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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
STEAMER PEMAQUID
REACHES ROCKLAND

Rockland. Me. Sept. s.-The steamer
Pemaauid. which was in collision today
with the j. T. Morse a short distance
outside of Stonington. and arrived here
two hours later, had a bad hole stove in
her starboard bow. 1t was well above
the waterline, however, and caused no
particular damage, except to the steel
framework. Her top works were dam
aged, 10 feet of the railing on the top
deck on each side being torn away to-
gether with the fiagpole.
Pilot Gardiner Robinson. who was at
the Pemaquids wheel. stated that the
two steamers were not more than 10 feet
apart when each was sighted by the crew
of the other. Both were running for the
black buoy off Mark island, and pro-
ceeding slowly. he said. The Morse was
struck aft of the port gangway, deep
hole being cut in her side below the
waterline.
Capt. Cecil Wescott said the Pemaquid
stood by to see if her services were
needed, but came on to Rockland when
it was found the Morse was able to pro-
coed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
BANKERS PLEDGE
THEIR SUPPORT
TO NATL DEFENSE

Seattle, Wash, Sept. S.-The Amer
lean Bankers Association with one
negative vote today adopted resolu-
ton offered by Former Congressman
Cornelius A. Pugsley of Peekshill, N.
" pledging support to state and ma
tional governments in an effort to OBJ
tain practical preparedness along the
lines of national defense.
An amendment to the constitution
was adopted despite the opposition OF
the trust company section, providing
that no proposed national or state
constitution should be urged by any
section of the association without the
approval of the law committee and
the association as a whole. The trust
company section regarded the amend
rient as a move to hamper its mem
bers in an effort to repeal that sec
ton of the federal reserve act which
confers on national banks trust com
pany powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
SMITHFIELD

A. c. Merrill had the misfortune to fall
down cellar recently, cutting his head
quite severely.
Mrs. S. H. Rowe has gone to West.
brook to visit friends for a while.
Mrs. ]. S. Bell of Massachusetts, was
the guest Of relatives and friends in town
recently.
Mont Hartford Is building stable.
Mrs. Anna Rogers is the guest of rela.
tives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bigelow are in Lew
.iston attending the fair
Miss Eva Reynolds of Winslow is Wis.
iting her aunt, Mrs. F. NJ. Thompson, fol
few days. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
Grand Duke Nicholas to
Caucasus While the Car
Commands the West Forces

transferring his cousin. the grand duke
to the Caucasian front is perhaps the
most important change Of this nature
which has been made by any of the bel
ligerent nations. The only comparable
incident was the retirement by Emperor
William in October Of last year OF Lieu
tenant General Count Helmuth Won
Moltke as chief Of the German general
staff.
The post to which Grand Duke Mich
olas has been transferred is of relative
unimportance as compared with the
prestige and vast powers Of his former
office as commander-in-chief Of all Rus-
sia's great fighting forces. The Cauca-
sian campaign presents only minor as
pect of the war. The Russian and Turk
ish forces involved in the struggle IN the
Black sea region are not large. Although
there was heavy fighting in the Cauca-
sus earlier in the war. hostilities nave
been conducted in only perfunctory
manner for several months as both OK
the nations involved had need OF all
available forces in other quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
THE GRAND DUKES
ORDER TO TROOPS

Paris, Sept. s.-2.35 P. M.-The
text of the order of the day issued by
Grand Duke Nicholas transferring
command of the Russian armies to the
Emperor is forwarded by the Petro-
grad correspondent of the Havas News
Agency. as follows:
valiant army and fleet: Today,
your august supreme chief, His Ma
jesty, the Emperor. places himself at
your head. 1 bow before your hero
ism of more than year. and express
to you my cordial and sincere con-
graduation.
Il believe steadfastly that because
the Emperor himself. to whom you
have taken your oath. conducts you
you will display achievements hither-
to unknown. I believe that God from
this day will accord to his elect His
all-powerful aid, and will bring him
victory.
(Signed)
General Aide De- Camp. Nicholas"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
TWO ACCIDENTS
IN PORTL A ND
HARBOR IN FOG

Portland, Me-, Sept. s.-Fog was re
sponsible for two accidents today in
Portland harbor and Casco bay.
The small bay steamer Tourist with
half dozen passengers on board.
struck on the fat rocks at the eastern
end Of Little Chebeague Island short
time after midnight. The passengers
were landed and spent the night on the
island. The steamer was floated this
morning with no damage.
The freight steamer Massasoit of the
Maine Coast Transportation Co., while
docking at Custom House wharf
crashed into the bow of the United
States lighthouse tender Hibiscus
which was having at the nier. hole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
PRES, WILSON
CALLS ON SEC'y
| A n SIN G IN
STATE Dept

Washington. Sept. S.-Unannounced
and unexpectedly. President Wilson
today went from the executive offices
in the White House to the Office of
| Secretary Lansing in the State de-
partment After conference Of 10
minutes duration, the President start
ed back to the White House. On the
road from the State department he
was intercepted by correspondents and
asked if there was anything new in
connection with Ambassador Dumba's
case. None, at ALL he said, 1.-The sec
rotary is handling that"
President Wilson explained as to his
going to the State department that Il
just brought over some papers of a
routine nature, which ordinarily
would have sent over
The Presidents action was SO un,-
usual that White House and State de-
partment attaches were slow to real
ize what had happened. So far as off,
Gals could recall. the only precedent
for a President going to call on a
secretary of state, was recorded when
President Mckinley went to call on
Secretary Day.
| Later it was learned that the pa
pers which President Wilson took to
Secretary Lansing included copy of
the letter Dr. Dumba had sent to his
, foreign office and which was found
by the British secret service men.
Photogra phic copies also had been
sent to the state department by AM
bassador Page in London.
/ ba proci6ao+ ret,rpod 70 tho
executive offices White House officials
| said the visit to the state department
would not be discussed further.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
NORTH STAR OUT
OF PORTLAND RAM
A LUMBER SCH'N1

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Sept s..
The steamer North Star, from Portas
for New York, ran down but did
sink the lumber laden schooner y
line Gray. Windsor. N. S., for
York, In Nantucket sound about u
today. The weather was foggy and1
steamers stem ploughed Ave feet !
the port bow of the schooner.
No one was injured on either "
and within a short time the M!
Star had the Gray in tow and u
steaming for this port. The coast gEl
cutter Acushnet, in response TO VII
less call, met the pair just outside .
harbor and, taking the schooner in to-
beached her on East Chop. The Non
Star continued on her trip at y oclM
having been delayed three hours
the accident.
The collision took place about M
north of Cross Rip lightship.
The Caroline Gray was formerly Df1
rugged. and was recently sold
Frankel Brothers of New York BY
l.. Snow & Co. of RoCkland, Ne,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09

Mr. and Mrs W. E. Foren o. "" MS
land are the guests this "esA uutos
Foren's parents, Mr.. and ME-
Rogers at their home IN Ah'. -. int.
Contracts for decorating ~ ~, have
r,or of the Congregational chu, .. snt
boon let to waterville PARTS ars.s VI
work will begin at once. ser. s ssauds1.
he held in the basement neN'
morning. on BY he''
VIM. Wood at the Cons ss will ~
church next Sunday morning and ,hs
"The.Bible as a Social for F,s. "Liyins
tn nantle IS or the Bible in Shoe ~ dough
MIS- rd, H A Wso have been p, ..,s
weeks we outing in Portland
h Murs wednesday night. rented .
'o prof. G. f. Taylor has as. rf nous. r
-, r 20 ~ tenement in the new na aJ .
Gently ean st meet and will move mis- MS w,
h Bean s seees' from oakland T.. ,h' been
Gardner Means WIN ~ town We
bon,a for a few days let' WV
nesdav noon FOR f''''0 J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
News Given Gerard

This news was communicated immedi-
ately to James W. Gerard, American am
bassador, for transmission to Washing
ton. Prior to the receipt of the report
of the submarines commander, admiral
ty officials believed the submarine had
been lost. No reason for her delay in
returning to port has been given A
high official Of the foreign Office in dis
cussing the case with The Associated
Press correspondent said the commander
of the submarine evidently had adequate
reasons for believing the submarine was
about to be attacked and was justified
in taking steps necessary to save his
boat and crew. The torpedoing of the
Arabic, according to this official, could
not be considered an unprovoked attack
without warning. but a measure of self
defence which the commander of the
underwater craft was compelled to
adopt by the alleged suspicious action Of
the Arabic.
The news Of the return Of the subma-
rine and the commanders report has not
yet been published in Germany. There
Is still no report available here with
regard to the sinking Of the Allan Line
steamer Hesperian.
The German note reveals in detail
the instructions to submarine COM
manders concerning their treatment
Of liners. They are ordered not to at
tack a passenger steamer except in
case Of an attempt to escape after it Is
ordered to halt or unless it's actions in
dlcate an intention to attack the sub
marine. The right to sink a hostile pas
senger ship after the passengers and
crew have been placed in boats pre-
sumably is not affected by these in
structions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
MADISON
Good Attendance at LakeVa'
Campmeeting-Contraet f''
Congregational Church
Decorating Awarded
NEWS BITS AND TOWN
HAPPENINGS

The fine weather is bringing W.
good attendance at the canpmeeL !.
held this week at Lakewood uiu'' !.
auspices of the Madison Spiritual Y
sociation. A special feature Oh ',' I,
vices is the music which is unu.' =.
direction of George B. cutter 80.
erett, Mass. The program LOT W. n.
day was forenoon, lecture by W. ~.
Ter; messages by Mr.. Cu,'e' ~ NJ
noon, lecture and messages " ~
G. S. Bradley of Boston, Mass a, -
ninr seance by Rev. F. A, wa 4,
Mrs. Bradley and Mr. eu''. g.. AZ.
Thursday evening Will coin nv, =. b.
nual concert under the oirecl.0 ,sn ID
association. The meetings are ~"
the Lakewood theater'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
PRINCETON AND
YALE WIN AT GOLF

Greenwich, Conn. Sept. s.-Prince-
ton defeated Pennsylvania seven points
to 2, and Yale beat Illinois six
matches to three, in the second round
for the intercollegiate team golf cham
pioliShip today over the links of the
Grasnwich Country Club. This brings
together Yale and Princeton in the fl
nal match for the title tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09

The annual infantry exercises and field
training Of the soldiers at the Portland
Forts began Tuesday at Fort Williams
and only a few men were left at the
other forts. Capt. Ralph Mccoy has
been ordered by the War Department to
act as umpire during the military move
ments connected with a supposed coast
defense Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
CIRCULARS CALL
FOR. MEXICANS TO
RISE AND CONQUER

Brownsville, Texas, Sept. Son the
streets of Mercedes this morning,
dozen pfinted circulars were found
calling on Mexicans to rise and con-
ouer the states Of California. Arlzo-
ma, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Mississippi and rename them the
'.Depublic of Texas"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
ANSWER TO TALK
OF EARLY PEACE

London, Sept. s, 1916 P. M.-The
correspondent at Petrograd of the
Exchange Telegraph Co says:
THE decision of Emperor Nicholas
to take chief command is regarded as
the best possible reply to recent talk
Of peace proposals and as showing
clearly Russias determination to bring
victory to herself and the allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
REPORT ON ARABIC
Continued from Page One)

rine. The commander of the under-sea
craft remained in doubt as to the in
tentions of the Arabic when the latter
changed her course a few points, but
still kept headed in direction that
was bringing him nearer to the scene
The captain of the submarine reports
that he continued to observe the actions
of the liner until he saw the Arabic
again change her course and head di-
rectly for the spot where the submarine
lay as if the Arabic had sighted the I'M
der-sea boat. Then the captain of the
submarine, believing his craft was in
danger. he declared, submerged her and
fired a torpedo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09

was torn in the woodwork Of the Nd
sasoit for a distance of 10 feet, but d
injury was well above the water.la
Temporary repairs were made to d
able the steamer to proceed down !,
coast. The Hibiscus was not damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
Hesperian Accounts

Germany also has spoken officially
concerning the recent sinking of the
Allan line steamer Hesperian. In a
message to Ambassador Won Bern
storff, the German foreign office saws
that according to information avail
able in Berlin. it appears improbable
tfat the Hesperian was torpedoed and
that it is much more likely the boat
ran on a nine The Washington gov
eminent, however, is still awaiting
Germany's statement to the United
States concerning the incident.
German Successes in West
For the first time in several weeks, or
the western line there has been lnfan.
try fighting, and in it the Germans were
successful in gaining a foothold in some
of the advanced trenches of the French
in the western Argonne region. Paris
admits the gain, but says the new Teu-
ton attempt to break the French from;
was repulsed. The Germans, according
to Paris. preceded their attack, which
was made by two divisions, by a heavy
bombardment in which asphyxiatine
gases were extensively used.
On the Russo-East Galicia front run
ming from Radziwilow to Podkamien, the
Russians. according to Vienna. have been
forced to retreat on a line extending sc
miles to behind the river Ikwa The
Russians, however, are on the offensive
and giving hard battle to the Teutons
along the south and south of Tarnopol.
Up in Courland, in the region of Fried
richstadt. the Germans are making pro-
gress in the fighting which has as it's OBJ
Ject the capture Of the important naval
base of Riga. Farther south, in add.
ton to the capture of Wolkowysk, a
railway junction east Of Bialystok. the
German and Austrian forces on various
sectors are continuing their gains of
ground and the capture of prisoners.
Around Jasiolda river region and east
OF Drohiczyn the Russians are fighting
hard to stay the progress Of the Tsu-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
BANNER day THUS FAR OF
maine STATE FAIR COMES
WEDNESDAY, AT LEWISTON

swept everything in the vegetable line.
C. E. Baldis of Waterville, r. H.
Gardiner Of Gardiner taking practically
all the prizes with few falling to the
Ridge farm of Fairfield.
The automobile exhibits are one of
the features of the fair this year, be-
ing housed for the NEST part in tents
near the Midway. In all. Is different
makes of cars are being shown and
they are the center Of interest to many
people all during the day
Thursday, the last day of the fair
will be Governors day Gsd Governor
Curtis and staff and itvited guests
will be present. 1t is also Kora Temple
day and large delegation of the Nom
bers of the Shrine are expected to be
erpesnt and add to the jollity of the
occasion.
All the exhibits will remain in place
as will the Midway shows. and some
of the best racing of the week is looked
forward to, particularly the 2.13 class,
which has a good list of entries and in
which every horse will be driven for the
money. Other special features for the
last day will doubtless make it one of
the best of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09

Lewiston. Me-, Sept. s.-(Special).-
The third day Of the Maine State fair
proved the banner day in every re-
spect. The crowds were larger than
any other and were well up to the
record crowds Of past years. The
weather was perfect, the racing the
best seen up to that time and in fact
every event on the program went
through without a hitch.
In spite of the rather threatening
weather of the morning the crowds
began to come early and it was but a
few minutes after the gates were
opened before the people poured
through the gates Special trains from
the east and the west brought In
large crowds and long before noon the
spacious grounds Of the association
were we'll filed. All Of the shows and
games were doing a rushing business
and the exhibits and demonstrations
were attracting their share.
A Pleasant Day
became evident that the day was to
be pleasant the crowd rapidly in
creased, there being a nearly constant
stream of automobiles coming through
the gate reserved for them. The large
parking space in the grove was COM
r!etely filled and many cars went into
the infield.
While the crowd was not as large
as in some former years on. record
days. it was, nevertheless. very sat
isfactorv TO the officials. The entire
program went through in' splendid
fashion and was enjoyed to the limit
by the crowd.
AS on the previous days the fore
noon was devoted to judging and some
very interesting demonstrations, while
the afternoon was given over to the
track sports.
Everyone was looking forward to a
good crowd and fine program Tor
Thursday, when the Governor and
staff will grace the fair by their pres
ence.
Bands Busy
The Midway was quickly in full
swing in the morning, all the mer-
chants apparently doing a fine bust
ness The usual morning band concert
by the Lewiston Brigade band was
listened to by large crowd. The banc
of the pony show was also busy early
and between the two there was music
almost constantly.
Judging Cattle
Over in the cattle pens the judging o
prize stock was going forward. one o
the most interesting features being thu
judging of Herefords by J. r. Carroll o
Jackson Center, Pa, who went over thu
prize winners point by point and showed
just why this animal won and that on
did not. 1t was a very interesting feat
ure of the fair and attracted larg
number of those interested in such mat
tiers.
Tho Pulling
In the pulling ring the draft horse
were being given their innings and tn
largest crowd of the week was watchln
the work of the drivers and horses. Thes
pulling matches resulted in some inter
esting contests in which at times 1t ap
peared as though the drivers worke
harder than the horses.
The demonstrations of milk testing an
poultry killing in the exhibition buildin
by professors from the University o
Maine were watched by large audiences
The lecturers and demonstrators are en-
tertaning and instructive and are prov
! ing one of the features of the week.
The lectures and demonstrations b
representatives of the State board Q
health attracted their share of the at
tention and We're listened to with grea
deal of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
DUKE NICHOLAS
; TRANSFERRED TO
THE CAUCASUS

Petrograd, Sept. s.-via London. LOS
p. M.).-Grand Duke Nicholas has been
transferred to the Caucasus by Emperor
nicholas.
Tho Emperor took this action on as
Stunning command Of the military and ma
val forces Of Russia.
In transferring the grand duke he ap-
pointed him viceroy Of the Caucasus and
commander.in-chief Of the army4s,n the
southern front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09

London. Sept. 8. 11.50 A. Man army
order issued by Grand Duke Nichoias,
who has been commandments OF
The Russian forces, conveys the inner
snce that Emperor Nicholas in assum,
ing supreme command Of his armed
forces. has supplanted the grand duke
The order is addressed to tine vail
ant army and fleet" The announce
nent, as forwarded from Petrograd 10
Reuters Telegram Co.. says that the
Emperor has placed himself at the
head Of the Military and naval forces.
The grand duke thanks them for thelr
heroism in the past and predicts that'
with the Emperor leading them, they
will perform fresh exploits.
Command Of Navy
Emperor Nicholas has assumed COM
man6 not only of the military but the
naval forces Of Russia. An army Or
der issued and signed by the Emperor
is quoted as follows by Reuters cor
respondent at Petrograd:
To-day I have taken supreme COM
mand of all my forces Of the seas and
of the land armies operating in the
theater Of war.
with firm faith in the clemency OF
God and with mistaken assurance of
final victory, we shall fulfill our sacred
duty to defend our country to the last.
We shall not dishonor the Russian
land"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
In the Afternoon

The afternoon program began early
with the first race on the program called
at l O'Clock. The grandstand was well
filled when the horses appeared on the
track to give the patrons the best racing
program of the fair so far. The first
race called was the 220 trot. and it went
to DR.. Killburn with The Amazon press
ing him hard all the way. The WinsloW
horse Dexter p, owned by w. G. Rey-
nolds of that town, went bad and was
drawn after the first heat. Arrow Bell,
owned by A. H. Bragg of Fairfield. was
a good third.
The second race was easy for Lucky
Glover, Frank Foxs fast trotter. She
had the speed of the bunch in each heat
and won as she pleased.
The 2.2 pace proved hot one with
Margaret O., Master Mariner and Seddie
Mann fighting it out in each heat. The
finishes were all close and exciting and
each heat was horse race all the way.
Between the heats the vaudeville on
the stage was repeated and some ne"
and pleasing features introduced. On the
track a number of automobiles were
shown and prize winners among the
horses. The band as usual, rendered
some very pleasing music.
In the pulling ring the afternoon was
devoted to the oxen and some spirited
contests were held which were much
enjoyed by large crowd.
The afternoon demonstrations and
lectures in the exhibition hall were lis
tened to by large audiences.
All through the Midway the big
crowd surged all during the after
noon and all Of the merchants reported
fine business. 1t was well after q
o'clock before the crowd commenced
to thin out, everyone expressing de-
light with the entertainment offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-09
Good Exhibits

One Of the most interesting exhibits
Of fine horsefesh is that Of he Tappan
Stock farm Of Winthrop, under the
management Of Supt. Riley. The ex-
hibit consists OF several fine animals
headed by Simmore and has been at
tracing a great deal Of attention ever
since the fair opened.
]. NJ. Towle Of Winthrop also has
fine exhibit of horses which are win
ming their share Of the ribbons.
F. 3. Perley of vassalboro appears
very prominently in the lists 1T wing
ners in the fruit department, his ex-
hibit Is declared by many to be the
finest Of the lot, although he did not
receive first from the judges. Another
winner is the Ridge farm Of Fairfield.
which has a fine exhibit, although not
as large as that Of Mr.. Perley
Kennebec and Somerset coun0es