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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
St. Paul's l50th
Anniversary Is
Begun on Sunday

New York, Oct. 3.-St. Pauls chapel
in Lower Broadway, where Oeols7
Washington worshipped, began It's lo''h
anniversary celebration today. A SER
vice arranged for tomorrow. it was an
nounced, will be attended by a repre-
sentative of the President of the Uniteu
States, the governor and the mayor OF
the city. as we'll as members of historl-
cal societies and other bodies. The cele-
bration will last through the week. The
new which Washington occupied Is
draped with four large American fass
and bears the Washington family coat
of arms.
Methodist churches throughout the city
TODAY began the celebration of the 150th
anniversary of the founding of Amerl-
can Methodism in this city by Philip
Embury, an Irish immigrant. who had
been a local preacher in Ireland by John
Wesley. In a century and a half, 1t was
asserted Methodism in this country mad
become the leading Protestant denomina-
ton with a total % 100000 adherents.
Services were held today in Old John
Street church, known as the Mother OF
Methodism, founded by Embury in 1866.
The anniversary celebration will last
through the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
REFUSES
TO COMMENT UPON
CHARGE BY LODGE
Asks If Breckenridge Denied Statement
Then Declines to Discuss the Subject
Further--President Wilson Maintains
Silence--Dr. Bailey Re-affirms His
Statement

Lodge Saturday night by fair and
not at ali exaggerated story of his con-
versation with Breckenridge; that he ex-
pected there would be denials all around
but that ne affrms the truth of his let
ter which says that President Wilson
without the knowledge of any member
of his cabinet except Secretary Bryan
had added a postscript to the Lusitania
note saying that the German govern
ment was not to put too serious an inter-
probation on }the words omit no word or
act
DR.. Bailey was introduced to Brecken-
ridge on the train. He had never seen
the gentleman before, he said. but find
ing they were occupying compartments
in the same sleeping car. naturally con-
versed considerably with him on the way
east. This talk on politics did not oc-
cur until the second day after they left
San Francisco, after an acquaintaco Of
about Sc hours
Senator Lodge stated tonight that II he
had anything further to say on the mat
ter he would do so at an address In
Fitchburg tomorrow night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
DR.. BAILEY OF
TUFTS UPHOLDS
LODGE CHARGE

Boston, Oct. GA re-afirmation Of
the truth of his statement that Henry
Breckenridge, former assistant secretary
of war, had told him President Wilson
had eliminated a postscript from the
seconds Lusitania note only when several
members of his cabinet threatened to re-
sign if it were included, was made to-
day by DR.. Charles H. Bailey, a profess
sor at the Tufts Medical School.
DR.. Bailey was quoted last night in d
letter read at political meeting in Som
erville by Senator Lodge as having hal
a conversation with Mr.. Breckenridge OF.
train for San Francisco last July in
which the former assistant secretary OF
war made the alleged statement regard
ing the postscript. According to a state
ment issued tonight by the Republican
state committee DR.. Bailey replied to
an inquiry from the Philadelphia Publ
Ledger as to whether he stood firm Oh,
his statement, that his letter as read
by Senator Lodge was fair and not at
all exaggerated, story of his converse
ton with Breckenridge.
The state committees statement said:
"Dr. Bailey replied to the Ledger
through the Republican state committee
tonight that the letter he wrote to Graf
ton D. Gushing and read by Senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Commission Finds
France Ready to Meet
u. S. Trade Proposals

New York, Oct. 2S.-Business interests
Of France are willing and anxious to
do everything in their power to promote
trade relations with the United States
and are ready to consider any proposals
which may be made from this side. ac-
cording to a report made by members
Of the American Industrial Commission
who arrived here today on the steam
ship Philadelphia from Liverpool. follow
Ing two months visit to France.
Commission Membership
The commission was organized under
the auspices of the American Manufac-
turers' Export Association to return the
visit of a like commission Of French
interests made to the United States last
winter. The membership Of the Ameri-
can commission was made up Of officials
Of leading manufacturing and exporting
companies Of this country. Those returns
ing today were w. ". Nichols Of New
York, chairman: Edward v. Douglass.
secretary: J. G. Butler. Youngstown,
Del; J. E. Sague. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
and E. A. Warren. Boston. Other men,
beers of the commission are to return
home later. According to Mr.. Douglass
the party was treated with every cour-
tesy while In France. They were CIV
en- military escort and furnished with
special trains and automobiles for their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Repudiate Story
0fCabrera'S Attack
on US. Government
DENIED BY CABRERA; EXPLAINED BY
AMBASSADOR ELIZEO ARREDONDO
Said to Have Been Put Out by Employee of Semi
Official Mexican News Bureau

could do strictly within the province
of American neutrality. laws"
Further than these remarks, it was
stated, there was no reference in any
part of Mr.. Cabrera's conversation to
the United States government or its
officers.
1.-The public should be warned" Mr..
Arredondo added, that many false
statements have appeared and will con-
tinue to be published in the United
States by enemies of the de facto gov
eminent whose purpose is to bring
about Intervention in Mexico and arm
ed conflict between Mexico and the
United States"
New York. Oct. 29-Luis Cabrera,
president Of the Mexican commission, now
participating in the joint conference over
border difficulties, said here today that he
did not authorize the statement issued by
the Mexican news bureau in Washington
Saturday assailing American officials for
laxity in dealing with anti-Carranza
propagandists along the border. 1.-THE
statement purporting to be from me was
not issued by me or given out with my
knowledge or consent Mr.. Cabrera said.
"All statements issued, or which may is
sue, will appear signed by me-"
Regardless of what his personal atti-
tude may be. the Mexican commissioner
said he would not, in view of his Off
cial position, issue a statement of the
character of that of the news bureau
while negotiations were pending between
the two governments. He declared that
the bureau would be instructed not to
give out further statements as coming
from him unless they bore his sigma
ture.
A representative of the Mexican news
bureau conferred with the Mexican
members of the joint body in Atlantic
City recently, Mr.. Cabrera added, and
probably carried back with him to
Washington the impression that the
Mexican commissioners were of the opin-
ion that the United States should adopt
a firmer attitude toward anti-Carranza
propagandists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
BRECKENRIDGE
AVOIDS DENIAL
IN BITTER REPLY
Declares "Anyone Who
Quoted Me as Repre-
scented Is Quoted as a
ScOundrel"

Washington, Oct. 29.-Former Sec
rotary of War Garrison here to appear
as counsel before the supreme court
tomorrow, declined tonight to comment
on Senator Lodges charge regarding
the alleged postscript on a Lusitania
note or the telegram of Mr.. Brecken-
ridge, his former assistant secretary.
Mr.. Garrison asked whether Mr.
Breckenridge had denied the statement
attributed to him, but declined to dis
cuss the subject further. II am not be-
ing interviewed on any subject" he
said. II have no statement of any kind
to make"
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A Flood Of
Subscriptions
to French Loan

Paris, Oct. 29.-The closing day for
subscriptions to the second war loan,
Notwithstanding the extremely unfa-
vorable weather conditions prevailing
brought out such numbers of sub
scribers in Paris, particularly in quar-
tiers occupied by the laboring class.
that many loan tellers at the postof-
fees and private institutions receiving
subscriptions ran out of certificates and
were obliged to resort to improvised
receipts for the money offered.
No estimates of the total subscrip-
tons will be possible for several days.
The only indications of the result are
found in the largely increased receipts
of gold at the Bank of France and in
the greater number of individual sub
scriptions received at the bank and
other institutions as compared with
the first loan. The Bank of France re-
ceived 100000 francs in gold during
the three weeks ended Oct. 26, as
against average receipts Of 5000, 900
francs a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

trips to the various cities. In Paris the
military attachee of the American en-
bassy was assigned to accompany them
in full uniform.
I'VE went to the 'front.'" Mr.. Douglass
said, at least, we were close enough
to hear the sounds Of the bombardment.
At Belfour. where we visited October 2.
the following day % shells fell in the
city.
Germany's Position
I'VE talked with David Lloyd George
in Paris and were given a cordial invi-
tation by him to extend our visit to
England. In talking with US of trade
and commercial matters to follow the
war, he stated that it is not planned
that Germany shall be put entirely out
of the running by the war-that she
will have to be considered and dealt
with in commercial way after peace
is declared"
A full detailed report Of the commits
sion's visit will be made at later da@v
Mr.. Butler. representative OF tie Am
erican Pig Iron Association. said:
I'VE in America know altogether too
little Of the astonishing richness Of Eng
land and France and the sooner we wake
up to our opportunities and encourage
in every way increasing trade with ehem
the better on We win be.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Washington. Oct. 29.-What prom
ised to be a new source of serious fric-
ton between the United States and the
de facto government of Mexico appar-
emily was cleared away tonight
through formal reputation by Elizeo
Arredondo, Mexican ambassador des-
ignate, of a statement issued here yes
terday under the name of Luis Cab
rera, assailing the American govern
ment for permitting aid to reach Villa
and other bandits from it's side of the
border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
SACO MAN LOSES
ROLL IN BOSTON
WHILE MATCHING

Boston, Oct. 29-The story of the too
eager confidence man was unraveled at
police headquarters Friday night when
inspectors Wolf and Alexander arrest
ed Fred Bowman. alias "Godfried Bau-
man." of 1897 Washington street, Rox-
bury. for the alleged larceny of $50
from Herbert E. Healey of 100 Elm
street, Saco, Me.
Healey reported to the police that he
was robbed in the North End Park by
two men with whom he was engaged
in a matching game. He took his roll
out of his pocket. he said, and the men
grabbed it and ran Healey picked
Bowman's photo in the Rogues' GAL
lery as the man who stole his money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
A STATEMENT,
NOT DENIAL, FROM
BRECKENRIDGE

New York, Oct 29.Democratic ma
tional headquarters made public to-
night a telegram sent by Henry c.
Breckenridge, former assistant secre-
tary of war. to the Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger in reply to statements made
in a speech by Senator Lodge quoting
him in reference to the alleged elimi-
nation of a postscript from the second
Lusitania note.
breckenridge Statement g.
Mr.. Breckenridges telegram filed In
California as given out by the COM
mittee. follows:
Anyone who quoted me to Senator
Lodge as represented in your tele-
gram is quoted as Scoundrel. No
member CT President Wilson's cabinet
ever threatened him on any subject.
The malice that would seek for parti-
san advantage to emasculate the po-
tency of ones government in a grave
international affair by the mongering
Of back stair gossip is beneath con-
tempt"
From David Houston
A denial of Senator Lodges asser-
ton was contained in a message re-
ceived at Democratic headquarters
from David F. Houston. secretary Of
agriculture, who said:
Il have received a telegram from the
Philadelphia Public Ledger reporting
Senator Lodge as having said at
Brockton that after the second Lusi-
taria note had been read the President
added postscript informing the Ger
man government that the words
strict accountability and other strong
phrases were not to be taken seriously
md that I threatened to resign if the
poetcrirt was added OF course this is a
frablcation pure and simple. The
President would have been incapable
CT conceiving such crooked course.
81 reNer heard of such 2 postscript
end did not threaten. and have at no
other time ttrea tened to resign.
would have been astounded at the re-
ported statement if I had not noted
other irresponsible. unpatriotic and dis
loEal rtte"ances OF Republican Lead
Continued on Page @Colurn g.
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Hert Reports
Illinois Will Be
Republican

New York, Oct. 29.-Optimistic re.
ports of conditions in the Middle West
were made here today by A. T. Hert
of Chicago, head of the western head
quarters, at conference of Republ-
can campaign managers, with Nation
al Chairman Wilcox. Mr.. Hert told his
co-workers that the Republicans were
certain to carry Illinois, Wisconsin and
Minnesota.
Democratic Chairman Mccormick
left today for Chicago to look over the
western situation. Before his depar-
ture he declared that the campaign for
President Wilson already has been
won.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
New Evidence
Good Will on Part
of Constantine

Athens, Oct. 2.-(Via London).-The
Greek government officially made it
known today that, following the recent
series of visits by the Entente minis
tiers of the Royal Palace. King Con-
stantine has spontaneously undertaken
further to dispel Entente suspicious of
his sincerity by ordering what he had
previously refused to grant on the in
sistence Of the French military attachee.
that is, the transfer of the Third and
Fourth Army corps from Scilly and the
Sixteenth division from the Epirus to
the Peloponnesus, the southern Greek
peninsula In both districts only force
sufficient to maintain order is to be kept
The transfer is to begin on November g.
Such an evidence Of good will on the
part of the sovereign is taken in usually
we'll informed circles to indicate not
far distant agreement for the co-opera-
ton of Greece with the Entente Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
VIRGINIA WILL
DRY RANKS
AT MIDNIGHT

Richmond, Va, Oct. 29-Virginia will
enter the ranks OF prohibition states at
midnight Tuesday, swelling the total
to IS. For all practical purposes, how
ever. the state will be dry before to-
morrow night. as liquor houses are
rapidly disposing of their stocks. No
liquor can be shipped after Tuesday
and carriers have served notice that
none will be received for shipment aft
err tomorrow. Thus little will remain
for sale Tuesday. Churches and tenn
perance bodies throughout the State
are preparing to celebrate the wiping
out of the liquor traffic in Virginia
with watch services" Although the
law makes the possession of liquor in
certain quantities prima facie evidence
Of intent to violate the statute, large
supplies are being laid in by individu-
ais. This feature of the law, it is ex-
pected, will soon meet with a test in
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
TRY TO RAISE
100000 FOR
JEWISH RELIEF

New York. Oct. 29-What was said
to be the largest charitable project
ever undertaken was launched here
today when it was announced that a
campaign to raise $10.00O,000 in 1917
for Jewish war sufferers in Europe had
been begun by the joint distribution
committee. This will be in addition to
Sc. 000, 900 which already has been rails
ed and expended. Definite plans for
the work will be made at mass meet
ing in this city to which Jews Of prom
inence sfrom AL parts Of the country
win be invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Hughes in Fine
Condition to
Close Campaign

Ogdensburg, N. Y, Oct. 29.-Charles
E. Hughes today started on the last
week of his Presidential campaign. He
passed last night here. saw no callers
today, went to church in the morn
ing and for a long motor ride IN the
afternoon and left at p. M. for points
in Ohio and Indiana.
Only five more days of active cam
paigning confront the Republican NOM
inee. OF these tomorrow, Tuesday and
Wednesday will be passed in Ohio and
Indiana and Thursday and Friday IN
New York state. Mr.. Hughes will reach
New York City Friday night and prob
ably will address meetings in BROOK
lyn that night. His last speech OF the
campaign will be delivered in New
York City next Saturday night. MI:
Hughes entered upon the last week OF
his campaign in better physical condl-
ton than he has been in at any time
during the past three months. He de-
clared that he was feeling splendid.
His voice has shown little OF the
strain noticeable in his previous trips
and is clear and strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
WeStbr00k
Mills Will Not
Reduce Wages

Westbrook, Me-, Oct. 29.-The Dana
Warp Mills and the Haskell Silk
Mills have posted notices that the 81
hour law which goes into effect Mon
day will involve no changes in the
wages of the employees. In addition the
Dana mills gave notice that all en-
ployes who have been with the COM
pany a year will be given a bonus of
weeks wages on Christmas week with
a bonus in like proportion for those
who have been employed lesser time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Nicaragua
Affairs in Hands
Of Americans
Managua, Oct. 29.-Americans are
taking over the management OF all the
internal revenues of Nicaragua.

A dispatch from Managua yesterday
says it was reported that American
bankers to whom the Nicaraguan gov
eminent was indebted had notified Mic
aragua that it must liquidate the in
debtedness by Oct. Is or that other
wise they would take over sufficient of
the country's revenues to reimburse
themselves.
The dispatch added that it was also
reported the United States government
was considering the rehabilitation Of
Nicaragua's finaces by adding $2,00O.-
600 to the 100000 due on the canal
treaty concession, thus forming fund
to guarantee an issue of s15,000,OOO cor
dobas "a cordoba is equivalent to one
dollar. American gold) with which to
pay all debts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
In TransyIvania

On the Pennsylvania front the Rus
slams and Rumanians apparently are
operating successfully against the Teu-
tonic allies near the junction of Blu
kowina, Pennsylvania and Rumania
and to the south near Campulung and
in the jul valley have gained success
es over them. In the fighting in the jul
valley the Rumanians are declared by
Bucharest to have captured two how
ltzer batteries, which later were turn
ed against the Austro- Germans. Ac-
cording to Berlin, the Teutons have
made additional gains south of Kron-
stadt in the direction of Campulung.
British Gains
Following up their advantage of Sat-
urday, the British captured another
German trench Sunday northeast of
Les Boeufs, in the Somme region, while
the French made fresh advances near
Sally Saillisel and Biaches. Heavy ar
tillery activity against the British po-
sitions is being carried out by the Ger
mans in the Les Boeufs sector and
elsewhere.
Again, according to Berlin, another
heavy Russian offensive against the
German lines along the Stokhod river
in Volhynia has been put down by the
German curtain fire. Petrograd reports
"Reminiscences by the Russians along
the river Stavok, tributary of the
Stokhod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
None Injured
on the Chicago
During Fire

Paris, Oct. 29-None Of the passen-
gers or crew on the French line steam
er Chicago was injured through the
fire which broke out on board the liner
while bound from Bordeaux for New
the Azores, where the flames in her
hold were extinguished, says a tele-
gram received today by the French line
from it's agent in the Azores The dam
age from the fire was slight
The Chicago, said the agents mes
sage, vii! resume the voyage tomorrow
or Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Contributors
to the National
Woman's Party

Chicago, Oct. ga partial list of
campaign contributions to the National
Womans Party which is opposed to
President Wilson was made public here
today Among the contributors were
Mrs. o. II. P. Belmont, New York, $685.
900; Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst, $1,000; Mrs.
William Croker, San Francisco, $1,000;
John Milholland, father of Inez Milhol-
land Boissevain. New York, $4,000.
The funds were spent chiefly for lit
erature and for campaign speakers, &C
cording to the statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
MEETING OF NATL
COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE

Washington, Oct. ga call for
special meeting of the National Coun-
Gil Of the Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States in Washington Nov. II
and IS was announced today. The chief
topic of discussion will be the railroad
situation generally and particularly
the work Of the joint congressional
railroad inquiry committee which is to
open its hearings Nov 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Gains by British
and French Along
the Western Fronts
British Capture Another Trench ~ French Make
New Advance - Germans Bombarding Brit
ish Positions - Centra al Powers Continue
Pressing Ahead in Dobrudja

Aside from the continued progress Of
the Teutonic Allies in the Dobrudja re-
gion of Rumania and fresh gains by
the French and British in the Somme
region of France, there is little If any
change in the situation in any of the
various theatres of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
captain B00LKE
KILLED BY FALL
IN AIR BATTLE

London, Oct. 29-Captain Boolke, the
famous German aviator, during an air
fight on Saturday came into collision
with another aeroplane and was killed,
according to Berlin despatch received
by Reuters Telegram Co.. by way OF
Amsterdam. His machine landed with
in the German lines.
On Friday Capt. Boolke shot down
hin 4oth aeroplane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Rumanians in Retreat

The Rumanians and Russians in
Dobrudja are still in retreat before the
German, Bulgarian and Turkish troops
and are now endeavoring to make their
way across the Danube at various
points on pontoon bridges, according
to the Sofia war office,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Weather forecast for northern New
England: partly cloudy Monday, warm
er in interior; Tuesday partly cloudy,
somewhat cooler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Roston Forecast

Boston, Oct. 29.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Generally fair Mon
day and Tuesday; somewhat lower
temperature Tuesday; moderate south
erlv to westerly winds.