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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
NATL LAWN Tennis
COMMITTEE To meet


New York, Dec. 1.-THE meeting of the
executive committee of the United States
National Lawn Tennis Association here
tomorrow is expected to be the most i'm
portant in the history of the association,
The chief business will be to review and
issue the national ranking list prepared
by F. C. Inman, chairman; w. M. Hall
and w. L. Pate. The report of this rat
ing committee is said to mark an epoch
in American lawn tennis
p. e. Presbrey, Boston, will report on
awarding standard gold medal to all
national champions. r. d. Little will
offer elaborate plans for the institution
of tournament for school boys under
national supervision. No action will be
taken as to changing the national cham
pion from Newport to other courts at
this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
REINFORCETHE
GERMAN TROOPS

London, Dec. II, 1928 A. M.-The cor
respondent Of the Times in Petrograd
understands that three additional
corps from the west have reached the
German armies on the Russian front,
making altogether nine corps which
have reached Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg within a month. The Ger
mans were thereby able, he says, to
send two corps to Hungary while re-
tanning 20 corps on the Polish front.
The correspondent adds that it ap-
pears that 10000 Austro-Germans
have already crossed the Dukla and
neighboring passes in the Carpathian
mountains. The Austrian contingent,
he says, includes three active corps,
the withdrawal OF which from the
Servian front led to disaster there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
BELIEVE new
Y 0 RK B Q M B
FACT is
DISCOVERED

New York, Dec. 1.-THE police found
today what they believe to be the bomb
factory where were made the missiles
recently exploded at the Bronx county
courthouse and the one left lighted in a
courtroom of the criminal courts build
ing Twelve pounds of dynamite. fuse
and decorating caps Identical with those
used in the bombs were found in a cellar
on the upper East Side
A 12-year-old boy uncovered the find.
He took piece of dynamite to a police
man, telling him it had been found in his
yard. Investigation disclosed the fact
that boys had been playing with the ex-
plosive, throwing it at one another and
finally burning it in bonfire. They
found it in a cellar. they said; in a bar
rel in wood bin the police found more
dynamite, the fuse and caps.
One of the tenants of the house was ar
rested. He denied knowing about the ex-
plosive saying it was there when he
moved in three weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
SUBSIDIARIES OF
u. S. STEEL co. MEET

New York, Dec. 1.-THE presidents
Of the leading subsidiaries OF the Unit
ed States Steel Corporation began a
two days session today.
Among the more important matters
to be decided by the presidents Is the
question Of wage schedules for the
coming year. Until recently 1t was the
general opinion that sweeping reduc-
tions would be ordered in all branches
of the corporation, the cut to include
the salaries of the chairman and pres
idents. However with the more cheer
full outlook, passed largely on the be-
lief of an increased foreign demand.
it is thought that such action may be
withheld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

At a recent meeting Of the local
Board of Health action was taken %
call the attention of the citizens OF
the city to the following ordinance
Chapter XIII, Sec. s: mo person shall
spit upon any sidewalk. crossing or
in any public building of the city.
Sec. 10: ANY person who violates any
provision Of this chapter shall for
felt not less than one or more tnan
$40, unless otherwise provided, TOT
each offence" The board has callea
the attention Of the municipal ofncers
to the enforcement Of this law, ana
is having posters prepared emoody-
ing the above ordinance and warning
the public against the violation OF the
same, to be posted in public build
ings and in prominent places on the
streets of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
FRENCH REPORT
ADVANCE ALONG
FLANDERS LINE

Paris, Dec. lZ-(2.5o P. M).-The
French war Office gave out an official
statement this afternoon as follows:
Between the sea and the Lys we have
occupied several German trenches at the
point of the bayonet, consolidated our po-
sitions at Lombaertzyde and st. Georges
and organized the territory taken from
the enemy to the west of Gheluvelt
We have made progress at some
points In the region of Vermelles
There has been no infantry action
along the remainder of the front, but
We report very effective shooting on the
part of our heavy artillery in the en-
virons OF Tracy-Le-yal, on the Aisne,
and in Champagne. as well as in the Ar
gonne and In the region of verdun
In Lorraine and in Alsace there Ii
nothing to report"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The Christmas exercises of the Uni
versalist church and Sunday schooi
will be held Tuesday evening at Ilo
in Society hail. The cantata to be pre-
scented by the children Is santa
Claus Made Young Again" and those
who come will find Santa Claus ably
assisted by his jolly wife, and by
Tucker. the toy-maker; also Madcap'
the leader of band OF weather
sprites who arrive straight from the
Pole with the good old-fashlonea
Christmas weather that Santa Claus
desires. Still other characters play an
important part in the action OF the
play and in the musical program.
Distribution Of gifts will then be
made from the tree; Santa Claus asks
everybody to bring, as the price OF ad-
mission. some gift that will help him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
SEAMAN'S BILL
VERY NEAR DEATH

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE seaman's bill
had narrow escape from death today
in the Senate commerce committees. 1t
passed both houses at the last session
of Congress and after being amended in
the House was recommitted by the Sem
ate instead of being referred to confer
ence. Today the committee by a vote of
to decided not to report the measure.
but then on reconsideration agreed to
take 1t up again for further consideration
Dec. 81. Opposition to the measure has
been conducted by lake and river ship
ping interests because it would impose
the same conditions for employment of
seamen for inland boats as would be I'M
posed for ocean shipping
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
THANKING MOVES
OF GERMANS ARE
ON LARGE SCALE

London, Dec. II, sos A. M.-"The
Austro-German thanking operations in
the Carpathians and on the Vistula
river both are being conducted on a
large SCALE" says a dispatch to the
Times from Petrograd. The message
continues
Each is strategically important be-
cause the enemy would be enabled
thereby to occupy flanking positions
on the Russian lines of communica-
ton. This must be the reason why
the Germans disregard the risk of
an invasion of Silesia and weaken the
troops on the Czenstochowa- Cracow
front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
PORTLAND COAST
DEFENSE OFFICERS
ARE TRANSFERRED

Portland, Me, Dec. 17.-Orders have
been received from the war depart
ment by Col. George T. Bartlett, COM
handing the coast defenses of Port
land, and also by Lieut.. Col. E. M.
Blake, post commander at Fort Will
liams, assigning them to new posts of
duty. The orders are to take effect at
once and with as little delay as pos
sible both officers will leave this dis
Col. George T. Bartlett Is to report
at Fort Winfield Scott, San Francisco,
and Immediately upon arrival there
will take command of the coast de-
lenses of San Francisco.
Lieut.. Blake goes to Providence, r.
l., as instructor of the Coast Artillery
Reserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
FOUR ESCAPE FROM
NEW HAMPSHIRE JAIL

Concord, n. H., Dec. 17.-Four pris-
oners cut hole through the roof of
the Merrimack county Jail. slid 80 feet
TO the ground on ropes made of blank
cts and escaped tonight. Their daring
plan was carried out during the COM
paratively short time they were free
from strict surveillance in the exer-
else room on the top floor, and they
We're not missed until it came time to
lcck them up for the night. All were
serving short terms for larceny. The
sheriff said their names were Snow,
Hartford, Miller ard Donovan. The
police in all the surrounding places
were notified to be on the watch for
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Andrew Bros. have collected store
full of useful things that men ana
boys always like to have. You will
see there some very beautiful silk
neckwear put up in individual Christ
mas boxes; fine silk and initial hand
kerchiefs; large assortment 81
handkerchiefs in fancy boxes; good
warm winter gloves and large as
sortment of dress gloves for street
wear. A large line of ladies' and
mems silk umbrellas, bath robes,
pajamas, night shirts, suspenders'
arm bands and combination sets IN
fancy boxes Everything that men
and boys need.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
The SIx-MASTER
ALICE LAWR'NCE
IS ABANDONED

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Dec. IL
The six-masted schooner Alice NJ
Lawrence, which struck on Tucker
muck shoal, Dec. 6, was abandoned to-
day after being stripped by her crew
who had remained on board since she
grounded.
1t was found that the vessels back
was broken. Instead of being imbedded
in the sands, as was believed at first
the Lawrence had been resting on the
sunken wreck of stone laden
schooner.
The Alice NJ. Lawrence registered
2230 tons net and was owned by j.
S. Winslow & Co. of Portland, Me.
She was built at Bath in 1906 at a
cost of $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
BOWDOIN FEHCERS
START PRACTICE

Brunswick, Me-, Dec. 1.-THE fenc-
ing squad has begun. practice in the
gymnasium under the direction of
Captain Gordon P. Floyd Is. of Port
land. In the number are four other
men from last years squad, Philip w.
Porritt Is of Hartford, Ct. Clifford
T. Perkins Is of Ogunquit: Hobart L..
Hargrayes. Medic. IS of West Buxton:
and Guy w. Leadbetter '16 of South
Lincoln. The schedule has not yet been
definitely drawn up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
CAPT DACCETT,
CIVIL WAR STEAM
BOATER, Is DEAD

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 17.-Cap-
tain Grafton L. Daggett, 81 years old,
died today at his home in Vineyard
Haven, the oldest steamboat man in
massachusetts,. He had been captain
of the River Queen, which, during the
Civil War, was President Lincoln's
dispatch boat and was afterwards used
as an excursion steamer on the Poto-
mac. Captain Daggett was 80 years in
the employ of the New Bedford, Mar
tha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steam
boat Co, and had sailed every boat of
theirs except the Uncatena. In the
old days when passage through Woods
Hole was so difficult, he was known
as the most skillful pilot on the Vine
yard boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
FRENCH ACADEMY
ANNUAL MEETING

Paris. Dec. 17.-(5.n P. M).-The an
nual meeting OF the French Academy,
held today for the presentation OF prizes
for virtue and literature. WIS made the
occasion for immortalizing heroes Of the
war. a
President Poincare and Alexander RI
boil, minister Of finance, both Of whom
are Immortals. and William Graves
Sharp. the American ambassador, at
tended.
tary Of the academy. delivered brief
address in which he praised the revival
of the national spirit.
Maurice Donnay. the dramatist. also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
THREE STEAMERS
SUNK BY MINES
IN THE NORTH SEA

South Shields. Eng. Dec 17.-yia Lon
don, 245 p. M.-Three steamers, one be-
lieved to be a passenger ship, were sunk
by mines in the north sea off FIambor-
ough Head, last night.
Only one OF the three vessels has so far
been identified. This is the steamer Ell
terwater. Twelve of the crew were saw
ed but seven lost their lives. The casu-
alties on the other ships have not yet
been determined. but it is reported that
the crew and passengers of the passen-
ger vessel were seen taking to the boats.
TIL admiralty has announced that all
traffic between Marlborough Head and
Newcastle has been stopped indefinitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

spoke OF the regeneration of Franch
which, he said. had proved that her cor
ruption was merely superficial. The war,
M. Donnay declared, had replaced this
corruption by sentiments of honor, pa
trotism, faith. courage and hope, not
only among Frenchmen but among
French women
The prizes for virtuates were awarded
to seven charitable societies and those
for literature to some 50 novelists, play.
rights poets and historians
The grand prize for literature was di-
vided between two poets, Eugene lie
Mouel and Jean Louise vaudoyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

to bring Christmas cheer to a few of
those who are facing hard winter.
Toys, games books, clothes. shoes and
stockings-or money for the purchase
of the same, will be very acceptable.
Mr.. Markley, Mrs. H. g. Turner. and
Mrs. Florence Smith are the commit :
tee for distribution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
COMPLETE GOVT
new BRUNSWICK

st. John, N b., Dec. 1.-THE new
premier of New Brunswick, c. J..
Clark, who succeeded j. X. Flemming,
completed today the organization of
the provincial government. All the
members of the Flemming cabinet
We're retained with the exception of
the attorney general, to which office
j. NJ. Baxter of st. John was appoint
ed.
In addition to his duties as premier,
Mr.. Clark will act as commissioner
Of lands and mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
CREW PREFERS
TO DROWN WITH
GERMAN ST'MR

Petrograd, Dec. II, via London, 40
r. Mt was officially announced to-
day that the steamer Derenti of the
German Levantine Line. was found
navigating off the Turkish coast near
Kerasunt and sunk by a Russian war
ship after all on board the merchant
man had been ordered to leave. Only
two Turkish officers and IL soldiers
obeyed the order and the others went
down with the ship. Kerasunt is a
seaport of Asiatic Turkey, 70 miles
west of Trebizond on the Black sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
APPROPRIATION
FOR ACRICULT'RL
CENSUS KILLED

Washington, Dec. 1I.--An appropriation
of s2,2S6,ooo for five-year census of ag-
riculture in the United States was strick-
en- from the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill today by the
House sitting as a committee of the
whole, through an amendment eliminat-
ing the appropriation and repeating the
law authorizing the census. The amend
ment will be voted on again when the
bill is formally accepted by the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
llS HOMELESS MEN
ARRESTED FOR TRESPASS

Somerville. Mass, Dec. 17.-One hum
bred and eighteen homeless men who
have been finding lodgings In passenger
cars In the Boston & Maine yards here.
were arrested on charges OF trespass to-
day. search of the men at the police
station showed that each was penniless.
All were brought into the district court
and each was fined SO, which none was
able t. pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
REDUCE MARINE
INSURANCE PREMIUMS

London, Dec. H.-12.W P. M.).-The
government today announced further re-
auctions In the premiums on marine in
surance under the war risks insurance
scheme. The rate on a single voyage Is
reduced from 20 to Is shillings, and on a
round voyage of three months the pol
icy is reduced from 10 to 80 shillings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
HALF OF FRENCH
WOUNDED RETURN

Paris. Dec. 17.--G06 p. M).-No fewer
than "a per cent. of the French wounded
returned to the firing line before Dec. IL.
according to interesting figures supplied
today by the surgical department of the
ministry of war.
The statistics demonstrate the remark
able advance made In surgery and show
a lower percentage of deaths from
wounds than in any preceding war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Petrograd, via London, Dec. II. 4.05
A. M.-Russian warships cruising in
Turkish waters have found the bodies
Of 10 sailors from the Turkish cruis-,
err Breslau, according to dispatches
from -Sebastepol to Petrograd newspa-
pers. The supposition is that the men
were blown up by mine whichtthey
were laying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks to all
friends and neighbors who have SO
kindly extended their sympathy and
assistance to us in the loss OF our pe-
loved wife and mother; also Tor the
beautiful floral offerings, especlally
to the employees Of the L., A. & w.
st. Railway
MIR. VINCENT H. HUNTINGTON.
Mr.. and MRS. JOSEPH A. MacDON-
AID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Hallowell people will be pleased to
learn of the, recent marriage of Miss
Emeline Elizabeth Addison of Salem,
Mass, to Franklin F'ader of Marble
head Mass, which took place recent
Iy in the Tabernacle church, Salem.
Mrs. F'ader was formerly of this city,
being the daughter of A. r. Addison
who resides in this city now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
FRENCH LINE STEAMER
EAST OF SANDY HOOK

New York, Dec. 1.-THE French Line
steamer Floride more than week over
due here from Havre, concerning whose
safety there had been much apprehen-
sion. reported by wireless 100 miles east
Of Sandy Hook at us o'clock this morn
ing. The F.oride has about 80 passen-
gers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

All the schools of the city close to-
day for a two-weeks vacation over
the holidays. The school rooms have
all been decorated with evergreens
and there will be simple christmas
exercises, consisting Of music. recita-
tions and readings in nearly every
schoolroom this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Every evening from now until
Christmas the F. B. Wood store will be
open to display those toys and all the
sensible, useful gifts for the home.
Why not make it a point to call?-
Adv. S4C-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

A rehearsal of the Universalist
Sunday school cantata will be held
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at
the vestry. All who take part are re-
quested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs. William F. Humphrey of None
ton, N B., Mrs. Mary Preble of Wor-
cester, Mass, and Mrs. c. J. Nc
Laughlin of Hillsborough, N. B., are
guests of H. Noel Sleeves at 163 Sec
ond street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The members of Sanborn Lodge, 1.
o. o. F., are requested to take the
us car this Friday evening for Au-
ugsta to attend the Union degree WORK
with Asylum Lodge. The Third degree
will be worked by that lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Hallowell Steamer Co., No. 8, IS
planning to hold dance in City hail
on New Years Eve. The proceeds OF
the same will be used as the nucleus
of a fireman's relief fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The Universalist Sunday School
League will meet Friday evening with
Miss Elizabeth Jones at 30 Middle
street. There is much work and full
attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs. Mary, Story has moved her
family into the William Woodside
house at the corner of Spring and
Winthrop streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Miss Bassett, who is passing tho
winter with Miss Bertha Merrick az
the latter's home on Middle street,
left this city Thursday, for Baltimore
to pass the holidays with relatives
there a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Henry Flood returned from Lewis
ton Thursday. where he had been at
tending the meeting Of the State
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
HALLOWEL-L
Local Board of Health Calls for
Enforcement of Law in Re-
iation to Splitting Upon
Sidewalks-L0cals
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES OF
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH

Mrs. DIR. Drummond of St. Ste
phens, N. B.. is a guest at the home
of Mrs. James Kelso on Middle
street ares
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Miss Imogene Wood of Gorham
Normal school arrived in this city
Thursday evening to pass the holiday
with her mother, Mrs. F, B. Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
LOCAL NOTICE

Ye old-tme country dance at X. Of
T. hall, Hallowell, Friday evening,
Dec. IS. Music by Shares Orchestra.
dec17d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Henry Ray, who has been visiting
relatives in this city for several days,
has returned to his home in ELS
worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

LleweIlyn Burbank is installing a
furnace and making extensive repairs
on the interior of his home, on Ferry
Hill, Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Quinn 6, Quinn, cash grocers are
open for business. Lowest prices and
free delivery See advertisement later.
deciSd4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
only Ono "sRoMo ouIN,ME.

Whenever you feel a cold coming on.
think Of the full name. LAXATIVE BRO
MO QUINTNE. Look for signature of e.
W. Grove on box Sc.-Adv. fr.tf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-09-03
ONE CITIZEN OWNS TOWN
Once Thriving Village Deserted by
Prospectors Who Leave Stores
and Theaxer to Ifn Eouodar

and Iheaeer TO lt0 Founder.
Silver City, N. MA fullfedged
town with but single inhabitant-
that is the present status of the once
thriving municipality of Sylvanite. II
grew like magic few years ago when
gold was reported in the hills round
about, and 1t thrived for several
months before stories of the mineral
deposits proved to be principally
myths. Many Of the Inhabitants con.
t1nued to hold on even after the truth
was known. but gradually they packed
UP and departed for more likely spots.
There is left in Sylvanite a number
of business houses. places where sa-
looms were operated. a postoffice that
has no worries because of the parcel
post, Jail without jailer and moving
picture theater without a machine, an
operator or an audience. II is the big.
gest modern town Of the country that
boasts of 80 small population and
probably 1t is the most lonesome mum
icipality in the world.
John Corbett. the original settler on
the townsite of Sylvanite, still is a
resident there. He declares that he
IS mayor. police Judge. chief of police
and any other official that any good.
sized town might boast of. Also, he is
the sole and entire population.