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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
POLICE STOP BOYS
ARMED TO TEETH

Portland. Me. Sept. 24-Armed to
the teeth with hunting knives, re-
volvers, cartridge belts and cartridges,
and ready to pursue the big game in
the wilds Of Maine, three youths from
Salem, Mass, arrived in Portland this
morning and their trip to the woods
was sadly interrupted by the police
Their names were Joseph Dobrzelecki,
Louis ]. Jwanichi and John Piotrow-
ski as given at the station.
They had left Salem some time yes
terday. going to Dover. NJ H.. and
from there continued on to Portland.
They were held to await their parents
arrival.
The oldest OF the trio, Dobrzelecki.
admitted, the police say. that he had
stolen between s25 and $50 from his
father and that the weapons were
bought with this money. When ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
BANKERS URGED
Continued from Page One)

corn does not pay in Florida I am
sorry to say that the average farmer
is not a good business man. Some
body must help him. / know of cases
where banks took charge of entire
shipments for their communities, col
lected the money and distributed it
to the farmers without collecting a
penny for the service. This is the right
spirit"
Keep Farmers Satisfied
Addressing the agricultural commit
tee OF the American Bankers Associa-
ton here today, P. w. Goebel, Kansas
City. president Of the associations told
the delegates that the bankers Of the
country must be practical and pa
triottc. true to their convictions and
make 1t impossible for anyone to say
that American bankers prof1ted by the
war.
Mr. Goehel urged closer cooperation
with the farmers. The agricuIturists
he said should prepare inventories and
be able to make credit statements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
AVIATOR CHANGES SEATS
AT ELEVATION 1000 FEET

Rantoul, ILL.,. Sept. 2i-Ofnters Ar,
army aviation school here declarea y
day that the feat OF Major Max..r
Kirby. who changed seats In an III
plane at an elevation Of more than la.
feet. was the first of its kind ever 4,
complished in the United States
Major Kirby arrived Saturds, -.
Dayton, Ohio. where he Is M ,h,rs. \,
an aviation school. He made No
tial flight here yesterday. as-sra.-
alone in the rear seat and using -
control. When the airplane vas or,.
ter Of mile in the air and runr,n- \,
the rate 90 q mile n minute tho -,
climbed 20 the front scat ana -,
wheel control Of tho machine ma.,.
the descent without mishap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
MASKED MAN ROBS
BINGHAM CROCERYMAN

Bingham, Me. Sept 24.-Fred Tenn
pie, local grocer. while on his way
home about $50 Saturday evening,
was held up by a masked man at the
point Of a revolver and relieved of
about 500 in money and about $50
worth of checks. He had just closed
his store for the night. The attack
was made within about 100 feet of his
residence and near an electric light.
He was unable, however to describe
the appearance Ct the man other than
that he was quite tall
Deputy Sheriff Jepson took a sus-
pected party into custody Sunday but
found nothing against the man which
warranted holding him on the charge.
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EARLY FIGHT
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that its adoption would be taken as
an Endorsement of White House pick
citing, and that it was unnecessary in
asmuch as the judiciary committee
planned to report the amendment res
olution carly in the next session.
Miss Rankin Speaker
Miss Rankin and Rep. Pou, chairman
Of the rules committee, who reported
tie resolution, made the principal
speeches for it. Mr.. Pou declared Pres
ident Wilson had written him urging
the naming Of the committee and when
Mr.. Webb said he did not think the
President ever had made such a state
mont Mr.. Pou produced the letter. 1t
was not read.
Whilc tho House was voting four
of the woman>s parties so-callcd pick
cts were arrested for displaying ban
ners before the White House. They
were released on bonds to appear to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
SWEDISH PASSPORTS
Do Not Prevent Nelson
and johnson fro m
Serving in National
Army

Boston, Sept. A.-Gustave A. Nelson
and Carl J. johnson, Worcester men "no
were arrested in New YORK recently
charged with attempting TO eyade the So
lective service law, were turned over 10
the military authorities today by United
States Marshal Mitchell. They will be
sent to the army cantonment at Aver TO-
morrow.
Both Nelson and Johnson, according to
the federal officers, had been examined
and accepted for military service. having
taken out citizens papers before the drart
law went into effect When arrested they
carried passports endorsed by Sweoisn
consul and said that they had been adVls-
ed that their attempt to return to Sweden
was legal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Sunday guests at the shore.
J. Roy Packard, who has been the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. p. Packard for the past two weeks,
expects to return Tuesday to New
York, where he will resume his studies
at Union Theological Seminary.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Motley enter
tanned Sunday guests from Portland
and South Paris.
NJ. NJ. Richardson. who has been
i'll with bronchitis for several days,
is improving slowly
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Getchell of Au-
burn were recent guests of their sis
ter. Mrs. II. r. Merrill and family
At the W. c. T. L. branch Of the
Red Cross Friday afternoon a box
will be packed with the articles fin
ished for hospital supplies and will
he forwarded to headquarters. Yarn
has been given out for sweaters and
socks and the ladies are busy knit
ting al their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
MONMOUTH

Prof. w. II. Coleman of Bates COL
lsee preached at the Congregational
church Sunday morning.
The meeting OF the Methodist church
SUNDAY evening was in charge Of the
woman's Foreign Missionary Socie-
~. The president. Mrs. c. l.. Bang
hart presided. Selections pertaining
% foreign missions were read by dlt-
ferent members of the society
Dr. +. V. Scribner and Mrs. Serb
ner Of Worcester. Mass. and Mrs.
Scribner's sister. Mrs. George Farney
q Richmond. were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. c. l.. Thompson on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Prescott OF Au-
burn were at their home In town for
the Weekend.
Several parties from Lewiston were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
SEND 40 PER CENT
BAY STATE DRAFT
ARMY TO LEAVE, OCT. 3

Boston, Sept 24.-This states sec
ond 40 per cent. of the draft will be-
gin to leave for the national army
cantonment at Aver on October g. it
was learned tonight. when a telegram
setting the date of. departure was re-
ceived by Governor Mccall from Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder. +,
The message was turned over to
the state adjutant generals depart
ment which will prepare the next quo
Ia Of selected men for transportation.
according to the schedules drawn up
by the railway association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
JUDGE BANGS DIES
SUDDENLY At BELFAST

Belfast, Me-. Sept. 24.-Harry E
Bangs. Judge Of probate of Waldo
county, died suddenly today. He was
born at Hampden in 1879, graduated
from University of Maine College of
Law in 1907 and had lived at Freedom
and Searsport and was a member Of
the Waldo county bar
Youngest Probate Judge
He had lived in Belfast for the past
two years since being elected Judge OF
probate and was the youngest man
ever to have held that Office. He is
survived by his wife, formerly Miss
Nash of Montville. also his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Knowles Bangs and two sis
tiers. The remains will be taken to
Freedom Tuesday at 2.30. The funeral
will be held from his fathers home
in Freedom, the time to be announced
later.
He had been confined to the house
since last Friday when his physician
found that he had been suffering from
symptoms Of typhoid fever for the
past two weeks This morning he was
thought considerably better and it is
believed that his death was caused by
rerforat ton Of the intestines of which
he died in less than Is minutes.
He was elected on the Republican
ticket in 1916 succeeding Judge James
G. Libby OF Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

the southeastern district of London
soon after O'Clock and the engage
ment lasted until nearly half past nine
The raiders were scattered and did
not come in compact formation. Many
star shells were used by the defense
guns giving the appearance of spec
tacular fireworks. The scream of the
torpedoes used by the Germans was
distinguishable easily from the explo-
sions of guns or bombs
The people Of London behaved ex-
tremely we'll. They followed police in
structions for taking cover and there
was no panic. German Zeppeins also
appeared across the coast of York
shire and Lincolnshire The result of
their visit has not vet been learned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
GERMS SPREAD BY
ENEMY MAY CAUSE
DEATH OF CATTLE

Sacramento, Cal, Sept. A-Dr. Charles
keane, state veterinarian, declared today
that an epidemic Of anthrax which is az
fecting cattle in Yolo county has reached
an alarming stage and he feels confident
the germs are being spread by agents OF
enemies of the United States
The anthrax outbreak is characterized
by DR.. Keene as the worst in the history
OF the country. Reports today Indicate
the spread Of the disease also to Colusa
county, adjoining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
Wild and Noisy House
Session on Bernstorff Bride
and heflin Statement

men to whom l referred" he SAID
but If I named them you probably
would strike out my words.
Il have not said that any member
got any money from the Won Bern
storff fund l haven't said that in any
place, on this floor or elsewhere. What
l did say was that there were rumors
that there was a gambling house in
Washington. run by German where
tpacifists and slackers and others IN
sympathy with the German cause won
easily.
IF the House decides to name an in
vestigating committee and asks me to
name the men that l think have not
been loyal and have not been and are
not now standing by the commander
in chief, I'll name them. l can't prove
anything. The intrigues of the Ger
man government cannot be found out
easily, but a tree is known by it's
fruits"
Wild demands to Name the men"
and Who are they?" frequently in
terrupted Hefin When he declared
that he was seeking only to do his
patriotic duty and not seeking pub
HcltY, shouts of NO! NO. came from
many parts Of the chamber.
The House agreed. on motion Of
Representative Little Of Kansas, to
permit Mr. Hefiin to proceed in his
own way for 10 Minutes Il he would
name the men lie suspected, but he de-
clned the offer.
resolution by Representative
FOrdney, Republican, of MICHIGAN de-
signed to provide for a House inves-
tigation Of Helms remarks, was re-
ferred to the rules committee by
Speaker Clark. What action will be
taken is problematcal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
SIX KILLED
Continued from Pace One)

attacked the southeast coast OF Eng
land this evening. According to the
omcial announcement the raiders came
In different places In Kent and Es-
sex. A few of them followed the
Thames and attacked London. Bombs
were dropped at several points. The
casualties SO far reported are six per-
sons killed and about 20 injured.
The raid on London occurred be-
tween . and o'clock and lasted about
IS minutes
Raid Still in Progress
Hostile airships early this morning
appeared off the coasts of Lincoln.
shire and Yorkshire. An official an
nouncement says the raid is still in
progress and that no details have vet
been received.
British airmen engaged the raid
ers but with what results is not vet
known The Germans used a number
Of aerial torpedoes.
The German planes appeared over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
|FOUNDRYMEN WILL
NOT TRY PRoF|TEERINC

this country will not seek large war
profits. according to j. +. Zero OF
East st. Louis. ILL.,. president OF the
American Foundrymen's Association.
In an address today, opening the joint
annual convention of that society and
the American Institute Of Metals. Mr..
Pero said: II have no hesitancy in
saying that the foundrymen of the
United States are above taking ad-
vantage of needs and that their chief
desire is to have an honorable and
lasting peace restored to the world"
More than 5000 members of the two
organizations are here for the conven-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

northwest OF the wood Here tho
French did not wait for the Germans
&C reach their trenches but went out
20 meet tho attackers. who were driven
back with losses.
Crown Prince Again Fails
Later In the day. the Crown Prince
hurled two new attacks against tho
Bcls lie Chaume. only TO meet further
fnilure. Again the French drove the
Germans back with casualties and. in
ADDITION, captured 80 prisoners On the
Aisne front. there has been only ar
tillery activity except for the repulse
ny the French of a German surprise
attack north of Braye En- Iaonnois
In Flanders there has been no great In
fantry activity although the opposing ar
tilleries sttll are busy. The German fire
IL reported heavy on both banks of the
Scarpe east Of Arras. around Lens and
northeast OF Lens.
Russians Take Position
On the Riga-Dv!nsk sector Of the east
ern front the Russians continue their eff
forts 20 drive the Germans back towar I'd
the Dvina in the region immediately
southeast OF Riga. Petrograd REPORTS the
capture of German defensive position
IA the sector Of Silzeme. In further com
ment upon the booty taken at Jacobstadt
last week Berlin officially makes the
statement that quantities OF provisions.
including bread and -four, were captured
there.
There have been no further infantry
action on the Bainszza plateau northeast
of Gorilla. or on. the Carso. Northwest
Of Trent in the region Of MormaIada the
Austro Hungarians have failed In an at
temp, 10 dislodge the Italians from their
recently won gains.
Argentina is mohilzing her navy and
there II much military activity in the re.
public ostensihly this action Is due 70
the general strike OF railroad men, but Il
Is reported that the general stan is pre-
rsring FOR other possible eventualities.
The legislative bodies OF Argentina do not
consider the question OF diplomatic rela-
tons With Germany as being closed. ou'
no action has vet been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

general direction OF an advisor, eor,,.
tee.
Eacn divisional chairman will nan.
committee OF the most influential n.n !,
his own trade and each ~ the trad. oo..
mittees will have an experienced no..
salesman to direct the selling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
N. Y. TRADE COMMITTEES
TO AID LIBERTY LOAN

New York. Sept N.-Mors than 100 trade
committees. each under tho chairmanship
OF = leading exponent OF business In New
York City. ara being formed 10 assist the
notation IT the second Liberty loan.
These committees win work under IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
JAIL SENTENCE
For Former Assistant
Postmaster at Lewis
ton

Portland, Me-. Sept 24-Seward f.
Emmons was sentenced to four months
in Cumberland county Jail today for
the ENLIGHTENMENT of 1929 of postal
funds while serving as assistant post
master at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

DR.. Seth c. Gordon Of this city, Who
has been quite seriously i'll at Frye
burg. has rallied and is apparently con-
siderabIv improved In health. He Is
now able TO ride out daily and appears
to eniov these drives very much
Portland SUNDAY Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Goodrich and Mr..
and Mrs. II. r. Treworgy made a
trip to Portland Sunday and return,
going by way of Poland Springs. The
journey was made in Mr.. Goodrich's
car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. Louis Leonard Guibord has re-
turned to her home in Arlington
Heights, Mass, after passing the sum-
mer at the Whitmore cottage, Lake
Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs. E. H. Boynton Of New York
city, who has been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Whitney, for
several weeks, returned home Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Harold Fuller has resigned his po-
sition at the F. A. Lilley shoe store
and has accepted a position with the
Prudential Life Insurance Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Mrs Ann Seekins has returned from
Manchester after passing the week
end with her daughter, Mrs. Laura
Robbins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

William McCray, who has been Wis
iting his nephew, T. A. Stephenson,
left Monday for a visit with relatives
and friends in New Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Herbert T.. Locke viii ro 'o9o,
Belfast 10 he present al tra ag., \.
of the September term " tho WA.
county supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

TIE Samaritan club will meet this
TUESDAY afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Grace Head, AZ the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

2. =. Alexander of Boston was a
visitor in this city Monday. called here
on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

A. r. Haskell OF Portland was a
visitor in this city Monday for a few
hours and called on old friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 249. n

Victor Carey, who has been pass
ing the summer at Belgrade Lakes,
left Monday to resume his studies at
Baltimore, Md.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Regular meeting this evening Of
Granite Lodge No. 50, K. Of p, at the
usual hour All members are urged to
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

c. r. Mitchell Of Dover. N. H., was
a business visitor Monday IN this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Marion Brooks. telephone OPP
orator in Lewiston, was the week end
guest OF Miss Ruth Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Albert Skillin returned Sunday to
Portland after passing the week end
with his parents Of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

George Dillon returned to his home
in Boston Monday after enjoying ar
outing at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

NJ. NJ. Johnson left Monday on a
business "trip TO New York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

The Ladies Aid Of the Methodist
church will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. Willard Harding. Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Fred Lomath. manager us ,,- A..
,ahuC ana ''a'lh' l'a 'o va. ra.s.
MonoaS evening To hls nome IN ridl,
ford by the illness OF his VIC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

l.. A. Dumas Of waterville was a
visitor Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

pretended tho young men showed
about $1s. tho balance having been.
used for railway fares between Salem
and this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

James Stearns of Quincy, Mass, is
visiting his mother. Mrs. A. L. Long
fellow. Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Charles A. Perkins returned Sunday
from a short business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
Attempts Explanation

Attempts Explanation
Heflin denied that the interview at
tributed to him was correct. Repre-
sentative Heflin then made an explain
alton amid flood of interruptions.
ranging from groans 70 parliamentary
objections, complaining to the last that
he was denied a full hearing.
Hefin's explanation was that he did
not know a single member of the
House who ever had received German
omney in any way and that he did not
charge that any had received it. He
merely suspected some because of
their actions. he said. If the House
should decide to investigate his
charges he would be glad to name the
suspects he added.
viii Name Suspects
Il have in mind the names of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Laura Anderson ia q vislt,, 4.
Bath.
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ARGENTINE NAVY
Continued from Page

immediate embarkation if the necessity
arises and the allies in that event
would be asked to furnish artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

Miss Pauline Holmes Is yis.,,.
friends in Bethel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25
FAIRFIELD
Firemen's Carnival Opens Sue
cessfully -Death of Aboard
Breault

MIR. and Mrs. o. A. Learned have
gone to Boston where they will pass a
few days.
Ralph Patterson has completed his
duties as meter reader at the Central
week for West Lynn, accompanied by
Wallace Patterson and Ralph Black
stone. They will enter the General
Electric school.
Arthur Smith has returned to his
home at Guilford. after visiting friends
in town.
Leon Monk has moved his household
goods from Benton to Clinton.
Mrs. E. B. Hinckley of Augusta Is
the guest of her parents. MIR. and Mrs.
William Ireland.
Marriage intentions Of Ernest Brit
on Of Waterville to Miss Eva Lemelin
of this town have been filed at the
town clerks Office.
Captain f. B. Hinckley Of the Bur
leigh Battery was recent guest Oh
friends in town.
David King and son Rollins have re-
turned from a short business trip at
Orono.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sawyer are
passing few days at Boston.
Otto Totman. who is employee AZ
Boston. passed Monday at his nome
en- Lawrence avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Bunker ana MT
and Mrs. John Bacon have returhe"
from Unity. where they visited FRIENDS
Mrs. Noah Written is seriously III AT
the home of her daughter, Mrs Charles
McClintock.
turned from Wilton. where they were
.rests of Mr. snd Mrs Ernest Holman
formerly Of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-25

northwest Of the wood. Here the
French did not wait for the Germans
&c reach their trenches. but went out
20 meet tho attackers. who were driven
hnck with lnsses
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pETAIN'S MEN

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