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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

does not seem to excite any greater
concern in the Russian capital than
did the previous German advance on
Warsaw.
In the near East Turkish forces are
reported within touch of the Suez ca
nal and the famous Egyptian camel
corps is said to have had brush with
the Turks.
With Great Britain's own borders
attention has been turned to the SEN
sationaI affair in the alien concentra-
ton camp on the Isle of Man in
which several prisoners were killed. In
a body the interned aliens made con-
certed attack on their guard who
seem to have not only suppressed a
mutiny due to discomfort with food
and quarters, but to have actually
ouelled desperate attempt OF es-
cape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

doors leading from the dining hail.. all
rushed toward the kitchen doors Only
six soldiers guarded these doors, and
this half dozen men were attacked by
$500 men. The prisoners desisted, how
ever, the moment velley was fired into
their midst.
The Guardians correspondent ex-
presses the belief that the prisoners
hoped to secure enough arms to hold
the guards at bay until the sailors in
the camp had time to get possession of
boat in the harbor.
The medical officer at the camp as
sured the correspondent that the food
was sufficient but it was admitted that
a certain consignment of potatoes was
bad and that some of the tents leaked.
Many prisoners in this camp are men
or title and wealth. They were allowed
to purchase their own food and they en-
Joyed course dinners. This was another
source of discomfort. The captains in
charge of the divisions of prisoners were
chosen from among the educated aliens
and it is not believed that they had any
knowledge Of the uprising.
Extra guards have been placed on
duty at the Isle OF Man camp and the
number of prisoners permitted in the
dining room at one time has been re-
duced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
DESPERATE PLAN OF ENCL AND'S
PRISONERS TO ESCAPE IS FOILED

London, Nov. Is. go A. M.-The Man
chester Guardian referring to the riot
ing last Thursday in the alien detention
camp on the Isle OF Man in which Ave
prisoners were killed and IL wounded
says this outbreak was due not merely
10 discomfort with the food and treat
ment given them, but was part of a
desperate plan Of the prisoners to es-
cape from the camp with the ultimate
hope OF selling vessel in the harbor
and making their way to some neutral
country.
The dining room of the camp, where
the trouble occurred, gives access
through the adjoihing kitchens to the
only part of the camp enclosure not pro-
tected by double circle of barbed
wire. The prisoners employed in the
Kitchen were aware of this condition.
The prisoners on Wednesday went on
a hunger strike which rapidly DEVELOPED
into an angry demonstration against
England. The prison commandant sue.
ceeded In auieting the disturbance, but
not before the Union Jack had been
torn down.
The mutiny began Thursday, the sig
nal for the outbreak being the throw
ing OF chair through a window. The
prisoners instead Of making for the main
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

Paris, Nov IS, 1850 P. MA semi
official statement, giving some of the
particulars of the fighting at the front
in Belgium and France from Nov. Ii
to Nov 81 was issued tonight. 1t says:
These last few days, except on GER
tain points, have been characterized
by a rerceptible slackening of the
German actions. On the other hand,
our military and infantry have gained
on the enemy noticeable advantage.
ION Nov. II in the region of Ypres
we destroyed several German guns
and on the 18th and goth, obtaaed the
same result at Newport. 1t was
through our artillery returning the fire
of the enemy that on the 18th we ST.
fenced the German batteries which
were shelling the Ypres station and
the road from Boperinghe to Ypres.
Several times il seemed as if the
, German artillery lacked ammunition.
Some German shells failed to burst
and we found that they were missiles
such as are used on the practice
ground.
I'm the 1--WE days our infantry in this
section has lost none 70 Its positions,
often it has gained ground. The par
tiai attacks of the Germans always
have been repuised.
On the 18th of November, north OF
Ietseh the Zouaves captured at the
point of the bayonet a wood, triangu-
lar in shape and difiicuit to hold, They
have thus far succeeded in retain-
ing it,
.'The German trenches occupied by
the Zouayes were filed with bodies.
More to the south on the nth of
November, the British found in an
ether trench 1909 dead.
lit must be noticed that when our
infantry weakens under the violence
OF an attacf, ii is the first to under
take counter -attack Thus Gen.
vidars troops in the region of Ypres
re-took on the night of Nov. Ills a
wood which they had lost during the
day They made it question of pride
not to postpone one moment the re-
taking of the position
Still farther south on the line from
Arementeries to the Disc Nov. Is, 16,
IL, Is, 10, 20 and Il were quiet in gen.
eral Our artillery scored some happy
victories On the 18th it dispersed and
destroyed a company of German bomb
throwers, who were attempting to
throw bombs in our trenches.
Prom the Disc to the west of the Ar
gonne there have been several rather
severe engagements. Our guns have in
fficted upon the enemy serious losses.
East of Rheims was an ammunition
storehouse which was blown up.
THE 18th near Rouge Maison, we put
in bad condition a section of the 105th
regiment of the enemy and demolished
extensive earthworks.
"on Nov. 20. near vailly. we prevent
ed the continuation by the Germans of
trenching operations.
''All these successes confirm the skill
of our artillerymen.
ON the 18th the affair at Tracy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
YPRES BUILDINGS
DETROYED BY GUNS

Paris, Nov. 23-The French On1ciai
Bulletin given out in Paris this after
noon says that yesterday Ypres was
subjected to a violent artillery hre
and that many of it's important build
ings were consumed by the flames.
The text of the communication
follows:
Yesterday was marked by Vio-
lent artillery fire. The enemy directed
his attention particularly to the town
of Ypres, where the belfry of the ca-
thedral, the market and a number OF
houses were set on fire, to scissors
and to Rheims.
I'm the Argonne, the day was char
acterized by hot fighting. The enemy
delivered very spirited attacks which
were repulsed.
In the Woevre and in the Vosges
the situation Is without change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
DESPERATE FIGHTING ALONG BOTH
FRONTS IN EUROPE WAR ZONE

London, Nov. 70. 1l.55 A. M.-Desper-
ate lighting in Russian Poland but
without details as to the outcome.
and a resumption Of similar activity in
West Flanders are the OUTSTANDING
features today in the areas of military
operations.
The furry caused by the attack If
British avtAtors on the Zeppelin
headquarters at Friedrichshafen has
not yet subsidized and the amount OF
comment on this incident appearing in
both the German and the English
press seems to be out OF all propor-
ton tn the damage inflicted.
Violent bonbardments have de-
stroycd the Town hall. the Central
Market at Ypres, according to official
news reaching here from Paris. This
may herald the resumption Of the at
tempt on the part Of the Germans to
break the center of the allied line
blocking their way to the coast, held
by the English. This theory finds some
confirmation in the renewed reports
that The Germans are bringing VI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
BRIEF TO SUPREME COURT SEEKS
RETURN OF THAW TO new YORK

given full faith and credit to the pub
lie act of the state in seeking the
surrender OF the petitioner (Thaw) as
a fugitive from justice. where does
the United States through its district
court derive authority to inquire into
the motive or purpose of the state OF
New York or its good or bad faith?
Mr.. Parsons declared that New York
does not claim it was crime for
Thaw to escape from Mattewan OF
that any right to recover Thaw exists
on the ground that he Is an insane
person who escaped. His escape Is
termed unlawful, though not Grim
inal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

San Francisco, Nov. 23.-Dr George
Nj Converse of the United States
Health Service, has returned to San
Frisco after almost three years spent
in Iquilos, Peru, whittier he went at
the request Of the Peruvian govern
ment to try to ascertain why the in
habitants of Iquilos were dying at the
rate of so per 1000 per annum and
why virtually the entire population
was always either sick or ailing.
Dr. Converse journeyed 1890 miles
up the Amazon to reach lquilos. yell
low fever and heokworm with the dis
eases causing the most trouble. AT
least 90 per cent of the people were
suffering from hookworm said Dr.
Converse today. He found the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
ENTHUSIASM over
COMMUNITY Eff
Cheney CONFERENCE

The executive committee of the re-
cent State Community Efficiency Con-
ference at Augusta is sending out let
tiers to the delegates relative to the
great gathering. The delegates are
being asked what appears to them to
be the most notable feature of the
conference: what suggestions they
would offer in case the conference
should ever meet again; and whether
the delegates deem it advisable to
make the conference an annual event.
The executive secretary of the con-
ference, Arthur A. Head of Water
vile, has already received many let
ters from delegates who have ex-
pressed themselves in cordial terms
concerning the conference and its in
fluence for good in the upbuilding of
the State of Maine. One delegate has
submitted a long list of practical sug
gestions for work the coming year,
right along the lines outlined by the
Augusta conference. He insists that
the work should be of practical ma
ture and that the inspiration of the
conference should not be allowed to
pale before definite action is taken on
all of the more important matters
which came before it.
Others have submitted their opin-
ions, but the delegates to man have
thus far expressed great appreciation
for the conference and the work 1t
accomplished, especially the great
leaders, Fred B. Smith, Charles F.
Nesbit, Charles r. Towson, Edward
T. Devine, Warren H. Wilson, Albert
E. Roberts and Bishop Hamilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
OAKLAND

Mrs. T. Nj. Otis and daughter Mar
garet have returned from their visit
at Cape Breton.
Edward Lake, who has been cut
ting wood for Ansor Bickford cut ul
one elm tree which measured 4 81
cords.
The committee in charge of the
Thanksgiving dinners for the needy
of Oakland urgently request all those
who wish to contribute to bring fruit,
vegetables and all kinds of eatabl.s
to Murray Vestry on Wednesday
morning
Edward Danforth of North Arson
was guest of his aunt, Mrs. Geo.
w. Hall, over Sunday on his way to
Boston, where he was Joined by Mrs.
Danforth. They leave Boston Tues
day for Baltimore. where Mr.. Dam
forth has bought a store
Misses Beulah and Elizabeth Luf-
kin are at home from their schools in
Clinton for the Thanksgiving recess.
Eighty-three deer and two bear
were brought down the Somerset
Monday
Forest Fowles has returned from
short hunting trip up the Somer-
set
The advertised letters at the Oak
land postoffice Nov. % are as fol-
lows: r. |. Goodrich (2), Albert E.
Maxim. II. a. Kelley. Giguore Pelli-
CAM. Schuman Tucker, Mrs. w. f.
Blaisdell, Mrs. Lillian Brown, Edith
Millett, Mrs. Della Rideout. Ernest
Cleveland. John Nichols, Mrs E. l..
Berdeen, Miss Nellie Danger, Mrs.
Mary Frost, G. l. Lincoln
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
FOR
j. s. EXPRESSED
BY FRENCH Govt

Bordeaux, Nov. 23.--Via Paris-(5,30 p.
M.)-The semi-offieial communication
announcing the intention of the govern
ment to participate in the Panama-Pa-
cific exposition, says that this countrys
participation will be an expression of
the good Will of the French toward the
United States and that 1t is the desire
of France to draw yet closer the bonds
connecting the two great republics. The
communication announces that the
American government has placed at the
disposition Of the exhibitors naval
vessel which will leave French port
ealy in January to transport exhibits
to the United States free. of charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
RURAL CREDITS
DISCUSSED BY
ACRICULTURISTS

Washington, Nov. 23.-Proposal ru-
raj credit legislation was up for dis
cussion at general conference which
began here today between the execu-
tive council of the conference of pro-
gressive state oranges and represent
atives of farm organizations, editors
of farm papers and others interested
in the subject. 1t is hoped to reach
an agreement upon rural credit legs-
lation to be supported at the coming
session of Congress.
Today's program called for gem
eral discussion Of land mortgage sys-
TENS, the speakers including Sena-
tor Fletcher of Florida and Rep Bull
kelley of Ohio. authors Of bills on the
subject, pending in Congress.
The conference will continue
through Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
CHAIRMAN HENRY
RETURNS + R 0 N
SOUTHERN TRIP

Washington, Nov. 23.-Chairman
Henry of the House rules committee
was here today. after an extended trip
to Texas and other Southern states
where he has been studying the cot
ton situation, ready to take UP mat
tiers in his committee
Mr.. Henry said it was too early to
indicate what might come up before
the committee where the suffrage
question is still deferred matter and
where numerous other legislative pro-
posals are on the file, though without
any assurance of earl action by Con-
gress.
He purposes to confer soon regard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
FOUND HoOKW0RM and YELLOW
FEVER KILLING SOUTH AMERICANS

very dirty and Immediately institu-
ted a cleaning up.
There was no hospital or facilities
of any kind afforded by the munich
pality and the Americans work was
considerably handicapped. But before
he left DR.. Converse had succeeded
in reducing the death rate to p per
1000, he said. and had established a
well equipped clinic which he says
will, at the end of 10 years, have sue
ceeded in saving the lives of about
1000 of the afflicted inhabitants.
"Hookworm Infection he said.
makes the people earth-eaters. Clay,
canles and even the bricks of their
houses are eaten as a consequence of
the peculiar appetite engendered by
the disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
RESERVE BOARD
PLANS HELD UP

Washington. Nov. 23.--Until the
federal reserve board has accurate in
formation on the surplus reserves
held by member banks. it does not ex-
pect to change the present rates for
re-discount of commercial paper.
They fear that lower rate of re-
discount might lead to an expectation
of gold, which they do not wish to
see at this time.
In the South and West where much
of the pressure for changed rates Or
iginates, the boards information
shows less surplus reserves and it is
possible change will be made there
in the near future. No definite action
however has been taken in regard to
any suggestions on discount rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
CHILE DETERMINED
TO STOP GERM AN
BREACHES OF NEUTRALITY

Lima, Peru, Nov. est is declared
here today on seeming good authority
that Germans have been maintaining
what is described as a naval station
outside of Valparaiso, Chile. Here
they brought together a number RI
vessels having on board coal and pro-
visions.
Chilean papers reaching here say
that the government is determined 10
stop these breaches of neutrality even
at the cost of war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
YOUTHFUL BURGLAR
TO SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Clinton Canon was arraigned in the
Waterville municipal court Monday
charged with burglary. Canon is the
12-year-old boy who was arrested
Sunday afternoon on account of a Sc
ries of five breaks at the bookstore
of II. L. Kelley Co. An alleged con-
fession having been made. plea of
guilty was entered and the lad was
committed to the State School fof
Boys during the time of his minority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
Desrocher- Gagnon

A quiet church wedding was SOL
emnized at st. Francis de Sales
church Monday morning. when Mrs.
Georgiana Gagnons became the bride
of Charles Desrocher. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Mar
cisse Charland. Mr.. and Mrs. Des-
rocher left on the morning train for
a wedding trip to Canada. after which
they win return TO this city and make
their home on SherWin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
FOIJR-MASTED ASHORE
NEAR SHINNECOCK

New York Nov. pa four masted
schooner, laden with lumber, went
ashore early this morning near SHINE
cock lightship. The vessel appeared to
be breaking up in the heavy seas this
forenoon. She was about a quarter of
a mile from the shore. Life savers
sought to rescue the crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
OBRECON'S MOVE
ASTRATECIC ONE

Douglas, Ariz., Nov. 23.-General
Obregon's retirement from Mexico, &C
cording to telegram received today
by Constitutionalist agents at Aqua
Prieta, was a strategic move to en-
able him to make a rear attack on
Villa after that commander enters the
Mexican capital.
Obregon took all the artillery from
the capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
REFUSE FRANK
WRIT OF ERROR
TO BRING REVIEW

today refused to issue writ of error
to bring to the supreme court for re-
view the conviction of Leo M. Frank
for the murder of Mary Phagan,
factory girl in Atlanta, Ga, in 1913
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

arrests among all classes of the pop
ulation.
"A widespread conspiracy against
the Young Turks has been discovered.
There are numerous reports current in
Constantinople of the treachery of the
Arabs in various parts Of the Turkish
Empire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
WOULD HAVE GERMANS
BOYCOTT HOSTILE GOODS

San Francisco, Nov. 2S.-Baron e. II.
Won Sharick, imperial German CONSUL
urged Germans throughout America
to boycott goods manufactured by
nations hostile to their country in an
address last night for the benefit of
German wounded, widows and Or
phans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
BRITISH EMBASSY AND RUSSIAN
HOSPITAL M0BBED, C0NSTANT|N0PLE

London, Nov. 24-(2.55 A. NJ
Telegraphing from Petrograd the
Morning Post correspondent says:
The British embassy in Constanti-
nopie has been ransacked and the
Russian hospital piIlaged and all for
eigners have been more or less seri-
ously abused. There have been many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

ing the proposed investigation of the
military preparedness of the country
which has been agitated in the House.
He will talk with other members OF
the committee before calling the COM
mittee together to consider the bill on
the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

o. L.. w. hall Wednesday evening un-
der the auspices of Waterville Lodge,
No. 81, 1. o. G. T. All are requested to
appear attired in true Bingville costume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
THE REPUBLICANS
OF WESTBROOK
NAME LARRABEE

Westbrook, Maine, Nov. 23.-The
Republicans of Westbrook tonight
nominated Benjamin T. Larrabee as
their candidate for mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24

The meeting of the music committee
of the Waterville Womans Club which
was to have been held this afternoon,
has been postponed two weeks to Tues
day Jan. s, at Library hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
WATERvILLE.

very successful stag whist party was
held at Knights of Pythias hall Mon
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-24
GARDINER
Rebecsh M. Rollins

Miss Rebecah NJ. Rollins died at
1890 Monday evening at her home IN
Pittston. Her age was -. Two bro
theirs, William and John c. survive.
The funeral will be held at P. NJ,
Wednesday.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-08-07

Biz Siberian Cat, Pride of New York
$780," VIII Lose His Daily Milk
Punch Diet.

No wonder there's a smile on the
face of the tiger. Milk punches never
grew in its habitat as they are grow
ing in the Central park menagerie,
and so Dick, the big Siberian tiger,
has lost his moroseness and regrets
for Is years behind the bars, says the
New York Tribune. -.
'Tis true that Dick is doomed to
wake up from his dream Of This Is
the Life" Milk punches come high,
especially when they have to be built
for tiger-size capacities. Bill Sny-
der, head keeper, believes it is time
for Dick to pick up big knuckle bones
and start all over again where he
ago.
Dick is in the hospital because Of
a shoe boil" sore on one Of his
shoulders brought out by rubbing
so sore that Snyder had great diff
Guilty in holding the tiger with ropes
while he bathed 1t with antiseptic.
Then as a bracer a milk punch was
given to Dick and several more at
different times since the boil showed
up.
However, "Bilr' insists he is respon-
sible for the moral future Of Dick, so
the milk punch diet is off. Not even
grape juice will be substituted to ia
per off. The. tiger will be moved
back to his regular cage.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-08-07
HELD TO BELONG TO GREECE
American Citizen Forced Into Army
Service, and the United States
Can Do Nothing.

Arthur B. Cooke, United States con-
sui at Patras, in Greece, describes the
duties of his Office in the Youths Com.
panion. He has disposed of several
cases Of would-be emigrants, who, for
one reason or another, would not be
allowed to enter the United States.
THE next applicant was a Greek.
who told touching story. He had
gone to America years before; and
become a citizen under the law; had
married there. and was bringing up
a family OF good Americans. Bust
ness had brought him on a trip to
Greece. and the mother country had
laid hands on him for her army. He
was distracted. and came hoping that
the stars and stripes could shield him
from Turkish bullets.
Unfortunately, the consul could
not help him.
What exclaims the American
reader. Does not the flag protect our
citizens at all times and in all places"
Theoretically, yes. Practically, no
"The man had been Greek before he
became an American, and the king OF
the Hellenes does not recognize the
right of his subjects to doff their
fealty without his consent. In default
of any treaty to the contrary the max.
i'm applies that possession is nine
points of the law. And so the king
got his soldier"