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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
Recovering

Tonight there was again a sem.
blance Of normal conditions in the
city, which last night was in the grasp
Of one Of the severest transforms in
the memory Of the oldest inhabitants.
The Lakeshore Railroad was able at
noon to resume its through passenger
service between New York and Chi
cago, IS trains stalled on the outskirts
Of this city since early last night get
ting away. Light and power plants
resumed operations. Farmers through
out northern Pennsylvania, and
western New York breathed easier as
the terrific rains. which continued I'M
til daybreak today, running crops. lay
ing low orchards and celebrating
roads, abated.
Thousands About Morsues
Three morgues in widely separated
sections Of the flood zone were be-
sieged by thousands throughout the
day. Men, women and children watch
ed the searchers and when they saw
a body uncovered would hurry for the
morgue to which it was taken to find
out II it was that Of a loved one.
UnToWdTQcu, lucy WOAAu ASSoAA ~
their vigil at the ravine.
This city went into mourning when
it awoke to a full realization OF the
extent Of the disaster. All the big de-
partment stores and business houses
on State street were closed and the
people opened their hearts and purses
to the food sufferers. Relief funds
were started, charitable societies sent
food and the city authorities opened
houses for those who had lost their
own. Mayor Stern issued proclama-
ton on the people to show their gen.
crosby in what he described as the
worst disaster in the city's history.
Great throngs crowded the banks OF
tho ravine throughout the day. These
extended from 18th street near State
street where the flood started on Its
wild rampage down to the bay mile
below, where it spent its fury In Lake
Erie. They saw many freaks OF the
flood. Automobiles were resting In
tree tops apparently undamaged; many
houses were found cast upon the hill
SIDE with a wall Of the dining room
missing and the table set undisturb-
ed. But the power Of the waters on
rush with its mass Of floating logs
and debris ahead was perhaps best
shown in the ease with which heavy
stone culverts many feet high were
carried for a whole city block down
tho ravine.
The local company of the 18th infan-
try ~as brought to the scene today,
Twenty arrests were made in the HOOD
Continued on Paas yl4-cel. a t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
Rain Imposes 100000 Loss
on Hay Crop Of Maine Farmers

Estimates Representatives after Careful Canvass Show
ster the Consequence Ju Wet Maine Farms
Heavy Sufferers with only TwoTd of Normal Cut and OneThd
Of This Difficulties Experienced Not only
in Harvesting but in Hauling Muddy Fields
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
Boston Forecast

Boston. Aug. 4.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Showers Thursday
morning, followed by clearing: Friday
fair and warmer. moderate shifting
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
Austodermas Launch ercest Attacks Upon Polish Capital and
Surrounding Foesses= Germany Claims Russians Driven Back to
Lomza and That Narew Has Been Crossed
RUSSIANS GIVING MOST OF THEIR
ATTENTION TO Won HINDENBURG

Narew Line-Bavarians Attacking Russians
Who Are Thrown Back to Outer Lines of War
saw-Russians Report ted to Be Continuing Or
derly Retirement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
EARLY FROSTS CAUSED ANOTHER LOSS
OF $1,250,OO0 IN MAINE APPLE CROP

Estimate by State Horticultural Gardner Basing Figures
Normal Returns Maine rchardists Hundreds of Tons
Hay in Kennebec and Somerset Counties Cut and Lying
Ruined Fds-One Man Pickerel Fishing Meadow Lot
Where Usually Cuts Hay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Weather forecast for New England:
Showers Thursday; Friday fair and
warmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
RELIABILITY

,WAen buying Jewelry the reliability OF
o nim you're trading with is the first
Tonnderation. We have been in the
sse &C. business right here on Lisbon
s ~; "a J.; years and guarantee every article
ssnta "A oMr store TO be exactly as repre-
~ Jew az low lor lower) as any other reliable
EVERY House In Maine!
Rtns s.ches. Diamond Rings, Wedding
tabs Seai Rings, Silverware for the
inexnenssin,.aa an sorts Of beautiful and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
German Positions


In the meantime Field Marshal Won
Mackensen is slowly advancing from
the southeast between the vistula and
the Bug in an effort to cut of the
Russian armies, which apparently are
taking a leisurely exit from Warsaw
and the western lines. While General
movement through Courland, has
reached Kupischki some so miles west
of Dvinsk, on the wilma, Petrograd rail-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-05
Watching Won Hindenburs

watching Won 1iuooUouT8
Although the operations Of Won
Mackensen and Won Buelow appear to
offer the most dangerous threats to
the retreating Russian armies. the
Russian general staff is paying more
attention to Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg, who has been trying, with
more or less success, to force the line
of the Narew. Here the Russians are
offering the most stubborn resistance
and. according to an official despatch
from Petrograd in two battles of three
DAYS each succeeded in checking the
Germans and in infiicting heavy losses
on them.
Germans Claim Success
When the dispatch was sent a third
battle was in progress. Berlin claims
that in this battle the Germans have
been successful and have forced a
crossing of the Narew near Ostrolenka
On the whole, the Russians. SO fal
as can be gathered from the Official
reports, are making an extremely or.
derby retirement. They are losing COM
paratively few prisoners and, except
for the 80 guns abandoned to the west
Of Ivangorod, the Germans make nc
claims to the capture Of heavy pieces
of artillery.
Quiet in West
Quiet has settled down along the
western front, except in the Argonne
and the Vosges, where German at.
tempts to recapture lost ground OF
take new trenches have failed. accord.
ing to the French communication.
New moves Of the greatest import.
ance are anticipated in the Narew
The ministers Of Great Britain, France
Russia and Italy have had a confer
ence with the Greek government. A
despatch from Paris says that an Ital.
ian officer recently arrived at British
headquarters in the Mediterranean to
for this.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01
Had Fine Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Tahey, Mrs.
George Gentry, Miss Ruth Gentry
and Master Richard Gentry motored
over to Mcneil, Carriere. Picayune
and Nicholson Saturday afternoon,
returning by iona, Richardson,
Lucille and Whitesand leaving
Bogalusa at 2 p. m. returning by
way of Strahans Ferry at 6 p. m.
They report that the roads in
Pearl River county are in excellent
condition and the river swamp road
as good as Austin street in Boga-
lusa.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01
To Ny Friends.

| wish to express my gratitude to
each Of you for the kindly interest
manifested in my behalf in the
race for the Postmastership of the
city of Bogalusa.
| shall endeavor to let my SER
vice prove my genuine appreciation
Of your endorsement as your post
master.
Faithfully yours,
G. H. Wilcox.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

Helen Pico, where they will make
their future home. The mother of
the children, Mrs. Victor Pico, Sue
cumbed to an attack of pneumonia
for several days ago.
Miss Mabel Orr, of Montgomery
La, who has been making an extend
ed visit with Bogalusa relatives and
friends, has returned home.
A. R, Munson, of Trinity Planta-
ton, who has been at the bedside
of his son, A. R. Munson, Jr., has
returned home.
Mrs. M. Gilbert, left Sunday for
her home at Biloxi, after pleasant
visit with her daughter, Mrs A. St.
Amant, of Ave E.
Mrs. S. D. Green, returned Mon
day to Memphis Tenn, after an ex-
tended visit with her brother Dr.. J.
N. Ball, and family.
Messrs W. DePhillips, j. B. Evans,
Jr, J. B. Evans ST., and L. W. Letton,
were New Orleans visitors the last
of the week.
Miss Inez Blanchard, the charm
ing daughter of MIR. and Mrs. R.
Blanchard, spent Saturday in the
City.
Louis Burns, accompanied by his
wife and little daughter Mable left
Saturday, to visit Mr.. Burns parents,
~ Eo1,o,-
VIM. Rankin, of Twin; spent Sn-
day with A. W. Ord, and family.
D. 7, Cushing spent Tuesday in
Isabel on business.
Joe Foret is able to be out after
being confined to his home with la
grippe.
j. H. Moore, of Hammond, spent
;pent a few days in Town this
week.
Morgan Banasdon spent a few
lays in Angie this week.
j. X. johnson spent a few days
n New Orleans this week transact
ng business. |
G. H. Wilcox, our next postmas-
er, transacted business in New
orleans Tuesday.
Miss Lula Stockstill has returned
lome after an extended visit to her
lister in Meridian Miss. |
Mice po,,1oh Po,,rtoo;c of CE1ol1 |
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01
11l(1Je@1LH;Ye
j TPfm4{!RS@oNAh

Mrs. L. W. McManus spent Mon
day in the Crescent City.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Jungling spent
the week end in New Orleans.
J. T. Cole Jr., spent Sunday in
Varnado.
Miss Ethel Magee, of Varnado,
spent Monday in Bogalus.
Mrs. S. Adams left Tuesday for
Isabel to visit her parents.
w. P. Banasdon left Tuesday for
Angie to visit Mrs. F. Adams.
j. E. Law, of New Orleans, is the
guest of his parents, G. G. Law, and
family.
Mrs. R. D. Moore and little daugh-
ter, Eta May, of Monticello, are the
guest of Mr. Moore.
Mrs. H. E. Evans returned to
Lexie after spending a few days
with her husband, Mr.. Evans.
DR.. Cole has returned from Monroe
La, where he was called to the bed
side of his brotherinlaw, A Mr..
Phillips who is reported to be i'm
proving.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

Mrs. F. Williams, left Saturday
for Columbia, for a few days.
Mrs. W. M. Carter, left Friday to
visit relatives in Arm Miss.
A. S. Anderson, spent Saturday,
in Slidell.
&C. Law, is visiting his brother
W. E. Law, at Pinebur.
Mrs. Louise Hasard, spent Satur-
day, in New Orleans.
DR.. 0. W. Afford, spent Saturday,
in Franklinton.
VIM. Breaudeaux, Of Columbia St.,
spent Sunday in New Orleans.
G. R. Stewart, of Marsdon, spent
Sunday in Town.
Victor Pico, spent the week end
in New Orleans.
j. B. Lindsey spent Monday in
Franklinton.
A. K. Beall spent Monday in New
Orleans, transacting business.
Fred Bass, of Silver Creek, is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. G. Williams,
Miss Iona Kennedy, of Angie,
spent Monday in Bogalusa SHOPPING.
Miss Dixie Smith, of Varnado, is
the guest of Miss Minnie Stallinss.
Mrs. R. H. Downing, of Columbia,
is the guest of Mrs. A. Seals.
Mrs. c. R. Stewart. left SATURDAY.
for Monticello, to visit her parents.
Mrs. j. R. Armstrong, and child
rem, left for Newhebron, to visit REL
atives.
Jas, Williams, and Ernest Levert,
OF Columbia St., spent the last of the
week in Gulfport.
Mrs. Jno.. Claverie left Fridav
for New Orleans, after an extended
visit in Bogalusa.
Miss Carrie Dimitry, returned
from pleasant visit to relatives in
New Orleans.
Miss Amelia Ledoux, of New Or
leans, spent Sunday with her parents
on Ave E.
Mrs. P. E. Welsh, of Ave C return
ed Saturday, after an extended visit
to her mother at Brookhaven.
Mrs. 0. P. Templeman spent We'd
nesday in New Orleans visiting
friends.
K. Blanchard, Of Columbia, spent
the last of the week, in town, with
home folks.
Mrs Randolph RlonohorI &c
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

Miss Mary Rogers, of the Times
Picayune spent Monday in Bogalusa
looking after the interests of her
paper. Miss Rogers is a hustler and
if the circulation could be increased
in Bogalusa she is the person who
can d0it.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

Mrs. S. A. Shows left Monday for
New Orleans.
&c Valadie spent a few days in
New Orleans.
Miss A. Clagett left Monday for
Natchez.
Commissioner Mills spent Monday
in Warnerton.
E. H. TAYLOR. Jr., spent Sunday
in New Orleans.
Mrs C. D. Seals left Tuesday for
Rio to visit her parents.
S. j. Marlborough, of Pleasant
Hill, spent Monday and Sunday in
Tylertown.
Mr.. Bumsarten, of the Bogalusa
Mill and Supply Co.. spent Sunday
in New Orleans with friends.
MIR. and Mrs. W. C. Lonnergan and
party of friends motored to Mars
ten last Friday.
Sheriff j. T. Simmons, of franklin
ton, was in Boealusa Monday night
looking after duties connected with
his office and shaking hands with
friends.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

is the guest of her cousin Miss Lula
Stockstill.
Mrs. John Sutton was a Crescent
City visitor Monday.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

Mrs. M. Gilbert, left Sunday for
her home at Biloxi, after a pleasant
visit with her daughter, Mrs A. St.
Amant, of Ave E.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

A. R, Munson, of Trinity Planta-
ton, who has been at the bedside
of his son, A. R. Munson, Jr., has
returned home.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

Helen Pico, where they will make
their future home. The mother of
the children, Mrs. Victor Pico, sue
cumbed to an attack OF pneumonia
for several days ago.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-04-01

MIR. and Mrs. W. C. Lonnergan and
a party of friends motored to Mars
ten last Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-10

about the room, as if in search o.
something, until they rested on q
Madonna and Child. A look OIL
pain swept the face; but the eyes
were riveted on the picture, which
held them as by a spell. Her
lips moved, but the words were
unintelligible. The girl bent over
her with quick sympathy.
what is it?" she asked as
there something"
"The picture, the child" the
woman muttered, take it away.
I-I-can not stand it. Take it
away" Closing her eyes firmly,
she covered her face with her
hands.
The doctor beckoned Polly
from the room. Call some one
to take your place here" he said.
Il will have to leave. There is
nothing more to do; it is merely
a question of time. One more
: that is all"
AT his words, Polly's pent-up
feeling gave way in a burst of
tears. The doctor patted her
shoulder.
Never mind, little girl" he
said, II should not have brought
Ter here. The passing of such a
woman is not to be regretted ; you
will learn this when you know
more of the world"
Learn to be hard, and cold,
nd unjust? God forbidp cried
Polly, as the tears streamed un-
estrainedly down her cheeks. "If
t were a man who had sinned,
S she has sinned, would you
peak of him as you do of her?
here should be only one stand
I'd. Before God there is but one.
low dare we set up a standard
f our own"
ne doctor turned 1mpatlently
nd for moment stood again be-
Ide the bed, then, with few di-
left the house. Polly
as glad when he had gone. She
ad never seen him like that be-
IRE With trimming eyes, she
turned to the room, and looked
the figure on the bed. How
raceful she was! What soft,
ell-formed hands!
Polly suddenly became con
ious of eyes fixed on her face.
1T is good of you to cry" the
oman said simply, II scarcely
serve it."
Polly fell on her knees and
Tried her face against the bed.
Concluded on Page 1917
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-10

DliSh6 tiiSiiSQ ny luC OllCi pay
err, Polly arose with calm deter
mination. Quietly, she lifted the
child and carried him up the mar
row steps that led to the little
garnet room, where the dolls that
she had loved in her childhood
still slept in their cradles. When
she came down, her arms were
empty, and there were traces of
tears on her white cheeks.
Until l know His plan," she
said. God never gave mother
a child without a purpose"
Quickly, she made a toilet and
prepared to meet whoever might
come. The old servant she would
not disturb; she had better face
this problem alone. If sin there
was, she only would share it with
Ned.
Polly turned the light low, and
sat in semi-darkness, listening,
listening. For long time, there
was no sound except the mourn
ing of the wind, as if sobbing for
some lost soul. Suddenly, the
telephone began to ring as if it
meant to wake the dead. With
a nervousness that was almost
uncomfortable, Polly crossed the
room and took down the receiver.
ooh, it is you, Doctor Burtonp
There was intense relief in the
tone. "Of course. Bring her
right here. How dreadful! I'll ;
have everything ready" =
The message was from the :
crossroads, a quarter of a mile 7
away. There had been a fearful q
lccident--some automobile "joy- :
riders" the Doctor said. a woman .
BADLY, perhaps fatally hurt.
Although Polly realized keenly =
he horror of the message, she 9
cit personally as though she had r
,een granted a reprieve from v
sentence of death. She hurried h
way to make ready tor the IN f.
ured woman, and the physical :,
ctivity gave her nerves relief. .,
Very soon, she heard voices O
oming up the walk. AS she " y
pened the door, the cold night "
Wind rushed past her into the 6,
ouse. The figure they bore 81
entity up the steps seemed limp w
nd lifeless. In a fresh, sweet Il,
pom, they laid her down. Polly
ook the cold hand and chafed it h,
emily. The ministering angel in
er had awakened. The doctor
'oked at Polly.
"Am afraid this is an imposi- A
on" he said in short, dry tone
lat made Polly look at him in Sa,
lrprise. 81 should not have Bal
-ought this woman here. 1t is e
ot fit" i
ooh" cried Polly, with in Sen
avn breath, holding the long, s Gsa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-10
THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE

liz iliiiS, ItliilC. w I'LL WluS
! eyes she would lie awake, the lit.
tie warm body pressed close, her
lips against the curly head. How
was it possible for God to make
such a mistaken He had given
the mother the child. What was
His plan? He surely had plan.
The child belonged to the mother,
was given to her for some pur-
pose. What purpose3 Was she
a party to a crime in Withholding
him from her? Then her mood
would change. What an unnat-
urar motherl She should not
have him!
Days heightened into weeks,
weeks into months, but still no
word, no message. Finally, one
clustering autumn night Polly
was startled from her sleep by
the persistent ringing Of the tele-
phone. She opened her eyes with
a terrifying sense of impending
crisis. The little warm figure
nestled close; the chubby fingers
were closed firmly on her sleeve.
Lovingly, she unclasped the baby
hand.
Blessed Cherub," she whis-
pered.
From the telephone another
summons came quick and imper-
alive. AS she took down the re-
ceiver her hand shook like a
palsied member. The bowling of
the wind, the stiffness of the
house, the darkness of the room,
the lateness of the hour and the
sudden insistent call from the
outer world made every nerve tin
gle.
Hello! Yes. This
S the Dean residence" she
altered. Eyes, | am Polly Dean.
What did you say? t
Mother coming for child.
MOI III! L
lon't understand. Not let her a
lave him, did you say? Who's j
alking? Who? Hello! Hello! a
1entral, give me the connection
gain. Must have the c
Long Distance, put O
hem on the line again. Why, '
1hy did you cut me Off" h
The girl walked the length of Il
he room wringing her hands. a
What was she to do? If the n
lother came, how could she keep t.
lie child? The message said she g
lust not, should not, have him. h
he lighted a lamp and turned lo
high, so the light fell full on
lie child's face. Not fit, and the ii
lother of that child? How could II
cd have made such mistake? s,
ut the voice? With a bound of bl
lie heart, Polly remembered the n,
DICE. 1t had come to her with
dear, familiar note. 1t was his d,
lid I;c All do,,b+ 11yoc c11ant 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-10
"The Blessed Cherub"

into her arms! what a picture M
had drawn in his childish limo
cencel What a mother; or could
she be given the sacred name
What a soft, cuddling armful he
made! What mere baby he was
and yet, how old /! He had told her
things, in his childish innocence,
of which she had heard, but never
believed-things that to warm,
wholesome nature seemed impos-
sible.
The figure relaxed and crum-
pied up softly on her shoulder;
the berry-stained fingers loosened
their hold about her neck; the
blackened lips, breathing softly,
spoke of slumber.
Through the door, swinging
Hospitality wide, she bore him
above-stairs and laid him gently
on her bed. She drew a chair
close and held the little hand
What soft, helpless, little hand
it seemed! The fingers closed
over hers firmly, and faint smile
curved the baby lips. With that
smile, fleeing memory swept
the girl. Could it be? 1mpossi-
ble-it was simply the feathered
trousers that were the same.
There was no likeness, absolutely
none. She bent forward and
slipped the shoes and socks from
the feet; the baby dimples were
still above the toes. With impul
sive maternity, she kissed the lit
tie foot. Again, the smile curved
the baby lips. 1t was like the
echo of a beloved voice.
In the days that followed, there
we're many battles fought in
Polly's bosom. That the boy was
Ned's child, she was convinced
Ned, who had dropped as com
oletely out of her life, as if they
ived and moved on different
planets. He had gone his way I
when a mere boy, with his money,
md the friends of his money; and !
;he had remained here on the a
Id farm her father had left her, c
With the pigs, the chickens and t
he coWs-to her a sacred trust, y
nd right loyalty had she held it.
Of the old playmate with his t
veil filled pockets, she never \
card, but often wondered, won n
cred with a tender feeling in her II
cart that would not die. n
The first few days, she feared S
ne father would not come; then, it
he began to fear he would. She Il
cad the papers assiduously, n
she might see something G
bout the child; but nothing ap- B
cared. AS time passed, as night II
fter night she held the child in W
er arms, the fear and dread of a
eparation became almost acute. CT
What a lonely life had she lived a1
nee her mother died, and how BIZ
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-22
Coming Events


Covering period of three months.
Dates selected beyond that period are
on file at this office, and may be con-
suited at any time.
April 23-Skowhegan Board of
Trade.
April 23-Town Improvement So
ciety annual Meeting).
April 27-Meeting of w. C. T. L.
April 27-Sunshine Benefit Play at
Opera House.
April 2S-Philathea Business Meet
ing.
April 30-Sunshine Benefit Play at
Opera House.
May 3-Municipal Court in Show
hogan.
May 4-Coburn Aid Society meets.
May 7-Woman's Relief Corps.
May -Parent-Teacher Association,
May 11-Probate Court
May 15-16-State Spiritualist Assn.
in Grange Hall,
May 17-1S-Baraca- Con-
vention.
May 17-Eunice Farnsworth Chap
ter. annual Meeting)
May 1S-Russell Post meets.