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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
SAY GERMAN
CONSUL PAID
FOR CARGO ON
THE U. S. STR

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-Agents of
the department of justice working
here informed the attorney general to-
day that German Consul Baron e. H.
Won Shaik supplied the funds with
which cargo of groceries. clothing
and ship chambers supplies were
bought for shipment to Valparaiso
aboard the American steamships Olson
and Mahony. Clearance for the ves-
sci was refused and the cargo unload
ed.
Baron Won Shaik positively denied
that he had any connection with the
purchase of the cargo. The alleged
evidence offered by the government
agent consisted it was said, of con-
clusions reached by tracing bank
checks. 1t was found, according to the
department of justice representatives
that Baron Won Shaik drew against
his account for sums which subse-
auently were said to have been placed
to the credit of the agents who paid
for tn cargo. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Washington, Dec. 15-Although
President Wilson frankly told inuuir-
ers today that he did not believe the
literacy test for aliens in the pending
immigration bill was a fair test for
men and women who wish to come to
this country, no disposition to amend
the measure has been shown in the
Senate The bill now nearing a final
vote in the Senate has been changed
slightly from the measure which
passed, but it retains the literacy test
upon which the President commented.
The President said he had not made
up his mind what he would do should
the bill pass with the 1iteracy test.
During the day, consideration of
committee amendments was virtually
completed by the Senate, only one
change in the language of the House
bill remaining to be voted upon. All
committee amendments were accept
ed, though slight verbal alterations
We're made in several instances. The
Senate struck out the provision of the
House bill authorizing the secretary
of labor to place medical officers or
matrons on immigrant ships for max
ing observations during voyages.
Even foreign powers had protested
against this provision. The committee
amendment adopted substitutes a new
section, which virtually re-enact the
present law as to inspection of ships
and immigrants at American ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
BULWARK REPORT

London, Dec. 15.-8.26 P. M.
The official press bureau an
nounced tonight that the sink
ing of the battleship Bulwark
apparently was not due to a hos
tile act. Investigation has dis
closed no evidence Of treachery
on the part of any persons
aboard the vessel, or of any act
by an enemy. An inquiry into
the Bulwark disaster according
to the official press bureau an
nouncement shows that it was
the result of an explosion due to
the accidental ignition of the
ammunition on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
ALLIES PRESSING
GERMANS BACK
Successes Continue with Superiority of Numbers
Over the Kaiser's Forces

London. Dec. 15.-(9.30 P. M)-The
offensive movement of the French and
British has become general and is be-
ing pushed with strong forces, partic-
ularly in Flanders, the Argonne, the
Woevre and Alsace. While the French
claim to have been successful at all
points, except at Steinbach, in Alsace,
the German official report says that
the Allies attacks have been unsuc-
cessful at several places
On the whole, however, it would ap-
pear that the Allies, who now have
superiority in numbers, as we'll as in
artillery. have succeeded in making
some progress and have withstood Wig
orous counter attacks delivered by the
Germans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Gen. WOOD AND HENRY |. STIMSON
STATE ESSENTIAL FOR MEETING
HOSTILITY BY A FOREIGN POWER

New York, Dec. REORGANIZATION or
a dependable volunteer army through
college camps, federal control of the
militia, increase in the regular army
and provision for adequate armament
are the essentials for meeting the sud-
den attack to any hostile power upon
the United States, the member of the
Merchants Association of New York
were told today by Major General
Leonard Wood and Henry L. Stinson.
former secretary of war
1t is not large army, but fully ef-
ficient army that is needed, Gen. Wood
stated. and in filling this need the col
lege camps must play an important
part in training volunteer officers.
The plan of the general staff to
bring the army forces up to 100000 is
only a stop-gap. he continued, while
the full citizen army is being organ
ICED.
You might as well, under modern
war conditions, try to organize a big
reserve without previous preparation,
as to try TO organize life saving SER
vice on q shipwrecked vessel that IS
going to pieces" said General Wood.
ITO bring our force up to 100000 we
shall have to have 10000 additional
officers. For this purpose, we must
have college camps, such as EXISTED
last year at Gettysburg and Monterey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Washington, Dec. 13.-Further DEM
onstration was made by the United
States government today of its de-
termination not to tolerate continued
firing by the Mexican factions at Ma
CO, Sonora, into American territory.
President Wilson, after a brief dis
cussion with his cabinet, instructed
Secretary Garrison to comply with the
request of Brig. Gem Tasker H. Bliss
at Naco, Ariz. for reinforcements to
handle a possible emergency situation.
Three regiments of infantry and three
batteries of artillery were ordered to
Naco.
The general understanding tonight in
administration quarters was that as soon
as the additional American forces were
placed in position on the. International
line the United States would return any
artillery or infantry fire which might
come from Mexican territory, AS it will
require three days for the troops to
reach Naco. the Mexican factions have
virtually that period in which to COM
ply with the American demands or be
shelled out, of their positions.
Reinforcements ordered today will
bring the total force Of the Ameri-
can army at Naco to about 5000 men.
including IL troops Of cavalry, three
regiments of infantry and six batteries
of artillery, with "a guns. Gen. Hill of
the Carranza faction has 1900 men and
Gov. Maytorena Of the Gutierrez gov
eminent $500 troops. Both factions
have what Secretary Garrison de-
scribed today as a fair amount Of ar
tillery.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Strong Advance

The fact that the Allies are in pos
session of Hollebeke, in Flanders, and
that heavy fighting was going on again
today shows that they have made an
appreciable advance during the past
two days, as last week they were be-
ing attacked by the invaders two miles
to the west of st. Eloy, which is on
the Ypres -Armentieres road.
In the Argonne region, the French
statement simply says: we have
made progress and maintained our ad-
vances of the previous days"
The force which has been checked
at Steinbach is the left wing of the
army, which for some time has been
fighting it's way toward Hueihausen
and which has cleared considerable
part of Alsace of the Germans. 1t is
evident that while the Germans are
prepared to offer stubborn resistance
to attempted advances in the regions
mentioned. in the official communica-
tions they expect the main attack of
the Allies to be made in another di-
rection, or are themselves preparing
for an offensive, for they have gath
cred considerable forces at Courtrel1,
from which point they could be quick
~ transferred either to Flanders or
to the southwark across the French
frontier.
Germans Retreat
The only news from the east this eve
ming is the admission of the German gen.
eral staff that the German column which
advanced through Mlawa towards War
saw has reoccupied its old positions
owing to the superiority of the enemy
This in a measure confirms the Rus
sian accounts of victory on this part
of the battle front.
Austrian Successes
The Austrians have succeeded again in
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WATERv|LLE man
Blind 9 YEARS
BUMPS BEDPOST
And RECEIVERS

Boston, Dec. 15.-Blind for nine years,
Frank II. Haynes, native of Water
vile, Me-, and now a resident of the
Hyde Park district of Boston, regained
his eyesight today when he accidentally
struck his head against a bedpost in his
room. Haynes vision was seriously i'm
paired Is years ago when he suffered a
sunstroke while driving in horse race.
and nine years later he became totally
blind.
He celebrated his recovery today by
seeing a moving picture show for the
first time in his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Cause of Delay

Both Secretary Garrison and Sec
that the delay in acting on the request
of Col Goethals for two destroyers
was due to a lack of information. Mr.
Garrison explained that the colonel
had sent two messages, one asking for
the destroyers without specifying the
purpose of their use. In reply to
Col. Goethals explained that. the wire
less regulations were being violated
in canal waters and referred to the
misuse of the canal zone as a base Of
supplies.
Await Particulars
The war department again asked for
specific instances Of what occurred,
but tonight no further information
had been received. On full explana-
ton of conditions in the canal zone,
depend exactly what action will be
taken and under what departmental
jurisdiction.
II the canal zone is being used as
base of supplies, Col. Goethals will be
instructed to use his land forces to pre-
vent such violations. Should it develop
that the wireless is being used within
territorial waters the navy department,
will ask for an explanation from it's ma
val officers, as the question of wireless.
regulation was placed by executive order
of President Wilson on Aug. in the
hands of the navy department for en-
forcement
Statement by Daniels
Whatever is necessary to be DONE"
said Secretary Daniels tonight, ITO carry
out the executive order with reference
to the radio communication will be done.
A telegram from the radio officer at the
canal zone says that he is on the job.
He says:
For communication with British
cruisers from west coast 1 have disman-
tied radio Of one British collier at Bal
boa. canal zone f
'Destroyers or other ships will be sent
to the canal zone at any moment when,
needed to prevent the use of radio for
any unneutral act by ships of any bel
ligerent nation
The probability is that some of the
cruisers now on the west coast of Mexico,
will be sent to the zone instead of de-
stroyers.
At the British embassy it was sug7
gested that the British golfers which,
are alleged to have been using their
wireless within the territorial waters of
the canal zone may not have received
word of the canal regulations on this
point as these only reached London yes
terday. British officials state that Great
Britain has no objection whatsoever to |
the enforcement by the United States of
the wireless regulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
GERMAN ship
|NTERNS AND
SAVES u. s.
FROM WORRY

Washington. Dec. Involuntary in
terment of the German converted
cruiser Cormorant and her % officers
and $50 men at Guam, an American
Pacific ocean insular possession,
brought what promised to be trouble
some questions involving the OBJ
servance of American neutrality IN
this case to a prompt and final adjust-
ment.
AS soon as it was learned at the
navy department that the Corrorant
had put into Guam, short of coal, food
and water there was immediate dis
cussion of the extent to which the
warship could replenish her supplies
in an American port.
In view of Guam's remoteness from
any German port, the decision to in
tern was expected, but in the mean
time. Capt. MAXWELL, governor of the
far away naval station, was instructed
to observe strict neutrality in all hts
dealings with the German commander.
Little is known of the Cormorant
except that she is a converted cruiser
Of 5000 tons displacement, acquired oy
Germany from Russia. Information as
to how Germany acquired the Vessel
from her present enemy is not OBJ
tainable. 1t is supposed the ship has
been employed by the Germans as
destroyer of commerce. in the Pacific
This is the second German warshlp
to intern in American waters since
the outbreak of the war. The other,
the Gerar, informed at Honolulu some
ti,na apa The officers and men of the
vessels will have to remain interned
until the close of the war unless thss
Allies consent to their parole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
CAUSED BY LACK
OF INFORMATION
Definite Order Withheld
Pending Receipt f
Particulars from GOe-
thals-May Dispatch
Cruisers Instead &c
DestrOyers

Washington, Dec. 15.-PresYdent WI
son and his cabinet decided today to-
send American warships to the canal
zone to guard against violations OF
neutrality there by belligerent ships.
Just how many ships and whether
destroyers or cruisers or battleships
shall be dispatched, will be determin-
ed after a full report has been receiv-
ed from Col. Goethals, military COVER
man, naval officer at the canal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
FIND CRIMINAL
ASSAULT With
EXPOSURE CAUSE
MANNING DEATH

Bangor. Me-. Dec. 16.-In the case
of Margaret Manning, aged 81. who
was found dead in the suburbs of Ban :
gor last Saturday morning. the coronl-
ers jury today gave a verdict to the
effect that the woman came to laer
death through exposure and sh bck
superinduced by criminal assault
Joseph Currier. laborer who was
in company with Mrs. Manning on
Friday night. has been held pending
the result of the inquest and 1t Isl ex-
pected a formal charge will be fpre-
ferred against him tonight or
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
DRESDEN LEAVES

Santiago, Chile, Dec. 15.-An
official communication received
here from Punta Arenas says
that the German cruiser Dres-
den left there day before yes
.terday evening Sunday.
The communication adds that
the British cruiser Bristol ar
rived at Punta Arenas Monday,
but left there Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
GUADALAJARA
TAKEN BY VILLA

Ell Paso, Dec. observation-disclosures, Sec
ond largest city in Mexico, has been
captured by Villas troops. according
to an official report given out today
by the Villa consular agent.
1t was learned from Independent
sources that a strong column OF Car
rama troops was moving to attack
Torreon, the dominant position of CEN
trail Mexico
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
RECOVER BODY OF
BRUNSWICK BOY

Brunswick, Me, Dec. 15.-tSpeciaD.-
The body of Albert Alexander, the 12-
year-old son of Mrs. Fife Alexander,
who was drowned in the Androscoggin
river while skating Sunday afternoon,
was recovered this afternoon by g. A.
Collins and W. e. Collins. who were
dragging for the body. The body was
located about 10 feet from the place
where the boy broke through the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
ELLSWORTH MAN
CUT BY AXE DIES
when NEAR HOME

Ellsworth. Me-, Dec. 15.-After accident
ally cutting himself with an axle while
chopping wood today, Capt. John Ray.
a retired sea captain, struggled to his
home only to die within short distance
of his Threshold from loss OF blood.
Captain Ray was working alon e in the
woodlot back of his house when the acct
dent happened He bled profu sely but
made desperate effort apparently, to get
home. His exertions are believed to have
FASTENED his death. His son. JOPLIN Ray.
Jr., found the aged shippers booty in the
path within sight of the house. Capt.
Ray was 60 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

This year we shall probably have 1000
boys in four of these camps.
1.-The boys made better record last
year-and this shows what you can
do with intelligent men in a short time
than was shown by the best COM
pany- of the 9Th Regular Infantry for
the same ranges"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
OPENING DAY
STATEGRANCE
AT LEWISTON

Lewiston, Me, Dec. 15.-The eve
ming session of the opening day of the
Maine State Grange here was devoted
entirely to exemplifying the work Of
the Third and Fourth degrees by Au-
burn Grange. There was an unusually
large attendance, nearly every seat in
the hall being taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
SHACKLETON'S
MEN GO FROM
SYDNEY FOR
THE ROSS SEA

Sydney, y. 5, w, Dec 15.-Via Lon
don, 515 P. M.-The steamer Aurora
left here today having on board that
section of the Antarctic expedition of
Sir Ernest Shackleton, which is to
make it's way to the Ross Sea on the
New Zealand side of the Antarctic.
This expedition expects to make a
landing the middle of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Portland Me-, Dec 15.-Stephen c..
Perry, United States district attorney
for the district of Maine, died at his
home in this city tonight of pneumo-
MIA He was appointed by President
Wilson last May. Mr.. Perry was born
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
j. s. DISTRICT ATTORNEY
STEPHEN C. PERRY DEAD

the schools of the city and admitted
to the bar in 1882. In 1887 he formed
partnership with former Governor
Henry B. Cleaves which continued to
the time of the latters death two years
ago.
The deceased is survived by wi
dow and two sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Dec. 15.-Abnorally
cold weather for the season is gen.
eral in virtually all parts OF the coun-
try. The outlook is for continued low
teperatures over the East during the
next two or three days. Fair weather
was the rule in virtually all parts of
the country during the last "a hours.
The temperature will change little
during the next 4S hours,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Three REGIMENTS TO
NACO TO STOP BORDER FIRING

days, according to an official report
which reached the United States govern
ment today from one of its agents there.
Just who ordered the executions has
not been disclosed. nor are any of the
names of those put to death known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
MANY MEXICANS
ARE EXECUTED

Washington, Dec 15.-Between 100 and
$50 Mexicans, many of them once prom
inent officially. have been secretly exc
cuted In. Mexico City within the last few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
FAIR

Washington. Dec. 15.-Forecast for
New England and Eastern New York:
Fair and continued cold Wednesday
and Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Boston Forecast

Boston. Dec. 15.-F'orecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Wednesday and
Thursday not much change In tenn
perature; light to moderate westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

did not by any means represent the total
attendance of the three days conven-
ton.
Reports by Officers
The principal business of the forenoon
included the reports of the secretary,
treasurer and executive committee. The
report of the secretary, E. II. Libby of
Auburn, showed that the Grange in
Maine has a membership of over 81, COO
The treasurer, E.. E. Addition of Greene
reported that the order had cash bal
ance at the end OF the fiscal year. Octo-
Der /, of s557s2l, and the report of the
executive committee showed the total n
nancial assets of the Maine State Grange
TO be s11.s155s
The preliminary to the meeting of the
State Grange was a reception to dele
gates given by Lewiston Chamber of
Commerce.
The forenoon session was called to or
der by the master c. S. Stetson of
Greene, who is now beginning his eighth
year as head of the order in this State.
The meeting was opened in the Fifth de-
gree. Invocation was made by the State
chaplain, A. E. Morse of South Paris.
The roll call of the officers showed every
one of the officers and executive COM
mittee present. The meeting was then
closed in the Fifth degree and opened
in the Fourth degree
w. L. Rogers of Cathance. chairman
of the auditing committee, read the re-
port of that committee
financial
The receipts from the various sources
coming to the Office of the secretary are
as follows:
Fees and dues, subordinate
Oranges OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $10666. IS
Sixth degree fees ................. 1,193.00
Supplies sold NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 647.28
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s12,5O7.O4
The above amount has been duly depos-
tied with the fourth treasurer, and l
hold his receipts for the same
Fraternally submitted,
E. H. LIBBY,
Secretary.
The report of Treasurer E. E. Addi-
ton showed that the balance on hand
Oct. 1. 1913, was $5769.6S, cash received
from the secretary during the year
was S12, 507 .04, and other cash receipts
from interest on shares in the cooper
alive store and on deposit made a
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RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability
of the firm you're trading with is the
first consideration. / have been In the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
ST. 81 years and guarantee every article
sold in my store to be exactly as repre-
scented. l also guarantee my prices to be
as low Cor lowerl as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Mainel
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table and all sorts OF beautiful ana
inexpensive Gift articles.
DFeW's Reliable JeweITy Store
Esta blished 1S61-52 years ago.
rs Lisbon ST.. Lewiston. Ne.
decl6d1y
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481 Voting Delegates

When the convention was called to or
der there were present Ash voting dele
gates and over 1000 grangers. and this
did not by any means represent the total
attendance of the three days conven-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Fair and continued cold Wednes-
day and Thursday