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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30

London, Nov. 90 p. M-Field
Marshall Sir John French, command
er-in-chief of the British forces in the
field, speaks in an optimistic vein
concerning the position of the allies
in a report issued today by the off,
cial press bureau. The report covers
in general way the activities of the
British troops from Nov IL to 30.
Battle Near End
Summing up the situation in con-
Guiding his report Field Marshal
French says:
LAS l close this dispatch, signs are
in evidence that we are possibly in the
last stage of the battle from Ypres
to Armentieres. For several days
past, the artillery fire of the enemy
has slackened considerably and his
infantry attacks have practically
ceased
I'm remarking upon the general
military situation of the allies as it
appears 20 me at the present moment, .
Gen. French continues, sit does not
seem to be clearly understood that the
operations in which we have been en-
>ShN
trail part of the continent of Europe,
from the East to the West. The com
bined French, Belgian and British
armies in the West, and the Russian
army in the East are opposed to the
united forces of Germany and Aus
tria, acting as combined armies be-
tween us.
Our enemies elected at the COM
mencement of the war to throw the
weight of their forces against our ar
mics in the West and to detach only
a comparatively weak force, compos-
ed of very few of the first line troops
and several corps of second and third
line troops, to stem the Russian adj
vance until the western forces could
be completely defeated and over
wheImed Their strength enabled them
from the outset to throw greatly su-
perior forces against us in the West
This precludes the possibility of our
taking vigorous offensive action eX-
cept when miscalculations and mis-
takes are made by their commanders
Battle of Marine
1.-THE battle of the Marine was an
example of this as also our advance
from St. Omer and HaZebrouck to the
line of the river Lys at the commence
mont of this battle. The role which our
armies in the West have consequently
been called upon to fulfill has been to
occupy strong defensive positions
holding ground gained and inviting the
enemy's attack and to throw back
these attacks, causing the enemy
heavy losses in his retreat and fol-
owing him up with powerful and sue
cessful counter attaclls to complete
his discomforture.
The value of operations of this nature
since the commencement of hostilities by
the Allies forces in the west line in the
fact that at the moment when the east
ern provinces Of Germany are in immi-
nent danger of being overrun by the nu-
merous and powerful armies Of Russia
nearly the whole active army of Germany
is tied down to line of trenches extend,
ing from verdun on the Alsatian from.
tier to the sea at Newport. east ofsDun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30

London. Nov. 20.-(Correspondence of
The Associated Press. -Every day the
demand in London for a stricter regula-
ton of the sale of liquor during the war
becomes more insistent. Military author
tiles are Disguised with the drunkenness
brought about by the disposition of civil
ians to treat all men in uniforms. Lord
Kitchener has issued numerous protests
against the treating of his soldiers but
without the desired results. Even the
closing of public houses at 10 o'clock at
night has not cured the evil and stricter
regulations seem inevitable.
The increase of drunkenness among wo-
men whose husbands have entered the
service has failed under the observation
of social workers in all parts of London,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
Advance Blocked

Opposed to this is the German ON
cial report which says that the Rus
sian attacks have been repulsed and
that the German counter attacks have
been successful Some days must
elapse before this battle which prom
Uses to prove the most decisive of the
war; is concluded. So far, all that is
definitely known is that the German
advance has been brought to a stand
still. Some of the German troops have
been partly or wholly surrounded but
they are still fighting stubbornly to
break their way through the Russian
lines apparently to the northward,
where they hope to claim reinforce
ments sent from Thorn.
Battle at Cracow
In the battle before Cracow, the
Russians do claim decisive success.
During the last week they took 800
Austrian and German prisoners in
this region. This victory is taken in
Petrograd to mean that Cracow will
not bar the Russian advance in Sile-
STA from the south, but that. with the
Austrian army beaten, 1t will be nee
essary only to mask the fortress.
The Russians likewise announce
success on the Austrian side of the
Carpathians and against the Turks
in the Caucasus, although in both re-
gions, the worst of weather has pre-
vailed.
lombard Positions
In the western arena the Germans al
though making an occasional infantry
attack. seem at present content to bonn
bard the allied positions but with some
what lighter guns than they have been
using This man mean either that they
are sending troops and artillery to the
east to use against the Russians or that
they are preparing new attack against
the Allies.
That the enterprise that failed In Elan
ders will not be repeated for the present
seems probable. as the Allies have been
allowed TO capture some points of van
tage around Ypres which were previously
considered necessary to the German
plans.
There has been a minor attack near
Arras but not in force strong enough to
suggest the Germans have decided to try
to get to the coast by direct route from
the east.
Opening Of Battle
An interesting report from Field Mar
shall Sir John French covering the period
of the battle in Flanders and the days
Immediately preceding, shows that this
battle was brought about first by the
Allies attempts to outffank the Germans,
who countered. and then by their plans
to move to the northeast to Client and
Bruges, which also failed After this the
German offensive began, with the French
coast ports as the objective. but this
movement, like those Of the Allies, met
with failure.
Field Marshal French. doubtless In re-
Spouse to the demands of the British
public. tells what the various units of the
expeditionary force have been doing
those that failed and were cut on and
those who against superior numbers held
the trenches for month. He gives II as
his opinion that the German losses have
been thrice as great as those Of the Al
lies and speaks optimistically Of the fu-
ture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
CORRESPONDENT VIEWS The
REMARKABLE PREPARATIONS
MADE BY GERMANY AT KEEL

latest style of submarine and had
just been put into commission. This
latter style of submarine is able to
keep to the sea about as long as the
crew can stand the strains The prob
lem of rescue in case of accident is
solved by buoys fore and aft to which
chains can be attached, and smaller
buoy carrying telephone. and an
electric light. A complete system OF
water tight compartments gives the
crew a. chance of life even when quite
a hole has been opened in the shell.
The torpedo works have been almost
doubled in capacity since the begin
ming of the war and the large wir
reserve is increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
LONDON BESET BY PROBLEM
OF REGULATING LIQUOR SALE

and many delegations of prominent wo-
men have appeared before licensing JUS
tees in an effort to check this practice
by regulation.
Lady Byles, Mrs. McKenna, Mrs. James
Cow and many other prominent women
composed delegation which recently
visited Mr.. McKenna at the home office
and asked his assistance in battling the
wave of alcoholism among women. They
believed that any regulation undertaken
by the government should extend to men
as well as women. The prohibition OF
the sale of liquor before noon was sug-
gested, permitting public houses to re-
main open only 10 hours daily.
Mr.. McKenna promised to submit the
suggestion to the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
BOSTON DEFEATS PHILA
IN COURT TENNIS

Philadelphia Nov. 29.-Boston defeat
ed Philadelphia in two matches of
court tennis doubles in the inter city
tournament today at the Racquet Club
@. r. Fearing and c. T. Russell de-
feated W. Fl. T. HUM and George H.
Brooke, SO, 6-3, 1913.
H. Blanchard and Hugh Scott won
from Edgar Scott and William Porter,
CO. 2-6, Us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. Nov. 29.-The New Eng
land area of high pressure has given way
but slightly and as result both the gulf
and northern depressions have filled up.
However, a fresh storm seems to be de-
veloping in southeastern Colorado. The
temperature is generally above the sea-
sonal average in all parts of the country.
No tendency to lower temperature and
wintry weather within the next few days
Is yet apparent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
SCH'R FROM SOUTH
GARDINER FLOATED

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Nov 90
The schooner Thomas w. H. White.
South Gardiner for Warren, r. l.,
ashore on L'Hommedieu shoal, Vine
yard sound. was floated today by the
revenue cutter Acushnet, and pro-
ceeded without apparent injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30

The Victoria Cross is to England the
equivalent of what the Legion of honor
open to all officers and men OF the
army and navy. The Legion of Honor
was created by Napoleon when first
consul, The two orders are the most
covetes{ in the two countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
ELECT CAPTAIN OF
YALE ELEVEN TONIGHT

New Haven. Conn. Nov. %
Twenty three Yale football players
who won their 'Y" in the Princeton
and Harvard games this year, with
meet tomorrow night and select
captain for next season. The leading
candidates are A. d. Wilson, quarter
back, and Carroll Knowles, halfback
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
FAIR
-

Washington Nov. 29.-Forecast for
New England Fair Monday and prob
ably Tuesday. East New York: Fair
Monday; Tuesday unsettled, probably
rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
Boston Forecast

Boston, Nov. 29.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Unsettled, generally fair
Monday and Tuesday; not much change
In temperature; light variable winds be-
coming southeast or south.
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lnspects Submarines

An interesting feature of the cor
respondents visit was the inspection
of two submarines. One Of these.
Lieut.. weddingen's famous U-9, was
Of the old type. The other was of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-30
THE WEATHER

Forecast for New EnsIand'
Fair Monday and probably
Tuesday.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
Along the Miami

Teddy, the little 20 months old
baby of Mr.. and Mrs. John Geer, died
after an illness of few days. Inter
ment was made in Virginia cemetery.
Earnest Jarvis visited the Couch
boys Sunday.
Mrs. Watson and daughters, Naomi
and Celestine, visited at the home of
their uncle, A. G. Hoyt, several days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Stubblefield
from near YOUNGSTOWN visited A. G.
Hoyt and family Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Newell returned from Kansas
City Friday. Her sister, Mrs. Tiffany,
remains about the same.
Mrs. Lytle and daughter of Kansas
City are visiting relatives at the home
of Fred Wolf and family.
MIAMI.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
Boosters Coming to
Hume September 3.

The next booster meeting OF the
Federated Commercial Clubs Of Bates
County will be held in Hume, Thurs.
day, September 3. The meeting will
be held in the park, when Arthur N,
Lindsay, of Clinton, Secretary of the
State Federation of Commercial Clubs
will speak. Six of Bates county's
principal towns are identified with
the federation, and each will be we'll
represented. The boosters will arrive
in automobiles about six o clock, when
supper will be served. 1t will be a
fine opportunity for the white city"
to become acquainted with the live
wires who are making Bates county
a good place to live in, and at the
same time show them our little town.
The first get together meeting of the
Federation was held at Amoret in
July, and was such a success that it
is the intention to visit each town in
the organization before winter, with a
meeting at the county seat.
Let's give the visitors rousing well
Considerations.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
Minnie Kiersey
Iona Thomas
Bessie Hays
Committee.
Jerimiah Craven Dead

Jerimiah Craven, aged 70 years,
% months died at his home in this
city Sunday, August Is, 1914, after a
long illness.
Jerimiah Craven, who was native
of Ray county, was one of the early
settlers of this section of the state.
Mr.. Craven was converted and
joined the Baptist church during
meeting held at the Pleasant Ridge
school house, forty-five or more
years ago. On February IA, 1856,
he was married to Miss Savannah
Reins of Ray county, Mo- To this
union were born nine children, five
Of whom survive, as follows: Ster-
ling Craven west of town, Frank of
Butler, Willie of Nebraska, Mrs.
West of Ocean Park, CAL, and Mrs.
Keel of Kansas City, Kas.
Funeral services, conducted by the
Rev. Webdell were held at the resi-
lence Tuesday morning and inter-
nent made in Meyers cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
Eastern Bates.

County court has granted bridge
to be built across the north fork O.
Deepwater, south of the VIM. Nc
Cormack residence. It has beer
badly needed for long while.
There will be an ice cream supper
Saturday night, August %, at the
Snodgrass or Union church. The
proceeds will be used for the benefit
of the church and cemetery fund.
Everybody come.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Turpin a
daughter Friday, Aug. IA.
Mathew Evans was around Monday
getting help to work on the State
road Tuesday.
Mrs. Maggie Hill, Willie and Pet
kegerris went to Prescott, Kans. !,
! Saturday to visit Mrs. Hills sister,
Mrs. Ora Lane and family. They re-
turned home Monday.
Frank Allen and Albert Hubbard
are intending to fill their silos the last
Of the week.
J. H. Baker and family attended
meeting at the Double Branch Sum
day where protracted meeting is in
progress.
VIM. Craig and two daughters re-
turned home Monday from Kansas
City, where they have been attend
ing a camp meeting.
John Reece died at the home of his
son, R. L. Reece Wednesday evening,
August the 18TH Funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. Garther, and inter-
ment made in Radford cemetery.
He had been in failing health for
about two years. He was 81 years
old and resident Of this county since
1880. He is survived by one son, R.
l.. Reece, two daughters, Mrs. Matte
Hill and Mrs. Mary Vanhoy. He was
followed to his last resting place by a
large number Of sympathizing friends
and relatives.
There is going to be a State Poul-
try Field Meeting in Butler, Thurs.
lay, Aug. 81. Let every farmer of
his vicinity take one day off and
AXE your family to this great meeting
IT poultry industry. LIBERTY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
]. w. Dunsworth Dead

Jefferson William Dunsworth, aged
e years died at his home in Nyhart
Sunday, August 16, 1914.
He was native Of Mel Donald coun-
y, Illinois, and in 1858 came to Bates
county from that place., making his
home here since that time. His Wild
on. three sons and three daughters
survive to mourn the loss Of q loving
husband and q kind indulQent father.
Funeral services, conducted BY the
Rey r n. Webdell were held It
t. rssidsnce Monday afternoon and
in1snsat naAae ia Morris cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
MIAMI.
Gasoline Engine Turns Turtle.

The big, powerful. portable gaso.
line engine belonging to Kearn 4
Beatty, the ranchmen northeast of
Rich Hill, has turned up its toes to
the daisies and quietly reposeth at the
bottom of a fifteen foot ditch near the
owners farm.
Tuesday evening the big machine,
driven by Thos. Wiltshire, was being
removed from one portion of the
ranch to another, the route being
along the Rich Hill-Butler road.
When the lateral ditch from the
Miami to- the Marias des Cygnes was
reached the engine mo doubt getting
some of those fool notions of the
automobile into its nogqin) took a
header off the high embankment or
approach to the bridge and plunged
bottom side up into the mud and
water below. The driver and other
workmen engaged in the work of
moving the machine fortunately es-
capped injury. We are told the ma
chine was not badly damaged. Il
Rich Hill Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
NUMBER A.
FOUR-YEAR-OLD
BOY KILLED
Son of David Landlord Run Over by
Farm Wagon.

Donald, the four-year-old son of
MIR. and Mrs. David Landlord, of
Elkhart township, died at one o'clock
Saturday morning as the result of in
ternal injuries received late Friday
evening when a heavy farm wagon
passed over his body.
The accident happened when the
little fellow attempted to climb into a
wagon which his father had left stand
ing for few minutes. As he started
to climb in, the team started and the
youngster was thrown to the ground,
one OF the rear wheels passing over
his body. His arm was broken and
he sustained internal injuries from
whice he died several hours later.
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Weir, Of Warsaw, were held at
the Baptist church in Adrian Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock and interment
was made in the Adrian cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
East Lone Oak.
Goo late for fast week. J

/ Goo late for last week.
! VIM. Thomas baby died last Sun
day. They have the sympathy of the
entire neighborhood.
Mead Bros. completed their part Of
the threshing in this neighborhood
last Wednesday and are now thresh.
ing near Happy Hill.
P. N. Wallace and wife returned
last Friday from visit with relatives
rim Cedar county.
| j. W. Mccoy is making a new eel
lar for the women folks. II is a
round one. ...
E. C. Harper and seven of his
neighbors have purchased new en-
silage cutter, through Holl Harper,
agent.
c. X. Miller, E. E. Robbins. Ed
Hall. Elmer Requa, Bob Lyle and L.
u. Thomas have purchased new silos
to be erected Immediately.
Myrtle Thomas and Ethel Belt at
tended the Bates County Sunday
School Convention at Adrian last Fri
day and Saturday.
the death Of C. M. Thomas which
occurred last Thursday could not be
written up this week on account of
not having correct dates, but an obit-
uary will appear later.
... PUSSY WILLOW.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
Elkhart

Onlast Thursday evening we hat
quite shower of rain which wa
badly needed. Everything is yer,
dry and stock water is getting scarce
Some are hauling water.
There will be Sunday school rally
at Mt. Vernon school house on the
fifth Sunday. There will be dinner
for everybody. Come out and have
a good time.
The Royal Neighbors met at Elk.
hart last Saturday and had supper.
They had fried chicken to finish.
W. F. Stephens and wife, John
Stephens and wife called at Butler
last Saturday night to hear grapha-
phone music.
George Fulkerson is keeping batch
again, as his wife is visiting at the
county seat.
George Lockridge was thrown from
a horse few days ago and got shook
up little.
DR.. Smith was called to see Uncle
Jim Fuller one day last week. He is
reported on the sick list.
Aunt Lou Scott spent last Saturday
night and Sunday at Aunt Maggie
SCOTS.
Mrs. Gus Bruner visited at her
mothers last Saturday.
Dave Landlords little boy was
killed last Friday evening. He fell
out Of a wagon which run over him.
R.,L- Scott Of Adrian is drilling G.
w. Armentroqt's well deeper.
What about the fair at Butler? It'll
Is about time for us to begin talking
It up. We see that they are offering
good premiums this year.
Dick Mcnuire i putting in some |
good. concrete culverts. Let the
good work 90 On.
d.. Amyrs was called to the Nc
Gaw homo one dr. last week. |
Another one q the iAmily has the
|yphod 1evef
John Hallord nd ianails spsut lastI
-sShz 4 4 - : - wezts
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
Resolutions

The following resolutions were
adopted by Fairview Baptist Church
of Butler Association at their regular
business meeting, August 8, 1914.
In as much as our pastor, Rev. j.
A. Smith, has seen fit to terminate
his work among us, and since for
nearly fifteen years we, as members
of this church, have profited by Rev.
Smiths preaching and within that
time he has greatly endeared himself
to us-by his amiable character, his
earnest devotion to duty, and the liz
terest he has manifested in our
church; and since in the pulpit he has
distinguished himself by presenting
the Gospel in such a way as to reveal
depth of thought, varied knowl-
edge OF the Bible, and true christian
spirit; and since his PASTORAL labors
have resulted in the wholesome pro-.
gress of the church, therefore be it
Resolved, that we extend to Rev.
Smith our sincere appreciation of his
work among u.s., and we deeply re-
greet the loss Of his leadership, that
we send him copy of these resolu-
tons, spread them on our records,
and send copy to the "Word and
Way and one of our local papers
for publication
May the blessings of our Heavenly
Father rest upon him in his future
Work.
Minnie Kiersey
1opo Tho,,,o, Ca,..,:LL
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
Pronunciation of Names
Made Prominent by War

AK La Chappelle
Alsace-Al-Sass.
BOnhomme-Bon. Hom.
Cettinje-Chet- Teen-Ya.
Charleroi-Shar-Leh-Voi.
Diest-Deest.
Gembloux-Zhom.Bloo.
Hasselt-Has-Selt.
Heligoland- Hell o-Lant.
Herzegovina-Heat- Sch o-Vee.Na
Liege-Le-Azh.
Louvain-Loo-Van.
Monteneero-Mo n-Ta,Na-Gro.
Namur-Na-Mur. l.,
Salle-Za-Leh.
st. Trond-San-Tron.
Shiermonnik Ogg-Sheer-Mon-Ik-
g.
Observation-Disclosures.
Tongres-Tongr.
Vosges-Vosh.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
ON THE WING.

Iii \AOO ldtc IOT last week.
Mrs. Mary Bones Of Collegiate, Okla
homa, is visiting her brother, Chas
Hekadon.
Jack Wigger, wife and baby Of
Oklahoma, are visiting his brother,
Ed. Jack says he likes around Vir-
ginia fine and is looking fora location.
Charley Heckadon had the picture
taken Of seven melons that weighed
800 pounds. He has three acres in
melons.
Road Overseer Tansy Smith is
working the roads.
Ben Vermillion will be ready to
saw that woodpile yours any time.
Mrs. George Estes of Paola, Kans.,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sims, last week.
John Foster, Jr., was seriously
bitten by his dog Tuesday.
Fred Brayton's house caught fire
Tuesday morning and considerable
damage resulted.
Peter Peterson hauled a, load Of
sand from Amsterdam last week for
the new bridge near Mrs. McClure's.
Mrs. Lou Commings of Kansas City,
signs for The Times.
Mrs: R. F. C. Jensen is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Grace Burns, who has been1
visiting her mother, Mrs. T. j. Hook
EFT, returned ia her home Wednesday.
Grant Oldham, wife and two daugh-
ters attended the picnic at Mt. Zion,
Kansas, last Wednesday.
G. M. Garner renews for The
Times.
The directors of the Crooks school
are putting in a new floor in the
school house.
Mentry Hughes has new ensilage
cutter and anyone wanting such work
done call him.
Dan .Buskirk of Napoleon, Kansas,
who has been visiting Geo. Hughes,
Wednesday.
|
Miss Gertrude Vannoy of Butler,
spent few days last week with Miss
June Shesler.
Chas. Heckadon has good milk
low for sale. ,
Ora Browning, wife and daughter,
Bessie, returned from Kansas City l
asst week to stay with his sister, Mrs. i
Ross Garren. s
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-08-20
R, MISSOURI, THURSDAY. AUGUST co. 1914.

who lives over on the river west of
Cortland.
The writer and wife spent last Sum
day at the home Of Tom Bruner.
Fred Bruner was pleasant caller
at the home of Arthur White last Sum
day evening.
We haven't seen Col. Lockridge
since the election. JOHNNY.