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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
NEW HAVEN RAILROAD
CLAIMS TO SHARE GAINS

New York, Dec. 2.-Earnings of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road for October indicate that New Eng
land is sharing to large degree in the
prevailing industrial boom. Operating
revenue of S6,532,914 shows an increase of
sSS4O0O over the corresponding month of
last year, while net corporate income of
s715,S34 is increased by $3.50, $50. All the
separat ely operated companies in which
New Haven retains dominant interest
disclose appreciable gross and net gains,
notably the Central New England Rail-
way, whose net is increased from s5445
to sl6S, $780, Most of last years deficits in
earnings of trolley lines were substan-
TALLY decreased, the Berkshire Street
Railway, for example, reducing its deficit
from s24,Ss3 to 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

embassy, were concerned in corspira-
cies to cripple munition plants.
No reply to the communication has
yet been made and when one would
be transmitted or what it's contents
might be was not disclosed at the state
department.
When the charge of the Austrian en-
bassy here first complained to the state
department about the statement it
was said that should the department of
Justice fail to deny that it was au-
thoritative he would communicate the
facts in the case to Vienna. The
charge. Baron Erich Zwieddine,l, had
a long conference with Secretary Lam
sing late yesterday and soon after
wards he returned with ccrnmunica-
ton which was delivered to Secretary
Lansing and which was said TO be of
a confidential nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
FORMAL inquiry FROM AUSTRIA
REGARDING AMERICAN ATTITUDE
TOWARD DR.. COR|CAR'S CHARGES

Washington, Dec. 1.-The state de-
partment has received from the Aus
Hungarian government through
Ambassador Penfeld at Vienna a for
NAL inquiry regarding the statement
recently issued at the department of
justice, which was construed by the
Austrian embassy here as being in con-
firmation of the charges made by DR..
Goricar, a former Austrian consul.
Austria's inquiry asked whether the
department of justice had issued such
a statement in regard to the charges
made by the former Austrian consul,
and, if so, upon what grounds it bas-
ed its assertions which appeared to
be confirmatory in nature. Goricar
charged. in effect. that Austrian con-
sulates in the United States, operat-
ing under the direction of the German
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

later. probably The Hague. A general
conference will then be held to decide
on further steps.
Mr.. Ford proposes that the delegation
from each neutral country appoint five
members of the permanent body. This
volunteer court of arbitration will map
out various schemes for the establish
ment of peace in the hope of devising
terms acceptable to all the belligerentS.
In signed statement issued later in
the day, Mr.. Ford declared that "envoys
to 1S belligerent and neutral European
governments have found overwhelming
evidence of a universal peace desire. w
have further evidence in hand that the
beiiigerent governments would not be OPP
posed to conference of neutral ma
TONS"
Mr.. Ford stated that the expedition eX-
poets to stop first at Christiania. Nor
way. From there it will proceed to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Washington, Dec. 2.-Reports OF
business conditions throughout the
country from Federal reserve agents
are, in the main, favorable and show
Improvement for November, according
to information from these sources
published today by the Reserve Board
Boston, one of the least optimistic
of the II reserve district cities. says
that there business has improved but
slightly, if at all, but that the econ
omies of the past months are not now
being so rigidly observed and that the
public generally is spending money
more freely than in the past. due pre-
sumably. among other things. 10 the
fact that labor is more generally EN-
ployed."
Activity and Improvement in trade
and industry continued during the
month, New York reports. Retail and
department stores have found bust
ness very much better, with an in
creasing demand for higher grade
goods. Steel orders are reported as
very heavy, notwithstanding steadily
advancing prices.
Philadelphia says that conditions
throughout that district are gradually
becoming better and substantial i'm
provement is being reported in nearly
all lines, with mills and factories OF
all kinds working at nearer normal ca
pacity than for sometime with volun-
tary wage increases by some concerns
and reduced working hours and larger
payrolls than ever before.
A tremendous demand for steel pro-
ducts and unprecedented activity In
the steel and allied businesses contin-
lie through the Cleveland district, with
prices the highest since 1908. Output
from automobile and rubber manufac-
turers is at capacity and there is d
scarcity of labor.
Further development Of the very
satisfactory general condition hereto
fore reported" features the Richmond
district. This is said to be strongly
in evidence and general business is
described to be in an excellent posi-
ton, both immediate and prospec-
lively.
Atlanta reports general conditions as
representing more of continuation
of the favorable situation and outlook
for the previous month than as pos
sessed of new features.
Business development in the Chicago
district is reported as favorable and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
TWO men And A WOMAN FOUND
SMOTHERED TO Death UNDER
AN OVERTURNED AUT0hiOED|IIll. I

Gary, Ind, Dec. 1.-Two men and a
woman we've smothered to death in
the mud under their automobile which
overturned and ground it's occupants
into the muck of the West Gary marsh
last night. Gary police are searching
in the vicinity of the accident believ-
ing that another man may have met
death in the mishap.
The fire department was called to
extricate the bodies Of the three vic
Tins. which have been identified as
those of Mrs. Anna Adkins, %, of Ham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
BACkER OF FEDERAL LEAGUE
AT new YORK TO MAKE EFFORT
TO SECURE AID HUCHIE JENNINGS

he said. Il am satisfied with my lot
in Detroit
President Frank Nevin of the De-
troit Club, who is also in the CITY, like
wise denied there was a chance of
Jennings leaving Detroit 1T is true
that Jennings is not signed to a con-
tract, but we have been working under
gentleman's agreement which is mu-
tually satisfactory on both Sides" New
in said.
Secretary T. L. Huston and Man.
ager William Donovan of the New
York Americans returned today from
Wilmington, Del, where they made a
futile effort to sign Franklin Baker of
the Athletics, to a New York contract
Donovan said that he had procured
permission from Manager Mack of the
Athletics to talk business with Baker
and that the latter held out for an
unreasonable salary.
1t was intimated at the local Fed
eral League offices that the New York
Eederals had made Baker an offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
ANXIETY over AMERICANS IN
NORTHERN MEXICO IS BEING
CAUSED BY VILLA MOVEMENTS

Douglas, Ariz, Dec. 2.-Prospect of
another attack on Aqua Prieta, with
consequent menace to this city just
across the border; concern over the
safety of Americans in territory where
Villas scattered forces are roaming,
and the possibility of a reorganization
of the Villa government and the cleo
ton of a new President by the 'sov-
ereign convention to be held Soon at
Juarez, are the chief points OF inter-
est today in the series of quick NOV
ing events in Mexico.
General Alvaro Cbregon. the Carran-
"a chieftain. is at Aqua Prieta today
to assist Colonel Qato Campbell in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

mond; NJ. H. Goodrode, IS. of Chica-
go, and Jack Thompson, 10 of Needles.
Cal
Coodrode and Mrs. Adkins were en-
ployes Of S. A. Davis OF Chicago, Mrs.
Adkins brother-in-la law. Another man
seen in the automobile has not been
heard from. The wrecked automobile
was discovered by pedestrian who
noticed the tail light of the car sicam-
ing at the side of the road. He inves-
tigated and saw one of the women 5
feet sticking out of the mud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
One Dose of Mayr's Wonderful heh
edy Should Convince You Ina
Your Suffering Is Unnecessary

A million people, many right IN Wv
own locality, have taken Mayrs WV
derful Remedy for Stomach, L.
and Intestinal Ailments. Dyspep'.
Pressure of Gas around the he@'.
Sour Stomach, Distress After ha". -,
Nervousness, Dizziness, fainas
Spells, Sick Headaches, Constipa'",
Torpid Liver, etc, and are prais.ns b, !.
highly to other sufferers. Get po,,
Of your druggist today. This n's' :,
successful Remedy has been taAen !.
people in all walks of life. aniv -.
them Members of Congress, Jusur
of the Supreme Court, Educau...
Lawyers, Merchants, Bankers ~
tors, Druggists, Nurses, Manuia''Ii,
ers, Priests, Ministers, Farmers w." ~,
lasting benefit and it should be equ1 =.
successful in your case. Seno "a.
free valuable booklet on Stomach ~
ments to Geo. H. Mayr, Mfg. Cnen'ma,
154-156 Whiting street, Chicago
For sale by Bowditch & Wepsle'
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Mr.. FORD'S FIRST
Definite " 0 R D
AS TO HIS PLANS

New York, Dec. 2.-Henry Ford return
ed to New York from Detroit today and
made his first announcement Of definite
plans for his peace expedition, which will
sail for Europe Saturday on the Scan
dinavian-American liner Oscar II.
Mr.. Ford denied that he had any inten-
ton of instigating strike among the
soldiers in the trenches. He said that
during the voyage members of his party
would be selected as permanent peace
delegates to remain in Europe. He ex-
poets other neutral nations to send dele
cations to meet the American peace
seekers at some place to be decided upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Washington, Dec. 2.-Seven-
ty-five passports, good only in
neutral countries, were issued by
the state department late today
for members of the Ford peace
expedition. Several passports
were refused on account of faul-
ty applications or because the
applicants were not citizens of
the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

our most modern Coast Defenses. Thls
demonstration will depict practical work
of Coast Artillery troops acting as In
fantry in the field as we'll as the hand
ling of our coast defense batteries under
service conditions.
An invitation is being extended to the
members of the State Grange to visit
the Portland Armory during the coming
session of the State Grange in December
and inspect the modern coast artillery
armament which has just been installed
there by the War Department for the
training of our citizen soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Fire Cuts House at #. Fairfield.

Fire about midnight Monday Quilted
the so-called Choate home on Rich
ards street, Fort Fairfield, owned by c.
L. McDougal and occupied on the upper
floor by Freeman Allen and family and
the lower floor by Archie Lapointe and
family. The Aliens escaped in their
night clothes, and last all their house
hold goods, being uninsured. The La
ponies saved almost all their goods.
The fire was discovered by two pass
ersby and was timely, as a longer ex-
posure to the smoke would probably
have meant suffocation for part at
least Of the houses inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

arrangements for defence against a
threatened attack by Villa forces un-
der General Jose Rodriguez, reported
to be advancing rapidly toward the
border town. Until the arrival Of 5000
troops. being transported, with the
permission of Washington, over Ameri-
can territory. the Aqua Prieta garri-
son is conceded to be wholly made
quate to cope with Rodriguez's supe-
rior forces.
News is anxiously awaited from
John Cunningham, an Oklahoma at
torney. and Gus Hendrickson, II. G.
Southerd and Rafael Varela, = mine
owners, all Of whom are rep& FED to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

held on May s. 1916, will be started or
Jan. Z, 1916.
SO. Genl Presson. Capt. Niles, Lieut.
Farnum and Capt. Marston are spending
few days in the vicinity of King and
Bartlett. 1t is expected that on their re-
turn the price of deer meat will be very
low.
The following is a statement OF tine
scores made by the State of Maine team
at the National Rifle Competition al
Jacksonville, Fla, finishing in 9Th place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Pittsburgh Faculties Decline

Pittsburg, Dec. 2.-Faculties of the Uni
versity of Pittsburg and the Carnegie In
stitute of Technology yesterday refused
to officially sanction the proposed peace
trip Of Henry Ford. The action was taken
after a request had been received from
him by both to designate a student to
represent each institution.
The university authorities announced,
however, that Mr.. Ford could extend an
invitation either to F. A. Moran Of Sche-
nectady, N. Y, or J. Steele Cow of
Pittsburg. both students, to accompany
him. The faculty decided to permit the
officers of the student classes to act on
the invitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Pres. Hibben Declines

Princeton, n. j., Dec. 2.-President Hib-
ben of Princeton University today made
public his telegram declining to send a
student representative from Princeton to
accompany the Ford peace party. In 1t
he expressed the opinion that the expedi-
ton would fail to establish any basis for
a permanent peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
MT. VERNON

EAST-Mrs. Otis Dunn is a little
more comfortable so that Mr.. Dunn
was able to return home Wednesday.
There will be a dance at Ingham hall
Friday evening, Dec 8. II stormy, Sat
urday evening.
Clair Sherburne is at home for a
few days and will return to his work
at Phillips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Chicago, Dec. Harry Sinclair,
hacker of the team which the Federal
League proposes to put in New York
said here today that he would offer
the management of the team to Hugh
lie Jennings of the Detroit Americans
and had also bid for the services OF
Frank Baker of the Athletics. He said
he believed Jennings was not bound
legally to the Tigers for the coming
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
JENNINGS WOULD
NOT CONSIDER

New York, Dec 2.-Hughie Jennings.
manager of the Detroit Americans,
who has returned from the South,
where he was searching for a training
camp declared today he had not been
offered the management of the New
York Federal League team.
Il would not consider it if they did,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Plans are being completed for Mill
tary Demonstration at the Portland Ar
morv Friday. Jan p, celebrating the in
stalIation Of the complete Coast Artillery
armament presented by the War Depart
ment. Portland now has the best
equipped Coast Artillery Armory in the
United States. The equipment includes
full-sized 10-inch disappearing rifle and
carriage, observing stations, plotting
rooms, power plants, classmates, maya
zines. searchlight and radio station, all
exact counterparts of the apparatus in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
FORD PEACE PARTY PASSPORTS ARE GOOD
ONLY FOR NEUTRAL COUNTRIES OF EUROPE
IS Announcement OF SECRETARY LANSING

Stockholm. Copenhagen and The Hague.
He asserted he had definite letters of
assurance that the mission will be well
coined with enthusiasm in Norway, Swe-
den, Holland, Denmark and other coun-
tries which may be included in the itin-
erary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

No Distinction Being Drawn by State Depart
ment Between Members of Expedition and
Other American Citizens Declares No
Intention of Instigating Strike in Trenches
Members of Party Will Be Selected as Peace
Delegates to Remain in Europe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Bankruptcy Proceedings

Bankruptcy Proceedings
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy has
been filed with the clerk of the United
States district court by Ansel w. withee.
Bangor. truckman. Liabilities ss16, as
sets $500. Creditors all Of Bangor for
miner amounts. Attorney, U. G. Mud
gett, Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Skin sudesefe-tYy this new salve compound
cfheaHng herhs. DExDs giyes yo9 instant relief ffU0
TIE dhtFeas ee cessna and III fozmo o3 akin deeaoa
Pimpl0 vanish In . night.
We are the only druggists In this town from
yhon De-, the 1!eat herbal balm. can b secured.
oness - bring yoa sslisf.
Bowditch & Webster, Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

China yearly exports 5000 leopard shp =
Russia's petroleum king has paiu
barber 500 to come from Paris 70 -
les Bains, Switzerland, and cut nis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
STATE HOUSE
Continued from. Page 10)

Figure of relative eff
cheney tmaXimum) 100
NOTE-The proper changes will be
made in the credits for rated men OF
mortar companies.
50. The Coast Artillery correspondence
course for officers and enlisted men, ii
preparation for the examinations to be
Dunphy, r.. Cpl. L, I'd Inf,
Reed, f. A, Capt. Sth c. A. G,
Goodridge, ]. H., Capt. 18th c. A. c.,
Kinmond, j. NJ, Cpl. 18th c. A: c..
Savage, c. w. 1st 1t. NJ. I'd Inf,
Mckinley, G. W, Sgt. d. % Inf,
Caldwell, II. w. 1st Sgt. 5th c. A. c.,
Chase, c. w, ID 1t 18th C. A. c.,
Smith, S. Sgt. c. I'd Inf,
Thompson, +. H., Art. f. Cd Inf,
Woods, w. H., Cpl. b. ID Inf.
Durgin, A. B., G. NJ. I'd c. I'd Div. \. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Packed in boxes of Is for the Hoiip III
An attractive gift for gentleman; II b
est selling brand of 10c. Cigars
world. Factory, Manchester, n. IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-10
WHAT GLADSTONE
SAID OF BELGIUM

II Ia curious 10 read in tho light OF events OF
to-dav what Gladstone said concerning the
neutrality of Belgium in 1870 when the British
government demanded from France and Prussia
an undertaking that they would respect Belgiums
postion. Oddly enough, Prussia at once gave
an assurance on this point; but 1t was only after
some hesitation that France then ruled by Napo-
leon ILL., also pledged itself to respect the neutral
ity of Belgium.
IL was these circumstances which gave rise TO
an important debate in Parliament on August
10th. 1870. when Mr. Gladstone said, What is Bel
GUM? Il is a country containing four or FIVE
millions Of people, with much Of an historic past,
and imbued with a sentiment of nationality and
a spirit of independence warm and as genuine
as that which beats in the hearts CO the prOudest
and most powerful nations. Looking at
a country such as that, is there any man who
hears me who does not feel that II, in order 10
satisfy a greedy appetite for aggrandizement,
coming whence it may, Belgium were absorbed,
the day that witnessed that absorption would
hear the knell Of public right and public law In
Europe?
"But we have an interest in the independence
Of Belgium which is wider than that. II
is found in the answer TO the question whether,
under the circumstances Of the case, this country,
endowed as it is with influence and power, would
quietly stand by and witness the preparation of
the direst crime that ever stained the pages OF
history and thus become partcipators In the
SIM"
One might almost fancy il was Mr. Asquith
speaking to-day and il is a curious fact, says
"Tit-Bts," that, ten years after the Franeo-Prus-
sian War, Mr.. Gladstone, speaking again OF Bel
GUM in connection with that war, said: Eve felt
called upon TO enlist ourselves on the part OF the
British nation as advocates and as champions
of the integrity and independence OF Belgium
And if we had gone 70 war we should have gone
TO war for freedom. We should have gone 20 war
for public right we should have gone TO war
10 save human happiness from being invaded by
tyrannous and lawless power. That is what call
a good cause, gentlemen. And though detest
war and there are no epithets too strong, II you
could supply me with them, that | will not en-
deavor TO heap upon its head. in suen war as
that, while the breath in my body is continued 70
me- am ready to engage"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-10

second place, he has made his headquarters IN
London for the last twelve years, compelled
70 remain there because Of his great interests
on the Continent, and in the third place, ne has
never had the time or the inclination to ad-
vertise himself. So the first his countrymen
on this side heard Of Mr.. Hoover concerned
his activities as the guardian angel OF war
stranded tourists. AS they did not know that
he had become the head OF the American col
ony in London they asked, naturally Who IN
the deuce is this man Hoover
Well. Mr. Hoover was born in Iowa, where
the corn grows. He worked his way through
Leland Stanford Junior University, delved IN
the bowels Of n, 49, a common, everyday
miner end then got big S~r\ sus"Shd as
chisrof the mining staff of Bewiok' ns<sine =
IL an important London house. Later ne oe7
Il me chief engineer of the Chinese Imperial
Bureau of Mines, having charge OF all the coal
mining in China The Boxer uprising caused
him and his wife, to whom, by the way, he had
nronosed by cable-a California girl, graduate
of Leland Stanford Junior Universty-to retire
m Tien-Tsin. He took part in the defence OF
Tien-Tsin, even operating machine gun from
the ramparts.
HE is MOSTLY CONCERNED WITH AC-
COMPLISHING THE IMPOSSIBLE.
Sirc. then his interests have steadily broad
.ned until he and his associates control about
30 per cent Of the entire zinc output OF the
world. 1t has been his lfes business TO GO
impossible things, TO organize, TO control 70
direct TO bring order out OF chaos. IL Is saiu
of him that he took over an entire Russian
principally in seeking to organize ana run
the mines of the district.
Mr.. Francqui was an associate OF Mr. HOO
vers in various undertakings IN Belgium anu
elsewhere. He knew him intimately hinSeh
and knevy the reputation he bore throughout
Eurone in all the capitals and with all the gov
.rnments for ability and integrity. 1t was nat
ural that he should go directly to him Win Ills
Belgian pool. IT,
MIR. Hoover took the money in trust.' lheh
he called I'D Captain ]. F. Lucey an American
manufacturer then in London and formerly ah
officer in the United States army
81 want you TO 60 TO Rotterdam and run THIS
thing from there" he said.
when do you want me TO start' was .~dP-
tain Lucey's reply.
LYNDON w. BATES TAKES A HAND IN
THE BIG JOB.
Mr.. Hoover got in touch with Lindon w.
Rates. of New York. Mr.. Bates and ne are
,yo of kind and the warmest OF irienos
whenever Mr.. Hoover comes TO New YORK ne
LIVES At MIR. Batess house Whenever MI
Rates goes to London he lives at Mr. Hoover
house. They have been intimately associated
n business, and each has the greatest admifa-
.;o, for the others ability, not only as an en-