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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-01

Twins FROM L|N0W
ANGLER DISLOCATES
NECK OF BIG RUSSIAN
WAS Secured aud Executed So
quickly That Au,;irHrc Did
Not uDdcrstnnd.

after eighty-two minutes OF
wrestling. Ed G'Strangler")
dislocatcd the neck of ivan Lii =
Russian Cossack wrestler, last
at Broad street Park. but few
b In the audience knew what had
red. Lewis never did throw Iii
nov; but Linow slgnalcd with his
nigel u the referee. DIR. j. J.. Me
Dono gh. that he was bcstcd. Lewis
: OF "a Blddcn threw his arm around the
RUSS ms neck and threw him to the
boar with such force that the plat
form 5roaned.
| AftV two surgeons had examined
tic NICK of the foreigner, it was dc
cidcd fA send him to the hospital. an'l
lie was A.arricd 10 tile Me,Ioriai Hos
pitnl iiR WAS resting well at an early
hour ,hBi morning. and II was said
that ~ was not dangerouel% Injured.
''LcXs will have TO quit such tao
iics." hid DIR. McDonouEh. cor he will
hrtc ,omc onc's neck.'
4, =: living head hold that the
denly that no ono In In" audience
knew what was happening. The men
had struggled through more than an
hour. Lewis had been playing the
game that he knows 80 well--that
NJ the cautious athlete When he
his opponent the audience Kissed.
That was because the audience did not
know that this is part OF the game.
When Lewis ran off the platform he
was Kissed. because the audience did
|. not know that this Is also part OF the
game.
Lewis is contender for the cham =
pionship OF the world. Only joe
Stecher stands between him and Frank
Gotch's position. Lewis Was taking no
chances.
"If ! can win" said Linow yester-
day afternoon, Ill will mean thousand $
Of dollars 10 me. know that Lewis
is the best man. but shall do my
$best''
Til Russian Was the a.gres.or
l throt 2hout. lie forced Lewis off the
u mai. and complained when the ''Stran-
der would no, stay on the fifteen
foot square. lie cX.rtcd that giant
strength OF his. H. MAS caught time
after time ia that lazy IA hion which
liz peculiar to Lewis, and which IS
dangerous because il has both brawr
and brains behind IL. This IL why
Lewis won. After eighty-two minutes
and hfty-ninc seconds Of the last min
ute had fled. Lewis swung his 32>
pounds around the neck OF I.inow and
almost broke IL. After a careful cN-
animation. tw" Richmond physicians
said that I.inow could wrestle II" iuorI
COR the night
Yes said Referee McDouough
.--~sk that wny. and then | guess bel
N'op
i"c'c Wa aP
p,"uSc "''si ,-''o" . = 40 '.' - y
| Meco"ousn ''"' u.
80" 1922 80,
Lewis.
N1e' '"S'F '''''"'.s'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-01
ORDERED TO SAN DOMINGO
Naval Constructor Dubnsc VIII Report
ON Possibilities of ReHonting
the Memphis.

WASHiNGToN. August al.-Naval
Constructor William q. Dubose. on
duty ut Norfolk, was ordered TO San
Domingo to-day 10 inspect the wreck
of the armored cruiser Memphis and
report on the possibilities of rehoat-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-01
r.. II. Morr,,c, Near u.,,h.

GALESBtHG, ILL. August SD. n
Morriscy, assistant 10 the viCc-presi-
dent Of the Burlington, formerly grand
chief Of the brotherhood OF railway
traiumcn, il reported near death at his
home here Tonight, suffering from a
brain tumpr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-01

ing her. y corrected list of blueJackcts
missing in the wreck contains the name
OF William T. Smith 2o2 North Long
street, Charlotte. y. 6.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-01
AUSTRIA SENDS REPLY
Cancil!ator! Answer to Demands q
United States In tho PctruIite
Case,

Special 10 The Times Dispatch
WASHINGTON, August 31.-Austria
Nas sent a reply TO the demand made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
MarcsIIus, w. Eualey

Marcellus w. Eugley. aged Ga. Of 80
Oak street, passed to the higher life
Wednesday evening at 9.46 o'clock at
er long illness. b 4
He was man well known and high
" esteemed in Augusta in both a bus
mess and q social sense. He had been
a resident or this city for 46 years and
an employe Of the Kenpebec Light &
Heat Co. for % years.
Mr.. Eugley was born in Nobleboro,
Me-, Oct.' 4. 1852. He. was a member
OF Bethlehem Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
Cushnoc Royal Arch Chapter. Trinity
Commandery and the Maccabees.
he is survived by wife, three daugh-
ters, Mrs. sAlmon "A. Soule. Mrs. Angus
tus L. Graham Of Augusta, and Mrs.
Fred Hayden of Vassalboro; one BROTH
er, Henry B. Of North Andover, Mass:
one sister, Mrs. Walter L. Choate of
Lowell, Mass.
The funeral will be held at IN.
saturday under the auspices Of Trinity
Commandery. *
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Pulp Association and the Rubber Ciuo
of America.
Membership in these organizations
is said to number $4,000 employers
giving work to approximately 1000. ooo
persons and representing about 49,
O0O. OO0, 200 of capital.
heretofore to substantial extent"
said Mr.. Alexander. leach manufac-
turer has studied only the problem d.
rectly affecting himself. ignoring the
fact that all industry is inter-related
and that there Is a vital need for CO.
operative action and united effort. The
war has brought many new problems
and peace will bring many more. THESE
must be studied and solved.
1.-THE conference board will be
clearing house Of information. Its pur-
pose will be to analyze and present
the essential elements in The situation,
suggest methods and inspire united and
intelligent action. Industry In this
country must have the sympathetic
support of the public, it must have the
cooperation of the government and 1t
must act intelligently and definitely on
it's own account" .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
ATTENDANCE INCREASES
AS REVIVAL SERVICES
DRAW TOWARD CLOSE

Wednesday night the floor of CITY
hall was packed with people, the cold
weather not being capable of keepinc
Harry Taylor's admirers from attend
ing. Prayer was offered by DR.. Arthur
S. Phelps of the Waterville First Pan.
tist church. who brought a delexation
ifom that city to hear MI. TAYLOR. A.
ter a praise service that was ioined
in by many of the congregation, Mr.
Taylor announced AZ his subject for
II We Neglect So Great Salvation -.
or. 1.-The Evil Of Doing Nothing"
His address was a powerful ann..,
10 those who are doing nothing to o. ~
salvation. and he made IL realistic In
his usual manner. by the use Of an,
lies. He told story concerning a mo-
who shot a hne deer. and who nron,A
ised his wife that he would rive IL
the finest piece Of venison she .,,e er
tastsd, the next day. But the nsrt ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

nounced the imminent appointment of
a food controller with fu,! power of all
departments concerned in food supplies
and immediate measures to restrict the
luxurious use Of sugar, to prevent
waste and the making of large profits
In potatoes and milk and to forbid the
milling of pure white -four. He said
also that the government would ask
new powers under the Defense of the
Realm Act to deal with all attempts
to exploit public necessities.
These measures. Mr.. Runciman ex-
planned. would be temporary. but if
they were found insufficient it might
become necessary to have recourse to
food tickets. The speech Of the presi-
dent of the Board of Trade was well
coined in all parts of the House. Sir
Edward Carson. on behalf of the OPP
position. and George J. Wardle. for the
Laborites, agreed that the House was
ready to grant the power asked with
out the formality of bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
a number of things tool, his attention

a number Of things took his attention
and for several days he forgot all
about the matter, when he finally went
to get the steak he was unable to use
any of it. for in the interim it had
spoiled. because he had done nothing.
Mr.. Taylor then told of young man
who told his father, a farmer, to take
a vacation, and promised to take care
Of the farm while his " father was
away. When the farmer returned. he
found the farm which had been his
pride practically ruined, grown up to
weeds, the fences down, the orchards
unsprayed and eaten by insects. and
all because his son had done nothing.
Mr.. Taylor referred to the story of the
10 talents. and the story of the foolish
virgins. to further exemplify his text,
"The Evil of Doing Nothing" and he
made it very evident that unless
man Is willing to do something to
make him worthy of salvation, God is
not justified in saving anyone against
their own will soE desire. 1T isn't
merely In turning yodr head turn
ing ones head is all right to get
your feet toward it," said the evange-
list.
The chorus and most OF the congre.
cation joined in singing "Why NOT
Now" and service of praise and tes-
timonial was then held for a few min
utes, during which large amount of
work was done by Mr.. Taylor in urg-
ing people to rise, and thus announce
themselves on the side of Jesus. 'In
Beulah Land" the song which has be-
come associated most prominently
with the revival. is sung at least twice
in each evening meeting, and those
who have attended with any degree Of
regularity have learned it by heart, so
that 1t Is sung with even more vigor.
than the rest of the hymns. :;
;, Both Harry Chamberlain and Miss
Ruth Taylor had bad colds on Wed
nesday evening, so that no vocal solo
music could be rendered, but the sing
Ing of the big choir and the congre-
cation, accompanied by Mrs. ola
:Roule on the piano. was very fine. Mr.;
Taylor announced as his subject Tori
Thursday evening. BILLY SUNDAYS
HELL" which should prove a very warns
lopC. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
Wilson Thanks
Friends in West

Washington. Nov. 15.-President Wilson
expressed his gratitude to the people of
the West for their support in the election
in messages sent tonight in reply to re-
quests that he visit that section before
Congress opens. He said he would be
unable to make the trip at present be-
cause Of critical duties. but promised Ito
go West later If possible. He sent the
following telegram to William F. King,
successful candidate for the Senate from
Utah:
1.-THE invitation to visit the West tugs
hard at my heart because 1 feel deeply
grateful to all the West for the splendid
and generous support you have given me ;
but l would not be worthy of this gener-
Gus confidence If were to leave my desk
at a time when duties of the most critical
and depressing sort crowd upon me. I
am promising myself the pleasure Of such
q trip If ever I can get free from the
tolls Of exacting duty and in the mean
time wish express my gratitude, ap-
probation and regret"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
Plan, Formation Of
National Industrial
Conference Board

New York. Nov. reformation Of
the National Industrial Conference
Board with II Of the most important
industrial organizations Of the >coun-
try in it's membership as a clearing
house of information in the proposed
study of problems confronting manu-
facturers of the United States was an
nounced today at a meeting of the
National Founders Association, an or
ganization of iron manufacturers.
Frederick p. Fish, banker of Boston, is
chairman and Magnus w. Alexander of
West Lynn, Mass, is manager of the
new organization.
The industrial bodies which have
Joined the board are the National
Founders Association, National Met
al Trades Association, National Coun-
Gil for Industrial Defense, National AS
ISOLATION OF Manufacturers, National
Erectors' Association, National Asso-
citation Of Cotton Manufacturers. Ma
tional Association of Wool Manufac-
turers, Silk Association OF America
National Typothetae and~ Franklin
Clubs Of America, American Paper ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
RICHMOND

Miss Ollie DIV er, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. r. w. Blais-
dell at Five Islands has returned to
her home in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Turner. Norman
Call and Geo. Gibbs left town Wednes-
day for hunting trip in the Mosquito
region.
Miss Lily Price has returned from a
weeks. visit in Portland.
Mrs. Ira Ingraham and son John
have returned to their home in New
York after passing a few weeks at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Lamont.
L. Perley Bullock of Portland passed
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Bullock. Water street.
Miss Florence Wakefield returned
Sunday to her studies at the Sargent
school. East Cambridge, after a short
visit at home.
Ernest and Clyde Smith have been
passing a few days with relatives in
Gardiner.
Mrs. Ellen Blair has been passing a
rev days in South Gardiner, where she
was the guest Of Mrs. Ellen Lawrence.
Capt and Mrs. Percy Farmer and
their daughters Barbara and Marjorie
have left town for trip to South
America in q schooner of which Capt
Farmer has command.
The Rt. Rev. Benjamin Brewster
bishop Of the diocese of Maine, was al
st. Matthias Episcopal church Sunday
eeIternoon for q confirmation service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

ain and her allicsl a. q reply ITO the
monstrous proceedings" OF the Ger
man submarines. He declared that
there was an uneasy feeling In the
country that the submarine menace
was more serious. than the authorities
were willing to admit.
Admiral Lord Beresford said that Great
Britain had arrived at q serious crisis
calling for energy and foresight. 1t was
time for plain speaking because the House
of Commons and the newspapers had boon
muzzled by the most autocratic govern
ment since the time Of Pharaoh.
Had the blockade been properly en-
forced from the flrst." he asserted we
should not have been faced by the sub
marine menace" -
The Marquis Of Crewe, lord president
Of the council. replying for the govern
ment said it was useless to make such
declarations as Lords Sydenham and
Beresford demanded, without the power
to enforce them. The only voices which
could speak with influence now were the
voices of the cannon on the various
fronts.
1T IL useless" said the Marquis Of
Crewe. ito threaten to exact particular
reparations in the terms Of peace unless
we are able to impose those terms by OBJ
tanning complete victory.
1.-The admiralty" continued the loro
president, has been singularly success
full in the destruction of enemy subma-
rines, but the difficulties In dealing with
this menace have increased"
The Earl of Litton, civil lord of the ad-
miralty, having denied that the fleet had
departed from it's traditional policy Of
seeking out and destroying the enemy.
the subject was dropped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS IN WINTER
WITH PROSPECTS OF SUCCESS
SAYS Count ALBERT APP0NYI
Also Declares Wilson Unfair and Not Obeyed Neutral
ty Laws But May Be Useful

Europe probably will have at least 25
or 80 years Of peace, until the genera
ton which has passed through this
conflict has departed from the stage.
This should give time and opportuni-
ty to wise and far-seeing diplomacy
by which the western states of Europe
can arrange for protection against the
disturbing element in the East"
Count Apponyi says that his Views
are shared by all leading Hungarians
and, with the possible exception of
certain Slavonic elements in Austria.
are also held by the leaders in that
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
Always Busy Is Frank
Ochhan, Young Austrian,
~, With Window Cleaning

II you were to land in a foreign coun-
try tomorrow, without funds. without a
knowledge Of the language spoken in that
country and without friends, do you think
Of anything which you could learn to do
in few years which would allow you
to earn approximately $50 a month";
That is what Frank Ochmans, or Frank
Ochmanski, as he was named in Austria.
has done since his arrival in America u
few years ago. When he was Is years
of age he came from Austria with a fam
lily that was travelling to New York, and
he had to come as one Of them, for no
foreigner under Is years Of age is allowed
to enter this country unless in the Gus
tody of parent.
For some time Frank was employed Is
newsboy and he travelled over q good
deal Of the country before his big idea
struck him. He married a member Of
the family with whom he made his trip
to this country and about a year ago
came to Augusta, where he organized the
Augusta Window Cleaning Company" In
which he IL president, vice president. sec
rotary and, in fact, 1.-The whole push" :.
People soon commenced to notice the
thorough manner In which he did his
work, and the red, white and blue lad
ders which bear his sign are now q IA
miliar sight on Water street, as he does
more than half of the windows on the
street and a goodly number Of the floors,
beside.
His expenses for stock in trade are very
small, a large chamois skin and some
soap being about all that his work ~.
quires. and he is making good at q rapid
rate. has a nice little fiat where he and
his little family are keeping house and !
enjoying life as they never could have in |
their native land.
In q talk with Journal representative
on Wednesday he gave a very interesting I
account of his experiences since COM
ing to America and told of recently get
ting a letter which stated that three Of |
his boyhood friends had just been killed
in action. He has a pretty good .educa-
ton, speaks Russian, Polish. German and !
English, and issa hustler from the word /
go. On the walls Of his pretty little par
lor are pictures Of his relatives, one of !
them a large picture OF an uncle who Is
an officer in the Austrian cavalry. and
Frank has vast store OF interesting |
concerning the war situation
In Europe, in which he is naturally keen
ly Interested as he has friends and rela-
tives engaged in 1t. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
< Germans Make Gains
Auainst the French IN
Region Of the Somme

While the British were further advanc-
ing their front north Of Ancrs river or
consolidating their newly won positions.
the French and Germans have been en-
gagged In violent combats both north and
south Of the somme. In both regions the
Germans made gains IN the northern cor
nsr and western outskirts Of the st.
Pierre Vast wood. north of the river
and in the eastern part Of the village Of
Pressoire south Of the stream. the
French official communication in admit
ting the loss OF this ground says tho Ger
mans obtained only limited advantages
at the price Of very heavy losses. In the
north the German attack ended from Les
Boeufs to the south Of Bouchavesnes, a
front Of five miles. and south Of the
Somme from Ablancourt to the Chaulnes
Wood, about three miles. The attacks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The line of march of the Democratic
parade to be held this Thursday eve
ming is as follows: The parade will
form at the Engine house and will 70
down Academy street, up Water street,
over North street, down Second to Lin.
coin street, up Lincoln to Middle street,
down Vaughan and up Second to Win.
throp. down Winthrop to Water street
and down Water to Elm street, where
it will break ranks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
England Preparing
to Deal with the Food
roblem at Early Date

London. Nov. l5.-Walter Runcimar,
president of the Board of Trade, in
Parliament today outlined the govern
ments proposal for dealing with the
food problem. Mr.. Runcin.an"s speech
had significance aside from it's actual
context as showing thai the govern
ment is looking forward to protracted
hostilities and foresees the necessity
of timely measures for insuring the ma
tional food supply by an effective Or
ganization of national resources in a
manner similar to that adopted in the
enemy countries.
Mr.. Runciman in his speech an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
VASSALBORO

EAST-Allie Priest, Elmer Denico,
Fred Kicker and George Burgess have
gone to Shirley in the big woods on a
hunting trip.
Wilfred Phelps has recently bought a
valuable horse.
George Priest has closed his cider
mill
Mr.. and Mrs William Ward Of China
were Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs.
George Priests.
Mrs. William Gallagher passed FRI
day with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Mes
bit at North Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
Preparedness opic
Before Convention of
the American F. of l..

Baltimore, Nov. 1.-Two methods for
policy Of protection against war are set
forth in resolutions here today at the
convention Of the American Federation
of Labor.
A resolution introduced by Al Rich of
the Texas Federation of Labor urges the
establishment Of commercial union be-
tween the United States and the South
and Central American republics To this
end the resolution favors the issuing Of
bonds by the United States government
to finance steamships lines to engage in
commerce among the countries compos-
ing such union and the extension Of
credits or loans to such countries as may
require them in order that they may be
enabled to participate in the management
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Der Of fine tips" to the boys who have
it in mind to make medicine their pro-
fession. There was an attendance of
about 80 and all found the talk most
interesting. The second talk of the Sc
ries will be given next Wednesday
evening by DR.. s. J. Beach. who will
speak. upon the topic, Care OF the
EyeSn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Deming. N. NJ, Nov. 15.-Sixty men
have been arrested on charges Of de-
sertion. it was announced today at
brigade headquarters at Camp Deming.
The mon. It il understood, are from the
First Provisional Infantry Brigade
stationed at Fort Bayard, N. M. and
are deserving because Of hardships due
to cold weather /
Provost guards today, 1t was said.
had arrested IL stragglers from the
brigade which IL composed Of the LIST
and End Arkansas Infantry, the LIST
Delaware Infantry, 1st Wyoming In
fantry and New Hampshire Field Hos
pital Corps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
EXPECT INTERPRETATION
Continued from Page One,

which the test case was brought and
would leave all roads subject to pros
ecution in other. jurisdictions. The rail.
roads have chosen what seems to be
the shortest and most practical method
OF reaching an early decision, and in
the meantime. avoiding a multiplicity
OF prosecutions and suits, -
The railroads earnestly desire TO
take the right road and it is for this
reason that they have asked Tho co,,rts
for light" 'o S0"i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
Albert James Burns

Albert James Burns passed away at
$50 Wednesday afternoon at his late
residence on the Burns road, North
Augusta. at the age of IS years, after
lingering illness Of three months.
The deceased is survived by a widow
and two sons, Everett H., who resides
out of the State, and Ray NJ. Of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

were launched after violent artillery prep
aration.
Berlin In referring to the British attack
which gave them the town Of Beaucourt,
says that except at Beaucourt all the
British attacks broke down with heavy
casualties. On the southern bank Of the
Ancre the attack has already been shat
tered, says Berlin. which adds that fight
ing IL proceeding at Sailly-Saillisel. Ac-
cording to London 5s7S Germans have
been made prisoner on the Ancre front
since Monday. The British losses consid-
ering the extent of the gains are declared
not to have been high.
The Transylvania front, aside from the
line in France, Is furnishing the most san
culinary engagement. Here the Austro-
Germans are gaining ground against the
Rumanians and Russians.
In the Dobrudja region Bucharest re-
ports the occupation by the Rumanians
of the town of Beasic on the Danube.