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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-19
CONSULS
PROBING CHARGE
MADE BY HINDUS

~ 5ta Z
& A. b. Ally claiming allegiance to
man freighter O. ]. d. Ahlers, becom.
ing dissatisfied with what he alleges
III treatment to himself and thirty
Hindus belonging to the crew, is cred
tied WITH asseries of charges against
Captain Fl. Eelbo which today are re-
ceiying official attention by Georg
Rodiek, representing Germany. and
British Consul E. i. s. Gordon.
Among the allegations reputed to
Ally are that himself and other Brit
ishers were practically shanghaied on
board the German steamer. He admits
that they signed the articles while
on the China coast for no stated
length Of service. Ally states that his
demand to be paid off at Honolulu has
met with refusal. In joining the ship
at the German naval base, Ally in
sists that, they we're told that the
vessel was proceeding to a japanese
port. When out to sea, the men we're
then notified that the Alters with
several other German freighters was
to serve as collier for German cruis-
:ers then making a base in the Marshall
islands.
AlIy's story comedies to a great ex-
tent with the report of the voyage
given In the Star Bulletin at the time
the vessel made its appearance off the
port. He tells OF the presence of sew
eraI German and one Austrian cruiser
also several nlercnantment, among
which waa Russian and British
steamer. Ally states that coal from
the 5000 tons then on board the
Alters was transferred to the cruis-
ers, after which the wafdogs and the
.Ahl6rs and other golfers steamed for
Rapeete. s
Ally's story also tells of the bonn
bafdment Of the French port, he de-
claring that the Alters lay several
miles off the place while the German
cruisers poured shells into the town,
destroying a wireless mast and much
of the shipping. From Tahiti the ves-
sci is reported to have steamed for
Honolulu
Ally and the Hindus declare that
they do not wish to serve further on
q vessel belonging to a common en-
envy. They demand that they be sent
back to Calcutta
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DAILY REMINDERS

Correct dressers want smart hats.
Yours is at Milton & Parsons, ILL.,
Fort St. Pantheon Bldg ADV.
Lewis taxis, King st, near Fort.
The only white company with sober
and weIl-informed drivers. Tel. 5000.
ADV.
Gas consumers desiring 10 obtain
the discount on gas bills for Septembef
should make payment At the gas com.
pany's office belize p. m. Tuesday.
October 20. advertisement
At your breakfast table you will
NEST appreciate the good qualities Of
Swift's premium ham or bacon, There
the fine favor. the mildness, the
sweetness viii make its strongest APP
peal TO you. Ask your dealer for
Swift's premium products.
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SITUATION WANTED.

Surveyor. experienced in municipal.
land and railroad work, desires per
nanent or temporary position Adj
dress box 104. tins office. 5sSS-3t
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-19

Remember the name shae-it
means relief from headache prompt
and sure. Keep.it handy in the home
lin the office. advertisement
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-19

More than 1900 delegates are expect
ed to attend the 42nd annual conyen-
ton Of the Carriage Builders Associa-
tion at Atlantic City.
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Miss Doanburg, individual instructions
given in dressInaklng. cutting and
designing 8hirr.waist patterns cut
to measure, z5c. BeachNalk, near
Kalakaua ave, WailsiId. Phone 2247.
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AhIlDDSEN
GIVES uP GRANT
] e q !.
fB4 Iatest Nail

CHRISTIANIA. Norway In letter
to the Norwegian government, Roald
sAmundsen states that he relinquisfes
his claim to the grant for money made
BY the St0rting towards his expedition
to the North Pole. He expresses his
desire to be able IN this way to help
10 tighten the heavy burden which
recent events are likely TO entail upon
Norway on behalf Of tie govern
ment the minister or churches 1.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
U. Of maine
Mid-Semester Ranks Will Be
Given Out T0day-New
Course of Criminol0-
gy Is Planned
CADET BATTALION PRAC-
TICE IN THE GYM

Orono, Me-, Nov. 1S.-(SpeciaD.- On
Thursday the mid-semester ranks will
be given out and all fears will be al
layed. This is particularly true con-
corning the Freshmen undoubtedly.
The university may have another
course added to it's curriculum. 1t is
"Criminology and Deductive Reason
ing" this course will be open to any
student in the university. The office
of professor will be filled by DR.. Bar
nitz. If the board of trustees vote ia
vorably on this, it will be the first of
its kind in the country. Harvard has
something along the same line but
not exactly the same idea. A great
amount of interest has been aroused.
The materials and apparatus for the
pulp and. paper course are being in
stalled In the new laboratories of Au-
bert hall. Work Is being rushed for
ward as rapidly as possible and they
are nearly complete. The big theatre
lecture room ts already completed and
the lecture courses In chemistry and
physics are being held there.
DR.. Barnitz gave an entertainment
to the men of Oak hall and Hannibal
Hamlin hall last night in the recrea-
ton room Of the latter place. He gave
a character sketch, followed by some
of Nat Wills stories, and concluded
by talking some Of his experiences
while a journalist. He also described
his new course to the men. He will
speak before the Forestry Club on
Wednesday evening.
The Freshmen Debating Society Is
active and have arranged a series of
meetings through the winter. The first
will be held Wednesday evening in
the chapel.
With the arrival of cold weather,
the Cadet Battalion is drilling a COM
pany at time in the gym. Rifle prac-
tice has commenced and scores are
being kept to enable the club to keep
an eye out for crack shots. Maine
should have a good team next spring,
starting practice in the fall. Since let
tiers may be awarded to members of
the rifle team. it is hoped a large
squad will compete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19

AS Captain Decker's report mention
ed the fact that anxiety had been felt
for the safety of the American con-
sulate at Smyrna. the opinion was
expressed in some quarters that the
launch might have been taking
guard from the Tennessee to protect
the consulate and such Americans AMI
other foreigners who would naturally
seek asylum in that quarter.
Those officials who regard the Incl
dents as a misunderstanding of some
kind, say that had Captain Decker
been convinced that Turkish forts
were firing upon his ship as an act
of hostility, the big fighting machine
would not have steamed away to thu
harbor of Chios without a further In
cident
While there is no question what
ever of the right of the Tennessee to
protect Americans and their interests
In the Mediterranean, the question of
protection of citizens Of England, Rus
STA and France which are at war with
the Porte, may raise delicate situa-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
DECLARE FALL OF
BELGRADE, SERv|A,
Is | M N ! N f N 7

Berlin, Nov. IS, Via The Hague and
London, lois A. Nan official bulletin
given out in Berlin today sets forth that
the operations on the eastern front are
progressing favorably. The Germans ap-
parently are using their victory at Wlo-
clawek to the greatest advantage The
Russian armies defeated near Lipno are
today probably in the vicinity of Flock.
and the forces defeated near Wloclewek
are now near Kutno and Leschytso.
For the continuation of operations, the
bulletin goes on to say, it will be of the
greatest importance for the German
troops from the region of Soldau to
make further progress against the right
wing of the main Russian army. II the
Russians intend to retire behind the Wis.,
tula such retreat. considering the ex-
tremely bad condition of the roads,
would be most difficult; consequently
the Russian probably will prefer to make
a definite stand when the German and
Austrian forces attack.
The papers of Berlin declare again to-
day that the fall of Belgrade, Servia, is
imminent
According to a statement given out IN
Vienna the fortress of Prezsmysl, now
being besieged by the Russians, is pro-
visioned for IL months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
STRICT PROHIBITION
CONTINUED from Page one)

walton. Savings banks showed an in
crease in deposits over the preceding
month. AT the same time there was a
boom in the sale of meats. groceries,
clothing, dry goods and house furnish
ings. The 100000 rubles day that
had been paid for vodka were now be-
ing spent for the necessities of life.
Women and children who seldom
were without marks showing the physi-
cal violence of the husband and father
suddenly found themselves in an I'M
dreamed-of paradise. There were no
blows, no insults and no rough treat
ment. There was bread on the table
milk for the babies and a fire in the
kitchen.
~ decided to seize this occasion for
a press campaign so far as this is a pos
sible thing in Russia. I organized dele
cations to present petitions for the pro-
longing of this state for the duration OF
the war. This step found favor with
His Imperial Majesty and an order was
issued to that effect.
Another similar campaign to remove
the licenses from privileged restaurants
and clubs was successful and strong
liquor is no longer available anywhere
in Russia"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
ARMY INADEQUATE
Continues from Page one)

in the second year an army of 322,409
(205.000 plus 117,4O0 reserves); in the
third year an army Of 381, 900 COOS,
600 plus 176,100 reserves; in the
fourth year an army of 439,S00 Co.'s
900 plus 234,S00 reserves; in the fifth
year an army of 498,500 (205,000 plus
293,500 reserves). After this the ar
my would be maintained at the last
figure and in addition we would te
accommodating trained men in the Sec
ond reserve at the rate of about $1,000
each year."
General Wotherspoon contended
that the proposed system would ne
economical inasmuch as the reserve
officers and men would receive pay
only during their active service and
on being called to the colors. He
added that he saw no reason why the
same principle as to reserves should
not be applied to the organized mill
tia. In that connection, however. he
says; 1T must be admitted that I'M
less there be a material change in
the laws governing the organized mil
itia. which will bring about greater
reliance upon and increased control
by the general government that
branch of our military establishment
cannot be regarded and depended on
as a reliable force"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
BREAK LINES
CONTINUED from Page one)

that in Poland, where the Germans
are sending their strongest and best
armies, in the hope Of smashing the
Russian center. This will compel the
Russians to fall back again to the
Vistula and relieve Silesia from the
immediate danger of an invasion.
Concerning the fighting In the
Balkans and in the Near East only
scraps Of information are reaching
the outside world.
In South Africa, Gen. Louis Botha.
commander-in-c chief Of the government
forces. reports the breaking up of ad-
ditional rebel commandes and the cap
ture Of guns, ammunition and provis-
ions.
The Earl OF Crewe disclosed in the
House Of Lords today that in East
Africa the Indian troops are being
employed against the Germans. That
there has been heavy fighting is shown
by the fact that the British casualties
to date total 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
ACCOUNT FOR
TWO OF TRAMPS
IN FREIGHT wreck

Bowdoinham, Nov. 1S.--Although a
large crew worked all night clearing
away the wreckage of Train 334 which
met with an accident at HARDWOOD
crossing early yesterday morning, it
will be evening before the main line
can be opened to traffic. The wreck
ing crows were allowed to return to
Portland and Waterville last evening
after being on duty for about 16 hours.
Both crews were early at the scene
again this morning. The track crew
was kept at work all night.
This morning word was received
from farmer in Topsham that two
tramps had called at his house yes
terday who said they were in the
wreck the night before. That accounts
for two of the three tramps seen on
the train when it went through Rich
mond. The fate of the third is still
mystery.
Last night the crew worked by the
light of the burning cars. OF the
wooden box and fiat cars in the wreck,
nine were So badly damaged that II
was deemed best to burn them ana
about half that number were burnei;
during the night. The remainder will
be burned either late this afternoon
or tonight The total loss for the
wreck to rolling stock is estimated at
$4,000 and to track at $4,000.
Yesterday afternoon and last eve
ming about SO men were kept busy
emptying the loaded freight cars from
their contents and reloading into cars
which were brought from Richmond
and Bowdoinham for the purpose.
Among the goods thus transferred
were a car load Of canned apples,
car load OF baled hay, a car load of
wooden goods. car load Of paper, and
two car loads Of lumber. Much work
was saved for the wrecking crew by
the fact that half a dozen care of
potatoes. while dumped over the bank,
were still in good condition enough to
be replaced on the track without I'M
leading. Hundreds Of people have Wis
tied the scene Of the wreck and many
have taken photographs for souvenirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
BAR
ASSN MEMORIAL

Portland, Me, Nov. 1S.-Combined
memorial exercises for Michael T.
oBrien, Thomas H. Gately and George
NJ. McQuillan OF the Cumberland
county bar were arranged for this aft
ernoon in the Supreme court ana
Judge George NJ. Hanson presided
while addresses were delivered and
resolutions adopted.
Charles E. Quincy. James a. Con-
nellan and Edward II. Wilson spoke
briefly concerning the career of Mr..
Gately, and James H. Mccain and
Frank II. Purinton dwelt on the
achievements of Mr.. O'Brien, while
John T. A. Merrill and Augustus F.
Moulton delivered addresses of re-
spect for Mr.. McQuillan. Appended
below. in part, are the remarks of the
various speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
ASK EXPLANATION
Continued from Page One)

Efforts on the part of some of the
Mohammedan leaders in Turkey to
start a Holy war" have made Ameri-
cans as well as British and French
subjects apprehensive.
The American consulate at Smyrna
reported his fears to Ambassador Nor
ganthau. under whose instructions the
two warships have been moving about
in Turkish waters for the salutary eff
feet their presence might have on To-
cal Turkish officials. Twice the OF
toman government has given the Uni
ted States warning that the Port OF
Smyrna was mined and for this rea-
son the Tennessee, it is understood
stood off at Veurlah, 10 miles away
While her launch started for the shore
to investigate conditions at the con-
suiate.
Regardless of whether or not Smyr-
ma is closed port under the regula-
tions of the United States navy, Capt
Decker would be justified in seeking
to enter the harbor to ascertain the
facts with reference to the American
consulate and its citizens. Article
1916 Of the regulations reads:
"On occasions where injury to the
United States or to a citizen thereof
is committed or threatened in viola
ton of the principals of international
law or treaty rights, the commander
in-chief should communicate with the
diplomatic representatives or consul
Of the United States and take such
steps as the gravity of the case de-
nands, reporting Immediately to the
secretary Of the navy all the facts
This regulation would virtually
cblige Capt. Decker to communicate
with the American consul at Smyrna
after he had learned that the consul
late was in danger. using his launch
If necessary, regardless of whether
the port was closed by the Turkish
officials.
Under Article l647 giving the duties
of a naval commander, in such sit
uation the statement is made that
while it is Illegal to use force against
& foreign and friendly state. "the Iight
of self preservation is a right which
belongs to the states as well as the
individuals and includes the protection
Of the state its honor and it's posses
sions, and the lives and property of its
citizens against arbitrary violence, ac-
tual or impending, whereby the state
or its citizens may suffer irreparabie
injury"
That Capt. Decker did not persist
in his attempt to enter Smyrna was
indicated by the fact that his message
said that he left at the request of the
ambassador who it is assumed, thought
II advisable to withdraw the ship I'M
he
reached or such points as had arisen.
II is believed, also, that If the consul
late were in grave danger, the Tonnes
see never would have left for Greecian
waters. Both the President and Sec
rotary Daniels have absolute conf
dence in Capt Decker, the following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19

pointed and paid by the Audubon So
ciety to watch over the birds on Egg
Rocks. on the Lincoln County coast,
reports a tremendous increase in his
feathered wards. There are black
guillemots. laughing gulls, sea gulls,
wilson tern, and stormy petrels. The
gulls and terms lay their eggs on the
bare rock or turf. The guillemots
stick their eggs away under the lodges
so that 1t is impossible to get at them.
The Cary chickens dig out of sight into
the sod and each parent takes a turn
on the nests. Just at dusk, a bird
energies from the burrow and takes
flight and another enters the nest.
Apparently they take "a hour watches.
The Western Egg Rock has been
abandoned since mink raided the rock
cry few years ago and the Eastern
Rock is overcrowded. Shark Rock,
Jones Garden and Round Island are
also patronized by the birds. On the
Egg Rock is believed to be the only col
ony of the laughing gull east of Massa-
chusetts. The dry lodges near New Har-
Dor were tried as nesting places few
years ago, but Ravens robbed the
nests. The more remote lodges seem
to be too far out for the robbers
Maine Woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19

statement about him being issued to-
day by the navy department:
Captain Benton c. Decker, now
commanding the u. S. S. Tennessee
in Turkish waters, is an officer with
an excellent record during his service
of 81 years since graduating from the
Naval Academy to which he was APP
pointed from Illinois in 1885. He has
had considerable experience in duty
similar to that which he is now per-
forming in Turkish waters. He was
in command of the United States
scout cruiser Chester during the war
between Italy and Turkey.
During this war the Chester spent
considerable time in Tripolitan waters
looking out for the interests of Am
orleans. These duties were we'll per-
formed by Capt. Decker, whom had
similar duties while in command of
the Chester In San Dominican waters,
during a revolution several years ago.
Capt. Decker who promoted to captain
July /, 1918 and was ordered to duty
on the staff of the naval war college,
from which duty he was detached to
command the Tennessee in August
last when that vessel was sent to Eu-
rope for the relief of distressed Am
orleans in the war zone"
One effect of the incident, it is gem
orally believed in diplomatic circles
will be to emphasize to the Porte the
anxiety of the United States for the
safety of its subjects in Turkey. Con-
ditions have been uncertain for many
months, even before Turkey entered
the war. Ambassador Morgenthau
had consular reports voicing appre-
hension early last summer and ask
ed for a warship.
Inasmuch as the Tennessee had been
ordered to Europe to carry gold. the
Washington administration took ad-
vantage of the coincidence and sent
the two relief ships to linger in the
Levant for emergencies. Before Tur-
key entered the war, England and
France signified their hope that the
United States would send warships to
Turkey for the protection of Chris
tians, as they did not want to send
their own vessels for fear of aggravat-
ing an already tense situation.
Since the outbreak of hostilities
some Turkish officials have threatened
to execute three English or French
subjects for every Mussulman killed
In bombardment by the fleets of the
Allies of unfortified towns. Americans
have feared that if such threat
should be carried out. on account of
their similarity of speech and appear
ance, they might be thrown into dam
ger. 1t Is feared, in some quarters,
tao that the Turks NAV not appra-
ciate the diplomatic responsibilities
resting upon American consuls in car
ing for British and French subjects
and that complications may come In
this connection.
Administration officials are absorbed
in the situation. Their messages to
the Tennessee and North Carolina
were sent by every available route to
make certain of their prompt deliv-
cry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
PROMINENT man
MAY Be DRAWN
into HOULTON'S
MURDER CASE

Houlton, Me-, Nov. 1s.-The name Of
A prominent man in Houlton now fig
ures in the Mildred Sullivan murder
case. one of the witnesses in the case
is alleged to have kept the mans
identity a secret until Katie Michaud's
confession exposed all. He is likely to
be arrested any time.
That there are sensations to come
and other arrests is no longer a Sc
cret. There are many things yet to
come to light. Among the witnesses
before the grand jury today were
Preston Burleigh of Houlton, a sur
yeyor, with drawn plans Of locations
of grave. Pelletier house and DR.. Dud-
ley's office. Drs. Boone, medical State
examiners OFF Presque Isle, also Drs.
Kilbounr and Graves, Mr.. and Mrs
George Pelletier, parents of Alice and
Perley, all of Pressure Isle, DR. F. Fl.
jackson, Houlton, also State medical
examiner, Detective S. Levin, accom-
panied by Miss Ruth Devenney Of
Boston arriving this morning. Both
are to be witnesses in the case.
F. F. Spear of Limestone was
chosen foreman of the grand jury.
County Attorney Archibald is guard
ing the States evidence closely. Those
closely in touch with proceedings
claim that there are to be many start
ling disclosures as the trial pro-
ceeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-19
Auburn Granue.

Over three hundred patrons were
present at special meeting of Auburn
Grange Saturday evening to witness
the working of the Third and Fourth
degrees upon a large class. All of the
regular officers were in their chairs
when the meeting was called to order
by Worthy Master e. NJ. Marsh and
after the reading of the records of the
past meeting short recess was de-
clared while the degree team prepared
for the work. The following candi-
dates were then instructed: l.. j.
Doten, Maude Doten, Melba M. Oliver,
Luella Keene, c. NJ. Keene, Eliza beth
Swift. Mary Douglass. Marguerite
Marsh. Sarah E. Gilbert, j. ]. Pellet
Ter, Walter C. Jenkins, Leslie E. Jenk-
ms, Arthur Scruton, Thomas Lyons
The work was very creditably per-
formed, the drill by the auxiliary add
ing much to the occasion. Miss Evelyn
Townsend presided at the piano with
much ability and the large chorus was
under the leadership of Charles Booth
by.
During the evening remarks were
made by Pomona Master E. b. Sander
son of Greene and G.. II. Bean of West
Minot Grange. A census of the visit
ing Oranges gave the following repre-
sensations: Thornes Corner 81; Lewis
ton 10; Androscoggin 4: Stevens Mills
II; Turner 6; West Minot 2; Pine Tree
2: Excelsior /; River View L; North
Auburn 4; Minot Corner /; Danville Z:
Rowes Corner 3; Gray l; New Glouces-
ter 20.
A supper was served at the close of
the meeting under the direction of the
dining room committee for the occa-
sion.