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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-02
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-One 10O-egg Cyphers in cubator, price s6; also pen of Light Brahmas, five yearling hens and one cockerel, standard bred. Chas. ~. Burton, "A North Main St. Phone 1143-4. feb2d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-02

FOR SALE-5OOO It. ot native ceda-. For further particulars, write Ii. C.. Harris, R. F. D. No. 1. Colchester, or phore 26S-2 jan2Zd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-02

S2O0.OO buys & five-passenger touring car, never been run since oVeThauled at cost of $1Oo; this worthy of lnves- tigatiou; also a 1912 roadster in me order; will demonstrate. Apply to Au- tomobile care BuLetinN 1an26d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-02

FOR SALE-Two thoroughbred R. l. roosters for S8, or trade for Leghorn hens. Clint Wilson, South Canterbury, Conn. fep2d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-02
TO RENT

FURNISHED ROOMS, all modern con ventenceS 3S Union St. Phone -1VS--@ @'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
ALL BAY0NETTED,
EXCEPT VERY few
TAKEN PRISONERS

Petrograd, Dec. 30.-The following Of
fetal statement was issued from general
headquarters today:
"Along the whole front of the armies
operating on the left bank of the Wis
tula there has been a lull except in the
region of Bolimow and south of Mala-
goscz, where fierce fighting persists.
Taking the offensive from Bolimow,
the Germans, under a very intense fire
from our guns, made an assault on Bour-
gade, Borjimow. and our trenches near
Goumine (Gofnbin), but our troops by
counter-attack slaughtered with their
bayonets all of the enemy with the ex-
ception of a few who were made prison.
ers.
I'm this engagement we captured Ger
man machine guns and inflicted enor-
nous losses on the enemy, who brought
into action successfully in this region
regiments from divers army corps.
Near Inowlodz our troops took posses
sion of German trenches south of Pos
SADIE. which they entered and engaged in
determined fighting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
DOES NOT CONTEND
LIQUID WAS NOT WOOD
.a..... ALCOHOL that KILLED four

Middlebury, VT, Dec. 30.-Dr. d. A.
Bisbee, the Bristol druggist, who is
accused of having caused the death
OF four persons by selling them poison
Gus liquor, did not contend that the
liquid was not wood alcohol according
to his testimony in court today.
Il intended to sell spirits contrary
to law" Bisbee admitted. Il sold from
four to five gallons of alcohol a week,
he added, but / certainly would not
have sold the liquor which is alleged
to have caused these deaths if / had
known it was wood alcohol. All those
who died We're my friends, some very
personal friends"
Bisbee asserted that the liquor came
to him labelled cologne spirits from
a Troy, N. Y, firm and that he was
not aware of the real nature of it.
Counsel for the state announced that
it was conceded that the Troy firm
shipped Cologne spirits" but declared
that man of Bisbee's wide experience
should have known the mistake. AL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
vienna ADMITS
ARMY'S RETREAT

Vienna, BY Wireless to London, Dec
80, 7.59 A Man official communica-
ton given out by the staff headquar-
tiers admits retreat by the Austrians
in Galicia. The statement follows:
THE old Russian army, which about
a week ago commenced an offensive
against those of our forces which had
crossed the Carpathians, has been re-
inforced with supplementary troops
and fresh divisions in such a manner
that it is necessary for us to with
draw our troops along the entire
Eastern front and to the east of NoWy
Sandeo). The situation in the north
has not been influenced thereby.
In the Balkan theatre the Monte
negrins showed great but unsuccess
full activity. A week attack at Ire
binje, in Herzegovina, near the border,
were repulsed easily. The Montenegrin
artillery had no effect on the strong
fortress Of Krievosije."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
DEATH WAS
ACCIDENTAL
Verdict Coroner's Jury
Fort Erie, Ont.

Buffalo. Dec. 30.-A coroner's jury at
Fort Erie, Ont, empanelled to inves-
tigate the death of Walter Smith, the
Buffalo man, shot by Canadian SOL
diers Monday, returned it's verdict to-
night after hearing the testimony of
the soldiers, Thomas Delaney, pro-
vincial police officer, and several eye
witnesses. The verdict was:
we find that the deceased, Walter
Smith, met his death on Monday aft
ernoun, Dec. IS, while evading arrest
for unlawfully shooting ducks out of
season in Canadian waters by vol
ley delivered accidentally from the
rifles of three militiamen who We're
called upon by Provincial officer
Thomas Delaney to assist him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
SENATORS IN LAST ELECTION
SPENT A TOTAL OF S4e0,777.25

cost to the candidates based upon
the ratio established would be three
times as great, or approximately ST.
$4,000.
Democrats led in the expenditure
with $242,S95.00 Republican candi-
dates spent s156,s84.33; Progressives
$55,15S.94; Prohibitionists, $4443.23;
Socialists, s35474 and Independents
s10,406 The largest expenditures oc-
CURED in the state of Georgia, where
two senators were elected, the amount
sworn to by all candidates there to :
falling S449263.
Several candidates reported that
they spent no money whatever. but
the lowest expenditure on record was
eight cents, reported by E. Il. Hitch
ems, Socialist candidate in Ohio.
BY states the New England expend-
itures recorded were:
Connecticut s270S.55; New Hamp-
shire $62222S: Vermont s475S02
To obtain all the sworn statements
of candidates required more than
month of constant effort on the part
of Senate officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

though the manslaughter indictments
against Bisbee refer to only four
deaths from wood alcohol poisoning,
IL persons in all are alleged to have
been poisoned by liquor purchased at
his store.
The druggist went on the witness
stand in his own behalf after the
prosecution had rested early in the
day. Another witness for the defence
was Mrs. Lillian Brandow of Bristol,
a close friend of the druggist. She tes-
titled that Bisbee, while selling alco-
hol said: Curse the stuff. Thank God
l can get out of the business in the
Spring"
In cross examination the state in
troduced a number of letters which
are alleged to have passed between
Bisbee and Mrs. BRANDON. Twelve Of
them purported to have been written
by Bisbee since his arrest. In one Of
these Bisbee was quoted as saying:
You must remember that revenue
stamp, the green one. on 10-gallon
can, must be destroyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

Washington, Dec. 30.--Nearly half
a million dollars was spent by candi-
dates of all parties last November in
the first popular election Of United
States senators in the history of the
government To be exact, $3.50, 1855
represents the total of sworn state
ments of campaign expenditures filed
with the secretary of the Senate By
men who sought senatorial honors
from 81 states.
OF this grand total there was con-
tributed from various sources to the
candidates s1SS,S47ss In accordance
with these figures, therefore, the can
didates themselves turned into cir
culation for the privilege of running
for office $271, 926.26.
Senators who looked over the figures
today manifested great interest and it
was remarked that should all the
senators be elected at one time, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
PITTSTON

EAST-The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Orlando Moody was the scene OF
pretty home wedding at P. M.
Thursday, Dec "a, when their daugh-
ter Flossie E., was. united IN mar
rage to Lester L. Felt, Rev. Albert
Written officiating. The bridal party
stood under an arch Of evergreen
from which was suspended large
white bell. The bride wore gown OF
white serge Only members or the I'M
mediate families were present. The
horse where the ceremony took place
was built by the brides grandfather,
Usee Moody over a century ago ana
this is the first wedding which has
taken place within its walls IN all
that time.
Mr.. and Mrs Eliphalet Cary OF Car
diner were guests Christmas or MI
Cary's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. n. n.
Cary.
Miss Edna Dow, who has been pass
ing a week with her parents, returned
to Gardiner Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph Jones and daughter
Josephine, of Sheepscot, have been
passing a few days with Mrs. Jones
mother. Mrs. w. S. Cleaves.
Mrs. Ada Allen passed Sunday with
har narents. Mr. and Mrs. George DOW,
returning to Gardiner Sunday night
T.. Hewey is doing quite business
curing and smoking hams. having
over 1000 pounds in at the present
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
CONFER ON UNIFORM RAILROAD
LEGISLATION IN new ENGLAND
ATb0STON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Boston, Dec. 30.-The perfection cf
plans for bringing about uniform rail-
road legislation in New England was
the purpose of a conference of repre-
sentatives of the Public Service Com
missions of the New England states
ARRANGED for today. The New York
Commission also was invited to send
representatives. The suggestion for the
conference was made by the Public
Service Commission of Massachusetts.
which was authorized by the last Leg
islatUre to investigate the problem.
The commission is required to report
by Jan. 13. \
Among the matters to be discussed
were laws regulating the issuance OF
securities by railroad companies and
statutes making certain requirements
as to the residence of railroad direct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
more SHIPS
FOR u. s. IS
ITS REPORT
Vigorous Terms Tell of
Needs of Country

washington, Dec. s0--Majority men,
bers of the Senate commerce committee
today filed a report recommending the
ship purchase bill in vigorous terms.
.'unouestionaoly, said the report, 'if
we had additional ships under the Amer
team flag the situation would rapidly i'm
Drove and much of the distress of pro-
cucers, business men and bankers, not
only in the South but throughout the
country, would be relieved. There Is no
telling how long the disturbance abroad
will last and how long. therefore, We
shall suffer unless the requisite action is
taken promptly"
Secretary Redfield in letter written
to Senator Fletcher to accompany the
report. declared that for years the Unit
ed States had gone along with its ocean
shipping in the hands of its competitors
like department store without any de-
livery system except such as our COM
petitors were willing to supply US
"Your cannot as matter of economics
imagine Germany or England continuing
permanently to transport on favorable
terms to us American goods on any such
scale as to seriously threaten German
or English Industrial markets., the sec
retary's letter continued. American
capital in goods transported In vessels
under foreign flags have been lost or in
jured when such vessels have been sunk
or held up, and American goods for
which Americans long since paid are to-
day lying in foreign harbors merely be-
cause they are in ships under the flag of
a belligerent.
THE time has been when war risks
shut off the movement of American
wheat and delayed the movement of
American cotton and it is quite within
the range OF probability that such time
may re-occur. Both on the basis of eco
norriic grounds and on grounds of self
insurance against war risks not of our
making. an American merchant marine
Is a necessity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
ANDROSCOCCIN
EQUIPPED With
HOSPITAL FOR SEA

Washington, Dec. S0.--Equipped as
a floating hospital and with COM
missioned officer Of the Public Health
Service in charge Of its medical de-
partment, the revenue cutter Andros-
coggin was on It's way today to the
North Atlantic to render first aid to
all American deep sea fishermen who
may be found suffering from physical
ailments. The cutter has left Baltimore
for Boston, whence she will sail about
Jan. 2 on her first cruise off the coast
of Nova Scotia, where many American
vessels are engaged In fishing.
The Androscoggin is the first rev.
enue. cutter to be equipped with
complete hospital outfit. She has a
large sick bay containing a number
of berths, an isolation ward, operation
table, sterilizing apparatus, surgical
instruments and in fact all the para
phernalia OF an up-to-date hospital
The service has arranged to carry a
commissioned surgeon of the Public
Health Service on all winter cruising
revenue cutters hereafter to give first
aid to those in need of medical atten-
ton in its rescue work along the At
lantic coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
CONTEST FOR OLD
town P0STMASTE
HAS NOT ABATED

Old Town, Me-, Dec. 30.-The lead
ing topic of conversation in business
and political circles is the race for the
postmastership of the city office of Old
Town, where Postmaster F. L. Averiu
is just on the verge of completing his
full term under Republican appoint-
ment. 1t is expected that there will be
a caucus OF members of the Democrat
lc party in the near future, if the can
dldates for Office can succeed in get
ting them together for that purpose.
Following the recent action of the
city committee in denying a caucus for
the settlement of the party men on a
candidate to be recommended to Sem
ator Charles F.. Johnson, for recon-
hendation to the federal authorities.
there was held in the office of one of
the candidates a meeting, at which
hVe of the six avowed candidates for
the Office were present to discuss what
should be done in view of the com
mittee's refusal of the petition for a
caucus
There are various reports of that
meeting, but it is stated by some i'm
q position to know, that the majority
OF the five candidates present ex-
pressed themselves in favor of settling
the matter by the caucus method and
decided that they would get a call be-
lore the Democrats of Old Town for a
caucus open to every man belonging
TO tie party in the city, where they
may express their preferences in this
controversy. From the ballots, the
two candidates standing the highest
will be chosen, who in turn will De
before a second caucus, at which the
man with the most votes shall be the
acknowledged candidate of the local
democracy. This in nutshell, is said
to be the plan decided upon and calls
will be posted in a day or two for
the caucus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
BOWDOIN

Mrs. Lizzie Small, who went to the
hospital at Lewiston for treatment,
returned to her home Saturday much
improved.
Grace Roberts Of Topsham, who has
been passing a few days with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. ROBERTS,
returned Sunday night to Topsham.
Rev Mr.. Newell has bought the
Harrison Curtis farm and is about to
move there. Harrison Curtis will move
to the home Of his brother, Lester Cur
tis.'
Hon. and Mrs. Frank s. Adams are
at present stopping in Augusta
Fred Roberts is hauling logs TOT
Clarence Smith to Patterns Mill to be
sawed into lumber.
Mrs. Hattie Purinton and daughter
clara Mae, are at the home OF her son,
Ray Purinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
BAR HARBOR MAN
HELD IN SUM $1,000
CHARGE OF BIGAMY

Bar Harbor, Me-, Dec. 30.--William H.
Mack Of Winter Harbor was before
Judge Benson in the municipal court
Monday on a charge of bigamy, the
proceedings having been instigated,
it is understood by relative Of his
alleged first wife. County Attorney
Graham conducted the case for the
state and Deasy & Lyman represented
Mr.. Mack.
Through his attorneys, Mr.. Mack
waived examination and appealed, CIV
ing bonds in the sum of $1,000 for his
appearance at the April term Of the
Supreme court at Ellsworth. It is
learned that Mr.. Mack separated from
his first wife some u or Is years ago
and not believing her dead, married
again.
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ors. The commissioners hoped to be
able to agree upon recommendations
to be submitted to the Legislatures Of
the several states
The Maine, Vermont and New York
commissioners telegraphed their Off =
cial duties compelled them to be at
their desks.
The conference was held behind
closed doors. 1t was understood that
the statutes, rules and regulations ad-
versely affecting railroads in New
England would be discussed informal
ly. The commission had before them
statements from the Boston & Maine
New York Central, Boston & Albany
and New York, New Haven & hart
ford Railroads outlining difficulties
which these companies believe may
be attributed to legislation and COM
mission orders.
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Delaney Responsible

officer Delaney, who occupied the
stand for more than an hour, took the
responsibility for the whole affair on
his own shoulders. He came upon the
soldiers to help make the arrests,
he said, under the law that permits an
officer of the law to call upon any cit
izen for help in an emergency, and or
dered the firing.
]. b. Curtis, United States vice con-
sui, questioned the officers authority
to cali upon the soldiers, but he was
assured by the crown attorney that
Delaney had such authority under the
laws of Ontario
lows" Delaney testified he told the
soldiers. Throw a scare. into them,
but don't hit them a"
The third and fatal volley. Delaney
said. was fired after the hunters had
headed toward the American shore.
He had told the soldiers to let them
go, when one of them said, lets give
them another scare" He consented.
Only two of the soldiers fired.
Delaney said he saw the men drop
into the bottom of the boat, but did
not realize, at the time they had been
hit. - -
THE first knew of the men being
hit" Delaney testified, was when my
5-year-old boy came running up to
ME near the ferry landing saying the
soldiers have killed two Germans.
Archibald Gayo, corporal, and Ed
mund Mcintosh and Leslie Kinsman,
privates, who composed the firing
squad, testified that they had acted
under instructions from Delaney as a
peace officer All swore positively that
they had tried TO avoid shooting Smith
and his companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
ANNOUNCEMENT GIVEN 0yT.bY
FRENCH CLAIMS SLIGHT Gains

From the Lys to the Disc there is
nothing to report.
I'm the valley of the Aisne and in
Champagne the enemy has manifested
another burst of activity which has taken
the form particularly of a violent artil-
lery fire to which our heavy artillery
has replied effectively.
"In the Argonne we have made slight
progress in the region of Four De Paris.
Between the Argonne and the Moselle
there has been cannonading along all the
front. but particularly severe along the
heights of the Meuse.
In the Vosges the enemy delivered an
attack at our positions at La Tete De
Faux This was repulsed.
In upper Alsace we are consolidating
our positions. Our heavy artillery re-
dueed to silence the German howitzers
which were bombarding upper Alsace."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS HOLD
GERMAN ATTACK IN CHECK

London, Dec. SO.-d2.3o p. M.).-The SOL
diers of Emperor Nicholas still hold the
main German armies In check and con-
tinue to press their advantage, accord
ing TO dispatches reaching London. At
the same time they are harrassing the
Austrians. who have been flung back
over the Carpathian mountains.
In the western arena of war the Allies
continue to claim slow progress, but the
offensive started about the middle of De-
cember has noticeably slackened, fact
which Berlin, accepting the order issued
by General Joffre. the French commander
in chief, on Dec. II, as honafide, declares
means the failure of the attempted allied
advance.
Even some of the British newspapers
call attention to the marked decrease in
the vigor of the French, British and Bel
gian thrusts at the German line. but
they add that the reason for this quiet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
PLAN GRADUAL WITHDRAWAL
OF THE TROOPS IN COLORADO

Washington, Dec. S0.-Troop l. OF the
18th United States Cavalry, on patrol du-
~ in the Oak Creek district, Rout coun-
ty. Colorado. since last may, was ordered
today to return to its home station at
Fort Meade, South Dakota. Orders for
the gradual withdrawal of the other fed
eral troops sent into Colorado TO duell
the mining disorders are in preparation.
The gradual withdrawal of federal
troops is In accord with a plan consid-
cred at recent conferences between Pres
ident Wilson. Sec. Garrison. Coy. AM
mons of Colorado and Governor-elect
Carlson. AT that time Governor Ammons
said he would replace the regulars by
state troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
CERMAN-RUSSIAN RESIDENTS TO
Be COMPELLED TO Give UP LAND

with German names pass as Let's and
Esthinians in the Baltic provinces and
as Poles in Poland. Therefore the es-
Inmates vary from four to eight mil
lions.
the entire Russian boundary and is
said ato he worth 100000, 900 roubles
($500 900, 000). Heretofore the chief OBJ
stacle to purchase OF the German
lands was the financial burden i'm
posed upon the Russian government
and the difficulty of satisfactorily ap-
praisal.
The Germans, who have always been
antagonistic to this plan, are object
ing to government appraisal now
and are more than ever opposed to
the scheme on the ground that Rus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

soon will be disclosed.
The Bzura river, to the west Of War
saw, has now become the User OF the
east; on it's banks the Germans have
been sacrificing thousands of men as
they did in Belgium on the User.
The American note of protest concern
ing interference with American shipping
and commerce is the subject of the lead
ing editorial articles in virtually all of
the London evening papers and it con-
tinues to attract much attention in the
diplomatic cid. Foreign Secretary Sir
Edward Grey arrived, in London today
after Christmas week end, and the
matter was given immediate attention at
a full cabinet meeting. The press unan-
imously calls attention to the friendli-
ness of the note in spite of it's firmness.
and expresses the belief that ground for
an understanding with the United States
soon will be reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

Petragrod, Dec. 20, via London, Dec.
30, 5.22 A. M.-The members of the
Imperial Council. while considering at
a private meeting today the question
of the restriction of German land hold
ing in Russia, formulated proposal
that German property be appraised by
the government and that German-Rus-
sian citizens be compelled to surren-
der their land, which will be paid for
by the Russian government In bonds
paying per cent This measure, If
approved by the government, with APP
ply only to land acquired by German
settlers since ITO.
The number Of Russian citizens of
this class is not readily ascertainable
since many OF German descent and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

Paris, Dec. 30-(2.30 p. M).-France
claims slight gains near Newport in the
official announcement given out by the
war department this afternoon. This
communication also mentions other
points along the line where German at
tacks have been driven back There has
been heavy bombarding at st. Georges,
in the Aisne region and on the heights of
the Mouse. The text of the communiea-
ton follows:
In Belgium. we have won a little ter
ritory in the region of Newport, oppo-
site Folders, and to the north of Lom-
baertzyde. The enemy subjected St.
Georges to a violent bombardment. This
is the position we are putting in state
of defence We have captured German
point of support located to the southeast
of Zonnebeke, on the road between
Becelaere and Paschendaele.