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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
BEAT BACK DESPERATELY
FIGHTING GERMAN FORCES
Allies Gain Foot by Foot in West While Poland
Belligerents Form New Lines
RUSSIANS DRAW
BACK LEFT WING

London, Dec. 16.--10.1o p M.-The
raid of German warships on the north-
east coast of England and their es-
cape in the fog after having lombard
ed Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whit
by, where a number of persons were
killed and wounded and considerable
damage was done to property, COM
pletely overshadows the operations on
land.
These operations, however as on
preceding days, have been of the ut
most importance. The British, French
and Belgian troops have continued
their offensive in the West, and ac-
cording to the French official reports
have made further slight progress.
This was not accomplished without
serious opposition on the part of the
Germans, who, at every point, where
an advance was attempted, fought
against it foot by foot
British Fleet Assists
Along the coast of Flanders where
the allies are trying to push their
lines forward from Newport, they
had the assistance of the British fleet.
which violently bombarded Westende,
one of the many little coast towns
that have suffered greatly since the
commencement of the war. This at
tack Berlin says, was without effect
and the allies were repulsed.
Further inland the French also
claim to have gained ground although
In a less marked degree than on pre-
vious days. In the Argonne there APP
parently has been lull in the fighting,
but both in the Wolvere and Alscaae
the two other regions where severe
Continued on Page 9EColunan O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
MEXICAN FORCES
ARE IN BATTLE

Douglas, Ariz., Dec. 16.-Reports from
Aqua Prieta last night were of battle
in progress between Maytorena troops
and $50 soldiers under Captain Camous
near Gina, 90 miles south of Aqua Prize
ia. Major Hurtado has been ordered to
march north from Nacozari with all
available men to reinforce Camous.
According to the report, the Carranza
soldiers under Camous were attacked By
the Maytorena force, of unknown
strength, while marching northward aft
err scouting in the vicinity of Cuchuta-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Wednesday Morning Session

Wednesday broke clear and beau-
tiful and the attendance at the morn
ing session of the Maine State Grange
was even larger than on the previous
day. BY 8 o'clock the seats in the body
of the hall were well filed and many
more were in the galleries.
Wednesday is always the busy day
of the sessions as it is the day of mo-
lions and resolutions and also making
ready for comforting the Sixth degrea
which comes in the evening.
State Master Stetson rushes BUSH
ness from the moment the gavel falls.
If a member attempts any long speech
es he is quickly reminded that this is
a place for business rather than words.
This is always done in a witty manner
so the man who is called down looks
upon it as compliment and this fun
goes along with hard work.
The gavel fell at $50 A. NJ. and mu-
sic was given by a selected choir.
The singers were: Mrs. NJ. Viola True,
Luther L. Allen, Mrs. Bertha George.
Arthur e. George, John b. Danfortf..
Olive j. Danforth. Mrs. Cora c. Gray,
VIM. C. Gray. Mrs. w. G. purgin,
Mrs. Alice Temple, Ethel Temple. An
gle Conner, Mrs. Cora c. Gray. John
B. Danforth. Mrs. Leila Herrick- This
choir was led by the chorister, George
H. Hascall.
The opening was in the Fourth de-
gree and after the music and reading
of the minutes. motions and resolu-
tions were in order.
State Master Stetson read a COM
munication from President Chase Of
Bates College inviting the members
to attend the chapel services while
here and also to visit the college build
ings under escort.
Exchange Publications.
The New Hampshire State Grange
now in session at Laconia sent tele-
gram of congratulations to this body
and State Master Stetson sent tele-
gram in response. Here it is:
Wesley A. Adams, Master of the
New Hampshire State Grange, La
coma, N. H:
Maine Patrons in annual session
send greetings to New Hampshire.
Best wishes for your success and pros
peritg.
&C. S. STETSON."
Declares for Business Roads
L. T. Clifford of winthrop reported
as chairman of the good roads COM
mittee. 1t was adopted by a unanimous
vote.
Resolutions
Whereas, the Grange has been the
,Xta in. he
and national aid for same and as the
sentiment for good roads is practically
UNIVERSAL; and
Whereas. There is a great danger of
this sentiment being diverted toward
the construction of scenic highways
and boulevards for the benefit Of tour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
KING PETER IN
BELGRADE WITH
The VICTORIOUS
SERvIAN Ar NJ Y

London, Dec. 16.-u2.14 P. NJ
King Peter and Crown Prince Alex
ander and Prince George have entered
Belgrade at the head of the victorious
Servian army. according to advices re-
ceived by Reuters Telegram Co. today
from Nish.
Not single Austrian, a statement
by the Servian general staff says, now
remains on Servian soil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
NEWS HOLIDAY

London, Dec. 16.-The official
Press Bureau and Censor Office
propose to take a holiday from
2 o'clock on the afternoon of
Dec. "a to 9 o'clock Christmas
night, during which period no
news will be passed for trans
mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
10000 ENGAGED in
MEXICAN BATTLE
Villa and Carranza Forces E a st of Torreon-
Situation at u. S. Border

Ell Paso. Texas. Dec. 16-aA battle
between Carranza and Villa troops
was in progress yesterday, east Of
Torreon. Each army numbered about
5000 men. Gen. villa is in personal
command of his troops. The Carranza
forces are commanded by Col. I. Vas
quez.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Dec. 16.-High barometric
pressure prevails generally east of the
Rocky mountains and under its influence
generally fair and cold weather was the
rule during the last "a hours in the East.
Temperatures will change little in the
East during the next As hours. The
winds along the North Atlantic coast
with be fresh west; Middle Atlantic, mod
crate variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
COTTON WILL BE
SAFE FROM THE
FRENCH FORCES

Washington, Dec. 16.-France in note
to the state department through Ambas-
sador Jusserand today gave assurances
that she would not interfere in any man
ner with American cotton shipments
either to belligerent or neutral countries.
Announcement was made that France
will adopt the same attitude toward cot
ton shipments as that of Great Britain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Those to Be Summoned

Among the witnesses who~will be sum-
moned, according to Mr.. Walshs an
nouncement, are President Arthur T.
Hadley of Yale: DR.. Charles w. Eliot,
president emeritus of Harvard; Andrew
Carnegie, John d. Rockefeller, Jr, j. p
Morgan. Daniel Guggenheim, E. H. Gary,
T. N. VAIL president of the American
Telephone & Telegraph Co. George w.
Perkins. Frank A. yanderlip, president
of the New York City Bank of New
York, T. P. Shonts, Jacob Schiff, John
Hayes Hammond, Cleveland h Dodge,
New York financSer; III. c. Frick, Seth
Low. The callings of John d. Rockefel-
Ter, Sr.. TO the stand, according to Mr..
Walsh, has not vet been decided upon.
AR. Walsh said thescommission propos-
ed TO investigate the charge that the ere
alton of the Rockefeller and other foun-
dations represents the commencement of
ian effort to perpetuatel the present po-
sition of predatory wealth. through the
corruption of the sources of public in
formation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Evaded Mines

How the Germans evaded all the mines
and patrols remains somewhat of a mys-
Continued on Page Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

THE VARIOUS
FOUNDATIONS

Denver. Dec. 16.4Frank P Walsh.
chairman of the Federal Commission on
Industrial Relationsl today announced
that the commission iwouh begin an in
vestigation of the Russell Foundation,
the Baron De Hfrscl fund, all the Car
negie benevolences aid all the Rockefel-
Ter charities in addition to the Rookie
Teller Foundation Tbs investigation will
open in New York jpn. II.
In the investigator of the various
foundations. according to Chairman
Walsh. the commission will seek to de-
ternine how their policies are shaped
and by whom, their relation to high fl
nance, the extent to which their char
tiers may be stretched under the United
States constitution and whether they
constitute menace or a benefit TO the
nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
FAIR

Washington, Dec. 16.-Forecast for New
England and eastern New York: Fair
Thursday and Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability
of the firm you're trading with is the
first consideration. 1 have been In the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
ST. 81 years and guarantee every article
sold in my store to be exactly as repre-
sented. i also guarantee my prices to be
as low Cor lower as any other reliable
Jewelry House in Mainel
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table and all sorts of beautiful and
inexpensive Gift articles.
DreW's Reliable JeWeIry Store
Established 1S6l-52 years ago.
7s Lisbon St. Lewiston. Ne.
dec16dbw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Boston Forecast

Boston. Dec. 16.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Thursday and Fri
day; not much change in temperature;
moderate westerly winds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
SALIENT POINTS IN REPORTS
FROM THE THEATRES OF WAR

the sending
delivered full
with the approval and consent OF the Government officials Downing street
that
accordance with and limited by the the
japanese
territorial integrity China dispatches from London state
shipping
Bron Of Illinois introduced resolution against
neion
and the japanese Ambassador has given that the interests
all nations will
Russian Ministers removed their offices archives
Brussels and have already begun movement from uy and "osne Earlier
allied
VII" driven back by the San after forcing their way to within ten miles of
dispatches pushing
steadily forward in Ace from the Lorraine the Swiss frontier The
the saes and has reached schrm about miles
French pushed
within
o Molsheim
Russ ntence taking her Black through Daranee
revyes
the
the
o
land which
The
mon e extreme mobility Of tho Austrian ormv # seems 70 h
only minor raids the border Auas nacton
favors the Russian for each days gain
of offensive
siasm
Poland Many Of the leading Poles have
Poles wholly with
ton will have tendency countect the prnmaon that
disseminated in Poland by German and Austrian officers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
GEAR APPEALS TO JEWS.
Promises ExtensiOn of settle me N (
Pale In Return for support.

Special Gable Despafch to Tue suN.
LONDON. Aug, H. 49, The Fronktortcr
Zeitun0 quotes a manifesto addressed
by the Car TO the Jews. appealing to
them to remember the great benefits
which Russia. especially the Romanoff
sovereigns. has conferred on them. and
calling on them to volunteer in the
military service. promising them an ex-
tension OF the Jewish pale Of settlement.
The Jewish pale now consist of
twenty-five provinces in the western
part OF the Russian Empire. Within
1t are confined 93,9 per cent. Of all
the Jews in the empire.
The Jew however. has the one civil
right In Russia Of eligibility for mill
tary service. Like all other males he
serves In the various lines from the
time he is n years old until he reaches
the age OF 43. The Russian Jew has
no vote, cannot hold office, and under
law dated 1891 is prohibited from
buying land or even renting 1t, except
in special villages.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF

GERMANY Emperor William. accom-
panied by his entire General STAFF. is
said TO have gone to Mainz
RtSSlA.--lt Is reported that an uprising
has been started In German Poland as
n result of the Cars proclamation for
an autonomous Poland. Eight hundred
thousand Russian troops are reported
to he on the Gerpan frontier waiting
for the completion OF the Russian mo-
bilization before advancing into East
Prussia.
AiSIRlA.-Narying reports OF the attack
on Austrian warships by the French
fleet Off the Dalmatian coast place the
number OF Austrian ships sunk at from
one to four The Austrians are making
strong attack on the Servlan frontier
and Belgrade is reported to be In ruins.
Hellenic Government has
received reports that Turkish troops are
moving toward Greece. The Greek army
and navy have been mobilized.
NEW YORK.-Nicuw Amsterdam arrives,
with 1884 and Laconia with more than
1000 American tourists. North German
Lloyd Company admits it's liners are for
sale. Bankers critcise President VIII
son for opposing American loans to ma
tions AT war, Acceptance by New York
banks of bills drawn on grain contracts
for England presaged lifting OF export
trade blockade. National City Bank has
Joined with Minister of Argentina at
Washington in plan to build up credits
for union OF trade by United states and
Argentina,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
Desperate Encounter on Outskirts of
Capital RACES for hours...Sound
of Cannonading Is Heard
Plainly in the City
WAR OFFICE DECLARES GERMANS
HAVE BEEN DRIVEN BACK AGAIN
Say Brussels Is Safe and Removal of Part of
Government" Is Merely Precauton---The
French and Russian Ministers Leave.
ny JOHN BOON.

special sun" "D.iy Mail"
BRUSSELS Aug. ~, P. M.
The Belgian Government being transferred to Antwerp
Ministers of War and Finance already
Russian Ministers also have
putting the affairs of their charge of tho
Spanish legation.
when Notifications hurriedy constructed
outskirts of the capital there that the Germans
hand The reassured however, the time
that the enemys advance
and the Belgian archives would be removed
Antwerp.
The anerence of of the Belgian Government from Bru
merely precautionary Queen Elizabeth and her
Princes Leopold and Charles and the Princess Marie
Jose. areex expected to reach Antwerp tonight.
Assisted by French cavalry the Belgian achieved
to-day The engagement occurred it between
Wavre and Perwez of Brussels From the information
given me by military cabinet and the War Office that
allies the important German Brus
sells This the fourth eight days. and the
taking place and Brussels
The Brussels potraced bacades guarded by
600 civil guards armed and provided with ammunition For
the last fifteen days guards have been undergoing military
training.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18

is officially announced in Lon
don that Japan's move against Germany
in the Far East was taken with the
full knowledge and approval OF the
British Government. following assur-
ances by Japan that she would abide by
the letter of the Anglo-Japanese agree
ment and that she contemplated no
hostile action against any of the German
possessions on the Pacific except Kiao-
chow. Thus the possibility OF Japan
ese move toward Samoa or other
quarters in which the interests of the
United states would be affected is elm
mated.
German army Is reported
to be heading for Brussels by way Of
Huy and Jodolgne. The French and
Russian Ministers at Brussels have
turned over the archives OF their lcga-
lions to the Spanish Minister and have
left for Antwerp with the officers of the
Belgian Government, which virtually is
moving its capital there.
Russia has notified Turkey that II she
refuses permission for the Black Sea
feet TO go through the Dardanelles in
accordance with Russa's request IL will
70 through without permission.
French army invading
Alsace is reported to have advanced
until Its line eA '"Is from Thanh,
through Germany TO Bonnemarie. Schir-
meek, In the Donon region OF the Vos-
ges, has been captured by the French
In that district the French have taken
900 prisoners and twelve field yuma
The French also have taken Vile.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
TURKS ADVANCE ON GREECE
Are CrossinK Bulgarian Territory,
L. Report-Greek Army MObiliEea.

Speci0I tdbTe Despdfch 70 the SrN.
LONDON, Aug. I7.--Greece has received
Information that Turkish troops are
crossing Bulgarian territory and are ad-
vancing on Greece. according to official
advlccs received here from Athens.
The Cabinet and the council of former
Prtmiers called by King Constantine are
in almost continuous session and the stu
alton resulting from the reported activity
OF Turkey Ia very tense. The Greek army
and navy are being mobilized and 1t Ia
said in official quarters that II the re-
port that Turkish troops are in Bulgaria
on the way to Greece is true Greece will
move her entire army and navy at once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
RUSSIAN FLEET TO
FORCE DARDANELLES
Csar Orders Black Sea ships Into
Mediterranean. Ignoring AGE
Old Treaties.
Special cable Despatch 10 THr sun.

Special cable Despatch 10 THI suN.
PARIS, Aug. 17.--Russia has taken a
determined stand In regard to the pass
age OF the Dardanelles by her Black
Sea fleet.
Turkey proclaimed the neutrality Of
the Dardanelles at the outbreak OF the
war. but Russia became dissatisfied with
the action OF the ottoman Government
affecting Germany.
Russia modified her Black Sea fleet
and has notified the Porte that she in
tends to send this fleet through the OAR
danelles whether Turkey grants pei
mission or not.
The closing OF the Dsrdanelles to
foreign warships dates back to the
treaty OF Unkiar- Skelossi between Rus
STA and Turkey in 1888.
Mehemet Ali. the Egyptian Pasha.
had taken up arms against his sove-
reign and. after a series Of victories in
Asia Minor. was threatening CONSTANT
nople when Sultan Maimud H., after
appealing in vain to Great Britain for
help. turned to Russia as asst resort
Russia saved Maimud from the Pasha
by sending her Black Sea fleet and two
armies to his aid. The Car then OBJ
tained the treaty Of Unkiar- Skelessi,
ostcnsibly an offensive and defensive
alliance. which virtually established q
Russian protectorate over Turkey.
A secret article of the treaty provided
chat in case OF war, and in considers-
ton OF being relieved OF all obligs ton
under the public treaty, Turkey must
close the Dardanelles to all nations
when there was need of such action.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
BELGIAN GOVERNMENT FLEES AS GERMANS MOVE ON CAPITAL
REPORT KASERS ARMY CHECKED IN VICINITY OF BRUSSELS;
JAPAN THREATENED KAISER WITH BRITAINS FULL CONSENT
Pope Prays for All
Belligerents Alike

Special Gable Despdtch 10 THx suS.
ROME, Aug. 17.-Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria asked
the Pope to bless the army and
navy of that country. Plus X. re-
piled that all the belligerents are
equally his children and conse-
quently he was unable to invoke
the divine blessing on or intercede
for the triumph of any particular
nation, but that he was praying
fervently for peace.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
GEAR REACHES MOSCOW,

Special Cdble DfsDdfch 10 TnE suN
Moscow. Aug. 1.-THE Car and his
family were welcomed here to-day by the
entire population, The people cheered
wildly as the Gar rode through the deco
rated streets The crowds were 30 dense
that the imperial carriages were hardly
able to make their way through them
The officials OF the city and the clergy
welcomed the Gear In addresses in which
they declared their devotion to him and
the unity of the nation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-18
Cavalrymen DismOunt and
Put German Infantry
to Flight.
THREE TOWNS ACROSS
FRONTIER CAPTURED
Vienna Reports Invasion of
Cars Country Is
Progressing.
by n. w. NORREGAARD.
SPecisi correspondent Of "The SAM"
and the London "DaiIy MsiI.v

""o''"' tame Dsspdtch 10 THE SrS
ST. PETERSBURG, August II.
news from the eastern theatre NJ
war Is still scarce The General Stan
reports several encounters with detacb-
Hients OF the enemy at different places.
Inc Russians were everywhere victo.
rious. The most important engagement
was on the east Prussian frontier at n
place which is not mentioned
A Russian cavalry division which was
reconnoitring met three battalions ~
German infantry IN section OF tho
country unfavorable for fighting IN
horseback. Realizing this the cavalry
dismounted and attacked the Germans.
forcing the latter to retreat.
The activity of the Austrian army il
widely commented on by the Russian
press. II is now fully mobilized and
concentrated. but all reports agree that
SO far the Austrian movements have
. been minor raids across the frontier at
different places.
The Boursc Gdsctte supposes that the
~ ehN BositiDH VI the
troops are taking place probably with a
view OF employing troops Of Slav nation
atty In the first line against the Rus
slams. | think this theory is not well
founded, hut whatever may be the ex-
PLANTATION of the Austrian inaction it is
certain that the delay greatly favors
the Russian operations. Each day
gained renders the prospects of sue
cess OF the enemy's offensive more i'm
probable.
list OF captured German merchant
ships Is being prepared by the Ministry
OF Commerce. The number OF prizes
Is large. They were taken mostly in
the Baltic and Black seas. The prizes
will be treated as crown property. The
Ministry considers Germanys oversee
trade irrevocably ruined.
ST. PETERSBURG. August II
delayed in transmission).
The British and French Amba ssafdors
will leave tonight with the Cabinet
Ministers for Moscow. They have been
invited by the Car to attend the cere-
monies at the Kremlin tomorrow and
will probably return on Wednesday
The Moscow festivities coincide with
important events on the German and
Austrian borders.
am permitted to state that general
advance OF the Russian armies began
yesterday Saturday, the seventeenth
day of mobilization.
According to the news in military
circles the French army may reason
ably be considered to have already
achieved a strategical victory. There
IL good reason to believe that the Ger
man left flank has been turned. which
will compel the Observation-Disclosures of
this sentence deleted by the ccnsor).
Moreover the exerton Of strong pres
sure on the Austrian and German bor-
ders from this side at least a week earlier
that II was supposed was possible will
undoubtedly discourage the German Of
fensive movement toward France.
The report OF the French naval success
in the Adriatic has been received with
great enthusiasm.