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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

New York, Sept. 14-That rat f1eas are
responsible for the spread Of infant1le
paralysis is the theory advanced here by
medical research men who have been ex-
perimenting to determine the carrier and
transmitter of the disease. according to
announcement tonight by Haven Emer-
son. health commissioner.
The commission stated that expert
ments with almost all bugs and vermin
had been abandoned as of no value. and
that attention is now being concentrated
on feas. this idea having first been sug-
gested by Dr. Mark Richardson, secre-
tary Of the Massachusetts, department
of health, who lost two Of his children
by the disease.
THE flea theory is based on careful
observation" DR.. Emerson said. but the
suspicion has not yet been fully veri-
fed" =
It was learned also that Prof. Brues
of Harvard University, who studied the
disease here for six weeks, Is working
on the flea transmission theory, as are
surgeons Of the United States Public
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
MARSHALL ACCEPTS
UPON LEARNING OF
HIS NOMINATION

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 14.-Vice
resident Thomas r. Marshall was
notified tonight Of his denomination
'or Vice President on the Democratic
ticket and formally accepted the hon.
Or.
A large number Of prominent Il Dem
oerats. including National Chairman
vance Mccormick. from all over the
United States were present at the no
uncation. Informal political confer
snees were held by the leaders and
pians for the campaign were discuss
% thoroughly. Reports Of what had
zen done in Indiana were made to
national Chairman Mccormick.
Martin H. Glynn. former governor
p' New York, delivered the speech Of
"ouncation. All the speakers praised
sne Democratic administration, re-
Pned to the Republican attacks which
Aao been made on 1t and expressed
.onndence Of a Democratic victory.
A big parade preceded the cere-
monies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
The Turkish Plan

Distribution Of the supplies which
have already been offered in large
quantities by Syrian and Armenian re-
lief societies would be made under the
Turkish plan through the port of Bel
rut. Assent Of the Entente Allies for
passage Of shipments through the
blockade Of Turkey Is anticipated.
The consent of the Ottoman gov
ernment with respect to Syria does
not apply to Armenia, but negotia-
tions are being continued for similar
concessions there.
Whether private vessels will oe
chartered or an American warship
sought to transport the supplies is
not known here.
Turkey had insisted previously that
there was no urgent need for relief
supplies in Syria Advices from other
sources, however. convinced the State
Department that many inhabitants
had been reduced to starvation and
Turkey was informed in July that
continued refusal to permit shipments
would put a severe strain on relations
between the two countries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
men
PLEASED With
Maine ELECTION

Waterville, Ohio, Sept 14.-Wayne
B. Wheeler, chief legislative agent Of
the Anti Saloon League at Washing
ton, at national headquarters of the
league here, today commented upon
the result of the Maine election, de-
claring that with the elimination o1
Senator johnson. one Of the recog-
nized wet leaders of the United States
Senate is removed"
Maine has been put through the
wringer and has come out drier than
she has been for many years." said
Mr.. Wheeler. "The four men elected. to
the national House of Representatives
are well-known drys and the Cover
nor also is dry. There is general re
joicing among the dry forces over
what has been achieved in Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
VILLAGE
NEAR CAPTURE BY
ENTENTE. ALLIES

and q slight advance by the French by
means Of bombing attack near Belloy-
En-Santerre. south Of the Somme, the
situation elsewhere on the entire front
In France and Belgium remains unchang-
ed.
Tho Teutonic Allies are continuing their
advance on the Dobrudja sector Of Ruma-
MIA, according to Berlin and Sofia Across
the mountains in Pennsylvania the Ru-
manians have attacked west and east of
Hermannstadt. but were repulsed. the
Vienna war once says
In Carpathians
In the Carpathians, the Russians at
tackled vigorously the forces of the
Central Powers at Smotrec, Ludova
and Capula. storming positions after
heavy preparatory bombardment Their
efforts to drive forward, however, were
stopped with sanguinary losses, Vien-
ma adds. On the Macedonian front con-
siderable heavy fighting has taken
owing to variant reports by the differ
ent war chancellor1es. Serbs are de-
clared by Paris to have made pro-
ress against, the Bulgar1ans, while both
Berlin and Sofia report bombardments
in the vicinity. but mention no gains
for neither side.
On tho front where the Italians are
facing the Bulgarians, Sofia asserts. the
Italians have been put to fight. In the
Doiran region the British have taken a
Teutonic position north Of the town Of
Mucukovo.
Although it had been previously stat
ed that the Greek forts at Kavala were
evacuated by the Bulgarians. Berlin says
they are all in the hands Of the Bulgars
and that the Greek troops which were
at Kavala have been sent to Germany.
where they will remain until the end of
the war. "in the state Of neutrals."
In the Austro- Italian theatre the
usual bombardments and isolated in
fantry attacks continue. Late Athens
dispatches declare that M. Dimitra-
copulos has declined to form cab
met to succeed that Of M. Zaimis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Days DEVELOPMENTS

The meeting Of the strikers and
Commission Investigation. Williab B.
their sympathizers followed a parade
which began before noon and lasted
more than an hour. The mayor and,
the Public Service Commission at the
same time were in conference with
committees from the Chamber Of
Commerce. the Merchants Association
and kindred organizations in an ef-.
fort to end the strike. Real estate
owners. lawyers. bankers and mer-
chants. recognizing that the situation
has become serious and that remedial
action is imperative, offered to Coop
crate with the mayor and the Public
Service Commission.
An investigation begun by the Public
Service Commission into the causes which
led to the present strike probably will be
completed tomorrow. Until then neither,
Mayor Mitchell or members Of the COM
mission. it was said tonight, would an
nounce definitely the plans they have N
mind for settling the strike.
Although a score of persons were in
jured, several Of them seriously, in sur
face car accidents today, the police re-
ported there was comparatively little vio-
lence. Subway and elevated train service
continued about normal. while it was said
there was slight improvement in the num-
Der Of surface cars in operation.
Theodore P. Shonts, president of the In
terborough Rapid Transit Co.. announced
that. beginning tonight, employment Of
strike breakers would be unnecessary in
the operation of trains in the subway.
Frederick w. Whitridge, president of
the Third Avenue Railroad Co., invited
striking employees to return to work,
promising better working conditions and
an increase in wages.
Testifying today at the Public Service
Commission investigation William B.
Fitzgerald, organizer of the Carmen's
Union, placed the responsibility for the
strike on the transit companies. He said
the companies refused to deal with the
Amalgamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees and that the
latter organization therefore never had
anything to do with the so-called master
and servant contracts" binding employees
not to seek wage increases for two years
It was these contracts made after the
surface car strikes here few weeks ago
that precipitated the present trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Dmectum | Breaks
Half Mile Records

Syracuse. N. Y, Sept. A.-Directum I.
worlds champion pacing stallion, added
an important chapter ito harness horse
history at the New York State Fair Grand
Circuit meeting today, when he broke all
records for half mile by covering the
distance in IS 3-4 seconds. The former rec
ord was held by Dan Patch, who. aided
by a windshield, made the mark Of 50
seconds at Memphis. Tenn, In 1903.
Directum was paced by running horse
and covered the first quarter in Is 3-4 Soc
onds, the fastest quarter in pacing his
tory. The second quarter was made in
q seconds. He was driven by Thomas
Murphy of Poughkeepsie.
Roam Hal showed great speed in the
Chamber Of Commerce stake for 2.07 pac-
era, which he won IN straight heats, de.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
MEETING OF 5000
IN UNION SQUARE.
Business s and Profess.
sional Men of City Are
Combining to Aid in
Settlement Il

New York, Sept. 14.-Representative
business and professional men, late to-
day took a hand in the transit strike,
hampered transportation in Manhattan,
the Bronx and portions OF westches-,
ter county. While James P. Holland
president Of the State Federation of
Labor. was telling 5000 striking car
men and their sympathizers at a meet.
ing in Union square, that 10000 allied
trade unionists would strike SATURDAY.
unless q settlement Of the transit
strike was effected in the meantime.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Plans Uniformed

M definite plan for border patrol
has taken shape in the minds OF the
commissioners The American MEM
hers we're long in conference WITH
Gen, Bliss again today. It was indl-
Gated that the proposal which has ap-
pealed most strongly so far. for the
representatives of the Washington
government was that a border con-
stabulary be created to operate as
police force along both sides OF the
line. It was suggested that the force
he composed of former soldiers Of
both countries, under Joint control
and that the expense be shared by
both governments.
Details of the plan, however, have
not been worked out.
The joint commission probably Will
adjourn tomorrow over the Weekend
10 permit the Mexican members 70
celebrate the Mexican Independence
day, Sept 16 In a statement issued
tonight the following summary Of to-
days proceedings was given:
The session was devoted to an tnfor-
nal interchange of views In enforcement
Of law in Mexico, and on the guarantees
to PERSONAL and property rights. The
Mexican commissioners presented clear
picture of the purposes Of the Carranza
government with reference to the reform
# the civil and criminal codes and the
codes of procedure. They explained that
under the Diaz regime the judicial pro-
celure was so cumbersome and eXpen-
siye and the judiciary so corrupt, that 1t
was impossible for a poor man to obtain
justice
THE purpose Of the Carranza govern
rent is so to simplify procedure that
the courts of justice would be open to
all
The Mexican commissioners emphasiz-
ed the fact that the Carranza government
has no intention Of weakening the guar
antees to civil rights, although the pres
ent abnormal condition Of the country
has made it necessary to suspend the con-
stitutional guarantee in variou sections
Of the republic In short. the purpose
which the Carranza government has In
mind is to make not only the system OF
law. but the administration of justice.
conform to modern standards and to In
corporate the principle Of equality OF op-
portunity in every department Of nation
al life
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
PALMYRA CHILD
SERIOUSLY HURT
RUN Down BY AUTO

Palmyra, Me. Sept. 14.-(SpeciaD.-
A shocking accident occurred this
morning near the village schoolhouse
when one of the pupils, Madeline Dear
born. aged nine, was run over by an
automobile driven by Me. Barker Of
Norridgewock.
Madeline was crossing the street
when she was struck by the auto
breaking an arm and injuring her so
that the brain itself was exposed.
Mr.. Barker took the little girl to the
home Of her aunt, Mrs. Wallace Estes,
with whom she boarded while attend
ing school.
Medical aid from Hartland was sum-
moned and the child was hurried the
Emerson-McVety hospital at Nsxport..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Indictment Former
Officials at Bangor

Justice Savage presiding. Indictments
were brought against F. E. Pressey.
former street commissioner. charging
embezzlement. also cheating by false
pretences; Henry E. Kelley. former
street department foreman. cheating
by false pretences; Jere T. Carrow
former street department clerk, lar
ceny. also cheating by false pre-
tences: J. Fred Sheehan, former over
seer Of the poor. emS excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Carl Miliken Urges
the Special Session to
Provide for Soldiers

Portland, Me-, Sept. 14.-"One thing the
Legislature should take up which the
governor hasn't mentioned in his CALL"
remarked Governor-elect Carl E. Milli-
ken this morning to reporter, 'is the
matter Of making some provision for the
support Of the families Of National
Guardsmen now on border duty. The Sec
ond Regiment of the Maine National
Guard has been on duty on the border
nearly all summer and nobody knows
how long the Maine boys will have to
stay down there. And the pay Of a SOL
dier, as you know, is nowhere near suff1-
cient to support a wife and family back
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
I Premier Iisza Again
Refuses Convocation

of debate in the Hungarian Diet today,
Premier Tisza again refused to consent
to the convocation Of the delegations, or
of the Austrian and Hun
garian Parliaments. says dispatch from
Budapest to Reuters Telegram Co.
Defending the governments foreign
policy, the Premier admitted that al
though it was fully aware Of Rumania's S
intention it was not supposed that her
armies were ready and therefore it was
believed that an attack from that quar-
ter would not come so soon. The Pre-
mier continued:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

feating Miss Harris NJ. in thrilling stretch
drives. In the final lap he travelled the
mile in 201a.
Busy Lassie. handled by Cox, came
from behind to win all three heats Of the
Governors stake for 20 trotters. Zom-
start to finish Of each heat.
NJ. D. Mitchell Of East Orange, N. j.,
won the senior trophy in the 212 trot of
the League Of Amateur Driving Clubs.
Peter Mack. the favorite. acted badly aft
er winning the first heat in 20s 3-4.
Eudona Spier won the ZIG trot in
straight heats and Fighting Chance took
the 2.N trot In like manner. Both these
horses were entered by the Lyndon
Farms Of Syracuse. The races were to
wagon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

home. The result is that the families
of some Of the soldiers are in exceeding
ly Strengthened circumstances this sum-
mer with winter coming IN and no relief
in sight, and I believe that the State
should make provision for their support
and not leave them dependent upon the
good will of grocers and landlords or on
charity"
Vermont has already. in a special ses-
sion Of the Legislature. provided for the
dependent families Of National Guards
men who are on the border, and a similar
measure Is now being considered at a
special session Of the Massachusetts Leg
islature. In taking action for the relief
Of soldiers families Maine would only be
following behind her sister states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

1--WE believed that Rumania had bet
ter conception Of her own interests. W:
were deceived in this assumption, and
our error had sad and harmful conse-
quences for us, but don't know wnerh-
er the consequences of this premature
attack will not be much heavier for Ru-
mania" RI !sf~
Expressing regret at the loss Of Ru-
mania's friendship, Premier Tisza said
that he believed that the compensation
arising from the Bulgarian alliance
would fully counteract the loss Of the
Rumanian alliance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
N. Il. Woman Is
Killed In Acton
Auto Accident

Acton, Me-, Sept. 14.-Mrs. Nettie
Plumber Of Milton, N. H.. was instantly
she was riding with her husband and a
party Of friends collided with a machine
owned by John Wood of Springvale, near
the Acton fair grounds, and overturned.
Other occupants in the cars escaped with
slight injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

three guns to turret, and her perform
ance is declared by ordnance and con-
struction offlcials to be the Anal answer
to critics opposing the three-gun turret
system.
The Nevada and Oklahoma, also new
additions to the navy. are equipped with
two three-gun and two two-gun turreta
Neither of these has been able to COM
pete with the Pennsylvania, although
both made unusually good scores during
their preliminary practice.
The Pennsylvania and Oklahoma at the
present time are undergoing their final
tests and. navy department reports say.
are fulfilling the required specifications
in a highly satisfactory manner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
IS INDICATED
CONFERENCE
SETTLEMENT
Major General Bliss to
Appear Today Before
Joint Commission at
New London

r.v London, Conn.,, Sept. 14.-Ma-
i. General Tasker H. Bliss, assist
-. chief Of staff Of the United States
.,my is expected to appear before
N. american Mexican commission
,,norrow, when discussion Of border
,-oblens is renewed. He will be the
first and possibly the only witness 20
hs interrogated by the commission In
Joint session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
EPIDEMIC SHOWS
AN INCREASE IN
NEW YORK STATE

Albany, N. Y. Sept. 14-Health de-
partment records for the State exclusive
of New York City showed increases to-
day both in number Of cases of infan-
tile paralysis and deaths. Fifty-four
cases and eight deaths were reported
during the "a hours ending at p. m, IA
more cases and eight deaths were re-
ported during the "a hours ending at s
p. m. and IA more cases and FIVE more
deaths than were recorded yesterday.
Cases now total 2745 and deaths 296.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Working Out Problems Of a
Mexico Border C0nStabulary
Pennsylvania Makes
World Gunnery Record

Washington. Sept. IA new world s
record in naval gunnery has been made
by the new super-dreadnought Pennsyl-
vania, the navy department announced
tonight. Credit for the feat is given to
the big battleship's u 14-inch rifles,
mounted as a main battery in four tur-
rets, which on a simultaneous discharge
in recent trial registered five hits on
small target II miles away. At that
distance target is not visible to the gun
ners.
Records of the highest scores ever made
under similar circumstances have been
examined by naval officers, but none
equalling that of the Pennsylvania has
been found.
The Pennsylvania is the first vessel to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
ALLOW
!. s. Relief
FOR SYR|ANS
Ottom an Government
Consents to Shipment
of Supplies to Famine
Sufferers
Would Have Shipments Made
Through Port of Beirut-May
Have Warship to Transport

Washington, Sept 1.-THE Turkish
government in communication re-
ceived today at the State department
consents to shipment Of relief sup
plies from the United States to fam
inc sufferers in Syria.
The action reverses the previous
attitude of Turkish officials who had
refused two urgent pleas by the de-
partment for the privilege to make
such shipments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

Bangor, Me-, Sept. 14.-Former Ban
gor city officials and employees Of the
Bangor street department were in
dicted bysthe grand jury for the Sep
court which opened here today, Chief
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
German Failures

Along the Peronne-Bethune road north
and south of Bouchavesnes the Germans,
according to Paris, have vainly attacked
the newly won French positions in the
hope Of regaining their transport line to
the north.
Except for reciprocal bombardments
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Armor Plate Plant
Hearings Are Closed

Washington, Sept. 4.-Hearings before
Secretary Daniels and the general board
of the navy on the question of suitable
location for the projected $11,00O,0o0 gov
ernment arrnor factory closed today with
approximately $50 sites and rural dis
tricts asking for the plant. A selection
probably will not be made for more than
two months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

All possibility Of purchasing a ready
built plant was disposed Of during the
hearings OF the factories making armor
or engaged in similar activities only two
were mentioned as possible purchases.
The general board considers neither sat
isfactory. They are the properties of the
Washington Steel & Ordnance Corpora
ton. which is constructing a factory at
Ashland, Ky.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

London, Sept. 15.-M. Dimit-
raeopulos has refused to form a
cabinet, according to an Athens
dispatch to Reuters.
Because the Entente Powers
are not satisfied with the pro-
gram outlined by M. Dimitra-
coupulos, he has abandoned his
effort to form a cabinet. His ac-
'ceptance of the premiership was
based on full power to control
the national policy.
Beset by the British on the west
and the French on the east, the Ger
man invested village Of, Combles. in
the Somme region Of France, appAr-
emily is on the verge Of capture by
the Entente forces.
With the British firmly established
in the Leuze wood, less than a mile
from the western outskirts Of the vii
lage, the French a mile east Of It,
have driven their wedge in farther
and captured LIE Priez farm, through
which runs the road to Rancourt. The
farm, which had been held by the
Germans as a point Of support against
French encroachments upon Combles,
was taken by assault.
-..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Says Rat Fleas May
Garry Epidemic Of
lnfantile Paralysis

Health Service and tho Rockefeller In
stitute for Medical Research.
Commissioner Emerson, however, in
sists that the chance Of spreading the
disease from one person to another is by
far the greatest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
THE WEATHER
LOCAL SHOWERS

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Local showers. followed by
clearing and cooler weather Friday;
Saturday fair and cooler.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
PRESIDENTS SISTER
STEADILY FAILING

New London. c.. Sept. 14.-Mrs. Anne
Howe, President Wilson's sister. who is
gravely i'll here has failed steadily to-
day." according to an announcement az 9
o'clock tonight by her physician. pr. H.
NJ. Lea
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15
Boston Forecast

Boston, Sept 14.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Friday fair, pro-
ceded by showers in early. morning.
Cooler Saturday and Sunday fair and
continued cool. Moderate westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

Births h Firmly Estab-
lished Less Than Mile
A W ay While French
Storm German Point
Of Support - Report
Dimi t racopulos Re-
fuses to Form Greek
Cabinet u / s2.i;t:;,, s2.fi;t;,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-15

,.. bell calls in the straws!
e.n.ember IS is Fall Hat
S NV from Eastport to Frisco.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-18
ExcellentTOnic
HARDY ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Curry enter
tanned delightfully."- with rock las
Wednesday evening, in honor OF
Misses Bertha and Lillian Houston
TO Oakland.
Mr.. Coleman Powell went to Jack
son this week with Misses Julia
Thomason and Bertha Houston.
Mrs. Ella Bowers and children.
, Vashti and Lewis, of Memphis. are
visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. j.
Curry.
Mr.. Z. c. A~ldridge returned to
Memphis Wednesday after spending
a very pleasant ten-day vacation at
home.
Mr.. j.. A. Martin. ST., attended the
farm demonstration at S~tarvkille
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Martin, Jr., are
at home again, after two weeks alb
sence.
Mr.. w. H.. Gully was away on a
business trip a few days the past
week.
Mrs. Rosa Thomason returned
home yesterday after a few DAVIS
visit with her daughter, Mrs. F. b.
Coates. accompanied by her grand
son, Barclay Coates.
Miss Gladys Tribble, of Tatum.
came home with Elizabeth Curry to
send a few days.
Mr.. Webster Goodwin and Curtis
Written were here on business one
evening last week. We wish them
both success-(D.
Miss Margaret Aldridge entertain
ed the W. NJ. U. very delightfully."-
at her home, Fairview. Tuesday
afternoon.
Miss Bonnie Powell is visiting
Miss Dorothea Strider at Rose
bloom.