank Armstrong, Wal
nut street.
Resumes Operation. - The rail mill
department of the Steel Works re-
sumed operations to-day following a
suspension.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
ITALY MAY REACH
DECISION TODAY
LConAnued from First Page.1

and according to French and British
official reports has been attended with
conspicuous success. The claim of
the British that the German line was
broken down over the greater part
of a two-mile section is disputed, how
ever, by the German War Office which
n all attacks of the allies were re-
pulsed. The operations now in prog
ress are characterized as the most Inn
portant of any since last Fall.
A Berlin dispatch asserts the Rus
slams have suffered very heavy losses
in Galicia, Notwithstanding their de-
mails. The Austrtans apparently have
made a further slight gain but the
Russians, strongly nlaced ON the river
San, are offering stubborn resistance.
A great battle is expected along the
river.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
TELEPHONE SOCIETY TO MEET

E. G.. Natter, district manager OF
Altoona, of the Bell Telephone Com
pany of Pennsylvania, Will speak this
evening in Board of Trade Hall on
Thoughts before the Telephone So
ciety of Harrisburg. A number of
organization changes were made by
the company in this state, several Of
them affecting the Harrisburg district.
They are as follows: F. w. Stahlheber,
former supervisor of statesmen. Scran-
ton, special agent, reporting to Har-
risburg division manager; Anna Reese,
night chief operator, to evening chief
operator; Katie NJ. Snyder. operator,
to night chief operator. The changes
We're announced in The Telephone
News.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
.SOKOLS TO EXECUTE
INTRICATE DRILLS
Will Depict Formations Used on
European Battlefields at the
Civic Club Carnival

Glimpses of a few of the intricate
drills now being staged on a mann
moth scale on European battlefields
n the types of men who execute
them. will be given the folks who at
tend the street carnival of the Steelton
Civic Club Saturday.
Members of the Creation and Ser
bian 'Sokols' have consented to give
an exhibition of their best and most
intricate drills to help the Civic Club
raise honey for it's visiting nurse fund.
These "Sokols," 1t might be well to
explain, are little bands of patriotic
citizens of foreign lands, who wher-
ever they may be throughout the
world, gather in little bands to study
and to drill and to further in whatever
ways they can, the ends of justice and
political freedom in their native lands.
Their drills, like those of our own
Minute Men" in days of '76, are de-
veloped with the view of use on the
battlefield, should the occasion for a
struggle to obtain political liberty yer
present itself in their native land.
Mrs. Richard V. Mckay, chairman
of the committee which is arranging
the details for these drills, this norm
ing, expressed the pleasure Of the club
in obtaining consent of the "Sokols"
to drill. This is the first %opportun-
ity," said she, 'for these men to show
the people of Steelton and the big
delegations we expect from Harris
burg, just how capable they are. I
know there are so many people who
fail to understand our foreign-born
citizens, n we are so glad that they
have grasped this opportunity to be-
come better acquainted with our peo-
pie. / know these "Sokols'' will make
a favorable impression and ! believe
the exhibition will bring a better un-
.derstanding of the patriotic men who
are working for a noble cause"
Following this afternoons meeting
of the Civic Club, the executive COM
mittee will meet in Trinity parish
house to complete the carnival plans.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-17
go
Musicale Will Be Given
by Big Mems Chorus

A musicale will be held in st. Pet
er's Lutheran Church tomorrow even
ing. Under the auspices of the mems
chorus an elaborate program has been
prepared. 1t follows: Selection, mems
chorus; instrumental solo, Clyde Heck
art: selection, orchestra; piccolo solo,
L. Scott; selection, mems chorus; read
ing, the Rev. F. e. Meyer; trombone
solo, Herman Beard: selection, mems
chorus; reading, the Rev. F. E.
Meyer; tenor and baritone duet,
Messrs. White and Mountz; trombone
and cornet duet, Messrs. Beard and
Hoover; selection, mems chorus; Sc
lection, orchestra; selection, mems
chorus.