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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
KAvALA CAUSES
RESENTMENT AT
CREEK CAPITAL

Athens Sept. 14.-(Via London, Sept.
15.-Delayed). The news of the recent
events at Kavala has just been permitted
to be printed here and created the most
profound resentment. The Hestia, or
gan Of former Premier Venizelos, prints
sensational story to the effect that the
ministry of Premier Zaimis asked the in
terventlon Of Germany to prevent the
Bulgarian occupation of Kavala in con-
formance with a written pledge of the
Germans and Bulgarians that Kavala,
Drama and Seres would not be occupied
The newspaper alleges that Count Won
Mirbach-Harf Germany's special pleni-
potentiary. replied that it was impossible
TO do anything. as the Bulgarians, were
determined to treat the Greeks as un-
declared enemies.
The German and Bulgarian legations
deny this story. but 1t is generally believ-
ed and Is adding fuel to the national feel
ing. There Is considerable opposition de-
veloping to the proposed Dimitropolus
ministry and It is not unlikely that King
Constantine may again try to change the
decision Of NJ. Zaimis 10 resign the pre-
miershlp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
ITALY GUNS ARE
VERY EFFECTIVE

Rome. Sept. 15.--A feature Of the
new offensive started on the Isonzo
front with Triest its objective Is the
effectiveness of the new Italian artil-
lery. One hundred new 305-milimetre
guns are being employed. the aim of
which Is deadly, due to an invention
for long distance range finding by
which observation is possible despite
rain.
The new offensive which has been
going on for four days from Gorilla
to the Adriatic, is still in it's first
stages, with the Austrians re-en-
trenching and blocking the way to
Triest along the line of Hermada-
Selo -Novelo.
In various cities in Italy tonight
there were scenes of rejoicing. the
crowds marching through the streets
singing. The tone of the Italian press
is hopeful
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
PASSENGERS OF
THE CONGRESS
ARE GRATEFUL

s.aarshfield. Ore, Sept. 15.-All the
passengers Of the burned steamer Con-
gress left here at P. M. on a special
train for Seattle.
. Two miles off Coos bay the blacken-
still coming out of her. but only in
small volume. The steamer, which had
won her race with death last evening,
and brought her passengers and crew
to safety, was completely burned out.
I'VE owe a debt of gratitude to the
United States government for the re-
markably fine service rendered by the
bar dredge Colonel P. S. Michie," said
Capt. Cousins. I'VE were not able to
cry member of the crew being driven
from below by the fire and smoke.
THE members of my crew acted
like heroes. Every man stuck to his
post in the face of suffocation and sew
eral. after being overcome. wanted to
go back. The passengers also behaved
splendidly. A few hysterical persons
ran about the deck, but we kept them
under control and transferred all to
the lifeboats without accident.
I'VE discovered the fire first In No.
3 hold about P. M. yesterday. The
fire did not originate in the steerage as
had been previously reported. The
flames spread with greatest rapidity.
We We're unable to get to the engines
to operate our main wireless apparat-
us. After some delay we got an aux
iliary set working and picked up the
Eureka, Cal, station. We told them to
notify Marshf1eld that we were head
ing for that port and send vessels to
our aid. At that time we were racing
for the mouth Of Coos bay. The fire
was discovered when we were 25 miles
off the coast and three miles south Of
the entrance to the bay"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
week SET ASIDE
IN WHICH TO KILL
ENGLISH SPkRROWS

New York, Sept. 15.-The League Of
American Sportsmen whose object is the
preservation of birds and wild animals,
is preparing to issue proclamation de-
claring war on the English sparrow and
setting aside a week for waging it, pos
sibly in April or May of next year. The
governors of every state will be asked
to aid the work. Instructions as to the
plan Of the campaign will be sent to the
mayors of all cities, heads Of school sys-
TENS, college presidents, principals of pre-
paratory schools and to heads of the Boy
Scouts in each state.
Four principal methods will be recon-
mended: Tearing down nests, trapping
the birds. shooting them under police su-
pervision and under licenses issued by
the police authorities. and in cities where
water pressure in available. turning the
hose on the birds at night after they
have gone to roost
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
430 LIVES ARE
SAVED BY Order
ON BURNING SHIP

Marshfield. Ore. Sept 15.-The Pacific
Coast steamship Co.'S. liner Congress
swung on her anchor chain at the en-
trance to Coos bay today, a black and
burned-out hulk as the result of fire
which caused her to race for this port
last night. Every one of the 255 passen-
gers on board and the crew of IT'S were
landed safely last night by the dredge
Col. P. S. Michie
Several members of the crew who were
overcome by smoke were all reported
early today to be recovering. None of
the passengers appeared to have suf-
fered any III effects whatever and they
were loud in their praise Of the way the
vessel was managed. Order was MAIN
tained on board up until the departure Of
the last boatload from the Congress to
the Michie which came along side when
the burning vessel was enveloped in a
pail Of smoke.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
|AV|ATORS' LIVES
ENDANCEREDBY
ASIDE SLIP"

; San Diego. Cal, Sept 15.-Lieut.
Herbert Dargue and Lieut.. William
: Robertson, Of the North Island Avia-
. .tion school, 1t became known today,
.had a narrow escape from death here
. last night, during night bomb throw
: ing fight when, at a height of $500
..the motor back-fired and the ae-
.roplane went into side slip" falling
.more than 1000 feet before Dargue
succeeded in righting it. During his
.fnal volplane Dargue missed smash
ling INTO a hangar by few feet.
!. With Dargue as pilot and Robertson
. as bomb thrower, five pound illuminat-
ing bombs were hurled from height
of 5000 feet. exploding over warships
in the bay at height Of 1000 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
BULGARIAN LINE
ON MACEDONIAN
IS B R 0KEN BY
ENTENTE ALLIES

Paris, Sept. 15-12:1o P. Mn.
Entente Allies have won a seri.. -
successes on the Macedonian front w.
war Office announced today. Fr.,ss
British and Serbian forces, opera,,,-
at different points, have broL.s
through the Bulgarian defencex ~
French have captured positions hall.
mile deep over a front Of a mile
A brilliant victory for the Serh,.,.
over the Bulgarians was scored af..'
battle lasting several days ives, :.
Lake Ostrovo. near the western .,s
of the fighting front. The British ,r.
cess was effected west Of the vara..
near the center Of the Entente fro,.
where they captured important me-,
tions. The lines forced by the Frs,.,
were to the east of the Vardar ~.
Serbians captured Is cannon, a ,a,s.
number of prisoners. as yet uncoun,ss
The Bulgarians, after their def.,,
says the statement, retired for a Al.
tance of II miles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
PRINCE OF HESSE
REPORTED KILLED;
BALKAN FRONT

Berlin, Sept. Is, via London. 40 p.
M.-Prince Grederick William Of Hesse
has been killed at Cara Orman. 1t was
officially announced by the war ONCE
today in it's report on operations on
the Balkan front.
Prince Frederick William Of Hesse
was a nephew Of Emperor William. He
is the second prince of the house OF
Hesse to be killed in the war, Prince
Maxmillien falling on a battlefield IN
France in October, 1911. Seven other
German princes have been killed dur
ing the war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
Secretary Daniels Tells Of
Advantages Of Improving
Inland Waterways on Coast

. Philadelphia. Sept. 15.-Secretary Dan
-iels told the delegates to the ninth an
snual convention Of the Atlantic Deeper
4watesways Association today that they
need have no fear Of the earnest and eli
sthusiastic cooperation of the navy de-
spartment with any practical plan looking
sfor the Improvement of the inland wa
sterways along the coast. The association
lis interested in completing the inland
waterway from Massachusetts to Florida.
Events Of the present. such as the re-
svival of shipbuilding. the inability Of the
railroads to meet the need of the new
ssera in production. and bumper crops. Mr.
daniels said, have given fresh arguments
Ito the men who for years have been
e rousine public interest In the inland wa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
RICHMOND
Epworth League Members En-
tertain Bowdoinham Mem
bers Friday Evening
LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
AND PERSONAL CHAT

About 20 members of the Bowdoin-
ham Epworth League were entertained
by the Epworth League of this town
Friday evening. In spite of the rain
an enjoyable evening was passed BY
all. The evening was taken up with
games and program consisting Of
musical selections and readings was
rendered. About 10 o'clock the party
went to the vestry where light re-
freshments of cake, sandwiches and
ice cream were served and after din
ner speeches were given.
Capt. Percy Farmer Is passing a
few days at his home in town.
A very enjoyable band concert was
given in the post Office square We'd
nesday evening to celebrate the Re-
publican victory in the State.
The following are the names Of the
members of the r. H. S. class Of 1916.
who will enter college this fall: Lillian
Dunlap. Charlie Stetson and Earl
Castner. Bates College; and Miss
Florence Wakefield, who will take
course at Sargent School, Cambridge,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
DAILY KENNEBEc JOURNAL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1e, 1916
EFFORT TO AVERT
RAILROAD STRIKE
ENGLISH ROADS

London, Sept 15-Another effort was
made today to avert the threatened
strike Of railroad employees who are
demanding a ten shilling increase In
wages, which the railway managers
refused to grant, Walter Runciman.
president Of the board Of trade, taking
the initiative in the attempt.
A conference between representa-
tives Of the roads and the men broke
up yesterday, the unions refusing to
accept a compromise on an advance Of
three shillings week and the refer
ence to arbitrator as to whether more
should be given. This afternoon, Mr..
Runciman went into conference with
the railroad men in an attempt to COM
pose the differences and solve the chis-
Is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
ALASKAN BARK
is POUNDING OFF
THE POINT PEDRO

San Francisco. Sept. 15-The Alaska
Packers bark. Star of Chile, en- route
from Bristol Bay, Alaska, with the
seasons catch Of salmon for San
Francisco, was reported today to be N
the breakers off Point Pedro. 25 miles
south of the Golden Gate. On board
the vessel over 200 cannery hands are
thought to be returning to this port.
News of the bark's danger was
brought here by fishermen who said
that the vessel appeared to be in great
danger of being swept on the rocks.
Tugs were sent from San Francisco
to the vessels aid. When last seen the
Star Of Chile was three quarters Of a
mile off shore and her crew was sig.
Mailing for help.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
THE Government
BUILT ARIZONA
MEETS APPROVAL

Washington, Sept. 15.-The superdread-
nought Arizona. just completed at the
New York navy yard, will be commission
ed under command of Captain John D.
Mcdonald on Oct. Is. AS soon as supplies
can be loaded, the big vessel will put to
sea to begin her preliminary tests.
Navy department officials are elated
over the success which has marked the
Arizona's construction by government
workmen. Acting Secretary Roosevelt
said today the ship not only would be
finished on schedule time but would save
the government about s1,Ooo,ooO as COM
pared with the lowest estimates of private
concerns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
NEW METHODS IN !
HANDLING MILK

New York, Sept. 15-New metho''
In the wholesale buying of milk "el'
announced by one of the large distrio'
uting concerns here tonight. the pl'9.
cipal change being in bidding for W
supply by the month instead OF coz
uacting for a period Of six months
The company notified it's country sta.
tions Of the prices it will pay for milk
during October.
The offer, it is said, is nearly hal! ,
cent more a quart than was paid 10.
milk during October, 1915. Mempe1'
of the Dairymen's League, farmers
from four states supplying milk !"
this city, are asking an increase OF
cent a quart above present contlse'
prices. John Dillon, State commission.
er Of foods and markets, who is actlne
as agent for the league. said toos'
that it's members would hold oV to'
the penny increase.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
FIND BODY OF
JACK HURWITZ

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Sept. 15.-
The body of Jack Hurwitz. the Bos-
ton swimmer who was drowned dur
ing a race in Vineyard sound on La
Dor day, was found on the south shore
of Martha's Vineyard island today. 1t
is now believed that another body
which was found on Naushon island
Tuesday, and which relatives Of Hur-
witt thought was his. was that of Fred
Thompson of Boston, who accompa-
MED the swimmer in boat. This body
has been buried in the Hurwitz family
lot in Brockton. The men were lost
when a storm overlook a group of
racers, of which Hurwitz was the
leader
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
GIGANTIC PLOT TO SN|NDLE
US. BANKS OUT OF S500,000
IS MADE PUBLIC At CHICAGO
Swede Will Brought from Home Country in Connection with
Plot-Worked in American Banks

tenburg Jail since last May. when he
was captured through a wireless mes
sage on a charge Of having forged
checks for $4,000 in the name Of a local
varnish manufacturing company.
According to the police, Won Bardin
assumed in Chicago the name of
French count. Here and in other Amer
lean cities he worked for five years in
one bank after another, familiarizing
himself, it is said, with the bank Off
Gals signature and gathering a sup
ply Of statiopery and blank forms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
REPORT ON TRANSFER
OF WOMAN IN HEARSE

Boston, Sept. 15.-The State Board
Of Charity. which has been investi-
eating the recent transfer of Mrs. Sa-
rah Hooper from Middleboro to the
State 1nfirmary at Tewksbury in an
automobile hearse today. announced
that the method and manner Of the
transfer were under all conditions
calculated to benefit her" The board
took occasion, however, to discourage
the conveyance Of sick persons in We
hicles used also for the removal OF the
head.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16

! Chicago, Sept. 15.-Details of what
is said to have been an elaborate plot
to swindle II banks in the United
States out of an amount estimated at
between 100000 and $5oo.000 were made
public here today. At the same time
1T was announced that detective
would leave Chicago for Gottenburs,
Sweden, armed with extradition papers
for Karl Won Bardi, wanted in connec-
ton with the alleged plot.
/. Won Bardi, according to the Swed-
! ish consul here has been in Got
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
IA DEAD IN CREW
OF STEFANSSEN

Seattle. wn.. Sept. 15.-A letter from
Lorne Knight, a member Of the crew Of
the Stefanssen powerboat Polar Bear.
dated April q. and written in a camp on
the west coast Of Banks island, Arctic
ocean reports that Second Engineer
Jones of the Polar Bear died Of heart
disease, this being the 18th death in the
expedition since 1t left Victoria in June,
1913.
Jones' frozen body was buried late in
April after the temperature had abated
sunaciently2to allow digging a grave.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
Dept JUSTICE
STOPS BREAD
INVESTIGATION

Chicago. Sept 1.-THE department of
justice at Washington today called halt
on federal investigation in Chicago Of the
increase Of bread prices.
This department does not wish an in
vestigation made at this time," said a
message FROM A. Bruce Bielaski, chief Of
the departments bureau Of investigation,
to Hinton B. Clabaugh of the depart
ment's Chicago Office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
REDUCE PRICE
TOLEDO BREAD

Toledo. Ohio. Sept 1o.-Reductton in the
price of bread from five to 10 cents to
four and eight cents resulted today as
the result of a price-cutting war among
local bakers The reduction means that
the price is back where it was before the
raise took place several days ago. Most
of the large baking companies raised re-
tail prices one and two cents per loaf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
WHY THE ITALIAN
PLANES ATTACKED

Rome, Sept. 15.-(Via Paris, p. NJ.
M was with the object Of saving the
monuments Of Venice from destruc-
tion by nightly acceptance lombard
ments that Italian hydro-aeroplanes
attacked Parenzo, 80 miles southwest
OF Triest, and other Austrian aero
plane bases. It is admitted by some
Italian newspapers that the anti-air
craft guns in Venice are powerless
against invading air craft and that In
a dozen recent Austrian raids and a
dozen different historical objects were
struck each time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16

terway plans.
Three great projects that will prove
our ability to conceive and carry out ma
tional improvements for the near future"
Secretary Daniels said. ARE the improve
ment Of the Mississippi river and its trio-
utaries, the improvement Of the Sacra-
mento river, and the completing Of the
inland waterway so that a submarine may
travel through the inner passage from
Boston to Key West. ready to dart out
at half a dozen important places to strike
terror to any enemv lurking on our coast
This inland waterway is primarily to Sc
cure chear water transportation. but 1t
has a military value as we'll and in con-
sidering its worth to the republic both
must be regarded"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
WAR DEPARTMENT
MESSAGE RELAYED

. Spokane, Wash, Sept. 15.-The war
departments massage which Is being
,relayed from Plymouth, N. H., to Sc
,attle by automobile was brought into
Spokane at SIS P. NJ. today, one hour
and AZ minutes ahead Of schedule, and
was Immediately given to driver who
will deliver It to Coalfax. At Coalfax
the message Is to be taken to Walla
:walla. The message Is to be at Fort
14awton by o'clock tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
SCORE INJURED
BY EXPLOSION

Pittsburg, Sept. 15.-Nearly score
Of persons were injured tonight by an
explosion at the plant Of the Aetna
Chemical Co., near Oakdale, this coun'
ty. Officials Of the company refused 10
discuss the explosion, which is saio "
have originated in a tank containins
500 barrels of nitric acid. The detona'
ton was felt a distance of Ave miles
Scores Of persons were thrown lron'
their beds and many were injured W
falling debris.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
ASKS FURLOUGH
FOR SOLDIERS

Springfield. ILL.,. Sept. ia furlough Of
10 days for the entire LIST and ID Regi-
'ments Of the Illinois National Guard. in
camp here. is asked by Governor Dunno
In telegram sent to the war department
today. The governor declares that the
men are suffering from cold
The troops are said to have only single
blankets and not enough clothing to keep
them warm. They are equipped for duty
on the Mexican border
The temperature went down to q de-
grees here last night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
'YOUNG" BRITT
BEATS ATTELL

Boston, Sept. 15.-Frankie Young"
Britt Of New Bedford tonight stopped
Monte Attell Of New York in the third
round of g scheduled 12-round bout.
Coming out Of. clinch in the first
minute Of the third round, Britt shot
a left TO the face and then cros<,d
with hts right, putting Atten out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
FIRM NoTEFOR
SWEDEN REGARD
TO SUBMARINES
France Will Join Other Entente
Allies in Friendly Interven-
ton

Paris. Sept. 15.-The French govern
ment has instructed the minister at
Stockholm to Join with the other En-
tente ministers in presenting a friend
ly but firm note to Sweden in regard
to its policy Of neutrality. The note
takes issue with the position OF Swed-
en- in distinguishing between subma-
rines for war and those for commerce,
which the French government aftirms
has IAN effect contrary to neutrality"
since the Swedish naval forces would
hesitate to attack a German subma-
rine in Swedish waters. under the pre-
text that it might be commercial
submarine, whereas there would be no
similar hesitation in dealing with a
submarine Of the allies because they
have no commercial submarines.
The note deals with number of
questions relative to navigation and
concludes:
THE attitude adopted by the Swed-
ish government is at variance IN OBJ
vious respects with an attitude which
is compatible with the duties of a 10y
al and impartial neutrality"
Great Britain and Sweden have been
at odds since the early period of the
war and Sweden's unyielding attitude
evidently has resulted in decision to
exert the combined pressure OF all
the entente allies on her. The difficult
ties arose from the allied blockade OF
Germany. resulting in the holding up
of goods en- route to Sweden which
were suspected to be destined for Ger
many. Sweden retaliated by holding
up large quantities of parcel post mat
ter in transit between England and Rus
sia.
This led to an exchange of notes.
which accomplished nothing. and
early this month a deadlock was
reached. Great Britain insisted as a
condition to submitting the dispute to
arbitration, that Sweden must prom
ise not to interfere again with Eng
lish mail matter. Sweden declined, and
the Swedish minister at London went
to the continent, to be gone for sew
eral weeks. Negotiations were trans
ferred to Stockholm but the latest
advices from London were that no So
luton of the problem was in sight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
Man ARRESTED ON
MURDER CHARGE;
JUMPS FROM CAR

New York. Sept. 15.-Arthur Waltonen,
who was arrested in Ironwood, Mich. in
connection with the murder of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Nichols. wealthy widow of this
city, in September of last year, leaped
from the New York Central train on
which he was being brought to this city
today as 1t passed through Harmon, n.
Y. The train was stopped and Walto-
men was found in a ditch at the side Of
the tracks severely injured. His condi-
ton is said to be serious
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
new MONEY IS
DELAYED BY THE
DIE DIFFICULTY

Philadelphia, Sept. 15.-The United
States mint here is having trouble
making satisfactory dies for the new
dimes, quarters and half dollars from
the designs furnished by the Treas
ury Department. and in consequence
there is delay in getting the new mi
nor currency into circulation. The
treasury authorities. hoped to have the
new silver money in circulation July 1.
At present the mint is working
nighth manufacturing silver coins of
the old design to keep up with the
demand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
INTERCOLLEGIATE
GOLF TOURNAMENT

Pittsburg. Sept. 15.-Princeton defeated
Yale and Harvard. and Yale won from
Cornell in the semi-final round Of the in
tercollegiate golf championship on the
links Of the oakmont Country Club at
Oakmont today. Princeton and Harvard
will play for the title tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
ONE KILLED AND
EIGHT INJURED

Pompton Lakes. N. j.. Sept. 15.-A
workman was killed and eight others
were injured when lightning caused an
explosion on the fulmanite building
at the DUPONT De Nemours Powder
Cos. plant. The explosion started a
fire. The workmen and the injured
were removed by f1remen from the
building. small one of frame con-
struction, which was badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
AND
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
IN BR. COLUMBIA

Vancouver, B. c.. Sept. 15.-On the face
Of incomplete returns from yesterdays
general election in British Columbia, pro-
hibition had a majority of more than 5000
out of a total of 25,Ooo votes. Woman
suffrage apparently carried in every dis
trict
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
HUGHES GOING
OVER COLLECTED
CORRESPONDENCE

Bridgehampton. n. Y, Sept. Is
Charles E. Hughes, Republican candi-
date for President, who is resting at his
summer home here. spent today indoors
going over a mass Of accumulated corre-
spondence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16

Lord Brooke is the eldest son Of the
Fifth Earl Of Warwick and has late
ly been in command of the 4th In
fantry brigade Of the Canadian Exne-
oltionary force. He commanded the
maneuvers In Canada In 1914 and was
aioe oe camp to the commander in
chief of the British army in France
in 1914 and 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-16
Maj. Dickens Killed

London, Sept. 15-Major Cedrick
Charles. grandson Of Charles Dickens
was killed In action In Franco Nor.
day.