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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

The British force, says Col. Swim
ton, which consisted all along of the
same units, had ito withstand an al
most continuous bombardment and to
meet one desperate assault after an
other, each carried out by fresh units
from the large numbers which the
Germans were devoting to the opera
ton"
Welcome Assistance
Finally the French came to their
assistance, and never was help more
welcome. for by then our small local
reserves had again and again been
thrown into the fight in the execution
OF counter attacks, and our men were
exhausted by the incessant fighting"
The British front now has been con-
siderably shortened and in addition
has been reinforced, while a lull in
the activity has enabled them to re-
adjust their forces, strengthen their
positions and bring up reserves. There
has, therefore, been a great general
improvement in the conditions under
which we are carrying on the fight"
Of the fighting which preceded this
organization, the writer says 1t was
~NS SOiSiy W SuS icSOuICS,
and endurance of the regimental off,
GERS and men," He continues:
AS the struggle swayed backwards
and forwards. through wood and ham
let the fighting assumed most con-
fused and desperate character. The
units became inextricably mixed and
III many ca&s, in order to strengthen
some threatened point or to fill q gap
in the line, the officers had to collect
and throw into the fight what men
they could, regardless of the units 10
which they belonged. Our casualties
have been severe, but we have been
fighting a battle and a battle implies
casualties and heavy as they have
been, 1t must be remembered that
they have not been suffered in vain.
Duty of Allies
The duty of the French, Belgians
and British in the Western theatre Of
operations has been to act as q. con-
tanning force; in other words, to hold
| on TO and to keep occupied as many
Of the enemy as possible while the
Russians were attacking in the East.
IA this we have succeeded In playing
Our part and by our resistance hare
contributed materially towards the
successes of the campaign. Moreover
our losses have not impaired our
fighting efficiency. The troops have
required only slight respite in or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
COLONEL {. D. SWINTON GIVES
GENERAL REVIEW DEvEL 0PMENT
OF SITUATION OF WAR FORCES

London, Dec. 3, s p. M.-Colonel E.
ID. SwiDton of the Intelligence depart
ment of the general staff of the Brit
lsh expeditionary force In France and
Belgium in narrative dated Nov. 26,
gives a general review of the devel-
opment of the situation of the forces
Tor six weeks preceding that date.
There has recently been lull in the
active operations, he says No pro-
gress has been made by either side
and yet there has come about an Inn
portant modification comprising a re-
adjustment in the scope of the part
played by the British army as
whole. He explained the movement
from the river Aisne to the Belgian
frontier to prolong the left flank of
the French army and says that in at
tempting this the British force was
compelled to assume responsibility for
very extended section Of the front.
British Force One Twelfth
He points out. as did Gen. French,
commander-in chief of the British
forces that the British held only one
twelfth of the line, so that the great
er share of the common task of oppos-
ing he enemy fell and sill falls the
French, while the Belgians played an
almost vital part
With the fal of Antwerp, the Ger
mans made every effort to push for
ward bcsieging force toward the
West and FASTENED to bring up a new
army corps which had been hurried
ly raised and trained, their object be-
Ing to drive the allies out of Belgium
and break through to Dunkirk and
Calais. Altogether they had a quar-
ter of million of fresh men. Event
ually the Germans had north of La
Bessee about Ia corps and eight cav
airy divisions, that is. "a force of
three quarters of a million of men
with which to attempt to drive the
allies into the sea. In addition there
was immensely powerful armament
and heavy siege artillery which also
had been brought from around Ant
werp."
First Heavy Blows
The official eye witness tells of the
blows delivered by the Germans at
Newport, Dixmude and Ypres. where
at first the allies were greatly out
numbered For a month the British
army around Ypres succeeded in hold
lng its ground against repeated on
slaughts made by vastly superior
forces The writer goes into details
II the German attacks and describes
now they were frustrated by the al
les.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
NATIONAL HOME

Oh1cer of the day, Capt Eugene A.
Preble.
The funeral of the late Rollin T. Hor-
ton was held from the Home chapel at 2
p M. Thursday, Rev. J. e. Cochrane off,
ciating.
Mrs. Annie Flynn, widow Of the late
Robert F. Flynn, and daughter. arrived
Thursday from Jersey City to attend the
funeral which will be held from the
Home chapel at p. NJ. Friday, Rev. Fir
Nelligan officiating.
Alton r. Covell. recently in the employ
Of Perry Buxton Doane Co. of Boston,
has accepted a position in the quarter
masters department.
Furloughs were granted Thursday TO
Isaac Worden to Jonesport, Arthur Lee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

Androscoggin Pomona will meet
Wednesday Dec. 2. with Leeds Grange,
Leeds. The meeting will open at 10 A.
M. with business followed by music.
The address of welcome will be given
by E. F. Addition and the response by
C. r. Edgecomb. The morning session
will close with a piano solo by Miss
Ruth Webster After the census of
oranges in the afternoon, the topic for
discussion will be Labor saving ma
chinery in the house." such devices as
the vacuum cleaner, f1reless cooker and
tho dishwashtng machine being
considered. This will be opened by Mrs.
F. III. Herrick, State Secretary X. H.
Libby will give an address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

Washington, Dec. Sir Cecil
Spring Rice, the British ambassador,
delivered to the state department to-
day a note giving assurances that
Great Britain does not intend to delay
American ships unduly in searching
them for contraband.
Sir Cecil told Secretary Bryan ana
Counsellor Lansing that meats, cotton
and other non-contraband products,
light in weight, were often shipped in
vessels which require heavier and
contraband articles such as copper or
metals for ballast, and the latter
usually being stored in the holds of
a vessel necessarily prolonged the
search
While conceding the right Of search
as a neutral privilege Of a belligerent
in time of war, the United States had
stated emphatically that examinations
of American vessels should be con-
Quoted expeditiously. The British am
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
FLED NEW YORK
20 YEARS BEFORE

New York. Dec. 3.-Carleton H. Belts
fled this city 20 years ago while awaiting
trial on charge of forging the mans of
Mrs. Margaret MCGOWAN to a check for
$500 He was out on a bond of $500 fur
nished by Joshua Saunders. The bond
was forfeited. Yesterday Lowell Thomas,
a Chicago newspaper man, appeared at
the Office Of Henry s. Cook. attorney for
the heirs of Saunders, and announced
that he knew where Belts could be found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
GARDINER BOWLERS
TAKE AUGUSTA
INTO CAMP 3 TO /

Gardiner bowlers. the leaders in the
State League, added another victory to
their number Thursday evening at the
Colonial alleys by defeating Augusta.
taking three points. Augusta started in
well and took the first point. getting the
string by a margin of seven pins. Gar
diner came back strong, however, and
took the next two strings and won the
total pinfall by a margin of % pins
Many Gardiner rooters witnessed the
match and much enthusiasm was shown
at all times. H. Harrington and j. Har-
rington bowled high for the winning
team, while Cross and Leland held the
honors for the Augusta boys. 1. Har-
rington bowled the high string Of the
match--1ls The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
EMPEROR WILLIAM
CONFERS WITH THE
ARCHDUKE FREDERICK

Berlin, via London, Dec. 8, 2.55 p
M.-Emperor William yesterday had
a conference at Brelau in Silesia with
Archduke Frederick, commander-in-
chief of the Austro-Hungarian army,
according to a telegram received here
today at general headquarters. Arch
duke Charles Francis, heir to the
throne, and General Won HoetZen-
dorf, chief of the general staff, also
were present.
Later Emperor William visited a
military hospital at Breslau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
VOTE FAvORS CHANGE IN
PRESENT COACHING SYSTEMAT
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYL vANIA

Philadelphia, Dec. disqualification
with the coaching of the University of
Pennsylvania football team found prac-
teal expression today when 10 of the q
varsity players who net to elect a cap
tain voted against the retention of George
H. Brooke as the coach for 1915. The
vote was secret one and was taken
after Edward Day Harris of Philadelphia
had been elected captain for next year.
The action of the players created a sem
sation in football circles.
Brooke has had complete charge of the
team for two years and his contract with
the athletic association has another year
to run. When he was informed of the
action of the players Brooke intimated
that he would not resign his position and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
Late Augusta Locals.
IMPROMPTU SPEAKERS
AT ID. u. BANQUET

After the scheduled speakers had made
their speeches at the Delta Epsilon fra
ternity banquet at the Augusta House
Thursday evening brief impromptu re-
marks were made by Frederick f. Sully
'16; Rev. Paul A. Haynes, ex-'0o; Henry
@. Pratt, IA; Kent T. Royal, Is; Claude
A. LaBelle, IT: Murray A. Morgan, Is;
Ralph A. Bramhall, Is: Donald G. ia
cobs, IL; Elliot s. Adams, IS: Aaron H.
Yeaton, Is: Albert r. Willard, 10; Ray
mond C. Whitney, rs: Walter F. O'Brien,
IS. and Rae L. Newton, 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
ARMY AND NAVY
BASEBALL GAME At = +
WEST POINT, MAY e

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 3.-The annual
baseball game between Army and
Navy next season will be played al
West Point on May 30. according to
Navy's baseball schedule for isls, an
nounced today. 4
All the other games will be played
at Annapolis The schedule includes:
March "a. Wesleyan, April !, Holy
Cross; April 3, Amherst; April q
Yale; April s, Cornell; April II,
Tufts: April 81, Harvard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

Carleton Hudson of Chicago, the man
arrested today, has been known for years
as pillar Of the Moody church, and his
acquaintance here were stunned by the
news of his arrest and by the statement
that throughout his life here he had been
sought by the police of New York.
Hudson was taken to the central police
station but was not placed in a cell. Lat
er he conferred with his attorney. Clar-
ence S. barrow. but neither Hudson nor
his counsel would make statement con-
corning the arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
ANDREW CARNEGIE
is AN ASTRONOMER

New York, Dec. 3.-Andrew Carne-
gle, as an astronomer. delivered an
address at the convention of the
American Society of Mechanical En-
gineers today. He told the engineers
many things they did not know
about space and light rays. "One hun
dred and seventy-six new worlds have
recently been discovered by astrono-
mers," he said, land the count has
not stopped yet"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
CLOSE SESSIONS BAY
STATE AGRIC'L BOARD

Worcester, Dec. 3.-Public sessions
of the state board of agriculture which
have been in progress since Tuesday
closed today with a symposium on
Alfalfa" led by A. d. Cromwell, pro-
fessor Of agriculture and botany at
the Pennsylvania State Normal
school.
The annual meeting of the New
England Alfalfa Growers Association
followed his address, with L. E. Mayo
of Medford presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
PORT NEWS
WALTER JOHNSON
SIGNS CONTRACT
CHICAGO FEDS

Chicago, Dec. 3.-That Walter John
son, premier pitcher of the American
League has signed contract vita
the Chicago Federal League Club was
the announcement made by Charles
Weeghman, president of the local club
late today. Later it was declared that
Johnson's contract was for two years.
The amount of his salary was not an
nounced. Weeghman said he had re-
ceived the news by long distance tele-
phone from Joe Tinker, who saw
Johnson in Coffeyville, Kan, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
BAY STATE R'YS
IN H A N DS OF
PORTLAND man

Franklin and the Medfield & Midway
Street Railways, which have been
managed by receiver for a year and
a half, were transferred today to H.
NJ. verrill of Portland, Me-, and r.
NJ. Johnson of Cambridge, acting for
tn ebondholders.
The order discharging the receiver,
f. H. Mather of Brookline, was issued
by Judge Loring of the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
AUSTRALIANS TO :
DEFEND EGYPT

London, Dec. 3, POS P. M.-"Austra-
liam and New Zealand contingents
have disembarked I'M Egypt, accord-
ing to an announcement of the official
bureau, ito assist in the defence OF
hat country and complete their train
Ing there.
When this training is completed they
will go direct to the front to fight with
the other British troops in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

that he expected to make better show
Ing next year.
The players who voted against the re-
tention of Brooke, it is declared, blame
his system of coaching for the failure
Of the team to make better showing
during the last two years.
This year the team was defeated by
Franklin and Marshall, Michigan. Dart
mouth and Cornell. The Dartmouth score
of Il to 0 was the largest registered
against Pennsylvania team In more
than % years. The question of Brookes
retention|and the choosing of his success
sor in case he is not retained will be de-
cided by the football committee to be
chosen after the annual election of the
athletic association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
MISS AMERICAN
LEAVES COUNCIL
JEWISH WOMEN

New Orleans. Dec. 3.-Miss Sadie
American of New York, one of the
founders and for almost 20 years ex-
ecutive secretary of the National
Council of Jewish Women, severed
all connection with the organization
at the convention here today. The ac-
ton was taken at an executive ses-
sion and, it is said, caused great sur
prise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
NO MORE TIGHT SKIRTS and THE
COATS WILL BE "a INCHES LONG

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 3.-Women are
not going to wear tight skirts any
more Such is fashions decree for next
spring and summer.
The makers of American styles for
women have decided upon that one
point and are going to confirm their
decision at the 25th semi-annual con-
vention of the. National Cloak, Suit
and Skirt Manufacturers Association
tomorrow.
Statements made tonight are that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

women will wear tailor made suits
with plenty of plaits in the skirt " aen
they start out on their Easter morn
ing display of finery.
The coat must be short--about "a
inches-with ordinary sleeves, and Of
a plain, quiet color Skirts will be
about six inches from the ground. If a
single coat is preferred to wear with
skirt and shirtwaist 1t shall be full
from the waist down with belted eff
fects and patch pockets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
FAV02ITES WIN IN
AUTUMN GOLF TOURNEY

Pinehurst, N. c., Dec. 3.-A1l favor
ties Won today in the first round OF
match play in the 18th annual Autumn
Golf tournament. The survivors were:
H. H Langenberg, Missouri; L. j. Mo-
ran, Rhode Island; Stuyvesant Leroy,
Rhode Island; c. L. Becker, Massa-
chusetts; G. w. Johnson, New York:
Samuel Beekman, Rhode Island and
Robert Hunter, Connecticut. S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
DAILY KENNEBEc JOURNAL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER A. 1914

father is a member of the board but was
not present at the meeting today.
After the meeting former President
Cobb declared that his resignation had no
connection whatever with the losses sus-
tanned by the bank
Mr.. Cobb spent the night in the city
Jail, falling to obtain bonds for SIS, goo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

Goals from fioor-Richmond. Archer
Terrell s, Arthur Terrell 8, Cobb 8.
Augusta, Mcdonald 10, Thompson 3,
Alexander /. Goals from fouls-Rich-
mond. Arthur Terrell 1. Augusta, Nc
Donald 2. Referee, Brown; umpire,
Turner; scorer. Preble; timers, White
and Reed. Time, two 15-min halves.
Attendance, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
STATE HOUSE
BEATS HALLOWELL

The State House defeated Hallowen by
105 pins in bowling match at the asso-
citation alleys Thursday evening, the final
score resting with the State Houses PIN
fall of 1915 and that of Hallowell at 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

land to Hartford and Daniel X. Peacock
to Boston.
Three members reported Thursday from
furloughs: Francis p. Dunbar from New
port, John LaMountain and William E.
Calvin from Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
FOURTH EARLE OF ERNIE
DIES AT LONDON

London, Dec 8, 1886 A. M.-Sir John
Criehten, fourth Earl OF Erne snd
grand master Of the sOrangemfn in
ireland, died today. He was boPn in
Dublin In 1889.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
AUGUSTA DEFEATED
BY RICHMOND AT
BASKETBALL $3.50

Richmond, Me-, Dec. 3.-(SpeciaD. -.
In closely contested match of bas-
ketball held in the Richmond Opera
house Thursday evening, Richmond
defeated Augusta by the narrow score
of SO to 80. The feature of the evening
was McDonalds shooting of goals
from the floor at which feat he reared
a total of 10. Following the game
dance was held which proved joy
full way of ending the evenings pleas
ure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
ONLY On. aeRoMo oUININE"

Whenever you feel a cold coming on
think OF the full name, LAXATIVE BRO
MO QuININE. Look for signature of ~
W. Grove on boxH 25c.-Adv. fr-t1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04
Charles z. Burpee

The death of Charles E. Burpee occur
red in the hospital here Wednesday night.
He was born in Rockland Oct. %. 1874.
He enlisted in the navy Aug. %, 1864, and
was mustered out June 8. 1865. He was
admitted to the Home from Lynn Oct.
2o 1910. He is survived by wife, Isa-
belle. and daughter. Miss Florence Bur-
pee who reside in Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-04

| The muster for the December pension
will be held Friday forenoon in the Ii
brary and all members present. except
patients in the hospital, must report there
to answer to their names
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-09
Sunshine Lodge
Rolds Meeting
SUPERIOR CHIEF VISITS LOCAL
L0DGE-LARGE CLASS
INITIATED.

a special meeting Of the Sunshine
/ .odgc Degree Of Honor of the A. O..
II. W.. was held on Saturday evening.
Sister Oleson, superior chief OF Hon
or of the United States and Canada,
of Minneapolis, Mimi, was present.
Il large class was iniated the members
of which were secured through the
efforts or the supreme deputy sister,
Florence Dunkelberg, who has been
in this city for several weeks.
Following the initiation, refresh
were served and a very enjoy
able evening spent by all.
j. II. Einkcad was appointed dele
gate to attend the Parkersburg con-
\ ention 10 be held on November
10th. Several members of the or
will also attend the ses-
sions. at Parkersburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-09
Parade For
Lord Mayor
RIG EVENT WAS sHoRN OF IT'S
PICTURESQUE PA
GEANTRY.

RY ASSOCIATED PgEsR.l -,
LONDON, Nov. 9.-Shorn oil its
pagcntry but with It's
imperial and military features en-
,,hasizcd the lord mayors parade
',ndo It's way through the streets to-
doy in the first part of ceremonial In
Sir Arthur Johnston US
Inrd MAYOR Of London in succession
:, Thos Bowater. No English in
stitution is, more traditional than
lord mayors day, bit with the eN-
reption OF the gaudily decorated stat'
coaches OF lord mayor, and other CIV
ia dignitarics the parade today snow,
I'd little color. The men were clad
sobcrly in kacki and there was none
Of the brilliant display which usual
ly distinguishes this procession.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-09
FIGHTING ON GERMAN TERRI-
TORY TAKES PLACE FoR
FIRST TIME SINCE
WAR BEGAN.
FORCES DRIVEN OVER
THE BORDER m THE EAST
AND IN THE WEST
ANGLO FRENCH RO0Ps lLAK1NG
VIGOROUS ASSAULTS
AGAINsTENEMY
BY AssocIATEp PREss 81


LONDON, Nov: ~ iirea point
III tic area Of hostilities In Siitcia Il
East PRUSSIA and in A1sace totcescf
tho allies were on German soii today
and for the first time since the put=
break of llostiiities ,cond tti6ns seemed
to presage that In the opinion o.
ssh military observers q reyersal of
the roles of the contendingS Sartnies
Up to tho present time Gsrmaiy
las been fighting, general spealdtlg,
In the territory Of her enemfes nut
now she would appear to be more or
less seriously menaced from the east
by the victorious armies of Gttsid
nukc Nicholas, the Russian conls
nander in chief. In the field the ads
vance guards OF Swliich are less than
200 miles from Berlin.
ri is true that there was O brief
Russian INVASION OF East PEhesta dur
ing tile early stages OF the war, while
the French have for a long time held
their position in Alsaee, but tlip lat
est development In the Russian ad-
vance IL the interpr citation ptacedo On
IL in England issnotSalI wrong, Is aie
most important OF the camp Ign, M
to the present time.
Its mere speculat lion OF course @
say that Germany may pe forced
forthwith to retire from Bell gistn, eY
even ceased her offensive 81 tsl2s
arena. In certain areas Of France
and Belgium tho allies are taking 4
vigorous offensive butt IS too early
yet 10 predict that German will not
renew her smashing tactics in an e.
Fort to break through the line and
that there will not be much hard
fighting around Ypres.
In any event German ne etirenert
from Belgium, probably would be
very slow, as the forces OF Enperor
William have made the entire cotIfI4
try behind the battle line one Fsst
fertilization with trenches even more
carefully prepared than tltose they
Rrc still holding in France.
With Using Tau under Japatiese
administration and the release for
other service, of Japanese and Brit
ish vessels used in hescapture Of the
German stronghold, there should he
sharp impetus to naval acttxtties
in the fareast. as the vessels n1ay
now center their attention. upon tlie
rowing German cruisers Which Itfsge
heen SO successful In Operation
against British shipping