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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
PETRoGRAD WATER CUT OFF
BY ICE JAM; FIRE FEARED
Government Doles Out Limited Sup
ply to Inhabitants.

Petrograd was without water supply to-
day. There are grave fears Of a possible
disaster In case Of \hre and the danger
of blazes being started by spies who may
be in the Russian capital is believed to
be acute.
This is the first time in 30 years that
Petrograd has suffered from a lack Of
water The supply has been cut Off by
Ice blocking the conduits from the Neva.
from which the clty's water is taken. All
factories, tea shops, public baths and
other institutions were closed today.
Horses used in drawing carts and cabs
in the city, as well as other animals, were
forced to go without water Government
employees went from house to house dis
tributing limited supplies Of water for
consumption by the people Of the city.
The railway stations were in darkness last
night except for feeble candle light.
Troops are being held in readiness to
fight any fire that may be started.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
AUSTRIA HURLS RUSSIANS
FIFTY MILES FROM CRACOW
Cars Army Hotly Pursued in West
ern Galicia.

VIENNA Dec. 10.
Russian forces that tried to reach Cra-
COW from the southeast have been
driven back nearly 80 miles, according to
an official statement issued here today
saying that they have been pursued as
far as the plain OF Allenthal. The Aus
trians are taking many prisoners and
lnhictlng heavy losses in killed and
wounded upon the enemy
The pursuit of the Russians in western
Galicia is being continued" says the
statement. 1T has already reached the
plain or Allenthal, with alternately more
or less important engagements.
We are taking many prisoners and the
russians are losing heavily in killed and
wounded as they retreat"
The recent reverses of the Austrians in
SerVia are attributed to the withdrawal
OF troops from that war to reinforce the
western Galicia forces. The offensive will
be resumed in Servia as soon as the
Galician campaign is decided. Rumors
that Austria had attempted to arrange
separate peace with Servia were ofl-
oially denied today. II was declared that
the campaign against the servians would
sion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
BRITISH ADVANCE
DRIVES FOE FROM
FLANDERS FOREST
German Aaillery Forced to
Retreat From Strategic
Position South of Ypres
After Stubborn Fighting.
PARIS. Dec. h.

PARIS. Dec IT,
BRITISH troops have captured a small
forest in Flanders, west OF wytschaete
thve miles south OF Ypres), over which
sharp hshtlng has been in progress for
several dayu. THIS woodland had been
nsed hy the Germans to shelter their artil-
lsTy. but has now been occupied by the
RnElish troops.
Official announcement of It's capture was
wada IA = statsmsnt issued here this aft
esntoon.
The French troops have gained ground
west Of Hollebels Cfour miles southeast
81 TprsD. ana have nsid this despite
vinOsSDs eountsr-Attnok by the Germans
Ths yrsada have also made some progress
n ne Argonns and have held the ground
nafnsa m ne vosgsa.
es1eh of 81 DIE the Germans have
Ssmbardsd ~ station Of 81 Leonard at
sang Fangs. IN Apaos tho German srtil-
I@y y showing Great activity.
0sn@al Won BsimlinE. the German
esmmsndsr sntrustsd By the Kaiser with
- special task OF breaking the English
iiaAs at TprsA. now has his hands full
- keep h1s own lines intact under the
asftarnaAs Blows OF the French and British
The Germans are in imminent danger of
hsing forced eastward across the User
Canal south Of Ypres. The French troops
lying between Warnston and St Eloi are
prsnsing home vigorous attacks, but II
suugt be said for the invaders that they
are dealing hard blows In return. These
attacks are taldng place over a battle
hald already soaked with blood and
Strewn with the carnage OF former at
tac1ra south Of the Ypres-M -Monin road. The
territory in this district over which the |
fghting is taking place forms almost a |
perfect quadrangle with Ypres. Armen- |
there's. Courtrai and Roulers at tho |
corners. 4.
On the heights Of the Mouse there are
further Indications OF an impending Ger |
man retirement from St Mlhiel. The |
German artillery has been shifted north I
ward along the MeuBe, because OF the !
dangerous increase OF pressure on the
part of the French.
In Alsace. particularly near Altkirch,
! severe artillery duel is progressing. I
rhe Frenck have succeeded in getting I
IN enormous number OF heavy guns
through the snow-hlled passes of the
gosges their object being to get as
much artillery into Alsace as possible be-
ore midwinter storms block the passes
intirely II is indicated that there has
zen no appreclable change in the posi-
ion of the French troops lying to the
gest Of Metz, Strassburg and Muelhausen
uring the last "a hours.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
SERBS WREST BELGRADE
FROM AUSTRIAN GARRISON
conquerors' Recent Occupation Of
Capital Proves Short-lived.


LONDON, Dec. Is.
The servians, after fierce battle, have
reoccupied Belgrade, according to a
Nish dispatch TO Reuters Telegram
Company.
The Austrians occupied Belgrade De-
cember Q, after having besleged Il since
July 20, bombardlng from batteries near
semlin. and from monitors on the Dam
ube. large portion OF the city was
said to have been destroyed by the fire
Of the Austrians. When war was de-
clared, the serviah Government moved
from Belgrade to KraEueyevatz and later
went further south to Nlsh, where it re-
mains.
A striking feature OF the days Official
news is the candid admission by the Aus
trian Government of the defeat of the
Austrian army in Servia and apparently
of the abandonment OF It's third attempt
to invade the territory OF its small Slav
nelghbor
While attTibutlng the failure to the en-
emy's superior force as all Government
bulletins explain failure, the Austrian
War Office announces plainly an extend
ed retirement and heavy losses.
New decisions and measures conse-
quently will be taken to repel the en-
emy," says the Austrian statement, APP
parently this means that the Austrian
army directed against Servia win assume
a defensive line.
The Servians claim to be pressing home
their victory with more captures of prls-
oners and 20 have driven part OF the
invading army across the Drina River.
Moreover, they express confidence that
they are about to expel the invaders from
Servian territory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
WARSHIPS LIE IN WAIT
FOR DRESDEN IN STRAITS
Rumored British Will Attack Cruiser
in Neutral Zone.

~ BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 10.
Two British cruisers are today reported
in the Straits of Magellan. Off Punta
Arenas, where they are waiting for the
German cruiser Dresden. sole survivor of
the squadron of Admiral Won Spec which
engaged the British fleet of Vice Admiral
Sir Frederick Sturdee Off the Falkland
Islands.
Reports reaching here are mostly from
pro-German sources, since the British
have cut on wireless communication with
the Falklands These pro-German re-
ports declare the two British vessels have
indicated their intention not to respect
the neutrality laws in regard to the
Dresden. The vessel. the British ships
are said to have asserted, must either
come out and fight, or surrender.
The Gillian Government is reported to
have taken action to maintain its neu-
trality in the situation growing out of
the arrival OF the Dresden at Punta
Arenas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
AUSTRIANS MOVE ON CZAR
ALONG .CARPATHIAN SLOPES
Follow Russian Retreat From Hun
gary; to Relieve Przemysl.

PETROGRAD, Dec Is
II is officially admitted here that the
Austrians are descending the northern
slopes OF the Carpathians into Galicla
through the DuklR pass. This movement,
It is declared, may be easily controlled,
however. Owing 10 snow and ice the
mountain passes are extremely difficult
for army operations. The Austrians win
be forced TO enter the valleys from the
mountains in small detached commands.
It ia asserted here, and this means they
will be attacked by the Russians before
they have a chance to reform,
This movement which follows the re-
treat OF the Russians from Hungary, is
taken as being directed toward the re-
lief OF Przemysl. This will fail. as have
the operations toward the relief of Cra-
COW, It Is asserted here. The Russians
south and southeast OF Craeow hold
their lines after driving back Austro-
German forces during engagements last
week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
ISLAM MENACED. CAUSE
OF WAR, DECLARES SULTAN
Turks Forced to Protect Religion,
Ruler Explains.

V-O4No nv TIN NII IIIlI DtC- 10.
Turkey entered the war because II was
menaced. This was the explanation
vouchsafed by Sultan Mohammed v, IN
his speech from the throne opening the
Turkish Parliament. rl
t'While our Government had hrmly re-
sc,ved on the strietest neutrality" ne
asserted. our fleet was suddenly at
tackled by Russian vessels In the Black
Sea- England and France then opened
hoatflities on our frontier. We were there
fore eompelled to resist the policy of
obstruction which these Powers have at
ar times pursued against the Islamitic
world. policy which has assumed the
character OF a religious persecution. Be
cause OF this fact I called all Moslems
Into , holy war"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
DELAY oPERAT1oN oN KAISER

LONDON, Dec. 15.-A dispatch from
Munich to the Central News SAYS that
1t has been finally decided to operate on
Kaiser Wilhelm's throat but that the
operation is being deferred owing to the
feverish condition of the Kaiser.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
GOEBEN AGAIN CRIPPLED

COPENHAGEN. Dec. To- - The battle
cruiser Goeben was severely damaged in
the action at Batum, 0Vhen the Turks
shelled that Russian port In the Black
Sea and met the answering fire of the
russians says dispatch from Berlin.
Inc report declares that II will be a
difficult matter to effect the repairs necas-
sary in Turkey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 15.-Breneh avls-
tore again dew over FreiburE. Baden,
dropping bombs upon the city yesterday.
advises received here today state. This
Is the fourth time Freiburg has been at
lacked - asroplsnss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
KAISER BRAVE AT LOSS
OF Won SPECS SQUADRON
rsils People to Bear Misfortune as
They DO Fortune.

BERL1F. Dso Kiln response TO a mes
aAga from tfle President OF the Rsichstag
azpfssEin6 BoFrow over the loss OF the
squadron of Admiral Graf Won Spec, Bm-
eeruF William sent this reply;
May the heavy offers which We are
foxced to mahs IN thiE battle for our ex-
1atenca Be borne by All OF us as a single
roan. Supported By unshRken hope in
God. our Lord. from whose gracious
hands We humbly receive fortune or mis-
fortunE Joy or sorrow. We viii turn the
most difieult hour into blessing for the
nation and TAthsFiand."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15
TWO STEAMSHIPS WRECKED
Ehirsy-four Lost In Sinking of Dutch
Liner.

LISBON Dec. 16.-Ths British steam-
nhip siiurain and A Dutch Royal Mail
nteamship have been wrecked near
oporto, according to a wireless dispatch
feceived here today.
Thirty-four man OF the Dutch ships
crew Weea drowned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-15

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Town of China Furnishes Two Gases
For Friday Session.

Two cases were heard Friday after
noon by Judge Lancaster of the mu-
~nicipal court, in which the respondent
in each case belonged in the town of
China and was arrested and brought to
Augusta by Deputy Sheriff Perley c.
Thurston of that town. The COM
plainant in each case was Mrs. Ada
Hunt of Augusta, the State agent for
the Society for the Prevention of CRU
city to Children.
The first case heard was that OF
Everett Thurston, he being arraigned
on the charge of not properly caring
for and providing for his children, OF
which there are six, all but one of
them being girls. The oldest is a girl
not yet II years of age, there is an
other girl aged seven years, twin
girls aged three years, and infant
twins, one of which is a boy, aged
about one month. Thurston pleaded
not guilty. Mrs. Hunt told of a visit
to the Thurston place and of the des-
titute conditions she found there, and
Charles Blaisdeli of Gardiner, an Off
Ger for the S. p. G. A, also told of
the conditions existing there.
The respondent explained to the
court that the reason that ne had not
sent the older children to school was
that the school at the Branch was not
in session this winter, and that one of
the girls, who was sickly, had not been
to school at all. After further ques-
tioning the respondent the court con-
tinued the case until 10 A. NJ, Friday,
Feb. 81.
The other case was that of George
Peters, she being arraigned on the
charge of wanton and lascivious be-
havior, to which she pleaded not gull
ty, but the evidence introduced by the
prosecution indicated that the respon-
dent, although she is the mother of
three children, had not been conduct
ing herself as she should have, and at
the conclusion of the hearing the
court imposed a sentence of 80 days
in jail. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
AMUSE MENTS.
COLONIAL THEATER.
SneciaI Saturday Matinee.

The program at the Colonial this at
ternoon and evening is a dandy, full OF
action and sensations together with
beautiful scenic effects and heart
touching. drama, EILEEN of Erin" is
Domino two reel feature about an
Irish uprising against the British
troops in Ireland. This picture is
historically correct in every detail. In
"Rogues of Paris one has a chance to
see the methods of the thugs and
thieves at work and at play in Paris.
This picture was secured by the
Colonial by special arrangement with
the Solax Feature Film Company. A
Keystone Comedy is also on the pro-
gram assuring the patrons of good
live clean comedy. A Glimpse of Los
Angeles" "Adrift in a Great City,
Molly and the Oil King" and THE
Psychological Moment" complete this
program. Remember the special
matinee at $50 P. NJ, evening $50 P.
M. and Sis p. M.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

Chester A. aiesser of Gardiner was
in Augusta Friday forenoon in connec-
ton with the coming transfer of his
clothing business to Augusta. Mr..
Messer. who has leased the quarters
on the east side of Water street now
occupied by the State Trust Co., Will
make the change as soon as the Trust
Co. moves into its new banking rooms
in the Alden block at the corner OF
Water and Oak streets, and expects
that he will come TO Augusta about
the middle of March. The changes
to be made by him preparatory to
moving in will not be many, the prin-
cipal one being that of taking down
the vault to the level of the street
floor. His shelving and clothing cab
inets ara in sections and the work or
installing them in the new place Will
be very simple, and regarding the in
terror of the new store but very little
will have to be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

he went west and engaged In rail-
reading. Later he came home to Au-
gusta and was for about ten years
employed by the Haynes and Dewitt
Ice Co. About ten years ago he went
to Maiden, Mass, where he made his
home until going to Togus in 1911.
The wife, Harriet S. of Augusta, and
one son, James E. of Maiden, Mass,
survive. Funeral services will be held
at 2.30 this afternoon at the National
Home, and a number of Mr.. Petten-
gilPs former comrades from Augusta
will attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
Al Luttrinaer Stock Co.

At the Opera House this afternoon
and evening the Luttringer Stock
company win present for the last two
times the farce comedy "A Fool and
His Money" This evenings perfor-
nance will end the first week of tbs
enga cement of the Luttringer COM
pany. On Monday and Tuesday oil
next week the bill will be 1.-THE Out
law" a society drama arranged by
Mr.. Luttringer.. An unusually good
picture program has been secured for
today and will be shown in connec-
ton with the play. Following is a
list of the various subjects: THE
Foot Print reel Kalem drama
''Broncho BiIiy's Squareness," Essa-
nay with G. NJ. Anderson, When
Mountain and Valley Meet Lubin
drama and How the Day Was
Saved" and "Bink's Vacation" BIZ
ograph comedies.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

The members of the Augusta Yacht
Club are making preparations for
holding a Ladies' Night at the club
house on Wednesday evening, Feb IS,
watch they intend to make one of the
most enjoyable social occasions that
have yet been given under the auspices
of the club. The arrangements are
not yet completed but it is expected
that the program will include whist
and dancing. and possibly a concert.
Light refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
Old=T ime Remedy
Makes Pure Blood
Hoods sarsaparilla Has Always Been
a Safe as Well as Effective Medicine

1t is needless to suffer. Don't De
sick, 1t is not natural. Build up your
blood by taking the old reliable Hoods
Sarsaparilla. This medicine Is per-
fectly pure, clean and absolutely sa1e,
as we'll as of peculiar and uneauaieo
medicinal merit.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been ana
still is the peoples medicine because
of it's reliable character and It's Won
derful success in the treatment OK the
common diseases and ailments
scrofula, catarrh, rheumatism, dyspep-
STA. loss OF appetite, that tired feeling,
general debility.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies and en-
riches the blood. and in so doing rem
ders the human system the greatest
service possible. 1t has been tested for
years Get Hoods, and get 1T now
from any drug store.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
BENJAMIN r. PettenaiII.

Benjamin F. Pettengill, whose death
occurred Thursday morning in the
hospital at the National Home at To-
gus, was a native of Augusta and
the son of Col. John A. Pettengill, who
was the second mayor of the city and
for whom that section known as Pet
tengill's Corner was named. Col.
Pettengill served two terms. 1852 and
1853 Benjamin Pettengill. when a
young man studied law with the late
G. c. Vose. During the Civil War he
served two years with Co. M of the
End Maine Cavalry. and after the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

It is learned the moving of the Man.
chester house up Court hill on its way
to its new location on Winthrop court
is not the first journey that the build
ing has taken. Originally the build
ing was barn connected with the
other Manchester house on the north
east corner of the lot from which the
one in question Is being moved, and
was built by man named kimball.
In 1865 the barn was moved across the
lot to its late location and remodeied
into a dwelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
Saturday Locals.
Internationally

The Swift & Turner Co.. have ram
sacked the four corners of their store
for the most practical bargain Here
it is butcher knife. bread knife,
a slotted mixing spoon, measuring
cup, graduated thirds and fourths of
cups, and an aluminium set of three
measuring spoons and all for 80 cents.
Yes 80 cents. There is also another
big bargain in white japanned sugar
can for 29c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

The announcement cards for the
Jardin de Danse to be given Tuesday
evening. Feb. 10. which are displayed
in the store windows are attracting
a great deal of favorable comment be-
cause of the artistic work shown in
them.s In addition to those done by
Miss Dostie, which have already been
mentioned, are a number by Gen. and
Mrs. Charles E Davis of Weston
street, and all are works of art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
"eunty Pulls the Strings Coming.

The eagerly anticipated date of
"Bunty Pulls the Strings" is announc-
ed for Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th,
at the Opera House and should by
long odds prove to be one of the most
satisfying of the entire season. There
isn't much doubt of the business that
"Bunty" will do on this occasion, for
it's coming has been so well heralded
that about Everybody" will be there.
"Bunty Pulls the Strings was writ
ten by Graham Moffat, and holds up
the mirror to one phase of life and
quantity shows the simple. narrow ex-
istence of the people of a small village
whose lives are Sounded by their own
horizon. The characters are intensi-
fed, but not more than naturally re-
CURED for dramatic effectiveness; the
dialogue Is interesting at all times.
and the comedy is excellent and pro-
vides plenty of amusement. There is
no horse play, but on the contrary
character and situation is natural, and
a strong current of humanity flows
through it all.
The costuming and scenic setting
are said to be quite adequate The
hoopskirts of the period of go. and
worn by the ladies, contrast strangely
indeed with the narrow ones of the
present day. The first and third act
settings picture faithfully Scotch
village home with the second act
"auld kirk yard on a Sabbath morn
ing.
Miss Molly Pearson, who created
the part of 'Bunty" in America will
appear in her original role surrounded
by a specially imported cast from the
Glasgow and Edinburg theatres.
Prices Soc, &c. s1.0O and $50. Seat
sale opens Monday morning, Feb. 9th.
ADV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

E. Locke is cutting up some more
of those nice pigs from the Hayes
farm. Sixteen cents pound buys a
good steak or roast, chicken, fowl,
Boston celery, and lettuce, spinach,
and a good price on oranges and
grape fruit. Don't forget the home
made sausage and German style frank
forts. A new lot of home made mince-
meat, also cooked meats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce of Port
land, formerly Of this city, passed Fri
day in the city on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07
E. Locke

is CUTTING UP SOME MORE OF
THOSE NICE PIGS FROM THE
HAYES FARM. Ice. A POUND BUYS
A GOOD STEAK OR ROAST.
CHICKEN, FOWL, BOSTON GEL
cry AND LETTUCE. SPINACH,
AND A GOOD PRICE ON ORANGES
AND GRAPEFRUIT. DON'T FOR
GET THE HOMEMADE SAUSAGE
AND GERMAN STYLE FRANK
FORTS. A NEW LOT OF HOME
MADE MINcEMEAT, ALSO COOK
ED MEATS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

Charles w. Jones of China, former
deputy sheriff of Kennebec county.
was in Augusta Friday for a portion
of the day on matters of business, and
called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

Manager Jerry Carey and his lineup
of basketball huskies left theis city
on tho II o'clock car Friday for Lew
iston. from there going to Rumford to
play the Mechanics Institute five. The
party will return to this city some
time today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-02-07

Furred Tongue, Bad Taste, Indiges-
ton, Sallow Skin and Miserable Head
aches come from a torpid liver and
clogged, constipated bowels, which
cause your stomach to. become filed
with undigested food. which, sours and
ferments like garbage in a .swill bar
rel. That's the first step 90 untold
misery-foul gases. bad breath, yellow