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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-16
Far Seeing American | public
Opinion Understands Italy's
Inspirations Says Rufin

OF the conflict, having willed war with
Serbia after provoking Italy a hundred
times with violent prosecutions Of Ital-
ians of Trent. Trieste, Fiume and Sara.
whom she denied even the right to edu-
cate themselves in their own language.
"Once the confiagration was igniteN.
Italy felt that fate called her to COM
plete her national unity and resume her
just and holy work and her wars of in
dependence, which have been studied
with such enthusiasm by your illustrious
historians
Only those who are ignorant of the
history of Austria's violent usurpa-
tons were surprised by Italy's action,
initiated by her victorious armies. or
considered her just claims to be ambi-
ton for conquest. Italy faced the ter
rible sacrifices of blood and riches i'm
posed by the war with that same re-
lgious spirit which animated all the
deeds of her national resurrection, of
which Americas attainment of indie
penGence was so full.
ITALY counts on the considered and
tranquil Judgment of American public
opinion, while justly desiring the re-
turn of peace, cannot. if it examines
the origin of the conflict and the prob
lem raised thereby, wish that the Eu-
ropean equilibrium. broken by violence
in 1914, be replaced today by a prema-
ture and untruthful peace containing
the germs of graver conflicts in the
future"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-16
COOPERATION
BY OPPONENTS
OF DEMOCRATS

New York, Jan. 15.-What was de-
clared by Republican National Chair
man William r. Wilcox to be a move
| to maintain active cooperation of Re
publicans and Progressives in party
affairs was taken today by the execu-
tive committee of the Republican ma
tional committee. This was in the form
of a resolution naming executive COM
M3stee2nen present at today's meeting
as members of a committee ito consd-
er the question of adopting plans for
recognition and looking to the Coop
GRAFTON of all elements that are OPP
posed to the Democratic party"
The committee consists of Chairman
Wilcox, Charles B. Warren of Mich
igan, John I. Adams of Iowa, Fred W.
Estabrook Of New; Hampshire, Alvah
H. Martin of Virginia; A. T. Hert of
Kentucky: Herbert Parsons of New
York. James A Hemenway of Indiana,
and r. B. Howell of Nebraska
A meeting of the committee selected
today will be held tomorrow, Chairman
Wilcox said, and it will report back
to the executive committee at an early
date.
1t was reported to the executive com
mittee that a $780, 900 deficit with which
the Republicans closed the campaign
had been wiped out.
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Rome, Jan. IA. via Paris, Jan. 15.%-
Italy's territorial aspirations in con-
nection with the war were explained
and defended today by Francisco Ruff
fini, minister Of public instruction and
a historian Of prominence. in a. state
ment to The Associated Press.
In the note of the allies to Presi-
dent Wilson," he said, they make a
point which is Understandable to neu-
trails and particularly to America.
Italy, no less than her allies, awaits
with calm confidence the realization of
the aims set forth in that passage of
the note which refers to the redemption
of Italians subject to Austria. The
German press seeks to depict italy as
DESTROYS Of conquests, but American
public opinion SO far-seeing, so well
educated to freedom and to a deep
spirit Of national unity, cannot con-
found brutal lust Of conquest with a
justified claim to territories with pop
nlations like these of the Trentino,
Istria ard Dalmatia.
These territories have had only one
civilization in their history that of Italy
and only one great humiliation-whicl
must cease-that of foreign dominate
which attempted to destroy the principle
OF nationality. America knows we'll thai
Italy, Notwithstanding these just claims
abstained from any provocation before
the European conf,agratio ton. being occu
pied Only with ner peaceful development
Austria was responsible for the outbreal
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Sunday from Dorchester Mass
where she was called a week ago by
the death of her mother.
The of1lcers-elec of Bethlehem Chap
ter 0. E. s.. will be installed Thurs
day evening.
Miss Francena Campbell is visiting
friends in North Jay.
Ira Berry Chapter. r. A.. NJ, held a
special meeting Monday evening for
work in the r. A. degree on one can
didate. Refreshments were served.
: A Junior social will be held at Pow
ers hall, NJ. c. l., Friday evening" Jan
10, when the play. Engaged for Wed
nesday," will be given by members OF
the Junior class.
Mrs. T. n. Drake, who was called to
Freedom, N. H., by the death of a rel
ative, returned home Sunday
Miss Frances Patten of Cambridge
Mass, who was in town Sunday to at
tend the funeral of the late Mrs. Phoe-
be Patten, is remaining for a weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. q. D. Lancas-
ter. Her father, Ephraim Pattcn, who
attended the funeral returned home
! Monday.
! Raleigh Whittier is visiting his par
ents in North Livermore.
! The officers elect of Warsaw Tent
X. 0. T. NJ, will be installed Friday
evening JAN 26.
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.REAR ADMIRAL REED
dies SUDDENLY

Washington. Jan. l5-Rear Admiral
Allan V Reed. L. S. n. retired. a
classmate of Admiral Dewey at the
Naval Academy, died suddenly of
heart trouble at his home here last
night, aged 70 years.
Admiral Reed retired in 1896, after
more than 40 years service. during
which he performed blockading duty
in the gulf of Mexico during the first
three years of the civil war and later
commanded the pawtucket in the
blockading squadron in the attacks on
Fort Fisher. He was once comman-
dant of the Pensacola and Portsmouth.
~ H. navy yards and commanded the
Alliance which was engaged in making
surveys for the Nicaragua canal.
In 1873 Admiral Reed commanded
the Kansas and conveyed the Ameri-
can steamer Nirginius out of Colon
harbor under the guns of the Spanish
warship Bazan, whose commander had
announced his intention of opposing
her departure and her continuance of
carrying men and arms to Cuba.
Admiral Reed was native of Oak
Hill, N. Y.
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=. r. COOK OF YARMOUTH
DIES SUNDAY, JANUARY ii

Yarmouth, Me-, Jan. 15.-Yarmouth Sun
in various ways been it's leading citizen,
l.. +. Cook passing away at the Maine
General hospital during the evening after
an illness of several weeks. Mr.. Cook
went 10 the hospital a fortnight or more
ago for an operation, which was sue
cessful, and hope was at first entertained
for recovery. His vitality was not sum-
cent to pull him through, however, and
this community is called upon to mourn
the loss of one for whom the mourning
will be universal.
Leone K. Cook was born at Craftsbury,
VT, Sept. %. 1858, the son of Emery and
Calista (Record) Cook. 1t was in May.
1878, that Mr.. Cook came to Yarmouth,
where he had since conducted pharma-
cy. He was at once recognized as a very
desirable acquisition to the towns in
fiuential citizens and honors and public
responsibilities have been bestowed upon
him almost beyond his ability to find
time to devote to the divers activities.
Mr.. Cook was connected with various
fraternal orders, being a 32d degree Ma
son and past high priest of. Cumberland
Royal Arch Chapter as well as past mas.
ter Of Casco Lodge, both of Yarmouth.
He was a charter member and the first
worthy patron of Winnegance Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star.
Mr.. Cook is survived by his wife, who
was Clara J. Andrew of Vermont. TEey
were married in September 1878. No chill
dren are living.
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MEAN THIEF ROBS
BELGIAN BABIES BOX

Bangor, Me. Jan. IS = There was
great excitement at the headquarters
of the Bangor Equal Suffrage League
on Saturday afternoon when the
members of the league gathered for
their regular monthly meeting and
found the place had been visited by
thieves.
The tin box containing money for
the Belgian Babies Relief Fund which
had been placed at the headquarters at
Christmas time and in which there was
five dollars in pennies and silver had
been taken and two other similar box
es which had been set up and locked
ready to be placed in other stores in
the city had been broken open and the
few coins that had been placed in as a
nest egg" before placing the boxes,
had been MISUNDERSTANDING in the
cash drawer had been overlooked, so
II is evident that the thieves had been
attracted by the Belgian relief boxes
which had been conspicuously display
ed in the window.
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RUSSIA'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS
HAVE BRIGHT OUTLOOK, SAYS PRESS

Petrograd, Jan. 14.-(Nia London, Jan
10.--The spirit Of the Russian New Year !
day gilded the seamy side of politics
which has been exhibited for so long in
the columns of the press, and today S
newspape although pursuing the usual
round of political comment, abound in
Optimistic reviews of the past and fore
casts of the future. Leaders of public
organizations such as the Zemsky Soyuz
whose patriotic work in the face of great
difficulties has gained the warm support
and appreciation of the country unite in
expressing the conviction that the inter.
nal affairs Of Russia are not beyond re
pair or so bad as they have been painted
The newspapers find another cause
of satisfaction in the Allies reply to
the American note and comment upon
what they term it's precision and dig
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PITTSF|ELD

The students at NJ. c. I. will hold a
chatting dish supper in the banquet
rooms of the Universalist church on
Wednesday, Jan. II, from to o'clock.
Il will be given for the benefit of the
NJ. G. /. basketball team. Music will
be furnished by NJ. G. I. Orchestra and
besides chatting dish delicacies. the sup
per will include cold meats, scalloped
potatoes, coffee. ice cream and cake.
Mrs. Augustus Nelson has returned
from a five weeks visit in Lee with her
daughter, Mrs. OFT Thurlough, and with
relatives in Winn Lincoln and Bangor.
]. w. Wright of Albion. n. Y. who
has been passing several weeks In the
home Of his son, Rev. A. E. Wright,
left Monday on his return trip. He was
accompanied to Boston by A. e. Wright,
who will pass several days in that vi
entity.
Miss Marguerite Whittier of Liver
more arrived in town Monday for a
few days visit with Mrs. Raleigh
Whittier before going to Waterville,
where she has accepted position.
j. M. Whittier of North Livermore
passed Sunday with his son, Fred
Whittier, leaving Monday for Bangor,
where he was called by the illness Of
his sister.
Miss Gertrude Haines has been pass
ing a few days in Hartland with her
brother, Leon w. Haines. ".
r. p. Garland, superintendent Of the
Maine Bible Society, spoke at the Bap-
fist church Sunday evening at Tn
ion meeting Of the local churches.
Mrs. Walter NJ. Harrington returned
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SAY WOODSMEN NOT
ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEFT

Portland Me-, Jan. 15-Chief Bowen
has scoffed at the theory that some Of
the woodsmen that passed through
this city in party on Saturday night
were party to the burglary that was
committed in the home of Lyman H.
Nelson at 25 Vaughan street on the
same evening, and netted the robbers
between $500 and s400 in jewelry. 1t
has been pointed out by the Chief that
these men did not reach this city until
10 o'clock and the robbery had been
discovered little after s o'clock.
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CAPT. w. NJ. HOPKINS
DEAD AT HAMPDEN

Hampden, Me. Jan. 15.-Capt. War
rem NJ. Hopkins, who was the first VOL
unteer lieutenant in the United States
navy in the Spanish American war,
died at his home here Saturday morn
ing, aged 81.
Capt. Hopkins was commander on
the Red Line steamships sailing be-
tween New York and South American
ports for y years. At the outbreak Of
the war with Spain he volunteered and
was commissioned lieutenant serving
on board the United States transport
Panther throughout the war.
He was a member of the Masonic
lodge Of Hampton and Of the Marine
Society of New York City. He leaves
three daughters. Mrs. Adelma Robinson
Of Bangor and Misses Rena and Soph-
roma Hopkins OF Brooklyn, N. Y.
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nifty as contrasted with opposite quail
tiles alleged to be displayed in the
notes of the Central Powers. The Rech,
however does not lose sight of the po-
litical situation or the new strength of
the reactionaries as shown in the re-
cent ministerial changes.
The new premier" says the paper,
"has reiterated the many laudable sen
timents of his predecessors but in
each of his declarations there is a but >
Collaborating with the Duma is neccs-
sary--but the government cannot toll
crate such events as took place re-
Gently. Public organizations are neces-
sary-but only so long as they carry
out their duty. Meetings can he allowed
but there must be a reason for such
meetings. In other words, everything
can be allowed but everything must be
under the supervision of the bureau =
cracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-16
Through its
Advertising
A Store
" Speaks"

The spirit, the character, the poll.
toies and practices Of the store ~ -
ssrvies institution show. and ars>
illun,ined, through it's advertising.
To many this voice. 10 . familiar
one, carrying the now message efY
Gan old friend. To others--slssays TOO
some who read this nswspaps-k>
10 now voice, making its Mnprss.
>sion upon Thorn for tho frss time. =
= II wins either immediate eonfi.S
Adsnce, or immediate dislike. Whom
you hear a voice for the first time,
>either over the phone or in mors~
Aintimate conversation, you form a.
lasting impression Of the tempeva.
n,snt, character and personality Of
>the talker. In some such measured
you also form an impression of a.
business through reading its ad.
~ver.ising. II tho voice" is boast
>ful, vague, arrogant, the ir,pression>
will last ione-and to tho disad-
vantage OF the merchant. " IL in.
>spires confidence, IL IL has the ring
Aof senuineness, Of friendiiness. IL is,>
indeed, The voice that wins"
. Merchants should try TO get thee
4 detached view Of their sdvsrtisine-A
the view Of the reader Of IL. They
~shouid try to make 1t TRUTH
>FutLY REFLECT THE sPiRiT>
OF THE STORE.
The most successful ADVERTISER
do this. The advertising, always.
epictures the store--carries some ot~
Hthe spirit Of the store r,anagement~
to every reader-impresses the
stores policies and practices OF
>SER"ICE AID Of DEPENDABLE
>'Tv. q.
See that "ths voice" Of your store
ring. :rue.
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TAKE so DOLLARS FROM
,P'TLAND HOTEL REGISTER

Portland. Me, Jan. 15.-The register
of the Colonial hotel at No. 645A Con-
gress street was opened by someone.
early Sunday evening and $50 in small,
bills removed from it, while a steady
stream of people passed within 50 feet
of the spot. The daring with which the
robbery was carried out seems to tallv
with the GOODNESS which characterized
the movements of the burglars who
entered the home of Lyman H. Nelson
on Saturday evening and secured s4oo
for their trouble
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SUSPECTED GERMAN
spy IN PORTLAND

Portland, Me-, Jan. 15.-Nicola Blanch'
aged 2s now in Portland, escaped from
Camp IA, Montreal. few days ago. hav-
ing been detained there five weeks on
the charge of being a German spy. He
was born in Germany and while employ
ed on the Grand Trunk he had written a
letter in German which was intercepted
and he was arrested on suspicion and
had difficulty in convincing the officers
of his innocence. He made his escape
accompanied by fellow prisoner, krug-
Ter. after overpowering two guards at
the international bridge, and then the
two fugitives rode as blind baggage to
Hartford CT. There krugler remained
Elanch anu irueier both have taken
out thei~ frs; papers in this country.
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ANTHRAX VICTIM
MUCH IMPROVED

Calais, Ne. ,jan. 15.-The many friends
of Rev. Il. A. Macdonald. pastor of the
Congregational church, VINO IS in an iso-
lated ward at The Chapman hospital suf-
ferns from ANTHRAX, Will lie pleased 70
learn that on saturday his condition is
very much improved. His reverence Is
supposed t. have contracted the disease
while coming II. contact with horse
that had the disease at Harvey, a few
miles from Calais ana St. Stephen, where
he had been visiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-16
Perkins Denial

New York. Jan. 15.-George w. Fer
kins. chairman of the National Pro-
gressive party. issued statement here
tonight in which he declared that the
several actions taken this afternoon"
by the executive committee of the Re-
publican national committee over the
protest of Chairman Wilcox and 9TH
er members of the committee had fail
ed to heal the breach betw the Re
publican and Progressive parties. This,
he added, left 10 doubt that the split
between the Republican and Progress
sive parties was as wide open as ever.
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McAdoo's Statement

Secretary McAdoo issued a statement
late today saying No more shameless
and wanton lie could be conceived than
the rumor that he had been interested
lat any time and in any manner What-
ever" in stock speculation or had been
connected in any manner whatever WltH
a leak"
Secretary Tumulty gave out this state
ment: After the complete and DEFINITE
statement which l made to the rules
committee last week 1t should hardly be
necessary for me to say that there is not
scintilla of truth in these fimsy
chaHes.
"No man should be called upon to no
tice such detestable and irresponsible
gossip and SANDER, but since my name
has been mentioned wish to say that
no more shameless and wanton lie coutH
be conceived than the rumor or sugges-
ton that l have been interested at an;
time and in any manner whatever in
stock speculations or purchases of stock
in New York or elsewhere. or that |
have beer connected in any manner
whatever with the alleged leak about
the so-called peace note.
The putrid, partisan politicians anu
the outrid stock gamblers in New fo:!'
and Boston are giving the country q
painful exhibition Of the contemplate
methods 70 which they resort in their
efforts to iniure the administration.
eff any man in or out of Congress vii
assume responsibility for these ISLANDERS
or if ! can secure legal proof of the
guilt of such a man. will have him put
ip the penitentiary where he belongs. u
is time that an example be made OF the
foul scoundrels who make profession
of baseless inslnuations against men ir
public life"
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EAST CORINTH NATIVE
DIES AT LOS ANGELES

East Corinth, Me-, Jan. 15.-Eljah S
Whitney. a native of East Corinth, die
at the age of Sc years at his home or
Son Jose Avenue, Los Gatos, Cal. at !
O'Clock A. NJ Jan. 9Th, after A short Ill
ness. He had lived in California for
about 40 years, and in Los Gatos for &c
years. He was prominent member of
the Methodist church and was highly re
spectcd by all in the community
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-16
E. F. LIBBY OF FREEPORT
DIES ON SUNDAY

I'reepor;. Me, jan. lJ.-EGward r. Lab
by, former selectman Of this town. died
Sunday afternoon after a lingering i'll
ness, Mr.. Libby was, born in Gray 6S
wears ago. He was In the lumber bust
ness in Powmal Cray and Freeport. Mr..
Libby is survived by his wife and two
children. Mrs. Roscoe Dwyer and Willis
Libby. The funeral will be held Wednes-
day at Gray.
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BOWLING RECORD
FOR new ENGLAND

Salem. Mass. Jan. 15.-What is
claimed as a bowling record for New
England was established here tonight
when each Of four competitors in a two
man team competition bowled HOO or
better for four strings at candlepins.
The scores were:
Walsh Gl1S; and Poehler 1134,
Boston; defeated Cass Q1OW and Went
zell Q153). Salem.
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'ROCkLAND SCHOONER
SAILORS At new YORK

New York, Jan. 15.-Six men, sailors
from the schooner Annie Ainsley OF
Rockland, Me-, which went ashore at
Anegada Reef, Porto Rico, Jan. 8, ar
rived here today on the steamship Caro-
lima They said the schooner was to-
tai loss. The schooner sailed from ST.
Andrews Bay. Fla, Dec. II. with lumber
for Arecibo Bay, Porto Rico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-16

The marriage intentions of Joseph
Thibodeau of Auburn 70 Miss Coro Gag
non OF this town are en- file at the town
clerks office.
A man was arraigncd before Judge
Brazzell Monday for disturbance of the
peace. He paid his fine and was re-
leased
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A Stores
individuality

4 "Ths voice" OF the store 70 Aeart>
in it's advertising.
The advertisement carries mses |
~than messaues-mers than ns~s ssY
Especial offerings, OF sales, 81 nsw>
commodities, Of store. enterprise N
securing desirable stoeks Of goods 7
>under favorable conditions. 4
. II carries "ths voice." the PERI
SONALITY, Of the store.
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Lawson Springs Sensation at | Tearing

toned any of these names to Mr.. Law
SOM"
Il did not" Henry replied. NOR did
he. should add here that when Law
son was on the stand two or three
times l had said to him that the
brides are off insofar as our confer
ence was concerned and he had stated
nothing to the committee"
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FAIRFIELD

James Waldron. while working at
Lawry's furniture shop Monday. was
seriously injured by I heavy box, which
fell on his leg.
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Funeral of Rose McPhee

The funeral services of the late Ross
McPhee will be held from his late home
on Silver street today at o'clock.
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Aim to Make
YOUR Store
The Most
Interesting
News Center

I wake your stores advertisement
tyour stores NEWSPAPER. issus>
il as frequently and 40 regularly ace
THIS NEWSPAPER 10 ISSUED.
Make il az complete . record oS
>the NEWS Of YOUR STORE - this
~newspaper 10 Of the nsws and lie ot>
the oity and Of the world.
Make it a medium Of oPpoR.
TuNITY NEWS FOR heuss~ivss--
efor all who buy-for all who aim to-
Abuy wisely. :
I Make il REFLECT your store
carry ito spirit Of service. Of help.
0fuIness, to. all who read this news.
$paper-and .
) Your Stores News .
paper will Assure :
/ Your Stores
: Prosperity! :
: The .
! Kennebec !
! Journal :
!. Reaches .
! The Buyers !
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Benjamin Clark

Benjamin Clark, aged "A. passed
away at his home on Main street Mon
day morning about o'clock
Mr.. Clark is a native of Prince Ed
ward Island and lived there until about
40 years ago. when he moved to Houl-
ton and resided there until about four
years ago. when he moved to this town
with his son Isaac. He is survived by
one son, Isaac. of this town. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs. George Emith and niece, Miss
Violet, have returned to their homes or
Main street after a short visit at Unity
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jewell left Mon.
day for Boston.
John Spencer Of New York arrived in
town Monday to attend the funeral Of his
father, the late Joseph Spencer.
The funeral services of the late Joseph
Spencer will be held from his late home
at East Benton this morning at i
o'clock.
Harry Barney has returned to his du
ties at Augusta after passing the week
end with his mother, Mrs. Hannah Bar
ney, upper Main street.