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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Lighted Own Funeral Path

One came down a flaming t,rcb, as
did the zeppelin L-21, destroyed three
weeks ago, while the second, disabl i
by gunfire. effected a landing, which
saved the lives Of the crew who to-
night are prisoners in England. The
crew of the first raider died In the
consuming flames Of their own ship.
This latest raider to nsfit her own
funeral way on English soil collapsed
and was consumed much more quick
ly than the L-21. 1t is possible though
that some Of the men were still living
when the great vessel struck the
ground. The captains body was found
some distance from the wreck. The
death and burning of the first Zeope-
lin was witnessed by tens of thou
sands Of London's residents, bnt the
wounding and descent Of tie second
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
TWO MACHINES
ARESH0T DOWN
Crew of One Machine
Lose Lives But q
Manning Other Zep-
pelin Are Captured

London. Sept. 24.-Twelve Zeppelins
which raided London and the south
east counties Of England last night
killed 80 persons and injured 116 9TH
ers, according to a British official
statement issued tonight. OF the cas-
ualties, 2S men, women and children
we're killed and 80 men, women and
children were injured in the metro
politan area Of London. Two CT the
Zeppelin airships, both Of a new pat
tern, were shot down in Essex. The
crew Of one was killed, but the crew OF
the other, consisting Of % men, were
captured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Two zeppelins Left
by German Raiders
VICTIMS OF THE BRITISH DEFENSE IN
SATURDAY NIGHTS AERIAL ATTACK
One Comes Down in Flames with Charred Bod
ing and Crew Surrenders to Special Constables

raider was a matter Of doubt until to-
out. Few details are available of this
second raiders condition, bu- it is re-
liably reported that the crew surren-
dered to special constables.
Many who saw the shrapnel burst
ing like skyrockets above the invader,
which subsequently caught fire, think
there must have been several direct
hits. Many aeroplanes were aloft and
attacked the Zeppelins from all sides.
Tho Toll Of British Lives
The raiders took a heavy toll Of
lives before their destruction, % per-
sons being killed and SO wounded in
the metropolitan district of London.
Two persons were killed. probably
four. and II were wounded in the
provinces. The property damage,
while widely distributed, is confined FOR
the most part to small suburban dwell
inks and shops, although one railway
station was damaged, some empty
cars being destroyed and part Of the
track torn up.
The roar Of dropping bombs was
heard in many districts where the raid
ers were invisible. 1t is believed that
not more than two or three invading
Zeppelins which crossed the east coast
succeeded in reaching the environs Of
London; and that two Of these paid the
death penalty. gives the greatest sat
isfaction to the military authorities.
Apart from the loss in material. tho
attacks Of the past two raids. it is be-
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Begin Picketing of
the Transit Lines
in New York Strike
All Union Members Caught Riding on Cars Will
Be Reported and Fined

New York. Sept. 24.-While several
unions, representing various trades,
met today and discussed plans for the
threatened suspension of work on
Wednesday in aid of the carmen who
quit their places September 5. active
picketing of the transit lines which
have been declared unfair by Or
ganized labor, was begun by thou
sands of men and women. Sentinels
were posted throughout the city to
watch for union men riding on the
cars. All cases of the kind will be
reported to the unions to which the
men belong and fines will be assessed.
it was said.
Eight hundred coopers. affiliated
with the longshoremen's union, it was
announced voted in favor OF a general
strike. They will take no further ac-
ton. however, until definite decision
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Many Hotel People
Saw Tragedy on the
Tracks Near Enfield

Enfield. Me-, Sept. 24.-The automo-
bile party which met disaster near
here today was composed Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Randall of Milo, their
daughter, Doris, and their guests. Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. Dougherty of Medford
Center. and they were returning to
Milo from Coldstream pond. AS they
approached the railroad crossing at
Enfield station, long last block shed
obstructed their view of the track, and
also prevented the engineer of freight
train 351, Bangor to Vancebero, from
seeing them until too late to avert the
collision.
Seen by Dozens
The crossing where the disaster oc-
CURED is unguarded by gate or tender
and is in full view of the hotel, from
whose windows dozens of people wit
messed the tragedy. The engineer of
the locomotive whistled and applied
the brakes when he caught sight of
the automobile heading for the cross
ing. but too late to accomplish more
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
In Abandoned Camp

The Dennisons were found in an,
abandoned logging camp on the shores
of Dead Diamond stream in the Dart
mouth College grant. a wild section
Of country near the Maine border and
10 miles from the hotel from which
they had set out Wednesday afternoon,
on a walk which they expected to fin
ish before dinner.
In seeking to return they had lost
their bearings in the almost trackless
woods. and for two days had wandered,
in quest Of a habitation. Not until Fri-I
day did they find shelter in an old
lumber shack, where they remained
too tired to go further and not know
ing which way to turn. Mrs. Dennison'sI
feet were so painfully swollen it was
doubtful whether she could have con-
tinued much further.
Reward Divided
Discovery of the missing lawyer and
his wife was made by Earl Gould and
Scott Copp, employees Of the hotel.
With scores Of other persons, includ-
ing guests and men familiar with tho
rough country that stretches off to tho
Quebec border, they. had prosecuted a.
search that was maintained day and
night.
As a result Of their successful ef-
forts, they will divide a reward of.
$500, Of which $1,000 was offered bys
Daniel H. Coakley of Boston. brother
Of Mrs. Dennison. and $500 by the
Thomas G. Washburn Of that city, a.
close friend Of the former district at
torney. Mayor James M. CurIey Of
Boston and other friends Of the miss
ing couple who arrived today to help
in the search were on hand to greet
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennison when they were
brought out Of the woods tonight.
It was early this morning that the
men, who had been tramping the vi
cinity Of Dead Diamond stream
through the night in a heavy rain.
came on the abandoned logging camp
in which the Dennisons had taken ref
uge. After giving such help as was
possible under the circumstances one
Of the young men went to a farm at
Wentworth's, located several miles
away and from there telephoned word
Of the Dennisons' safety. He had not
waited to get the details OF their ex-
periences. They had taken no lunch
with them. he said. and were weak
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25

is reached by the longshoremen. it was
said.
Except for sporadic attacks by ROOT
lurkers on elevated railway trains
there was little outward change in
the situation. Service on the subway
and elevated lines continued normal
while surface car travel showed i'm.
provement. Policemen were with
drawn from the concentration points
at recretarion piers and parks fol
street patrol tonight, when efforts were
made to increase the number Of cars
operated on surface lines.
What few attacks there were upon
cars today were Of q minor charac-
ter. according to the police. Several
windows in elevated trains were brok-
en- by bricks and stones, but no one
was reported hurt. Cars on the sur
face lines were virtually free from
attacks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25

poration, led six miles out of her
course by the removal Of the Port
land lightship from it's station of
Cape Elizabeth, near the entrance "a
Portland harbor. crashed into Ingalls,
Rack at McKenney's Point in a dense
fog early Saturday morning.
Her 200 passengers, including %
women. were taken by tugs from the
wrecked vessel. which is now pound
ing to piece on the sunken ledge that
tore a gaping hole in her bow It is
feared that the Bay State. which is
valued at more than 100000, may be
a total loss.
Panic Seizes PASSENGER.
The collision came at 3.20 A. M. The
passengers, awakened from their sleep.
rushed In panic to the decks, some Of
them IN their night clothing. For a
time intense excitement, augmented nv
the blowing out of the boilers ir the
flooded firerooms, prevailed, but the
ships officers finally convinced the
terrified men and women that there
was no immediate danger. A few of
the lifeboats, however, were swung In
readiness over the Sides
The coastgaurd cutter Ossipee and
the tug Portland, modified by wireless
Of the steamers plight. hastened from
this port to the scene Of the disaster.
to find the Bay State pounding heav-
lily in a strong ground swell. Because
of this. it was decided to make no
attempt to release her from the reef,
but was thought advisable to remove
the passengers.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25

Phoenix is 1s miles north Of Syracuse
and the majority Of it's population of 1900
was employed in the mills and factories.
When the cry Of fire was raised by a
watchman strong wind was blowing.
Within an hour many buildings were in
flames. Syracuse and Fulton sent aid and
with the local firemen succeeded in saw
ing large portion Of the residential Sec
tion.
Among the buildings destroyed were the
Sweet Brothers paper mill, the Buffy silk
mill. Burrough paper mill. Phoenix Ma
tional Bank building. several chair facto-
ries. large warehouses. the postofiics.
four hotels and a church
James E. Goodwin. 72, a former justics
Of the peace. was burned to death. A
number Of flremen and residents were in
1ured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
BRITISH CROSS STRUMA RIVER AT
THREE POINTS AGAINST BULCARS
|SERBIANS MAKE
NEW PROGRESS
Take Additional Posi-
tons Near Kamaikca-
lon Italians Relin.
Quish Mount Cimone

Paris reports that French air.
men in battles in the air with the
Germans in France have account
ed for 26 aeroplanes, while Ber-
lin records the bringing down of
"a allied machines, 20 of them on
the Somme front. Five German
machines were destroyed by the
British Saturday and two others
driven down damaged, while five
British machines are missing af.
ter combats in the air.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Steamer Bay State
Lost on the Rocks
Of Cape Elizabetf
Breaking Up Off Portland and Expected to Go
to Pieces in First Wind-Last of Crew Taken
Off in Breeches Buoy - Passengers All Saved

Portland Me- Sept 2-Fast the rocks of Cape Elizabeth
she during the dense fog hour Saturday
morning. with her bottom pounding to pieces the prospect
that will break with the first heavy steamer Bav
State attraction today for thousands Of sghtseers
from many and cities At least automobiles WIS.,
tied the the wreck and the crowd great times
that the services of six deputy she required keep the
clear All Of the has been aban
doned and today effort ade lighter any her cargo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Casualties Outside

Outside of the London district, two
persons were killed and II injured in
East midland town and 1t is feared
that two other bodies may be buried
in the ruins.
The missiles dropped by the hostile
aircraft caused numerous fires and de-
molished or damaged a large number
Of residences and stores in London.
The casualties in the metropolitan
district are, according to an official
compilation, as follows: Killed: Men
II. women s. children 3. Total 2s
injured: Men As, women 81, chill
dren II. Total go"
Official Statement
An official statement issued by the
British press bureau tonight said:
Latest reports show that probably
not more than II airships participated
in last nights air raid. Police reports
from the provinces indicated that the
damage by the airships is slight. In
one town in the East Middlands, how
ever. number Of bombs were drop
ped and it Is regretted that two per-
sons were killed and II injured. 1t
buried under some ruins in this town.
Some damage was caused at rail-
way station and about a dozen houses
and shops were wrecked or damaged
and chapel and storehouse set on
fire. This is an exception. No other
casualties have been reported outside
the metropolitan area and although
large number of bombs were dropped
promiscuously over the districts Wis
ited by the airships the material dam
age is Insignificant. A great number
Of bombs fell into the sea or in open
places
In the metropolitan area II men, eight
women and three children were killed
and As men. 81 women and II children
we're injured.
A considerable number Of small dwell
ing houses and shops were demolished or
damaged and a number Of fires were
caused. Two factories sustained injury.
Some empty railway trucks were destroy
ed and a permanent way slightly dam
aged in two places
"No reports have been received Of any
military damage.
Afternoon Statement
An Official statement issued shortly aft
er noon today said:
Twelve or IA airships participated In
the attack on Great Britain last night.
The southeastern and east Midland coun-
ties and Lincolnshire were the principal
localities visited.
AN attack on London was carried out
by the airships from the southeast be-
tween / A. NJ. and 2 A. NJ. and by one
a!rship from the east between Il and A.
NJ Aeroplanes were sent up and fire was
opened from anti-aircraft guns and de-
fences. the raiders being driven off.
Bombs were dropped. however. in the
southern and southeastern districts and It
is regretted that Is persons were killed
and 80 injured.
1.-TWO Of tho raiders were brought down
near Essex. They were both large air
ships and Of a new pattern. One Of them
fell in flames and was destroyed together
with the crew. The crew Of % officers
and men Of the second were captured.
Detailed reports Of the casualties and
damage have not yet been received"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Lost Nearly Four Days
in Foothills of White
Mountains Take
Refuge in Abandoned
Logging Camp
WERE TEN MILES
FROM THE HOTEL;
Wearied By Their Trav1
els and Without Food
B o t h Expected to-
Recover from Terrible
Experience

Dixville Notch, N. H.. Sept. 2l.-
Lost for nearly four days in the will,
derness Of the northern foothills Of the
White Mountains, Joseph A. Dennison,
former assistant district attorney Of
Suffolk county. Mass, and his wife
were found early today. They had suf-,
fered greatly from lack Of food ana
sleep, but it was not thought their
hardships would cause permanent in
jury to their health.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
[ Half Phoenix Business
Section Burned with a
Loss Set at 100000

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. A.-Fire today
wiped out the entire business and more
than half the industrial section OF the
village Of Phoenix. causing loss Of more
than 100000. One person is known to
have perished. Eighty-two buildings were
destroyed.
The fire ragged without check for 15
hours and the volunteer fire department
was virtually helpless by the early de-
struction Of the water pumping station.
This adjoined power plant in which
the flames originated-from hot journal,
village authorities state. Not store Is
left and the people are confronted with a
serious problem of food supply. AS pill
layers invaded the ruins. special deputies
were sworn In with orders to shoot
thieves.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25

Russian Reverses
In Galicia, a Russian attack on the
upper reaches of the Dniester result
ed in a general engagement. North OF
Zberow the attackers succeedde in en-
tering the trenches Of the Teutonic al
lies but later, according to both Ber-
lin and Vienna, were driven out. suf-
fering sanguinary losses and leaving
behind them 700 prisoners and seven
machine guns. Petrograd. however,
says that in this region the Russians
took 1900 Rustrians and Germans
prisoner. In the Carpathians several
positions captured recently by the
Russians have been re-taken by the
Teutonic Allies. In Rumania it has
quieted down somewhat In the Dob
rudja region.
British Advance
British troops fighting along the
Struma have crossed the river at
three points and taken the town Of
Jenmita from the Bulgarians, while
the Serbs have made additional prog
ress near Kamaikcalan and the
French gained to the northwest of
Florina. Sofia reports the capture Of
a mountain crest south Of the village
of Popla by the Bulgarians.
The usual artillery bombardments
and isolated infantry engagements
have taken place on the Austro-Ital-
ian front Violent Austrian attacks in
the Carso region failed, according to
Rome, but the Italian war Office ad-
mits the blowing up Of part Of
a part of Mount Cimone by an Aus
trian mine and the REIMBURSEMENT Of
the position by the Italians. Vienna
says that 427 prisoners fell into the
hands of the Austrians as result of
this operation and that an entire Ital-
ian company was buried in the explo-
siOn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Three Dead, One
DyingNearEnfeld
In Auto Accident

Enfield Me-, Sept 24-Three persons killed and two
others injured probably fatally, VIII automobile
struck by freight train short distance south of the
Enfield station of the Maine Central Railroad today The
dead Charles Randall and his daughter Doris of Milo and
Mrs. Abram Dougherty of Medford Center Mrs. Randall
received internal injuries and not expected
Mr. Dougherty sustained broken and other
juries
The point where the accident occurred known as blind
crossing and the members of the automobile party did
the approaching train until late avoid COL
sion The force of the impact threw the several
and strewed the occupants along the tracks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
w E ATH E r STOPS
THE CORINNA AND
OAKLAND GAMES

Oakland. Me-, Sept. A.-Rain Saturday
stopped the game between Oakland and
Corinna for the amateur championship Of
Central Maine At the end Of the seventh
inning with the score to .. The pitch
ing Of Buckland. who struck out II, was
the feature. The score:
Oakland ..............o o o3 o o3-5-2
Corinna .............o I 90 o 0 $3.50
Batteries: Buckland and Cannon; Balm
and Viguo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25

London, Sept. 24.-Of the II big
Zcppelins which invaded the British
Isles last night to deal death and de-
struction from the skies, two today
aluminium in the little village of Man.
gold. Essex county. They fell victims
Of the ant!-aircraft defenses ne London
and outlying district.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
$4,000 FIRE
AT Van buren,
Business Section Threatened -
Caused by Children and
Matches

section Of this town was threatened with
destruction today by a fire which de-
stroyed and two other structures. causing
q loss estimated at $4,000. Children play
ing with matches started the blaze.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Mrs. Flora A. Kimball

Bangor, Me, Sept. 24.-Mrs. Flora A.
Kimball. widow Of George Selwyn
Kimball. an author of boys books,
died at her home Saturday morning,
aged 20. She was daughter OF Joseph
W. Humphrey, was a member Of the
universalist church and the Norum-
bega Club. She survived her husband
seven years, and has no near rela-
tives
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25

Sergeant ]. P. Coughlin. of the United
States marine corps. has been on shore
duty for Is years at the League Island
navy yard, where hs acts as orderly to
the commandant-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25

Boston Forecast
Boston, Sept. A.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Monday and Tuesday:
somewhat warmer Tuesday: moderate
westerly windA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for New England
and eastern New York: Fair Monday
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-25
Artillery Action

On the battle front in France. aside
from the repulse Of local attacks by
the Entente allies ald Germans, vio-
lent artillery duels have predominated
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-04-13
low TO MAINTAIN SOIL
FERTILITY WITHOUT POTASH

Farmers are finding it practically
impossible to secure Potash, or any
mixed fertilizer in which Potash is
found in any reasonable quantities, be-
cause Of the war in Germany. One Of
the cheapest and buest substitutes is
made right here in Vermont; we refer
TO the Raw Ground Bone put up by
G. S. Page of Hyde Park. This ma
terial is guaranteed to be absolutely
free from adulteration and when used
alone or in combination with chemicals
like Nitrate of Soda and Acid Phos-
pha.e, it has a record of giving splen
did results.
Send a postal to Mr.. Page with the
request therefor and he will send you
free, formula for a mixture which
has been approved by the Director of
the Vermont Experiment Station, as
being a very desirable general pur-
pose" mixture. He will also give you
The cost of the ingredients, full direc-
tions for mixing. etc. 50-4
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-04-13
EAST DORSET

William Wilson returned to the Nor.
witch University last week.
Mark Whalon of Rutland, was at his
home here over Sunday.
Miss Lena Landon is confined tc
her home by illness.
Mrs. Mary Brophy is confined to tn
house by illness.
Luther Torrey and family of Mon
treal, are in town for the summer.
Misses Jennie V. Lcary and Grace
Sexton were in Manchester, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Freddy OF
Overlook, Pa, are at the Wilson
House for a few weeks.
Miss Lois Burnham of Brooklyn, N.
Y, was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fay
cite Griffith recently.
Dr. Emily Wilson of Boston, Mass,
was guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. F. Griffith, last week.
Hildred Benedict, Mabel Rowell,
Arthur McDaniels and Wilmer Park
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-04-13
THE ECONOMY OF OILING ROADS

Every years experience of highway
building brings some new light. A
few seasons ago the rapid deteriora
ton of highways under motor cars
seemed an almost insoluble problem
Millions had been spent in improving
roads. Yet few more summers OF
motor travel seemed likely to ruin
these costly surfaces. A stone road
with the filling all ripped out is worse
than the original sand or clay
For number of years road max
ers have been binding road surfaces
with various forms of asphaltic,
tarry, and bituminous oils. Better re-
suits are constantly being secured in
this way 1t is remarked that the
principal lesson of this years high
way experience is the value of the
oiled road.
A road expert said short time ago
that the country districts should re-
alize that oil is the cheapest form of
maintenance. Not merely does it pro-
tect the surface against the grind Of
motor tires. 1t also holds its down
through storms. Heavy rains form
erIy meant enormous expenditures for
reconstruction But they run off a
well oiled road like water off the ira
ditional ducks back.
The curse of road work in this
country has been the tendency to
make temporary repairs and neglect
permanent work. This is particularly
true in sparcely settled districts where
funds are scarce. The road officers
must please the voters by the best
possible showing on a small appropri-
alton. The temptation is strong to
over the surface and heap up
muck from the cutters. They may
impress the voters for the time being
But it goes to pieces under protracted
rains or under few months motor
travel.
Any town or county that has money
enough to build any roads at all, has
money enough to save what it builds
with oil preparations. Building an
road to-day merely deep
ems the poverty of a poor commun-
ity. 1t is spending money for work
that will very soon have to be done
over again.-Rutland Evening News.