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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21
Difficult ties EXPERIENCED BY THE
ALLIES IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM

London, Dec. 2o.--(s.3o P. Ny
The great difficulties under which
military operations in France and
Belgium are being conducted are de-
scribed in a narrative of recent do
velopments written by an official OBJ
server attached to the British head
quarters and made public today by
the British information bureau. The
recital brings the story of war, as
covered in these eye witness reports
up to Dec. Il.
THE opposition now being en-
countered resembles TO some extent
that met by us in the beginning Of
October. when we first reached the
Franco Belgian frontier and before
the Germans brought up their full
force and assumed the offensive" says
the report.
Enemy's Strength
1T has one great difference, how
ever, and that is that the enemy is in
much greater force and his positions
are much stronger and better organ
lied than they were two months ago.
AT that time an advance on the
Eastern end of the line implied q
movement across very difi1cult
country as it does still, and for us 1t
meant an attack on skilifully. but
hastily fortified strong points or viii
lagos, held to a large extent by cav
airy and Jaegers. With the large pro-
portion of machine guns that we
have in front of us today, it is no
longer a succession of isolated points.
There are still such points and some
are the same, but they are stronger
and form part of practically con-
tinuous defensive zone, consisting IN
some places of several lines OF cum
ningly located and carefully con-
structed works.
Entanslements Used
This zone really amounts to a
maze of trenches and obstacles. Every
known form of obstacle is used. En-
tanglements--to select the most com
mon form-vary from loose cells G.
wire to securely staked networks OF
from IS inches to nearly six feet IN
height and of different widths.
"These methods of defence are only
such as are to be expected from troops
which are we'll trained and have ample
sources and time; and there are, OF
course, ways in which they can be over
come. But where these methods are ap-
piled the rate of advance is necessarily
slow When 1t is reported in laconic
terms that ground has been gained at a
certain point, geographically the gam
may amauont to only few yards. rae
tically, on the other hand, the progress
implied by even small step forward
may be important. for trench, a Gus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

One of the Main street policemen had
a rather unusual experience Saturday
morang when he was obliged to carry
bodily into the City building from the
south side of Common street a young
woman of apparently Is who had not
properly gagged her capacity for stimu-
lating beverages. She made rather
slow and unsteady advance from Front
street until she got just beyond the
Kennebec Trust Co. Office, and then
made several pirouettes and fell. Her
case along with that OF another intox-
icant will be tried Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21
GARDINER
Olive r. Elliott

Olive F. Elliott died Sunday evening
at $50 at the home of her daughter,
81 Fountain street. age 20 years. She
was the wife of the late Andred j.
Elliott of Litchfield. She Is survived
by four children, one son, Pearle Ell
lott of lewiston; three daughters.
Mrs. Arthur Libby Of this city, Mrs.
r. l.. King, St. Petersburg. Fla, AMI
Mrs. A. r. c. Cole Of Milo, Ne. The
funeral will be Wednesday at 20
o'clock. The interment is to be at
Litchf1eld Plains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

supposed The British consul at
Douglas has undertaken an investi-
cation.
When the killing of Francis AMI
Dunn first was reported Consul Sim
pich at Nogales. Sonora, sent Vice
Consul Bowman into Naeozari district
and that official learned that the men
were subjects of Great Britain.
No representations have yet been
made to the state department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21
men KILLED IN
s 0 N 0 R A ARE
NOT AMERICANS

washington, Dec. 2o.--The State De-
partment was informed Saturday in
an official dispatch from Douglas,
Ariz., that r. E. Dunn and Thomas
Francis, the two men reported killed
near Naco, Sonora, were British sub
iects and not Americans as at first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Rev. Narcisse Charland conducted
the funeral services Sunday afternoon
at the church of ST. Francis de Sales
for Mrs. Rosine Libby, wife of AL
phonse Libby of Winslow. Interment
was made in the Catholic cemetery
at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21
be audited by the Government.
GENERAL CHARLES
MORTON, u. S. A., DEAD

Washington, Dec. 20.--Brig. Gen.
Charles Morton, U. S. A., retired. died
at a hospital here tonight after a
brief illness with pneumonia. He was
in his 69th eyar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21
EDWARD LITTLE SWAMPS
WINTHROP-79 TO q

Winthrop, Me.-(SpeciaD-The Win
throp High school basketball team
was defeated Saturday evening at
Town hall by Edward Little High of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Deputy sheriffs Roderiek and Earring
ton made a search of the Greek block
on Lockwood street Saturday morning
but were unable to find any contraband
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

| At their regular meeting Wednes-
day evening the waterville Lodge of
Maccabees will elect officers for the
| ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

One candidate will be given the de-
gree at the regular meeting of Have
lock Lodge, knights of Pythias, Mon
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21
WATERvILL.E

All the Main street stores will remain
open until 10 o'clock every evening ur-
til Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Sweet potatoes may be said to be the
staple crop Of China. There is no SEQ
ton which does not raise them,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Henry and
daughter Laurette of Hartland were
in the city Sunday. the guests OF
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs Norbert Krutzky return
ed Saturday from a weeks honeymoon
trip to Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

independent Order of Foresters will
hold its regular meeting Monday
evening in Modern Woodmen hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Irving p. Sawyer of Stockton
| Springs is visiting his brother, Ber-
| nard, clerk at the Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

A bee will visit from so to 100 heads
OF clover before getting load OF
honey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Glines of Detroit are
making a brief visit in Waterville, the
guests of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Goals from the fioorwinthrop Cliff
ford 2, P. Wiggin 6; for E. L. II. s.:
Moulton Q, Burke s, Eugley 10, Hasty
Z, Stetson g. Goals from fouls-Win-
throp: Clifford /, p. Wiggin 4; e. L.
H. S.: Burke, 5. Time-20 minute
halves. Referee-Solomon; umpire
Perkins; timer-Gage; scorer-York.
Attendance--l00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Mrs A c. Barrows of Haverhiil,
Mass, is the guest of her son, n. ii.
Barrows, at the Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Auburn. by a score of 70 to Il.
Although the Winthrop boys snow
ed a good fighting spirit they Wefe
unable to compete successfully with
the teamwork and ability Of their OPP
ponentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21
John MoManus

Headquarters were notified Saturday
of the death of John McManus, which
occurred in st. Johns hospital in Lowell
on Sept. 81 last. He was born in Low
ell Oct. Is, 1S47 He was painter by
trade and worked at this Branch as such
much of the time during his member
ship. He enlisted in Co. A, 1st Bat
talon Me. Inf, at Augusta March o.
1865. and was discharged in New York
City Sept Is, 1855. He was admitted to
the Home from Lowell Dec 5, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

Harrison M. Gould, clerk in the
quartermasters department, left Sat-
urday for his home in Milo to pass
Christmas.
w. E. Randall has resumed his du-
ties In the quartermasters depart
ment, after passing week at his
home in Bradford.
On Christmas it is the intention tn
have a moving picture show in the
afternoon and a vaudeville show in
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-21

paratus arrived. The damage w
slight.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
MINERS lose LAMps

London, Oct. S0.-The miners safe
~ lamps glass, on which depends the
safety and livelihood of nearly mil
lion British miners, is exclusively a
German product, and English manu-
facturers are unable to produce a glass
which will stand the exacting test Of
the home office.
This fact, startling to mine owners
and men, has come to light at a time
when the newspapers and societies
for capturing German trade are as
sertaining that only cheap and trashy
glassware and pottery comes from Ger
many.
The home office test Of these lamp
glasses is severe. A pound weight of
lead is dropped from the height of four
feet on each glass submitted. If two
out of a dozen crack or chip, the 9th
ers are rejected After undergoing
this test, the glass is submitted to a
heat trial, 1t is brought to a temper
azure of 212 degrees Fahrenheit and
cropped into cold water.
Not only miners glasses, but gauge
glasses and test tubes for chemists
have come from Gerasu i'm the past.
IT ir a9p,ltsr-i ---l--41lys' Il ablo
to produee this class Of sooas .,y,
cording to statements Of manufactur-
ers' At least, the trade will not be
built up in a short time New eGuip-
ment is required and men must be
trained for the new work.
Much of Germany's glassware and
pottery, such as is supplied to the
more primitive corners Of the world is
as the board of trade exhibition shows
cheap and gaudy But this trade Is
extensive and profitable
and one hitherto neglected by an coun.
Ides except Germany.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
IMPORTANT OPINIONS

Santa Fe, Oct. SO.-Attorney Gen
eral Frank W. Clancy today handed
down two interesting and important
opinions. In one he declares that
Judges of election have the right 10
reject the vote of an intending voter
who lacks the qualifications of either
age or residence, but the name of the
person whose vote is rejected must
be entered on the poll book with the
word rejected" The other opinion
rules that the notice of election must
be published in two leading newspa.
pers of the county, the designation Of
the two leading papers being within
the discretion of the county commiz-
sioners. The first opinion is address.
sed to William G. Kennedy of sebo-
Seta, the other to ]. E. Henderson cf
Tie Portales Valley News.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30

TWO very pretty bonnets which Illus.
j trate little frivolities of headwear
in which the summer girl is privileged
to indulge herself are shown here. One
of them. the beach bonnet, is pat
termed after the sun bonnet of long
ago. But it is made of less substan-
tial materials and suggests short
life and merry one for its own ex-
perience. The beach bonnet is also
called a garden bonnet, and is, in fact,
a sun bonnet to be put on for the
practical purpose of shading the eyes
and face whenever the girl on an out
ing may need it.
These beach bonnets are made of
thin wash fabrics, such as dimity, fig
ured lawns, organdies, cotton crepes,
or any of the semi-transparent fabrics.
They are trimmed with val laces. The
bonnet in the picture is made of a
lavender lawn The brim is stiffened
with an interlining of crinoline having
. a fine thread-wire sewed about the
edge. 1t is trimmed with a band of
the lawn edged with val lace, which
extends around the crown and forms
two rosettes at the front. The crown
is simply a puff of lawn.
These little bonnets made as de-
scribed may be successfully laundered
If they are taken apart and the work
very carefully done. In this case the
brims are to be little stiffened with
starch. But laundering is really not
counted in when they are constructed
They cost next to nothing and the
same lace will serve on a new bonnet.
They are very pretty in flowered lawns
and in the quaint figured cotton crepes
The brims must not be too stiff, Tor
they are supposed to be ''foppy" about
the face
A much more ambitious bonnet, de-
signed for garden parties or other fes-
tivities, and one which will do service
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
ENDED.
STOMACH FEELS fine
"PAPE's DIAPEPsIN' FIXES SOUR.
Classy, UPSET sToMAcHs IN
FIVE MINUTES

Sour, gassy, upset stomach, indiges-
ton, heartburn dyspepsia; when the
food you eat ferments into gases and
stubborn Jumps; your head aches and
you feel sick and miserable that's
When you realize the magic in Pape's
Diapepsin. It makes all stomach mis-
ely vanish in five minutes.
II your stomach is IN a continuous
revolt-if you can't get it regulated
please, for your sake, try Pape's Dia-
popsin. It's SO needless to have a
bad stomach-make your next meal a
favorite food meal, then take a little
There will not be anv dis
tress-eat without fear. It's because
Pape's Diapepsin really does' regu-
late weak, out-of-order stomachs that
gives it its millions Of sales annually.
Get large fifty-cent case Of Pape's
Diapepsin from any drug store. It is
he quickest, surest stomach relief and
sure known. It acts almost like magic
1t is a scientific, harmless and pleas
mt stomach preparation which trulv
belongs in every home. ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
a REMARKABLE FEAT

Santa Fe, Oct 30 Marcos lara
rlillo, aged So years, has arrived in
the San Fernando valley, California,
after travelling a-foot from Santa Fe
where he spent most Of his life. He
carried so pound pack and gave the
Californians a remarkable demonstra.
ton of New Mexico longevity and en-.
dnrance, such as is often found in high
attitudes of arid countries.
Haramillo was at one time well 10
do. but expects to spend the remain
der Of his days with his sister and
other relatives in California. The
heavy pack he carried contained his
blankets and clothes, while a hand
Tag served as a provision knapsack
He wore straw sombrero which the
sun had yellowed. On his trip he
would halt at inviting spots along the
rca6 or in the open country, build a
fire and prepare for himself tortillas
and frijoles. Jaramillo speaks little
English, but nevertheless made his
way easily and carried burden thai
might have put young army corpora,
cut Of commission.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
EXPERT TESTIMONY

Albuquerque, N. M., Oct. S0.-For
the first time since the suit of Ar.
thur Staab to break the will of his
brother Judge Julius Staab was
brought to trial week ago in the dis
trict court expert testimony was in
troduced today. Judge Neil B. Field,
for Arthur Staab, called four physi-
SLAMS to the stand.
Drs. Charles A. Frank, ]. A. Reidy
and L. G. Rice testified this morning.
To all of them was put hypothetical
question.
DR.. Frank said a man suffering from
TIE symptoms named in the question
was insane.
Drs. Reidy and Rice said the symp-
toms indicated insanity, hut that a
person so affected might have perfect
ly lucid intervals of from three
months to two years.
They said they could not swear that
it was usual for hypochondriaes to
commit suicide. Their testimony was
to the general effect that hypochon-
driacs, do not, as general thing, COM
nit suicide.
DR.. H. B. Kaufman was called to
the stand when court reconvened this
afternoon.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
SEC ROMERO DIDN'T
SPEND one CENT
HIS NOMINATION AND CAMPAIGN
FOR LEGISLATURE HAS NOT
BEEN COSTLY

Santa Fe, Oct 3O-AdditionaI ex
pense accounts were filed TODAY with
the secretary Of state, this being the
last date under the statute. Secun-
DINO Romero swears he spent nothine
70 be elected to the legislature outside
of railroad fares and hotel bills. Be
nisno G. Hernandez, outside of bis
contribution of $500 to the republican
state committee, spent nothing. yohn
Y. Hewett contributed $50 to the dem
oeFtic central committee r. b Brv-
ant of Portales expended $5S.75 for
printing his platform, hand bills "a.
ncuncements and cards. Henry A..
kiker of Colfax county got off with
SIs.20 for stamps and travelling. An
astacio Medina said he spent So and
expects to contribute $50 to the repub-
ican county committee for More.
francisco M. Boiarquez Of Sierra
spent $3.50 for cigars. 50 for stickers
md SS for postage and envelopes.
] +. Latham gave $50 to the Sierra
'ounty democratic committee aud
ought 500 letters from the Sierra
county press z. D. Tittman admits
'pending enc dollar for postage. but
10 more Amarante serna and Carlos
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
Would You Believe 1t?

People often accept statements with
sort of mental reservation as much
as to say, Il am not convinced" which
leads us to remark that there is no
thing that will so thoroughly satisfy
you of the excellence of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as a personal
trial. Mrs. John Fishton, Peru, Ind,
who used this remedy in her family
for the past ten years, says of it, a
always give Chamberlain's Cough Rem
ecy to my children when sick with
coughs or colds. l like it better than
any other because they take It will.
ingly and it is free from narcotics. 1t
has Hever failed to give immediate
relief" For sale by all dealers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30

hli. Sir William SouIsoy, who has Just
been appointed for the fortieth time
lord mayors private secretary, seems
to go on forever. He has unique
lrecord. Reappointed each year by
successive chief magistrates, he knows
more about the quaint and ancient
ceremonial Of the city and the com
plicated machinery of London's civic
hospitality than any other man. He
has had to superintendent the organi-
cation of official welcomes to most os
Europe's heads, the raising of many
huge Mansion House funds and ali the
details involved in the running Of tho
high office of his many chiefs.
The enly European rulers who have
mot paid visit to the city in Sir Will
liam's time are the emperor of Aus
tria and the young queen Of Holland.
The kaiser has been twice and more
than one visit was paid by the late
king of Greece. Three French presi,
dents and two former presidents of the
United States. General Grant and Col
onel Roosevelt, have also been guests
Of the city, as well as many American
ministers and ambassadors.
Reticent as to his own career, Sir
William can sometimes, though rarely,
be induced to talk about his experien-
ces Of men and affairs. For instance,
he narrates an amusing incident which
occurred when in 1871 he was one OF
the secretary of the Mansion House
fund for the relief of sufferers in the
FIanco-Prussian war. One afternoon,
he says, we'll dressed man called at
the mansion and aske for an Interview
with the lord mayor. He presented an
elaborately engraved card bearing the
name, lie Marquis de Morancy, Marie
de Ghateaudum. Speaking English per
fectly, he described in vivid terms the
horrors of war in his own town and
was so overcome by the pitifuIness 5f
his story that he wept as he told it.
SO touched was the lord mayor that
he handed his visitor $2,50O for the re
lief Of the distressed people of Cha
teaudun and invited the marquis to
Mansion House banquet to be held
the same evening, an invitation the
marquis gratefully accepted. At tha
dinner the marquis, probably aided by
the hospitable flow of wine, suddenly
rose ami i'll an eloquent and moving
speech thanked the lord mayor for his
generosity and touchingly retold tho
story of the sufferings of the people OF
Chateaudun. The speech was reporr.
ed at length in the morning papers
and the lord mayor then found that
he had given the $2,5OO to one Of the
cleverest swindlers in Europe.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30

Manzanares confess to having spent
nothing else. Francis G. Wilson ex-
pended $3.50, Of which $50 went to the
Taos and 500 to the Mora county pro
|g1essiye committees. John McTeer
expended $25, which went to the Luna
county progressive committee. AdoIph
Hill is out nothing thus far except
Eotel and travel expenses. Arthur
Seligman and Jose Inez Roibal each
spent $50.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Wraps FOR EvenIna.

Old shawls make capital evening
cloaks edged with lace and lined with
a color Persian and oriental shawls
are best adapted to the purpose Me9-
ican shawls can be turned to the best
account in the toilet, but old scarfs
are invaluable for negligees mixed
with tulle and flowers, and they drape
evening dresses to great perfection.
Scarfs will make panel backs to skirts,
held together with any material that
best assimilates with them.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
A LIGHT DOCKET

Roswell, Oct. 30 Next Monday the
fail term Of district court for Chaves
county win start, court to open at 8
a. m. The criminal docket is rather
light to start off with, but of course
it is always probable that the grand
jury investigations might swell the
docket considerably before they get
through. So far A criminal cases are
scheduled, but in four of these the de-
fendants have not been apprehended
Many others are cases which were
led over, and some new trials.
There are 172 civil cases docketed.
Many have hung over for several
terms, or appeals from justice courts
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
FOLEY cATHARTIc TABLETS

There are many times when one
man questions another's actions and
motives. Men act differently under
different circumstances The ques-
'ign -, what vvu1u yoqruu right now
If you had a severe oold9 Gould yeu
do better than to take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy? 1t is highly recon-
mended by people who have used it
for years and know its value. Mrs
@ B. Sargent, Peru, ind, says, eCham.
berlain's Cough Remedy is worth its
weight in gold and l take pleasure in
recommending It." For sale by all
ADV
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-30
DID CHILD WAKE UP
CROSS OR FEVERlSH
LOOK, MoTHERl If TONGUE is
COATED GIVE CALIFORNIA
SYRUP OF FlGs.'

Motherl Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See if tongue is
coated; this is sure sign its little
stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverish, full of
Geld, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally. has stom-
ach-ache, diarrhoea, remember, gentle
liver and bowel cleansing should al
ways be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup Of
Figs" for children's ills; give a tea
spoonful, and in a few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system, and you
have a well and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, deli
cious fruit laxative" and it never
fails to effect a good inside cleans
ing Directions for babies, children
of all ages and grown-ups are plainly
on the bottle.
Keep it handy in your home. A lit
tie given today saves a sick child to-
morrow, but get the genuine. ASK
Your druggist for a 5O-cent bottle of
California Syrup of Figs then look
and see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company ADV.