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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

Are Held
atVerdun
Unsuccessful Attempt
to Turn French Posi-
ton at Fort Vaux
Night Attack Wins Trenches
for TeutOns only to Be Driv-
en- out by French Counter
Attacks

The region of Vaux and Damloup,
northeast Of Verdun, has been the
scene Of further futile attempts Of the
Germans to pierce the French lines.
All the attacks were set at naught by
the French fire, except night attack
between Damloup and Fort Vaux,
where the Germans obtained foot
hold in French trenches. From these,
however, they were Immediately driv-
en- out by q counter-attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

| London, June 4.-The first official
account in detail OF the North sea
battle was given 10 The Associated
Press Saturday by a high official al
the admiralty. 1t was noticeable that
among admiralty officials, who, of
course. have access to all the official
reports, the opinion was general that
the depression caused by the first an
nouncement of the result of the en-
gagement was not justified in the
light of subsequent details. The AS
sociated Press is informed that future
details will have even more heart
ening effect than the news given out
; Saturday.
The admiralty is especially cautious
about stating German losses, giving
only those which are reported officially
or admitted by the Germans, in the
meantime awaiting detailed reports
from officers who participated in the
action.
Awaited Details
1t would have been possible to an
ticipate the German announcement in
regard to the battle received here by
wireless Friday afternoon, but the
British admiralty had no details until
after Admiral Jellicoe reached port,
and frankly issued the information
which was in its possession, eXpurgat-
ing only such parts of the wireless re-
ports as might be of assistance to
Great Britain's enemies. The admiral
ty officials gave the following details
of the great naval fight
I'VE can only say that we were look
ing for fight when our fleet went
out. Stories that it was decoyed by
the Germans are sheerest nonsense. In
a word, with an inferior fleet we en-
gagged the entire German high sea
feet, interrupted their plans and drove
them back into their harbor.
In carrying out the plan decided
upon, we sustained heavy losses, which
We expected; but we also attained the
expected result of forcing the enemy
to abandon his plan and seek refuge
after we had given battle in his own
waters. near his own coast.
with the exception Of two divisions,
part Of which was only partially engaged,
the brunt Of battle was borne by the bat
tie cruiser feet and, with one exception,
our battle feet is ready for sea service.
I must admit that we had exceptionally
hard luck with our battle cruisers, but
the loss Of these three great ships does
not in any measure cripple our control
Of the sea.
Four Phases Of Battle
The great battle had four phases. The
first opened at SIS, when our battle cruis-
ers at a range of six miles Joined action
with German battle cruisers. Shortly aft
erward the second phase began with the
arrival on both sides of battleships, the
German arriving first but before their
arrival our three battle cruisers had been
blown up, supposedly the result of gun
fire although possibly they met their fate
from torpedoes.
"Such close range fighting with battle
cruisers might be criticised as bad tao
tics, but our fleet, following the tradi-
lions Of the navy, went out to engage the
enemy and, on account Of weather condi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
OldTownBoyDead
with Murder Marks

Bangor, Me-, June AIT $50 this morning the body
of Albert Beauleau of Old Town found floating in the
river opposite that city, bearing wounds which,
in the opinion Of Medical Examiner Mcneil and the police
indicate that the young murdered week ago.
The skull fractured and the mans pockets turned inside
out.
Beaulieau, aged II, laborer, employed in local MILL
was last seen the night of Saturday, May r.
Death not due to drowning, there being water
in the lungs. The skull crushed and there IL
distinct gashes in the scalp each penetrating to the skull
The police have clue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
Provides
$125,OOO
for Colby
Waterville College Gets
Large Appropriation
from General Educa-
ton Board
ORGANIZATION H o Id S A n n u a |
Spring Meeting at New York

New York, June 4.-The General
Education Board announced today that
a, its annual spring meeting 1t made
appropriations amounting to s7S9,9s0
for educational and research work.
The appropriations include s125.O00 for
Colby College, Waterville, Me. For
educational research in New Hamp-
shire $500 was set aside; for farm
demonstration work in Maine 1900;
FOR farm demonstration work in New
Hampshire 5000.
Since its organization the General
Education Board has appropriated
%l8,3s6,95S, including its gifts this year
toward educational and research in the
United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
Entente Proclai111s
Martial Law in the
Saloniki Territory

Paris, June A dispatch from
Saloniki says that the proclamation by
General Sarrail of martial law in the
entire zone occupied by the Entente
Allies, step taken as result of the
occupation of Fort Rrpel by Bulgarian
and German troops, has been favorably
received by the population. The
crowds manifested their friendly SEN
timents by shouting Long live the AL
lieS''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05

London, June 4.-The admir-
atty tonight issued a statement
saying there was the strongest
ground for the belief that the
British navy in the battle with
the Germans off Jutland last
week had accounted for a total
of Is German men of war and
that there was nothing to add
or subtract from the original
announcement Of the British
losses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
FIND BANGOR MAN
DEAD IN HIS ROOM,
NATURAL CAUSES

Bangor, Me, June 4.-William H.
Haskell, aged So. dealer in antique
furniture, was found dead in a room
in an Exchange street hotel Saturday
AS he could not be aroused Saturday
afternoon the door was forced Medi-
cal Examiner DR.. Harry D. Mcneil
says that Haskell probably died rom
natural causes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
Reuter- Confirms News

London, June 4.-The Entente Allied
troops have occupied the telegraph of p
fees. the port and customs house at
Saloniki. according to Reuter- dis
patcr from that city. At the same time
they have taken extensive precaution-
airy measures about the town to pre-
vent possible opposition. The COM
manders of the gendarmes and the po-
lice have been relieved of their func-
tons. the dispatch says, and martial
law has been proclaimed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
Wave of Optimism Follows Dependency of
Friday Over North Sea Extraordinarily De-
clares British Losses Not Only Relatively But
Absolutely Less Than Germans Who Return
ed to Base with Is Men of War Missing
BRITISH LOST
MANY OFFICERS
DURING BATTLE

Hardly Single Officer of
the Line Escapes
Admiralty Statement
Says Two Germ a n
Battleships, Two Bat
tie Cruisers, Four
Light Cruisers, Nine
Torpedo Boat De-
stroyers and Submar-
inc Accounted for by
British
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
Leaders in Doubt

The situation which this condition
presents is unprece 1ented. None of the
leaders on the ground profess to have
any idea of what will happen. 1t is
notable that all the speculation so far
has been principally among the lead
ers, probably less than so of them, and
that the delegates have had very little
part in it. Little more than half of the
delegates to the Republican conven-
ton have reached Chicago tonight.
Those who are here are uncertain Of
the attitude of other men from their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
THE WEATHER
LOCAL SHOWERS

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Local showers Monday;
Tuesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
German Losses

The statement gave the German
losses as two battleships, two dread
nought battle cruisers, four light
cruisers nine torpedo boat destroyers
and a submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been In the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
St 50 years and guarantee every article
sold in our store TO be exactly as repre-
scented. We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Cor lower as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings. Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts Of beautiful and
inexpensive Gift articles.
Orew's Reliable JeWeIry Store
Established 1s61-55 years ago!
70 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. Me.
5une1. d1wk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
Bcsto- Forecast

Bcsto- Forecast
Boston, June 4.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Monday and
Tuesday. moderate winds, generally
westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
As to Proeressives


1t seems certain that Col Roosevelt
could have the Progressive nomination
at once if he would say the word and
still leave the way open to withdraw
his candidacy if thu Republican con-
Nention nominated man whom ne
was willing to support.
One faction among the Progressives
favors nominating Col. Roosevelt on
the first day of the convention and
licans Another faction would prefer
to make no nomination until after it
vas known what the Republicans pur-
posed to do.
Among the rank and file of the Re-
publicans there are indications of a
genuine effort to draw the Progress
sives back into the old party. One of
these evidences is the lack Of harsh
criticism and bellicpsc demonstrations
which characterized the convention
period of 1912. Apparently all factions
learned d lesson from the disa
consequences following the split four
years ago and as result no boasting
or defiance is heard The supporters of
Ia VI itt SoilS dle III III III lilelI dl
ments, but are inclined to a far great
err degree than ordinarily to eXtoll
their candidates without detracting
from others.
Because of the fact that Justice
Hughes ard Col Roosevelt occupy
places far in advance of others in the
race. they have become the especial
subjects of attack, each by the cham
pions of the other and both by the
adherents of the half dozen or more
other men whose names are oeing
mentioned.
Most of the delegates who came in today
were of the element that stood out for
party solidarity in 1912. and. although
some of them spoke without rancor of
Col Roosevelt, they take a positive posi-
ton against his candidacy. While they
contend that his nomination is impossible.
they agree that the influence Of his sup
porters may be paramount in naming the
candidate and shaping the platform.
Hughes Opposition
Those who are opposing nominating
Hughes lay their principal complaint
against his failure to announce his posi-
ton on current issues This criticism
comes from both Republicans and Pro-
gressives.
There was a widespread report tonight
that Col. Roosevelt himself had declared
that he would not support the justice un-
less he made such a statement. The Pro-
gressive leaders here made a secret of
their intention to demand satisfactory
pronouncement before they would give
their support.
Supporters of Hughes commended that if
he was nominated by the Republicans he
could be depended upon to send a tele-
gram of acceptance that would meet with
the approval Of delegates. Even some OF
the Progressives agreed that they could
not hope for an advance statement from
Mr.. Hughes in view of the fact that ne
has never admitted that he was candi-
date. Some of them went SO far as to say
that if he was nominated by the Republi-
cans and Immediately declared his posi-
CONTINUED on Page 2-Celumn y
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
COOL SPRING.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Robbins gave a
dinner to a number of their relatives
and friends at their home near Cool
Spring on Thursday of last week. The
invited guests were as follows: Mr..
and Mrs. Eli Sharp, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
d. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mes
sick. Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Creadick and two sons,
Harold and Carlton. of Lewes Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Walls and Mrs. Mollie Rob
bins Lynch of Georgetown Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred H. King and Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Frank Walls of near Milton J. Ed
ward Warrington and daughters Misses
Clara and Loleta, Mr.. and Mrs. George
R. Walls, Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Hopkins,
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers r. Pettyjohn and
daughter Idella. Mr.. and Mrs. w. o.
Warrington and daughter Doris, Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Robbins and son.
Charles Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Robbins and daughter Marjorie of Cool
Spring. In the evening the guests were
again invited in the dining room where
ice cream. cake. candy, nuts and fruits
we're abundantly served, and at a late
hour all left for their respective homes
thanking Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins for their
pleasant time spent.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
Scientific
Farming
WATERMELON AMTHRACN0SE.

Troublesome Disease Preventable by
Spraying With Bordeaux Mixture.
Prepared by United States department Of
agricultural
Watermelon growers in various sec
tlons Of the country frequently suffer
loss from a disease which blights the
foliage and spots the fruit. The leaves
are covered with irregular dark, dead
spots and may die before the melons
are ripe. The trouble develops on the
fruit in the form of water soaked and
later sunken spots Of varying size.
which come to have a pink center
made up Of masses Of the fungus
spores. As the disease progresses the
melons decay. This is anthracnOse
and IS caused by a parasitic fungus
related to those which produce the ap-
pie bitter rot and pod spot Of bean.
The fungus causing watermelon an
thracnose attacks cucumbers. canta-
l0upes and squashes, but probably not,
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11

as a rule. any other cultivated crops.
Warm and moist or rainy weather is
especially favorable to the spread and
development Of anthracnose, and for
this reason it was more prevalent than
usual last season. The losses were
particularly severe IN some districts
where melons are grown on a large
scale for carload shipments.
The department of agriculture has
found that the disease can be con
trolled by spraying with bordeaux
mixture and trials Of this treatment
are recommended. The methods to be
employed are substantially those in use
for potatoes, cucumberS and other truck
crops. The following points should be
observed to insure success:
Use fresh homemade bordeaux mix
ture. In preparing it follow directions
exactly. MS much depends on the way
the ingredients are combined. Use a
good spray pump, operated at a pres
sure Of 100 pounds or more. Spray
thoroughly. The time Of application
depends on the weather and the de-
velOpment Of the crop. The disease
usually appears when the fruit is near
" grown. Watch carefully for the
leaf spot and spray as soon as any ap-
pears. In any case, make an applica-
ton two weeks before maturity and a
second a week later.
Ingredients.-Copper sulphate. four
pounds; quicklime. four pounds; water
to make fifty gallons.
Prepare the copper sulphate by sus-
pending it in gunny sack just below
the surface Of several gallons of wa
ter in a clean barrel. When the sui
phate is dissolved, which requires three
or four hours, remove the sack and !
stir into the barrel enough additional |
water to make exactly twenty-five gal |
Ions Of the copper solution.
Prepare the lime by shaking it slowly I
and thoroughly In clean barrel, strain |
and add enough additional water to |
make exactly twenty-five gallons of /
lime milk. Stir thoroughly.
Pour the two ingredients together
into another barrel or. better dire tly
into the spray tank. If it will hold lif
ty gallons. It is highly important to I
stir the mixture very thoroughly ana
to strain both ingredients before they
are combined. as otherwise clogging
Of the spray nozzles might result. Use
4 copper or bronze wire strainer Of
eighteen meshes to the inch Do not
put copper sulphate or bordeaux mix
-ure into tin or iron vessels. Use wood
lr copper containers. Mix the bOr-
ieaux as needed and apply at once
It is never so good after it has settled
Every one who uses bordeaux mix
-ure frequently and in quantity viii
ind it convenient to keep concentrated
itOck solutions on hand as these keep
If the water which evapo-
ates is replaced.
Build an elevated platform to hold
be barrels. Suspend fifty pounds Of
opper sulphate to dissolve IN a fifty
,allon barrel OF water Slake fifty .
'ounds Of lime in another barrel Add
vater to make fifty gallons Of lime
nilk. When bordeaux mixture is need
d stir both stock barrels and take
rom each as many gallons as the
Ormula calls for in pounds. Dilute :
be copper sulphate in one barrel and
he lime milk in another. each with
alf the water. and let the two run
lgether into the strainer Of the spray
Ink T
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
Saturday, Feb. 18th

We invite the public to call and witness
the many features this machine carries
over all others.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
saIoniki.

The Greek seaport. Saloniki, is the
same as the old Thessalonica that was
visited by the Apostle Paul in 81
A. D. and TO which were sent the two
epistles. First and Second ThessalO-
MANS in the New Testament. The orig
inal name of Saloniki was Therma or
City Of Hot Springs. Then Thessa-
lonica. so called after the sister Of
Alexander the Great. and then short
ened and made Turkish into Salonikl
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
Preparedness.

Preparedness is as important for the
farmer as 1t Is for the soldier. The
farmer who wastes his leisure time
and who fails to utilize rainy days and
slack seasons to get his affairs in shape
can never hope to catch up during the
busy seasons.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
Paohmann,a Prank.

NJ. de Pachmanns keyboard eccen
tricities are notorious. and he is the
hero of scores Of amusing sayings and
stories. One Of the latter tells how in
New York he once went and had q
piano lesson from a lady who adver-
tised first class tuition at 25 cents a
lesson.-Argonaut.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11

We have arranged with c. D. Abbott
s. Co., of Milford, Del, to give demon-
stration of this wonderful machine in
their Department Store, ALL DAY.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
aIoe Sew she Iauohed.

Wife-Tom. you don't treat me tc
fees half as often as you used to. Hub
Marriage. my dear. makes necessary
the practice O. frigid economy. Boston
Transcript.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11

Il has the New Hinged Nozzle.
It has our New Brush Adjustment.
It has the New Nozzle Clamp.
II has the New 9-inch Sweeper Brush.
Il has the New Steel Frame Dust Box
with wide opening.
It has the New Auto Roller Bearings.
But the best of all-It's the only machine
that operates as easily as any Carpet
Sweeper.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11

and some of the reasons uOhy:
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11

Make the most Of time; It glides
away so fast. But method teaches you
10 gain time.-Goetbe.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-11
Corn 7SC Bush.
This Week

| will pay the above price for
good, merchantable, yellow corn
on cob 90 lbs) fob. Philadel-
phia, Will take any amount
from a wagon load to a car load
or more, at any time, and return
you cash or check within forty
eight hours after arrival.
Shipments Of less than carload
100000 lbs) should be in sacks.
The sacks will be returned
promptly with remittance.
Frank A. Doeringer
10S Railroad Ave, Milford, Del.
5139 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-19
PURGESS-NASH GIVE GIFTS
AS BONUSES TO EMPLOYEES

on December Burgess-Nash an
nounced that as an expression OF appre-
citation for the loyal support rendered by
their employees during the last year a
snecial Christmas bonus of one-halt OF
7 per cent OF their entire net sales for
the reriod December l to "a, inclusive,
would be given in addition TO the regular
solary OF every sales person. The non
selling force. or those who do not come
directly in the selling end of the business.
would receive per cent of their salary
FOR this same period.
This distribution, which amounted 20
several thousand dollars was made after
the sales had been compiled, and no doubt
was more than welcomed by the en-
pIoyes. as in every instance a neat little
sum was receiycd by each one in add
ton TO his or her regular salary.
In addition TO tho above the manage
ment offered as an incentive for in
creased sales during the month OF De-
cember three special prizes OF $50 for
first. Se5 for second and SIS for third, to
the sales person who was in the same de-
Isrtment as a year ago and showed the
greatest per cent o. sales increase for
a." given period.
The prizes we're awarded as follows:
First prize. Mrs. Anna Novasek OF the
book department; second prize. Rose Mis-
koll Of the domestic department; third
prize, Mrs. Hammond OF the drapery de-
partment
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-19
Succumbs to Heart
Trouble as He Lies
Asleep On His Cot

Assuming that C. f. Kessler was in
good health and enjoying his usual
sound sleep, because he was snoring
loudly, w. n. Keegan. Kessler's room
mate, left their room late yesterday
morning to get breakfast When he re-
turned at noon he found Kessler dead on
his cot at the New Home lodging house,
second floor of 1891 Douglas street
DR.. Clara b. Cross, Fourteenth and
Douglas streets, and Officer John
Schwager declared when summoned that
heart failure had caused Kessler' $
death.
The man was employed as a car repairer
by the Union Pacific at North Platte, his
home, until recently, when he was laid
off. He came to Omaha in search Of work
and had sent for his wife. Mary. who
will arrive in time to arrange for the
funeral.
Coroner Crosby took charge Of the body
ard will hold n post mortem examination
and perhaps an inquest.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-19
Clearing House for
Secondhand Autos
is Plan of Dealers

a clearing house for secondhand auto
mobiles is an aim and desire OF the
Omaha Automobile Show association,
which consists of nearly ali of the motor
dealers in Omaha.
The show association met at the Com
mercial club at noon and unanimously
decided It would be a good plan TO or
ganize such a clearing house. obtain a
building solely for this purpose and in
the future turn over all secondhand cars
TO the clearing house for sale. Thus no
dealer would sell any secondhand cars
at all, but would turn over all such
stock to the clearing house.
II was decided to hold another meeting
of the association Friday when site
for a building for the clearing house
would be chosen and definite plans Of
organization made.