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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

low anybody the same right on the
ocean, because she rules the waves,
we have, by means Of the submarine,
commenced to break this rule.
| Great Britain cannot, however,
hinder boats such as ours to go and
come as we please. Our trip passing
Dover across the ocean was an un-
eventful one. When danger approach
ed we went below the surface, and
here we are, safely in an American
port, ready to return in due course
| i am not in position to give you
full details regarding our trip across
the ocean, in view Of our enemies.
Our boat has a displacement Of about
1000 tons and a speed of more than
IA knots. Needless to say that we are
quite unarmed and only a peaceful
merchantmen.
Optimism in Germany
Regarding things in Germany
may mention that everybody is con
vinced Of the full final victory Of the
German army and those Of our allies.
All facts Of the last % months go to
prove that there is no doubt for this.
All Poland and Kurland, country Of
the size Of two-thirds Of Germany
are since IL months under peaceful
rule. and the entire country has been
put under the plough. and thousands
OF acres will be serving for the next
winter supply o. foodstuffs.
Good Crop in View
Rains and warm weather in April
and May have brought a crop in view
all over Germany. Austria, Hungary,
Bulgaria and Turkey, finer than since
a century.
"All Serbia, Montenegro and a great
part of Albania de in the same po-
sition. Besides Belgium, one seventh
of France is in German possession and
all In a f1ourishing agricultural state.
SO there is really not the least anxiety
for the British attempt Of trying to kill
by starvation a hundred million German
and Austrian children and women and
non-combatants, the most devilish plan
ever tried by any nation in the world.
"Our boats will carry across the At
lantic the mails and save them from Brit
ish interruption.
Hopes for Friendship
1--WE trust that old friendly relationship
with the United States going back to the
days Of Washington. when Prussia, who
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
Funeral Of James Lowe

The funeral Of the late James Lowe
was held from his late home on Elm
terrace Monday afternoon, Rev. Ar
thur s. Phelps and Rev. e. c. Whit
temore officiating. The funeral services
were largely attended by his many
friends in the city and there was a
profusion Of beautiful floral offerings.
The honorary bearers were from the
Masons Of which he was an honored
member. being Gorham c. Carr, Frank
W. Noble, E. w. Cook and Charles
Buck. The active bearers were four
members Of the Brotherhood Of Rail-
way Conductors of which he was a
prominent member. The funeral possess
sion was met at the cemetery by a
delegation from st. Omer Commandery
OF knights Templar. who escorted the
body to the grave where the knights
Templar burial service was carried out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
Brings No Mails, Was Not Forced out of Straight
Course Across, Hopes May Re-establsh the
Friendliness of Nations Declares BIRTHS h
Rule of Sea Is Broken-Other Submarines to
Follow-Can Carry 1000-Ton Cargo

Baltimore, July 10.-Upon delivering
his ships papers to the Office Of the
North German Lloyd Line today Cap
tain Paul Konig Of the submarine mer-
chantman Deutschland issued q formal
statement declaring his voyage across
the Atlantic had broken England's rule
Of the seas.
At the same time the captain dispos-
ed finally Of the report that he carried
q message from Emperor William to
President Wilson saying there was no
foundation for the story. The state
ment, typewriter, on the stationery of
tho Deutsche Ocean Rhederei G. M. B.
H., announced that the Deutschland
was the first Of several submarines
built for the transatlantic trade and
that she would be followed by the
Bremen"
The Statement
Following Is the statement
''The submarine Deutschland which
have the honor to command. is the
first Of several submarines, built to or
der Of the Deutsche Ozean-Rhederei G.
NJ. B. H.. Bremen. She will be followed
by tho Bremen shortly.
Tho idea Of the building Of this sub
marine emanated Of Mr.. Alfred Loh-
mann. then president Of the Bremen
Chamber Of Commerce. He brought his
idea in the fall Of last year confiden-
TALLY before . small circle Of friends.
and the idea was taken up at once. A
company was formed under the name
Of Deutsche Ocean Rhederei G. M. B.
H.. and the Germaniawerft, Kiel, was
entrusted with the building Of the sub
marine.
The board Of directors is composed
OF Mr.. Alfred Lohmann. president Of
the board: Mr. Philip Heineken. gen.
eral manager Of the Nordd Lloyd; Mr..
Kohherzeinrat. P. NJ. Hermann, man
ager Of the Deutschebank. Mr.. Carl
Stahelfeldt. manager Of the Nordd
Lloyd, has taken over the management
Of the company.
We have brought a most valuable
cargo Of dyestuffs to our American
friends, dyestuffs. which have been SO
much needed since months in America
In which the ruler Of the seas has not
allowed the great American republic
70 import. While England will not al
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
Funeral Of g. w. Reynolds

The funeral Of George W. Reynolds Of
Winslow was held from his late home at
2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. Henry
Clay Turner Of the Methodist church off,
ciating. Mr.. Reynolds died Saturday
morning at his home on Patterson ave-
nue. after long Illness. He had been in
poor health for several years but some
months ago was stricken blind and since
that time failed rapidly. He was 73 years
and seventh months of age. He was a
lifelong resident Of Winslow and had a
large circle Of friends in that town and
Waterville who will sincerely mourn his
death. He Is survived by a wife and five
children and one sister.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

DR.. and Mrs. J. r. Hill have return
ed from the trip to the West with the
knights Templar special train to at
tend the great convention Of Knights
Templar which was held in Los An
geles. The trip occupied Ave weeks and
was made each way in a special train
from Boston to the coast and back to
Boston. 100 people being on the train
and the trip being made without acci-
dent or sickness so that there was
nothing to mar the pleasure Of tho par
ty. The special was taken at Boston
and the first stopover was at Chicago,
where the members Of the party went
about the city, the next was at Colora-
do Springs and then through the Grand
Canyon to Kansas City to AlberQue
to San Diego, Cal, to Riverside. Cal,
where they stopped at the famous mis-
sion. where they attended the fair for
a couple Of days and then to Los An
geles for the f7ve-day encampment with
headquarters at the Alexandria hotel.
then to the Yosemite Valley and to
San Francisco and thence over the ia
NOUS Schuster route to Portland. Ore,
and from there to Seattle. Wash. to
Victoria and Vancouver, B. c., and
back through the Canadian Rockies
and stopping at many Of the famous
show places Of this section. The
Fourth was celebrated at Banf in Can
ada with appropriate exercises and q
banquet and speeches. Thence there
was another stop at Chicago and at Nj
agara Fails and then back to Boston
where the special stopped. tho MEM
bers Of the party leaving for their
homes after one Of the finest trips that
of them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Sturgeon fishermen on the Kenne.
Dec have strained the river preft!
thoroughly from Jones Eddy to Swan.
Island for sturgeon this spring ana
they have not been very successful
The season will close Saturday nign''
July Is. Not more than four or nVs
roe sturgeon have been caught. HOT.
ace Mitchell made the banner haul o.
the season. The big roe he causpI
netted $159.4S. Clarence Baker ha'
been unusually successful for q new
fisherman, having caught Is or NOR.
pretty good sized sturgeon. Some "
the fishermen have not made catcl,
There are upwards Of 20 men engagesa
in sturgeon fishing. Albert Trott sn'
Walter Baker captured a 15-pound sa
man in their net one night last "eeN
This happens once or twice in se'
son.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
LOCAL WRESTLER
UNDER ARREST ON
ASSAULT CHARGE

Peter LAPrice. d Unknown local
wrestler and strong man. was arrest :.
ed Monday afternoon charged with
assault upon his wife while they were
at their cottage at Snow pond Sunday
night. He was taken to Oakland in
the afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs Far
rington and Roderick and was lodged
in tho police station in this city. He
had been unable to secure bail Mon
day night and will be before the
court in the morning. According to
the story told by the officers there
was somewhat OF q celebration at the
cottage during the evening and an
alteration started which ended in the
assault ana the arrest Of LAPrice,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

nor did we carry money or securities
Also we came without insurance, run.
ming entirely at our own risk"
No Message for Wilson
did you bring a message from the
Kaiser to President Wilson," the cap
tain was asked.
NO we did not" Captain Konig re-
piled with emphasis. THAT is plain
lie. We will get back again carrying
whatever cargo there is for us to take
And we can go without taking on any
Oil here. We have enough left to take
us homo. We will have no difficulty
getting out Of the Capes, that is, II
British warships do not break neutral
ity and come within the three lin
it to attack us. How soon we shall
leave I do not know, but we will be
ready as soon as we get a cargo"
The captain said he expected the next
submarine merchantmen to reach the
United States within eight weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Flower Mission day will be observed by
the local w. c. T. U. at o'clock Tues
day afternoon at the rooms Of the wo-
mans Association. All members are re-
Quested to be present and to bring flowers
which will be distributed to deserving
shut-ins. This beautiful custom has been
annually observed by the members Of the
local W. c. T. L. and they are looking
forward to a large number of contribu-
tions of flowers on Tuesday that every
deserving person in the city may have
some to cheer them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
W|NSLoVv


We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kindness during our
recent bereavement and also for the
beautiful flowers.
MRS. GEORGE REYNOLDS.
MISS ANNA REYNOLDS.
MISS CAROLINE REYNOLDS.
MR.. and MRS. GEORGE REYNOLDS.
Mr.. and MRS. SELDEN REYNOLDS.
Mr.. and MRS. CHARLES WARREN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Men-wyman Boynton, D. NJ. Conneil,
Noah cyrray. AIyre Duquette, Durham
Henry. H. S. Husseil, H. Geo. Marden.
Charlie Nicholas. W. @. Parsons. H. 1.
Pike. Harry Romeo. e. Soules, W. Ste
vens. H. Warren, Angelo Wells.
Women-Miss Lou Cass. Miss Lucie
Chapais. Miss Marie Elina Jacques, Miss
Helen Hamilton, Miss Margaret McPhsr-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

SOUTH-Roosevelt Camp. S. Of v
Auxiliary, No. 23, met Saturday eve
ming. July l, with the president pre-
siding. This Auxiliary has not beer
started a great while but the members
are taking quite an interest in the
work. A contest Is to take place be-
tween the Sons Of Veterans and the
Auxiliary. to begin Saturday evening
July Is, and the side furnishing the
best program is to be given a nice
supper by the losing one. A field das
to be held in the near future is beins
talked over by the mem bers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
osy Opera House

Bob OFT and his company scored a great
hit in Tho Commodore" Monday evening
and the audience which packed the City
Opera house kept them busy responding
to encores. The Peg O the Ring episode
was also Of a very high order and gave
a great deal Of satisfaction. The same
show will be given Tuesday afternoon and
evening.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

fine framed picture of DR.. F. C.
Thayer was hung in the public library
Monday afternoon. DR.. Thayer has long
been a member of the trustees Of the IL
brary and is one of its most enthusiastic
supporters. and the hanging Of his pic
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

The regular July meeting Of the city
government will be held Tuesday evening
It is not expected that there will be much
business to come before the boards at this
meeting. a few reports are to be heard
and there are few orders but nothing
Of importance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

The semi-annual business meeting Of the
mems Bible class Of the First Baptist
church will be held Tuesday evening at 8
O'Clock at the home Of the president. C.
S. Johnson, Bartlett street. All men Of
the church and congregation are cordial
ly invited
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
CHINA
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness during
our recent bereavement and es.
pecially the school and for the many
beautiful flowers.
MR.. AND MRS. PERLEY c.. THURS.
TON,
MRS. A. H. COLE,
MR.. AND MRS. FRANK THURS.
TON.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Wardwell have re-
turned from short automobile trip t
Rockland and Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
China Grange

China Grange met Wednesday eve
ming. July 5, with fair attendance
After the usual business the Lecturer
presented a fine program, consistins
or music. readings. stories and ques'
tions. Three candidates are expected
to take the first two degrees of the
order at the next regular meeting
July 19.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

son. Mrs. Lettie M. Trask, Mrs. James
Wright.
Foreign-Monsieur Napoleon Lapointe,
James Milton.
Neutrality-suspicious. & Hewitt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

city building. who has been on a week.
vacation, returned to work Monday night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Atwood of Skow-
hegan were guests Of friends in the city
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Elmer E. Smith of the State Highway
Commissions force was a business caller
in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
W|NSL0W YOUTH
browns IN THE
SEbAST|C00K
Winslow, Me-, July 10.-John Mead.
er. aged IL, was drowned while swim.
ming in the Sebasticook river today
The body was recovered.
CLINTON
LOCAL NOTICE.

Owing to the bad condition Of the roa6
Scott Brothers. fish truck was unable It
reach town last week but will be y
Wednesday. July IL. as usual. julythT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

| Mrs. Harry A. Smith. who is passing the
summer at Boothbay Harbor, was in the
| city Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fellows OF Show
hegan were in the city Monday on shop
ping trip
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

J ture in the rooms comes as a we'll de-
served compliment to his services on the
board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11
WATERv|LLE

WaterviIIe news and advts. will also
be found on pages 4 and S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

1--WE trust that old friendly relationship
with the United States going back to the
days Of Washington. when Prussia, who
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-11

Baltimore July 1Upon delivering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
cHIzzLE WHILE FAIR
Seat Sale Opens with a Rush and ~
dications Are for the Usual Big
Crowd at the Opening Night

The reserved seat sale for the Chlz-
zle Wizzle Fair opened at Blther
pharmacy at 8 p. NJ. Friday with a
brisk demand which lasted wen
through the evening and even at thls
early date there promises to be a
scarcity of good seats before the open
ing performance.
Meanwhile daily rehearsals are be-
ing held for both the Ministries ana
play and the arrangements are look
ing forward to presenting more finish
ed productions than ever before.
The setting for the Ministries this
year will take the form of a Cabaret
with the bones and tambos acting as
the walters and new and varied senic
effects will produce scenes Of unusual
brilliancy.
Mr.. Munroe is busy assisting the cho-
rus and MIR. Long is training the end
men.
For the play, Lee Croker Is head
coach, assisted by three of the teach
ers, Misses Eva Reynolds, Nan Wes-
ton and Grace Mothers.
Chizzle Wizzlc, this year is booked
to take it's place in the long line of
successful productions with greater
brilliancy than any predecessor.
Whoever misses Chizzle Wizzle this
year will be missing a better Chizzle
Wizzle than has so far been produced.
Get your reserved seats today and
get full measure of enjoyment.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

and subtle methods Of Chinese, re-
venge runs the plot of 1.-The Sable
Lorcha" which Mr.. A. E. Woolcott OF
THE New York Times" called one OF
the best Of the Triangle features ana
declared that it contained more legitl-
mate material than a dozen ordinary
flesh and blood stage dramas. 1t IS
with such material as this that the
two famous stars. Tully Marshall
who depicts the Chinese character,
John Soy, and Thomas Jefferson who
PLAYS a double role, maintain their de-
served reputation.
Raymond Hitchcock showed in my
Valet" what he could do when trans
ferred from the legitimate to the mo-
ton picture stage. This we'll known
comedian together with keystone
Mabel Normand, scores even greater
success in Stolen Magic" two reel
keystone.
This all star combination together
with the Animated Weekly will be Of
fered at the Colonial Monday and
Tuesday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

A picture in the window of Beane &
Cross attracted a good deal of atten-
ton on Thursday Afternoon. 1t is an
enlargement of a photo taken by q
local photographer. and is an autumn
scene in the White Mountains only a
few miles from Crawford Notch. It
is a fine enlargement. and is hand
colored in an excellent manner. The
picture was shipped from the Sprague
Hathaway Co.'S big plant Saturday of
last week, and the next morning the
plant was destroyed by fire. SO the
photographer was fortunate in secur-
ing his picture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
PURE RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad blood,-that is, blood that Is I'M
nure or IMPOVERISHED, thin and pale
is responsible for more ailments than
anything else.
It affects every organ and function
In some cases it causes catarrh; IN
others, dyspepsia; in others. rheuma-
tism: and in still others, weak. tlreo'
languid feelings and worse troubles
It is responsible for rundown con-
ditions. and Is the most common cause
Of disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the greatest
purifier and enricher of the blood the
world has ever known. 1t has been
wonderfully successful in removing
scrofula and other humors. increasing
the red-blood corpuscles. and building
up the whole system. Get it today
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Russell n. Blackwell. who recently
retired as meat cutter at the G. w.
Wadleigh market after a service Of IL
years, has entered the employ of John
r. Turner in a similar capacity and
will begin work this morning. Mr..
Blackwell is one of the best meat cut
ters in the city and his friends will be
pleased to learn Of his engagement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

First meetings were held Friday
morning at the office Of the referee in
bankruptcy for Kennebec county in
the following cases:
In the case of Zeb Langlois Of Wat
ervtlle no assets rebound. no trustee
was appointed and no further meet
ings will be held in the case until or
dered by the court. In the cases of
Benjamin Gerald Of Benton, Demic
Kendall Of Waterville and Joseph vigue
of Waterville. same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

f. r. Stackpole, who lives out on
Church hill and who is doing some
thing in the way of numbering on his
woodlot this winter, has cut some old
growth hemlock that is showing up
pretty well, and tells the Journal that
he cut one the other day that scaled
1910 feet. The two first logs off an
other tree which he cut scaled 1910 feet
and two horses hauled 1t from the
stump to the mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Mrs. w. D. Hutchins OF so Winthrop
street arrived home on the noon train
Friday from Asbury Park, n. j.. where
she had for the past three weeks been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Chamberlain. y"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Clearance sale Of millinery. Every
hat, trimmed and untrimmed, sold be-
low cost. Trimmed hats. 81. $3.50 and
81 95; untrimmed hats, 39c, SOC, 75c and
CSC; also great mark-down in cor
sets and gloves. Marion A. Caret, 1873
Water street. janSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

The Progressive Spiritualist Society
will hold meetings Sunday in G. A. r.
hall, 23O, 100, Mrs. Amelia Adams of
Haverhill, Mass. the speaker and
message bearer. The public cordially
invited. 5an22dlt'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Hon. Charles A. Milliken. who had
been up in Aroostook county for few
days on business matters, returned
Thursday afternoon to his home on
Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

.alavs You s-Doy Prob5san7
Il cannot be solved by arith-
;metic. Solve It by feeding
him Shredded Wheat-a
natural food that makes his
body baoyant with the en-
'ergy Of youm-a muscle
and brain buiHer- contains
the life of the wheat In q
;digestible form. Builds
sturdy; robust boys and girls.
Serve it for breakfast with
hot milk. Made ct Niagara
Falls, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Frank Halpen went Friday morning
to Windsor to see his father, John p
Halpen, who is i'll at his home in that
town. Mr. Halpen is 81 years of age
and is one of the oldest men in Wind
Sor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

DR.. Forrest c. Tyson. superinten-
dent of the Augusta State hospital. re-
turned Thursday night to Augusta aft
er having been in Boston for about a
week on matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
LOCAL NOTICE.

Dance Saturday evening at Golden
Cross hall. Humans Orchestra Good
floor, good music and good crowd Car
for Gardiner after dance if crowd war
rants. jan22d1:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

r. P. Eaton Of Portland was in Au-
gusta Friday for a portion Of the day
on matters Of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

C. w. Hussey. Frank E. Brown and
Frank L. oAmes of Waterville were In
the city Friday forenoon in attendance
at the bankruptcy court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Dance at Manchester Grange hall.
Jan. 22nd. Music by Lees orchestra.
Car for Augusta after the dance.
ian21d2t%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Fred W. Clair of Waterville was in
town Friday and attended the session
of the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. P. 8. Mooney left on
the 9.39 train Friday morning for Bos-
ton, where Mr.. Mooney went for the
purpose Of purchasing spring goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1856

Cards OF thanks, obituary notices. res.
solutions Of respect etc. WIN b
'clarged 1t the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is centA
Subscribers WIN tail to receive tas
T Journal promptly will confer q favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Amos H. Higgins has moved from
the East Side and taken an office at
No 269h Water street. opposite Hotel
North. jan12d2W