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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
A MOTOR CAR
BRIGADE CHASES
De WET AN D
EFFECTS CAPTURE

Vryburg, South Africa. Dec. 3-via
London, 4.4s P. M).-General Christian
DeWet, the backbone of the South Afri-
can rebellion, who was captured Dec.
on farm at Waterbury. in British Bech-
uanaland, has been brought in here I'M
der a strong guard.
This ''will-o-the-wisp of the veldt," as
he has been referred to by his pursuers,
surrendered finally without the firing of
a single shot. A motor car brigade pur-
sued him relentlessly through sandy
and undulating country thickly wooded
with thorn bush. The cars followed his
trail for many miles.
DeWet zigzagged and doubled over his
course in an endeavor to throw Off his
pursuers, but the horses he was obliged
to abandon in his fight blazed the way
for the men of General Botha who were
hunting him down
Before he was finally trapped on the
Waterbury farm, DeWet with few of
his followers rode 50 miles without a
stop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
The Main Conflict

Important as this is-for the fall Of
Cracow would lay open the roads to
Vienna, Breslau and Berlin-the main
interest in the East continues to rest
with the operations on the irregular
front from Czenstochowa through
LODI and Lowicz to the East Prussian
border. official announcements. as to
the progress here are guarded and
indefinite and it is thus difficult to ar
rive at a conclusion with regard to
the course of events.
1t is apparent, however that a new
battle has developed to the southwest
Of Lodz, where the Germans have
formed a new line with fresh forces
brought from Kaliesz and are again
trying to penetrate the Russian CEN
ter
The Russians, too. have had time to
straighten out their line and in the eyes
of the Allies military experts another
battle following so closely the one just
concluded in this region must help them
in the long run; for it is argued, win or
lose, the Germans must be further weak
ened and. in addition, will soon have to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
GERMANS FORM
NEW BATTLE LINE
Another Enga g e me n t
to Southwest of LODI
Where Germans Are
Trying to Pierce the
Russian Center Ac-
tivity in South Africa
Is Expected

London, Dec. 3.--10 P. M.)--With
the luIl in the battle In the West,
which has assumed the proportions of
a heavy cannonade at widely sepa-
rated points. with only occasional in
fantry attacks. interest Is now almost
entirely conferred in the struggle be-
tween the Russian and German hosts
In the East.
At last the Russians have ap-
preached within firing distance Of
Cracow, their steady advance from
Przemysl having proceeded without
any real check. They were reported
today to be mounting heavy batteries
around the town of WieliczSa. which
they occupied yesterday and from
which the outer forts of Cracow can
be reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

IN. OW N
DEFENCE
Says He Fired at Com
paniOn of Emma
Jensen

Houlton, Me-, DEC. 3.-Taking the
Boulier, on trial for the murder of his
sweetheart, Emma Jensen. testified
that the shooting Of the girl was ac-
cidental and that he had fired at her
companion in self-defence.
For two hours Bohlier was question
ed by Attorney General Wilson. He
stated that he was engaged to Miss
Jensen and that they had planned to
be married soon. On the night of the
shooting he accompanied her home
from Caribou. He left her on the road
for a few moments and when he re-
turned he said,s he found a strange
man walking with her. He followed
a few feet behind, and then asked the
stranger what he was doing.
He grabbed me-" said Boulier, "and
exclaimed III pump you full of lead
if you don't get out of the way Bou
lier said he believed the man pulled a
gun and threatened to shoot. Then
Boulier fired three shots and ran
home He thought he had shot cir
Gus man and stayed in the woods for
three days without knowing that the
officers were looking for him. Boulier
carried a revolver. he said, as he was
afraid of vicious dog owned by a
neighbor
The father of the accused man testi-
fed that he did not know the Jensen
girl had been shot until told so by
another son on the following day.
One Of Boulier's brothers told of
seeing Emma talking with a circus
man in Caribou several hours before
she met her death. A Caribou physi-
can next took the stand and stated
that he had seen a strange man with
Emma Jensen on the road the night of
the shooting. He was positive that 1T
was not Boulder. That same night, he
said. he heard four shots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

turn their attention to the Russian Of
fensive against Silesia and around era
COW.
On the other hand, Germany expresses
belief that defeat for the Russians would
enable the German generals to unite all
their forces for another blow against the
Allies in the west.
However, the battle must last for some
days and the opposing troops may be
counted upon to fight with the same in
tensity as they did In the previous con-
fict, when the losses in killed, wounded
and missing were enormous.
There has been no news for some days
from the fighting in the Caucasus or in
Egypt. but throughout the whole of AZ
RIGA more liveliness is anticipated now
that Gen. Christian De Wet has been
captured and Gen. Botha can carry out
his original plans of moving against
German Southwest Africa, the first Aus
tralan and New Zealand contingents
have been landed in Tgypt for opera
tons against the Turks. and Portuguese
achievements have reached Angola to-
take the offensive against the Germans
on their African borders.
The political event of the day was the.
announcement by the premier of Italyi
that nothing had interviewed to promptt
Italy to alter her policy of neutrality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
VIVA TRENT! VIVA TRIESTE!
HURRAH BELGIUM" CRIES IN
THE ITALIAN PARLIAMENT

Rome, Dec. 3, 2.15 P. NJ. The Italian
parliament opened today. The sittings
of both the chamber of deputies and
the senate were witnessed by a large
gathering of deeply interested spec
tators. Among those present were the
former premiers Giolitti, LuzZatti and
Pelloux. The diplomatic tribune was
over crowded.
Premier Salandra made a statement
in which he explained the situation
of Italy and advised that she main
tain an attitude of loyalty but watch
full and armed neutrality. He was fire.
quently applauded.
Members Aroused
When Premier Salandra alluded to
what he termed the just aspirations of
Italy the whole Extreme Left arose
crying, viva Trent! Viva Trieste."
1t was noticed that former Premier
Giolitti joined with the deputies in
their expressions of approval,
"Hurrah Belgium!"
AS the session was about to adjourn,
Deputy Comandini said that he wished
to ask the chamber to send greetings
to heroic Belgium
Premier Salandra said in his state
ment that the European conflict broke
out suddenly, without involving Italy
directly and in spite of her efforts to
avert war for the sake of peace and
civilization. A careful study of her
treaty obligations and the causes of
the conflict convinced the government
that Italy was not called upon to par
ticipate, and she accordingly declared
her nelltra Iity In view of the necessity
of protecting italian interests, chow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
PRESIDENT COBB RESIGNS
FROM COLLATERAL LOAN co.
AND ARRESTED AT BOSTON

Boston, Dec. 3.-William Cobb, who
resigned today from the presidency of
the Collateral Loan Co, known as the
largest pawn shop in the country, was
arrested tonight, charged with steal
ing from it's funds. The theft of $685.
600 is charged against Mr. Cobb. The
actual losses of the company, how
ever, are much greater. Accountants
have discovered larcenies of $28, 009
additional which are regarded as dis
tinct from those charged against the
former president. Any one of seven OF
eight employees of the company might
have been responsible for these other
speculations, so far as present inves-
tigation shows it was said.
Dummy Affairs"
The transactions charged against
Cobb We're described by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Thomas Lavelle as
dummy affairs in which compare
lively worthless mining stock was
"Kited" checks being exchanged be-
tween the president and the dunn
my and actual cash being taken from
the company's treasury to pay for the
pledges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

ever, declaration of neutrality alone
was not sufficient to safeguard the
country against contingencies which
might arise in consequence of such an
enormous upheaval
The political divisions of the con-
tinent of Europe, the premier pointed
out, were perhaps about to be mod
flied. Italy, he added, has vital inter-
eests to protect and justly aspires to
maintain her position as a great pow-
er and to preserve intact her poll
cies. She must, therefore, be watchful
powerful and ready for any eventual
ity. Thus the supreme task of the gov
eminent was to bring the army and
the navy to a state of preparedness,
since, when law ceases to govern, the
only safety of a nation is in force.
Italy had no reasons for aggression,
but must be ready to protect herself
against aggression on the part of 9TH
erS.
The premier announced that eco
nomic conditions had been ameloriat-
ed. He asked that the people be ready
to make any sacrifices and that con-
ficting political and economic aspi-
rations be set aside for the time being
by all parties, groups and classes,
isnce at the present time the solidarity.
of all elements was essential. The
government would consider it entire
ly improper, he said, to consider solely
the policies of any one party, and aoz
cording1y requested the patriotic CO.
operation of all members of Parlia-
ment, that il might possess the
strength necessary to accomplish the
hard task before it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
GREAT KRUPP
GUN FACTORY
bonn bARDED

London, Dec. 3.-(2.35 P. MA
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Co. from The Hague quotes a mes
sage from Berlin to the effect. that
the Krupp factory at Essen, Germany,
was bombarded yesterday by an aero
naut. 1t is said that bombs were drop
ped from the aeroplane, on the build
ings devoted to the Manufacture of
guns. The airman escaped uninjured
and the extent of the damage has not
been ascertained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
MRS. SCUDDER
NOT GUILTY.
Verdict by Jury in Fall
River Case

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 9.-A verdict
of mot guilty" was returned tonight
by the jury in the trial of Mrs. Mabel
A. Schudder, who was charged with
the murder in the second degree of
her brothers. n-law, Edgar c. Sewdder,
at Taunton last April.
The verdict was reached on the
fifth ballot after the jury had DELHI
Grated for five hours and a half 1t
was stated in the courthouse that two
or three of the jurors had held out
for a verdict of manslaughter
The courtroom was crowded when
the jury filed in. Outside in the CORR
dor many women stood on chairs
peering over the heads of the throng
in the hope of catching a glimpse Of
the defendant. AS Foreman William
Macky of New Bedford pronounced
the decision of the jury, Mrs. Scud-
der burst into tears. The verdict was
received by the spectators with ap-
plause.
Mrs. Scudder later issued a state
ment in which she expressed her graf
itude to the jury. the court officials
and her attorneys and said she could
add nothing to the story she had told
the jury.
The shooting of Edgar Scudder &C.
CURED in Mrs. Scudder's bedroom on
April IA. The defence claimed that
Mrs. Scudder shot to defend herself
from attack. 1t was the states con-
tention that the shooting occurred
while the defendant was under the in
fuence Of liquor. The trial began Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
GUTIERREZ AT
MEXICO CITY
With VILLA
Fair Order Maintained
With Streets Well
Patroled

Washington, Dec '3.-Provisional Fresi-
dent Gutierrez and Gen. villa are in
Mexico City and several of their militia
ry chiefs have gone to Curenavaca to dis
cuss with Gen. zapata and his officers
the distribution of forces in the capital
and vicinity.
This was reported today in official dis
patches to the state department which
stated that conditions in Mexico City
were quiet.
'zapatistas, some being barefooted. pa,
troll the city, said an announcement,
from the state department summarizing
official messages dated last night.
THE army OF the north is encamped
In the suburbs. No further molestation
OF foreigners has occurred and fair or
der is being maintained. Thus far there
has been no friction.
ION the morning of Dec. 2 Special
Agent George c. Carothers and some of
the northern chiefs proceeded in auto
mobiles to Cuernavaca. 1t is reported
that at the interview the matter of the
entry of the northern forces and the un-
Outstanding with them would be deter
mined.
Orders have been issued by Gen. Villa
with reference to the occupation of pri-
vate property upon the emery of his
troops. 1t is stated that private proper
ty Is not to be occupied without the con-
sent OF the owners previously being
given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

The first indictment charges that
Burke accepted bride of $5s66 from Ar
thur Goldsmith, member of a Hanover,
Germany, firm for passing a consignment
of supplies. The second indictment al
leges that he accepted a bride of $4,000
from p. Canavaggio, a merchant of Co.
Ion, for passing wines and other sup
plies intended for use in the canal zone.
Burke appeared in the criminal branch
of the United States district court and
entered pleas of not guilty He was re-
quired to furnish new bonds of $4,000,
which makes the total bail in his case
$4,000. In dozen or more indictments
Burke is charged with receiving brides
aggregating about $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
SIECEL AGREES
TO DEPOSITORS'
Equal SHARE

Boston, Dec. 3.-Henry Siegel, who
was recently found guilty in Geneseo,
N. Y. of misdeamor in connection with
the failure of his chain of banks de-
partment Of his Boston store. shall
share equally with depositors in the
New York stores.
This announcement was made to-
night at the, office of District Attorney
Pelletier, who had a conference in
New York today with John B. STAINS
field. Siegers counsel. 1t was stated
that Mr.. Siegel expects TO make sub
stantial restitution to the depositors
in each Of the three cities and hat
payment is to be made on or before
the first Of May. 1915. About $4,000 is
owing to Boston depositors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
ADDITIONAL INDICTMENTS FOUND
AGAINST JOHN BURKE EMPL0YE
OF |STHM|AN CANAL COMMISSION

New York, Dec. additional indict-
ments against John Burke, an employee
of the Isthmian Canal Commission as
manager of the commixsary department,
were handed up today by the federal
grand jury which has been investigating
alleged frauds in the canal zone In
them Burke is charged with accepting
two brides totalling nearly $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
CLOUDY AND COLDER

Washington, Dec. 3.-Foreeast for
northern New England: Cloudy and cold
err Friday: Saturday increasing cloudiness
probably followed by rain or snow. South
ern New England: Cloudy and colder
Friday, probably followed by rain Friday
night and Saturday. East New York:
Cloudy and somewhat colder Friday,
probably followed by rain in south and
rain or snow in north Friday night and
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
NEW ENGLAND TAX
OFFICIALS CONFER
Annual Meeting Opened Thursday in Senate
Chamber of State House

BERTRAND MINTTRE
of East Waterford, the
Vice President of the New
England Tax Officials and
w. J. Thompson (LoWer
Picture of South China,
One of Thursday Speakers
At Conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
KING GEORGE GOES
TO THE FIRING Line

London Dec 3-d.1s P. M.).-king
George OF England, who has been visiting
the British lines in Flanders went out
to the firing line today according to a
telephone message received this afternoon
by the Evening News of Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
BIDDEFORD BOY
DROWNED WHEN
Thin ICE BREAKS

Biddeford, Me-, Dec. S.-Alfred Ayotte,
aged II, was drowned here today by
breaking through thin ice while skating
ON brook. He is the first victim here
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

Three of these transactions are
charged, each involving the name of
another person. The authorities to-
night examined Albert ]. Dram Of
Sharon. who they say exchanged
checks with Cobb for $4,000; Mrs.
Marie E. LeClaire. who figured in
these alleged exchanges to the extent
of $4,000, and Melvin Munsey, a
clerk in stock brokerage house, who
was dummy" in a transaction rep
resenting $4,000. Assistant District
Attorney Lavelle said that none of
these three persons was held respon-
sible for the alleged thefts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
Discovery of Shortage

The shortage in the company's accounts
was discovered in connection with the in
vestigation of petty thefts accomplished
by re-hypothecating pledges placed with
the company. When evidence of this was
found the directors called in private de-
tectives and accountants. Inquiry among
the employees resulted in a query by one
according to the assistant district attor-
ney: why don't you look higher up?
Continued on Page 4-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

Factory output for nine months of 1914
g, n97, coo. decrease of 2,430 600 over Same
period Of 1913 Largest selling brand of
l0c. Cigars In the world. Quality counts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

turn their attention to the Russian Of
fensive against Silesia and around Cra-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

sCIoudy and colder Friday; Sat.
! urday increasing cIoudiness,
probably rain or snow
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23
HON. A. }. HAGINS MAKES
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,

To the people Of the iO5th Repre-
sentative District:
Having been solicited by number
Of citizens Of my home county and
other counties Of the 1O5th Repre-
sentative District hereby announce
Ivy candidacy for reelection to the
office Of Representative Of SAID Dis
trict
do not deem Il necessary for me
to declare a platform Of great length
at this time. however, ! favor every
law or act that will benefit West
Texas and the State at Large, and be
lleye that a representative should re-
present a majority, and II within his
power should accomplish their will
in all matters pending before the
Legislature. He should promptly and
strictly attend to the duties Of bis Of
flee and endeayor to accomplish the
greatest good TO the greatest num-
Der.
My record In the last Legislature
is the best evidence Of my adherence
to above principles and trust every
voter will investigate It before cast
Ing his ballot in the next Democratic
Primary Election.
am grateful to the people for
their support in the past and for as
sistance rendered me through words
letters and messages which enabled
mo to ascertain the viii OF the ma
jorlty upon certain matters pending
before the last Legislature.
n reelected to the second term as
representative Of this district ! be-
lieve that by reason Of my experience
/ can better accomplish the will Of
the majority. which will be my chief
ambition.
Respectfully.
A. j. HAGINs
ADVERTISEMENT
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23

Charlie Lockhart for Treasurer.
The signal is authorized this week
10 announce C. r. Lockhart as a
candidate for the democratic nomi-
nation for the Office of County Treas
urer Of Scurry County It Is not ne
cessary here TO go into % long in-
PRODUCTION of Charlie Lockhart 10
the people Of Scurry county We all
know him. lie has held the treasur-
ers Office for a number of years and
has given correct and courteous SER
vice.
His books are always neatly and
accurately kept and every cent of
public funds that has ever come into
his hands has been faithfully account
ed for His reports always come up
right and are found to be correct
Tie is scrupulously honest and emil
neutly capable In the discharge of his
duties He has always shown his APP
probation for the confidence OF the
people and will continue to do so and
if reelected he will bring to the Of
flee his years OF experience and his
splendid qualifications and will give
the people the best service iu his
power Consider his claims
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23
D. p. nANIs ron co,nnssIoNER.

Mr b. p. Davis called around at
the signal office one day this week
to have Go publicly announced that
he Is a candidate for the office Of
county Commissioner Zoo Precinct No.
one. scurry County Texas. subject
to the July primaries
The office OF county Commissioner
ls one of the most Important places
Zoo our government. The Commission
crs have Ia charge our matters of
taxation. our county school matters.
our public roads and bridges. the
handling Of the public money the
expenses OF County government and
the payment % claims against the
county. besides numerous other pub
Dee duties. The office. therefore needS
men Of clear head and good business
training who will be progressive
as FAR as public economp will iusti-
fy. and yet cautious In the cxpendl-
mre OF public resources. Uncle Ben
Davis has been tried In that capacity
and found to be safe. watchful and
trustworthy.
He Is well posted In county affairs.
Is a heavy taxpayer himself and a
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23

Mr.. John Y. Bowen was In from
Pyron Wednesday and visited the
Signal sanctum with two wheels to
move he dates for himself and
W. T. OF South Carolina.
Uncle is one Of the solid
men Of county We got him
from county many years ago
and II OF collin has any more like
him, who are tired Of kicking black
waxy mud and fighting mosquitoes
wen take them. Uncle John Is Just
as regular as Christmas in coming
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23

around to take care Of his Signal
subscription and Is Just that prompt
in performance OF every other duty
to his country and his fellowmen.
Such men make life seem worth llv-
ing.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs ]. A. weems OF Flu
wanna left wednesday for layton to
visit their daughters Misses Mary
and Beulah weems who are teaching
there.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23
For sALE-at q Rargain

Studebaker 20 Roadster. In first
class condition. has only run 1000
miles. fully equipped, tires In good
shape. just the car for a Doctor.
r. s. KEEPER,
30-3t Colorado. Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. S. Doss Of Semln-
ole, are visiting their cousin, Mr..
S. C. Porter and family
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23

Pure Ribbon Cane Syrup az
]. W. TEMPLETONs
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-01-23

County OF Scurry
We, John A. Stavely az president,
and S. p. Smith. as cashier Of said
bank each Of us, do solemnly swear
that the above statement Is true to
the best Of our knowledge and be-
lief.
JOHN A. sTAVELY. President
S. T.. SMITH. Cashier.
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