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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-13
Somerset Probate Court

Most of the work for the November
term of Somerset probate court was
completed Wednesday and included
administrations being asked for in the
estate of the late William r. Hume
we'll Of Pittsfeld, who died recently
leaving an estate of s23. 900, also in the
estate of: Thomas B. Gleason late of
Canaan: John Walker late of Skowhe-
gan; Sherman Houghton late of An
son; Dcllie Willard late of Skowhe-
gan; John Irving late of Scion, Chas.
Rance late Of Fairfield. Wills allowed
in the estate of: Prescott A. Smith
late of Skowhegan. John Drew late
of Canaan; John F. Mason late of st.
Adams; Cyrus Holbrook late of Madi-
son: John H. Harlow late of Dead
River; Mary A. Rowell late of Madi-
son; Elmyra D. Quimby late CT Har-
irony: Duane 3. Durham late OF Pitts
field: Henry K. Paterson late OF Scion.
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OAKLAND

After the regular meeting of the De-
gree of Honor Wednesday evening the
following program was carried out:
Short humorous readings by Mrs. An
ME Walker, Mrs. Amy Lord, Mrs. Hell
en- Whitney, Mrs. Katherine Hoar,
Miss Mary O'Neil; vocal solo, Chas.
Ridley. accompanied by Miss Pauline
Shorey; medley, Mrs, Helen Whitney.
Mrs. Lucy Roy and Mrs. Levfna
Hutchins. A button contest was much
enioed, the contestants trying to
string the largest number Of buttons
in a given time. using only one hand.
Mrs Amy Lord succeeded and receiv-
ed very pretty prize. DR.. Chas. Per-
ley Gray and Morton Dean, both of
New York. were guests.
Mrs. I. NJ. Otis and daughter Mar
garet left for Cape Breton Thursday
for tive weeks visit.
Miss Helen Lovejoy, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Edith Atwood,
for few days, has returned to
Strong.
Rev Thomas Cross of PASSPORT will
preach at the Universalist church
Sunday morning.
George Philbrook has returned from
his hunting trip to Dexter and Har-
mony.
The quarantine for diphtheria at the
home of Lafayette Cochrane has been
raised and the family are able TO be
out again,
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INFANT WELFARE WORK
IN THE SUMMER MONTHS

Boston, Nov. I2-Dr. H. l.. K. Shaw
of Albany, Chief of the Division Of
Child Hygiene of the New York State
Department of Health, told the MEM
bers of the American Association for
Study and Prevention of Infant Nor
tally, here today that in 1918 there
were only IL localities in New York
State in which infant welfare work
was carried on during the summer
months; but last summer there were
80 localities where the work was done.
"A comparison of the vital statis-
tics for June, July and August in 1913
and 1914, of the State of New York
outside New York City proves conclu-
sively," he continued, that this cam
paign has resulted in saving many
babies lives. During the three
months in 1913 there were 3,209 deaths
under one year. The corresponding
months Of 1914, the infant deaths num-
bered 2735, OF an actual reduction of
474.
The infant mortality based on the
ratio of deaths under one year to one
thousand living births in 1913. was 1874
Is for June, July and August. while
for the same period in 1914 this had
been reduced to Iii, decrease of %
Ia per thousand.
The great improvement in the reg
istration of births is shown by the fact
that in the three months of 1913, 2S,736
births were reported, while in 1914
there were 24.60o,-an actual increase
of S64.
The infant mortality in New York
CITY during the summer months Of 1918
was III per thousand living births, and
this past summer the number has
been reduced to SO per thousand.
THE infant death rate in New York
State should be as low or even lower
than that in New York City, and we
have reason to hope that in a few
wears the efforts of this Department In
extending the campaign of education
mill bring the desired result"
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MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings ir All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, Nov. 12.-An important de-
velopment toward the resumption of reg
ular operations in the leading financial
markets of the world was recorded to-
day, when sterling exchange fell to nor
NAL rates for the first time since the be-
ginning of the war. Gables on London
were quoted at as IA and sight drafts at
4S7. There were heavy offerings of bills,
but buyers were scare, fact which tend
ed to confirm the belief prevalent in
many quarters that local banking inter-
ests with foreign obligations had pur-
chased more exchange than they had
found was necessary.
Another feature bearing directly upon
this development was the call by the
banking syndicate which recently sold
100000 600 New York City per cent.
notes for payment of another instalment
to meet maturities falling due in Lon
don and Paris. With this subscription
fully three-fourths of the entire $780,
100000 will have been paid. causing fur
Their heavy gold exports to Ottawa Ex-
change on Germany fell to new low
figure, the decline being attended by re-
ports Of the establishment of additional
merchandise credit by Hamburg and
Frankfort interests.
There were further indications that
preparations were being quietly made to
reopen the stock exchange, presumably
on d restricted basis, with dealings only
for cash. Authorities of the exchange to-
day not only removed the ban prohibit
ing the publication of curb quotations.
ut announcement was made that some
houses with exchange memberships were
re-installing private wires to out-of-town
points.
On the other hand. advices from Lon
don were of less reassuring character,
so far as they had to do with the resump-
ton OF market dealings there. The gov
ernments refusal to extend the mora
forum would, it was feared, necessitate
more liquidation, especially in American
issues For the first time in some weeks
the Bank of England failed to show a
gold increase in it's returns instead the
bank lost about a million dollars, Incl
dentally showing a slight falling off in
liability reserves.
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New York Produce wi srket
NEW YORK. Nov. l

NEW YORK, Nov II.
FLOUR-Quiet.
WHEAT-Spot firm; No 2 red and
No. , hard III IL, No. / northern Du-
luth 119 1-2; No. l northern Duluth
Manitoba. 123 IL.
C0RN-Spot steady; No. yellow
50 S-4 elf to arrive; Argentine rs NOM
inal delivered.
OATS-Spot seady.
PORk-Steady.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Firm, middle west 1900
1880
BUTTER-Barely steady; receipts
5445 tubs creamery tHigher scoring),
SO L.. packing stock current make,
No III Q023. sra pt
EGGS-Steady and unchanged re-
ceipts s357 casese be-
POTATOES-4Quie and unchanged
SUGAR-Raw steady; molasses 342;
centrifugal 40T; refined firm 10 points
higher; cut loaf 600; crushed 590;
mould \ 555; cubes 535: XXXX pow
dered 525; powdered $50; fine granu-
lated $40; diamond A $40; CONNECTION
ers a 500; No. 49,
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DECRY OPPORTUNITIES
FOR GERMAN SPIES

London, Nov. u, $50 p. M.-Wiliiam
Joynson- Hicks, Unionist, in the
house of Commons, today reflected the
Widespread anxiety concerning the
presence of German spies in this coun-
try. He said there was a German in
London who had been in touch with a
German statesman and the firm of
krupp. and that two sons of the Lon
don agent of that firm had been sworn
i'll as special constables in London.
These men, Mr.. Joynson-H Hicks added.
might be estimable, but they would
be better under. lock and key.
There are 10000 alien enemies in the
country, the speaker continued. 1t was
certain that signals had been given
the German submarines to enable
them to torpedo British ships, he said
and that by some means chart Of
the mined area had reached the Ger
mans.
Reginald McKenna. the Home secre-
tary, in reply to Mr.. Hicks,
said the government must be careful
that injustice was not done any per-
son,
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FOR PREVENTION OF
INFANT MORTALITY
Twenty States, Sd Cities, Ha-
wall and District of Columbia
Now Care for Prospective
Mothers-Value of Work Be-
ing Shown

Boston. Nov. 12-The extent of or
ganized and systematic care of pros
pectIve mothers in the cities of this
country was the subject of a report
presented at the fifth annual meeting
of the American Association for Study
and Prevention of Infant Mortality to
day based on an investigation which
has just been completed by the Chill
dren's Bureau of the Federal Depart
ment Of Labor, at Washington. The
report was prepared by Mrs. Max
West Of the Children's Bureau. 1t
shows that such work is in progress
in 20 states, and "a cities, and in Ha-
wall and the District of Columbia. 1t
is carried on largely through private
organizations, of which about so are
giving this prenatal care to women
who would not otherwise have it.
The mothers are visited in their
homes by nurses who explain what
the mother should eat, warn her of
the dangers of over work, and learn
from her any unfavorable symptoms.
The nurse co-operates with hospitals
and dispensaries, or with clinics or
physicians, and such cases are referred
to one or another of these agencies
for the necessary medical attention,
thus preventing many serious compli-
cations. The general testimony OF
prenatal nurses says the report is that
the mothers welcome the care and
grow to look upon the nurses as
friends and will send for them earlier
in succeeding cases. Prenatal nurses
are sometimes employed by private
organizations, or by city health de-
partments. These nurses are Some
times furnished with lists of others
from hospitals where they have ap-
piled for medical attention. or the
nurse makes a house-to-house canvass
for all such cases in her assigned dis
trict.
This kind of social work, according
to the report, although still very new,
has already demonstrated its value
beyond all question, and is coming tc
be recognized as the logical beginning
of all infant welfare work. It has been
proven by actual figures that it great
Is reduces a shocking economic waste
of potential life.
Prenatal care undertaken by the
New York Milk Committee included
the cases of 2,644 women and scored a
saving of nearly eight in every thou
sand over the former stillbirth rate.
The death rate of babies under one
month was also largely reduced. Com
pared with the cost of maintaining
hospitals and institutions for children
and of medical and surgical care for
mothers after childbirth. the cost OF
giving adequate prenatal care Is de-
clared to be almost negligible.
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Haywood and Mrs. w. II. Kennison.
This was followed by the opening OK
the mite boxes, the proceeds Of which
amounted to $12.65. The evening
closed with refreshments and So
cial hour. Mrs. r. A. Rich was cleo
ted delegate to the Missionary Con-
vention next week in Winthrop.
Albert Coro of the United States
Coast Artillery returned to Portland
Wednesday afternoon after spending
several days with relatives in this vi
einity. Mr. Coro was formerly we'll
known Arson boy before he enlisted
two years ago.
B. f. Twitchell, superintendent Of
the plant of the Somerset Dairyiug
Association, went to Augusta Thurs
day morning to attend the meeting Of
Maine producers.
The regular meeting of the We
mans Association of the Congrega-
tional church was held wednesday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. w
S. Milliken on Maple street. The sub
ject of the meeting was Medical Mis-
sions' and the program was under
the direction Of Mrs. Frances STAN
wood, and included a survey Of the
work being done by the Maine Anti
tuberculosis society.
Robert Nichols left Thursday on a
business trip to Lewiston and Liver
more Falls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-13
FOOT AND MOUTH
DISEASE CAUGHT
BY PERSONS in R. |.

Providence. r. l., Nov. 12.-Federal
and state authorities fighting the hoof
and mouth epidemic in Rhode Island
said today they believed the disease
had spread to human beings.
The children of a Providence cattle
owner whose cattle are infected, were
found to have sores in and around
their mouths. A boy of IA, who mas
been taking care of the cows, has the
most pronounced symptoms. 1t has not
been determined definitely that the
children have the disease, although
several doctors have examined them.
urther cases of the epidemic among
cattle were discovered today. Two are
III Providence and one each is at john
ston and Albion. The authorities so
far have found 297 infected animals
in Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-13

H r. II. Prince Ferdinand de Bour-
bon Orleans, Due de Montpensier and
retinue stopped Tuesday night at the
Kingfield house en- route for West
Carry Lake camps, where they remain
two weeks for the hunting. Supt. F.
". Beal of the Phillips & Rangeley
Lake Ry. was in charge Of the party
which came on from Portland by spe-
cial car Upon leaving camp the duke
will repair to New York and take i'm
mediate passage to join the English
navy in which he is enlisted. Other
members Of the party are DR.. PoinZat
de Garento, private physician of his
royal hiehness, the prince; Capt. H. E.
Morton of California. an American,
late captain of the Mongolia and of
the private yacht of the duke. the
"Mekong," besides several servants
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Somerset Real Estate Transfers

Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somerset
Registry Of Deeds
Jackman-Edmund Henderson to
George T. Archibald land on shore of
Cook Pond.
Hartland-N NJ. Webb to Mary 5.
Williams one half acre of lend.
Detroit-Myra Pushor to Ada M.
Hopkins land.
Bingham-John H. Kelley to Earl r.
TayIor land and buildings OF 20o
acres; Charles H. Givens to Carl o.
Cates land on bank of river.
i9 Norridgewock-Sam Boiler TO Au-
pustus Olmstead land and buildings
concord-Emma E. Howard to Kate
NJ. Burke land
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GOV'R DAVID WALSH
SPEAKS OF WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION LAWS

Madison, Wis, Nov. I2.-Speaking on
the operation of the Massachusetts
workmens compensation law at the
Congress of Governors today, Cover
nor David I. Walsh of Massachusetts
enumerated the benefits to employers
and injured employees
The workmen's compensation law
cannot be a success anywhere without
state regulation OF employers liability
insurance companies" he said. When
the state undertakes to pass law in
the interest of working people, II
should see that it operates for their
interest
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MADISON

Wednesday was gala evening for
Minerva Chapter, Eastern Star, the
occasions being a visit of District Dep
uty Grand Matron Mrs. Elizabeth Lib
by Of Bangor. The degree was con-
ferred on one candidate, after which
came an address by the visiting OFF,
Ger. Refreshments were served. 1t
was at first expected that Mrs. Kath-
crime Kidder Of Fairfield would inspect
the lodge but owing to sudden ILL
ness she was unable to be present.
The annual Mite box opening I'M
Ger the auspices of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society Of the Meth
odist church was held Wednesday eve
ming at the parsonage on Middle
street. A short program was given.
consisting of a song by Bethilda Dom
ma. and readings by Mrs. Phoebe
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THOUSANDS WITNESS SINKING OF
TORPEDO CUNBOAT NIGER OFF DEAL

Deal, England, Via London, Nov.
L, 2.30 A. M.-Thousands of people
witnessed the sinking yesterday morn
ing off Deal of the British torpedo
gunboat Niger by a German sub
marine while the former was lying
in the Downs opposite the pier head.
At noon loud roar of an explosion
was heard, dense columns of smoke
were seen to rise. and the Niger al
most Immediately began to go down
by the bows. Though partially ND
den by clouds of smoke and steam
the stern of the Niger was seen to rise
gradually in the air until the greater
length of her keel was visible. Then,
twenty minutes after she was struck,
she slid slowly and gracefully beneath
the water Just before she disappear
ed her boilers burst and caused fur-
ther rush of steam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-13
SURROGATE SELVES
IN POLICE CELL

Branford, Conn.,. Nov. 1a.-Mitchell Mat
thews, captain OF the barge H F. AL
len, discharging coal here, and deck
hand named Reilly, were found dead
from suffoeation in their cell at the To-
cal lookup today. They were arrested
last night for a minor offence The bed
ding in the cell had been burned. as had
the mems garments, but the bodies were
not badly scorched. The medical exam
liner believes that the men while smok-
ing during the night, set fire to the bed
ding and died from inhaling the smoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-13

Nearly all of the crew were below
at dinner when the torpedo struck the
ship, and orders to close the water
tight doors were shouted from the
bridge. When the crew flew to obey,
one Of them observed the white foam
following the course of the torpedo.
The explosion followed and a large
hole was made just before the bridge
in the forward part of the ship. Boats
were Immediately launched, including
two lifeboats, and the crew, including
Captain Muir and the officers, were
rescued. Three of the survivors are
injured and it Is reported that two
men are missing.
This is the first time a German
submarine has penetrated the Downs
where nearly a hundred ships were
at anchor at the time of the disaster
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EARLY ADJOURNMENT
OF SIEGEL TRIAL

Geneseo, n. Y, Nov. 12.-The tempo
rary indisposition Of one of the tu
rors caused an early adjournment of
the trial OF the grand larceny barge
against Henry Siegel this afternoon. 1t
was believed tonight that he would
be able to resume his place in the
morning.
The greater part Of today's proceed
ings were taken up with the testimony
and cross-examination of Herbert P.
Howell, vice president of the National
Bank of Commerce Of New York.
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TREMENDOUS CROWDS
EXPECTED TO ATTEND !,
YALE-PRINCETON GAME

Princeton, n. j., Nov. R.-Special
traffic regulations will be put in force
in Princeton ON Saturday, in connec-
ton with the tremendous crowds that
are expected here for the Yale Prince
ton game The railroad has increased
its accommodations here by laying 10
more tracks, thus making 81 in all. All
local traffic between New York, Phil
adelphia and Princeton Junction to
Princeton will be suspended on Sat-
urday during the rush hours and spe-
cial trains leaving New York and
Philadelphia will run at frequent in
tervals direct to Princeton.
Preparations have been made for the
parking of 1000 automobiles.
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SERVIANS ANNIHILATE
AUSTRIAN INFANTRY

Nish, Servia, Nov. II. Via London
I.57 A. M.-The battalions of Austrian
infantry with quick firing guns, when
crossed the Danube near Szderevo I'M
der cover of artillery fire on Nov. y,
have been annihilated by Servian
counter-attaek, according to official
information given out in Nish today.
All the men not killed, wounded
or drowned i'll the Danube, fell into
our hands" the Servian announcement
continues.
I'VE made 1000 prisoners and cap
tured two quick firing guns"
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BELFAST

Belfast, Me-, Nov. 12.-Rev. Walter
F Sturtevant, pastor of the Belfast
Baptist church, has received a call to
the Bates Street Baptist church of
Lewiston. Mr.. Sturtevant says he has
not yet decided TO accept MIR. Sturte-
want came to Belfast about a year
ago and since that time has steadily
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NEW RECORD FOR
MILK PRODUCTION

Woodland. Calf, Nov 12.-Champion
Tillie Alcartra, Woodland COW. has set
new rtcord for milk production. The
year Will be up tomorrow. but the 3d.
600 pound mark was passed several days
ago.
Tlllie Alcartra is a five-year-old Hol-
stein-Friesian. She set a new redord
last year. SURPRISING by a few pounds
the 29,5s2 pounds mark made by a Mass
achusetts COW.
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SEVERE STORM
ON NORWAY COAST

London. Nov. II, Slo A. MA despatch
10 the Morning Post from Christiania.
Norway, says:
1.-The severest storm in ten years has
been raging along the coast but is now
abating. Several bridges are submerged
and a number of ships in the haroor
here are damaged or ashore.
Most of the coasting schooners sue
ceeded in reaching port, owing to ample
warning of the approach of the storm =
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GOV'R WALSH NAMES
DAY OF THANKSGIVING

Boston, Nov. 12.-The customary proc
lamation setting aside the last Thurs
day in November as Thanksgiving Day
was issued by Governor Walsh today.
In the proclamation the governor said
that 'at the present time the great bless
ing of peace is brought home to us WV
idly as our hearts go out to the nations
whom we see in the midst of the suf-
ferings and horrors of war
The custom of celebrating a Thanks
giving day originated in Massachusetts.
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APPLICATIONS FOR
YALE-HARvARD GAME

New Haven, Nov. 12.-There have
been 1882 applications for the $4,000
seats in the new bowl for the Yale
Harvard football game next week, ac-
cording to an announcement today by
the Yale ticket Office. Practically all
the public applications. $500. have been
returned, in order that Yale graduates
may be accommodated.
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WINDSOR

WEST-The Ladies Union will meet at
the church Saturday. Nov. 18th, to serve
a dinner to the men folks who have work
on the horse sheds. The afternoon will
be devoted to work of the union. Let all
go prepared with a stock of needles and
thimbles, darning needles especially, as
comfortable is ready for lacking.
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ENGLISH CASUALTY
LIST ISSUED THURSDAY

London, Nov. 12.-S.42 P. MA cas-
ualty list dated November was is
sued tonight. 1t gives the names OF
10 officers killed and % wounded.
Among the killed are Lieut.. Colonel
c. B. Moreland of the Welsh Regi-
ment, and Lieut.. Col. Arthur Jex-
Blake Percival of the Northumber-
land Fusiliers.
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Boston Produce Ne rket
RnSTON NnN,

BOSTON, Nov. IL.
BEEF-Whole cattle 15
SPRING BRANI2525 @2575.
BUTTER-northern 34@1-2; west
ern 80 1-2a3 1-2.
CHEESE-New York twins 16 1910
II.
CORN-No. yellow 81 H.
EGGS-Choice 55Q56; western 81
GAS.
FLOUR-Mill shipments spring pat
ents 610@640.
HAY-No. / grade 22@23.
LAMBS-Spring ii 11-2.
LARD-Pure 121-S
MIXED FEED-265o0 $3.50.
OATS-No. clipped white 80 1-2
PORk-Medium backs 27o5.
POTATOES-t15G per > BUSH
Ell bag.
SUGAR-Granulated 20 Dbl lots SIS
VEAL-S@16.
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WEST PARIS, Me-,
farmer HANGS
SELF IN BARN

West Paris, Me-, Nov. 12.-Fred
Berry a prosperous farmer. aged so,
hung himself in his barn last night.
His body was found today. There
was no known reason for taking his
life. unless it was a short sickness
was unmarried and had three sisters
and two brothers.
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REGENERATION FOR
VERA CRUZ MARINES

Washington, Nov 12-Secretary Dan
les announced today that when the ma
rines were removed from Vera Cruz, in
stead OF sending them to Pensacola and
Guantanamo he would have them
brought directly north to the League Is
land navy yard at Philadelphia for a Pc
Rod of rest and recuperation before their
return to routine duties.