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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
REPORT VICTORY
FOR The SERVIANS

Paris, Nov. 26.-1.20 P. M.-Victory
for the Servians in their fighting with
the Austrians in northwestern Servia
is reported today in a dispatch from
Nish to the Havas Agency.
"Combats occurred on Nov. 49, says
the dispatch, along the positions to
the east of Rogatchitza, attacks being
made by'us on the enemy's forces. ON
On our left wing. along the front from
Lazarevatz to Mionitza we maintained
all our positions. Attacks on the enc
my to the southwest of Lazarevatz
were repulsed. From our point of
view the day ended favorably for us.
After the fighting on Nov. %, the
enemy was constrained to retire. The
retreat was disorderly at some points.
We took a number of prisoners"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
INVESTIGATION OF
SUSPICIOUS ALIENS

London, Nov. 26.-L90 p. M.-Regi-
maid McKenna, secretary of state for
home affairs, stated in the House of
Commons this evening that 10000
cases of suspicious aliens had been in
vestigated by the police. Six thousand
houses had been ransacked with the
result that 322 persons had been in
termed.
With regard to the suggestion that
all Germans and Austrians in this
country should be interned, Mr. Nc
Kenna said that not all the English in
Austria and Germany had been intern
ed and that if all the alien enemies in
the United Kingdom should be locked
up useless and gross injustice would
be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
TWO FATALLY HURT
IN AUTO SMASH

Needham. Mass, Nov. 26.-Louis
Edwin of Peabody and his 9-year-old
son Arthur. were probably fatally
hurt and their cousins, Archie and
Napoleon Edwin, were painfully in
jured when their automobile crashed
into a tree at Needham Heights to-
day.
At the Newton hospital, where they
were taken it was said that Louis
Edwin had a fractured skull and other
serious injuries. His son was badly
hurt about the head nd it was feared
also had internal injuries. Neither
was expected to live
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
FORTY ARMORED
CARS FOR DOMINION

Toronto, Nov. 26.-Forty armored
motor cars of a standard OF efficiency
said to be second to none In the
world were ordered today by the Do
minion government. This order 10
made up of 20 cars comprised In the
offer of J. C. Eaton to equip q motor
machine gun battery and in addition
20 cars to be paid for by the govern
ment.
The gun itself is mounted on . re-
volving turret, which is protected by
steel armor and is capable Of with
standing rifle fire at 100 yards. In
side the turret there is space for five
men--the driver of ths car, the opera
tor of the gun and three rihemen- In
addition an extra gun is stored in the
car and can quics:y. be mounted on a
tripod for field work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
MINISTER EXPLAINS THE
FIRING ON TENNESSEE'S LAUNCH

and that they were not fired in the
direction of the launch"
air. Bryan said that he could not
tell from the message whether the
Turkish minister of war made the for
NAL explanation in response to the
representations which Mr.. Morgenthau
was instructed to make, but ne be-
lieved that further dispatches would
clarity this point 1t is not thought
possible, however, that the note trans
mitted to Mr.. Morgenthau could have
been the formal answer of the Turkish
government TO the representations as
odnarily that would be made by the
Grand Vizer, who is in charge of the
Turkish foreign office.
In any event, Washington officials
are awaiting further information be-
fore making reply, though it is un-
derstood that the explanation is re-
garded as satisfactory and 2he incl
dent .regarded as spirtuallyzclosed. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
EFFICIENCY or Music IN OUR
GRAMMAR 5 CHO0LS IS PROVEN

point of appreciation, then history ana
finally harmony. THE less formal
and academic the plan, the greater
the popularity" the report states.
Discussing the finding, Commissioner
Claxton of the Bureau of Education
says:
Although not recognized in the
course of study of our earliest pub
lie schools, music has, within the last
25 or 80 years been introduced to
some extent into the schools of most
progressive cities and of many towns,
villages and country communities.
though by many it is still considered
unessential and fad. Sooner or later
we shall not only recognize the cul-
ture value of music; we shall also be-
gin to understand that, after the be-
ginnings of reading, writing, arithme-
It's, and geometry, music has greater
practical value than any other sub
ject taught in the schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO
FRENCH DEFENCE

Paris, Nov. &c, sos 2. M.-Subserip-
lions to the short term per cent. new
deferce bonds amounted today to 700,-
600, 600 francs (s14O,00 ,OO0) for France
alone. In addition 300, 0O0,0 900 francs of
treasury bonds already are in circula-
ton.
The minister of finance, Alexandra
Ribot, submitted to the cabinet a de-
cree raising to 1,40o,0 900 francs the
amount issuable of war defence bonds.
1t is proposed to issue bonds in small
denominations, as low as 100 francs.
Subscriptions to the bonds will be TAX
en- at all tobacco shops, postoffices and
savings banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

Washington. Nov 26.-The launch
from the American cruiser Tennessee,
which attempted to enter the closed
harbor of Smyrna, was signalled that
she was approaching a mine field be-
fore shots were fired as a warning to
the little craft, according to the ex-
PLANTATION of the Turkish minister of
war to American Ambassador Nor
genthau. This was announced by Sec
rotary Bryan tonight
Mr.. Bryan said that he had received
from Mr.. Morgenthau a note address,
ed to the latter by the Turkish minis
ter of war recording a previous con-
versation with reference to the Ten
nessee incident.
THE note" said Mr.. Bryan, con-
tains the statement from government
officials that the shots were fired aft
err signal had been given to prevent
the launch frome approaching mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
TWO SHOT IN RIOT
OVER COAL THEFT

Buffalo, y. Y, Nov. 26.-Two per-
sons were shot in a riot which fol-
lowed the arrest of two women on
the charge of stealing coal from cars
in the Black Rock yards of the New
York Central Railroad tonight. Mrs.
Faronica WoleZ was wounded in the
leg and Andrew Ruta has a bullet in
his back that may cause his death.
Two railroad detectives made the ar
rest. One of the prisoners escaped and
her screams as she ran through the
yards drew a crowd of about 1000,
which attacked the detectives. The
officers then used their revolvers. The
detectives were arrested by the police
and are held on an open charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

Washington, Nov. 26.-That rs per
cent. of the pupils in the Grammar
grades in 119 public schools out of
433 can sing an ordinary hymn at
sight is disclosed in a report today
by the Federal Bureau of Education
on it's Investigations of music teach
ing in American schools.
The inquiry develops the fact that
about 80 of the schools require music.
practically all of which have the
course graded. The weakness of the
present system, it is declared. is that
only a small per cent. of the grade
teachers are required to pass an ex-
animation in music. The work is done
largely through supervisors or direct
ors of music.
The order of popularity with the
student in regard to music reverses
the order that the school authorities
desire. 1t is pointed out that students
regard music first from the stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
RUSSIAN TROOPS
TO AID SERvIANS

London, Nov. 26.-(7.35 A. Nj
The correspondent of the Times at So
fla, Bulgaria, reports that Russian
troops have arrived in Servia to as
sist the Servians in fighting the Aus
TRANS.
Fifteen regiments of Russian
troops with 10 barge loads of ammu
milton and supplies have arrived at
the Servian town of Raduievatz," the
Times correspondent says. They made
the 500 mile trip up the Danube from
Russian territory. They will be rush
ed to the front to assist the Servians."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
INFORMATION BY
GERMAN BUREAU.

Berlin Nov 26.-(By Wireless to
Sayville, L. I.)-Information given out
to the press today by the Official
Press Bureau includes the following:
"A majority of the newspapers do
not refer to the possibility that Portu-
gal will join the Allies. The few pa
pers which do mention it declare that
it would not affect the situation in the
slightest.
1.-The Persian legation at CONSTANT
nople has received information from
Tabriz that Turkish troops surprised a
Russian garrison and killed 1000 of
them.
"A great mass meeting was held in
Sofia to demand the immediate -occu-
patton of Macedonia by the Bulgarian
army. The interests Of Bulgaria cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
PRZEMYSL LITTLE
HARMED BY SHOTS

Amsterdam, Holland, Nov. 26.-vtVia
London, 500 P MD.-Aviators returning
from the Austrian fortress of Przemysl
say, according to a dispatch received
here from Budapest, that the Russian
bombardment has not done the slightest
damage to the town. The defenders of
the fortress are reported to be showing
the greatest and keenest activity and to
be continually repulsing the Russians.
The fortress has provisions for a year,
the airmen assert. and the garrison is in
excellent spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

port made public today or the men o.
the 1915 class will be close to the
statutory retirement age of 62 before
they reach the rank mentioned.
In other Words" Admiral Blue con-
tinues, AL the officers in the service
fit for duty would be junior lieuten-
ants and ensigns. The lieutenants,
lieutenant commanders, commanders,
captains and rear -admirals would be
officers who have only recently step
ped up from having been worn out
Junior lieutenants and would only be
waiting to reach the retiring age. 1t
is needless to comment on such a sit
uation If the matter were not too
serious, il would be ludicrous."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
GIRL FOUND IN
STARVED STATE

Boston, Nov. ga well-dressed
young woman who gave her name as
Alice Kingsley of 1902 Broad street,
Providence, was found in dazed con-
dition near the Patrick Collins monu-
ment in the Fenway early today TAX
en- to a hospital, 1T was found that she
was suffering from hunger and doctors
said she was on the verge of starva-
ton. The girl had swooned in the po-
lice station to which she was taken
first. From rambling remarks which
che made, 1t was believed she had
come to this city in search of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
WASHINGTON CHAMPS
OF NORTHWEST FOOTBALL

Seattle. wn., Nov. 26.-With seven con-
secutive Pacific Northwest intercollegiate
conference championships to its credit,
the University of Washington football
team emerged today from the game with
the Washington State College undisputed
master of the gridiron sport in the North
west The university men today rounded
out seven years without having suffered
one defeat by beating the state college
team 40 to 0, establishing what is said to
be national record for continuous victo-
ries in football
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
PREMIER ASQUITH
SAYS SUPPRESSION OF
FOOTBALL NOT NEEDED

London, Nov. 2s.-(S35 p. M1-"The sit
uation at present does not demand Iegis-
lation for the suppression of football.
said Premier Asquith in the House of
Commons today. replying to a question as
to whether such move was under way.
The premier added that negotiations with
the football magnates were progressing
from which satisfactory results were ex
pected. The agitation against football
because it Is interfering with recruiting
continues in the British press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
CAPTURED "MINENWURF.
Err" TRENCH DESTROYER

Washington. Nov. 26.-French foreign
Office dispatches saying the Indian troops
had captured "Minenwurfer" from the
Germans puzzled the embassy here today
The "Minenwurfer" (mine thrower),
which despite its ability to destroy the
French trenches found itself powerless
against bayonets, according to the official
cablegram. It's German name apparently
baffied the dispatch writer in finding a
French equivalent.
The ''mnenwurfer' or trench DESTROYER
is short range gun which drops ex-
plosives upon the earthworks and ex-
plodes the projectiles without scattering
meetal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
ROLLA SCHOOL SET
new SHUTOUT RECORD

St Louis. Nov. 26-With seasons rec
ord of 544 points scored and none scored
against it, the Rolla School of Mines foot
ball team. which defeated st. Louis Uni
versity SO to here today. established a
new national record for shutouts in col
lege football, according to statement
made by Coach Kelly Of Rolla tonight
The Rola School is a part of the Uni
yersty of Missouri. The previous record
for scoring without being scored against
Kelly said was 524
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
MEMBERS OF CREW AND.
PASSENGERS OF CAPTURED
LINER ARRIVE IN N. Y.

New York, Nov. 26.-Aboard the steam
ship Byron, which arrived here today
from South American ports. were IS pas
sengers and 81 members of the crew of
the Lamport and Holt liner Vandyck,
which was captured by the German
cruiser Karlsruhe off the coast of Brazil.
A number of the Vandyck's passengers
recently arrived here on the steaemship
Saopaulo and more are coming on the
steamship Stephen of the Booth Line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
REPORT ALLIES
HAVE RE-OCCUPIED
CITY OF DIxMUDE

London, Nov. 26.--G.3s A. M).--The cor
respondent of the Daily Mail at Dunkirk,
France, telegraphs that Dixmude has
been retaken by the Allies. He says
1.-THE French marines attacked the town
strongly on Tuesday night and drove the
Germans out of their lines of advanced
trenches. On Wednesday they followed
this up by entering the town in an ire
sistible charge.
1.-The enemy did not halt in their retreat
until they were seven miles out of the
town. The marines lost 800 men,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
DARDANELLES STORY
"PURE INVENTION

Petrograd, Nov. 26.--It is stated that
the report published in the Bourse
Gazette that Russia, France and
Great Britain were endeavoring TO
secure the re-opening OF the Darda-
nelies is a pure invention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
SEVEN MILLION
. BELCIANS STARvE

New York, Nov. 26.-This Thanksgiving
day found seven million starving persons
In war-swept Belgium crying out for
bread and only half enough food on hand
to appease their hunger. Three thousand
tons of food are required each day to
feed the sufferers, but to date the United
States. upon which the. Belgians must
depend In the main for sustenance, has
Furnished less than half that amount. Ten
ounces a day will save a human being
from death by hunger.
The foregoing epitomizes a statement
today by the American commission for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
OFFICIAL FRENCH COMMUNICATION
ON WAR SITUATION GIVEN OUT

On the Aisne, the enemy endeav-
ored to deliver an attack on the vii
lage of Missy. This movement result
ed in complete failure. with consider
able losses to the Germans.
I'VE have made some progress in
the region to the west of Souain.
In the Argonne, in the Weevre dis
trict in Lorraine and in the Vosges,
there is almost complete calm along
the entire front.
There has been a heavy fall of
snow. particularly in the higher por-
tions of the Vosges mountains"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
REDISTRIBUTION OF
ARMY GRADES NEEDED

Washington, Nov. 26-Junior lieu
tenants of the class of 1915 cannot
hope to reach the grade of lieutenant
commander in less than 40 years un-
der the present distribution of grades
of line officers of the navy, in the
opinion of Rear Admiral Victor Blue,
chief of the bureau of navigation.
Legislation providing for re-distri-
button of grades is urgently needed.
Admiral Blue states in his annual re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

Paris, Nov. 26.-(242 P. M.)-The
official French announcement given
out in Paris this afternoon reads az
follows:
No, important development marked
the day of Nov. IS. In the north the
cannonading diminished in intensity,
and no infantry attack was directed
against our lines, which made slight
advances at certain points.
In the region of Arras there was
a continuation of the bombardment
on the town and its environs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

her to maintain a friendly attitude to-
ward Roumania and Turkey, but make
the destruction of Servia and Greece
an imperative necessity. W
M. .Wolkow. president of the COM
mittee. for the Improvement of eco
nomic conditions in Russia. states that
bankruptcy is epidemic in that coun-
try. The Golos Mosky of Moscow says
that the large number of insolvencies
are creating a panic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

the relief of Belgium carrying a plea for
the small quantity of food specified for
each inhabitant of the stricken land.
cable from H. c. Hoover, chairman of
the London commission, declared the sit
uation desperate and urged assistance
He said the commission
was chartering several ships for dispatch
to the Atlantic seaboard, trusting that
the Americans would furnish them with
supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
ROBERT Lorraine
AMONG WOUNDED

London, Nov. 26.-(9.15 P. Nj
Robert Lorraine, the we'll Unknown Eng
lish actor and aviator, who is a. Sec
ond lieutenant in the British flying
corps. is among the wounded reported
from army headquarters under date
of Nov. %.
Lieut. Hon. E. A Fitzroy of the
First Life Guards also is among the
wounded He is a member of Parlia-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
AMERICANS ARE
DELIVERED TO US.

Nogales, Ariz., Nov. 26.-T. w. Car
raway, J. c. Wilson and J. R. McIn-
rey, charged with completely in dyna-
hitting bridges in Sonora and who
have been held by the Mexican author
tiles, were brought to the border here
last night and delivered to the United
States authorities. This was done OF
showing that the men were arrest
ed on the American side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
NEWS AND MESSENGER
BOYS VANDERBILT GUESTS

Newport, R. l.. Nov. 26.-Three hundred
and fifty news and messenger boys were
guests of Mrs. Frederick w. Vanderbilt
at Thanksgiving dinner here today. 1t
was the 21st event of the kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
BURIED BENEATH
RUINS OF PALACE
MESSINA,

A. M)-One of the palaces damaged
by the earthquake in 1906, owing to
bad weather. suddenly collapsed, bury
ing three families in the ruins. Six
persons are said to be still under the
ruins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

to determine the exact cause of death
will be held tomorrow. asats si23
Peter, the first to be stricken, died
within a few minutes after ne collapsed
The others died a few hours later at the
hospital. "a $
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Oceolar Robbins

Oceolar Robbins died at o'clock this
morning at his home in Manchester. Flu
neral arrangements will be later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-04
GROTON

Bertha, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Vance, died Sunday afternoon
after a short illness. The child, who
was two and one-half years of age, was
apparently in her usual health on re-
firing Saturday night. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon at the home at
Westville, Rev. +. w. Lewis officiating,
and burial was in the village cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance have the sympathy
OF all in their loss.
Rev. Mr.. Smith of Burlington spoke
at union service at the Methodist
church Sunday evening in the interest
OF the Anti-Saloon league.
Mrs. G. H. Pillsbury has been visiting
her son, C. J. Pillsbury, at Barre, for
several days, returning Monday after
noon.
Moses Frost has been critically i'll
since Saturday at the home of Mrs.
Clara Parks.
The reception of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Carder held in the opera house Fri
day evening was attended by a large
number, and proved pleasant affair
The young couple received variety OF
useful and handsome presents. After re-
freshments the evening was passed in
dancing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-04
COD LIVER OIL AND IRON
Two Most World-Famed T0nics
Combined i'm Vin0I

Cod liver oil and iron have proved to
be the two most successful tones the
world has ever known---iron for the
blood and the medicinal curative ele-
ments of cod liver oil as strength and
tissue builder for body and nerves, and
for the successful treatment of throat
and lung troubles.
Two eminent French chemists discov-
cred method of separating the cura-
tive medicinal elements Of the Gods liv-
ers from the oil or grease which is
thrown away, but to these medicinal ele-
ments tonic iron is now added, thus
combining in Vinol the two most world
famed tones.
As body builder and strength creator
for weak, rundown people, for feeble
old people, delicate children, TO restore
strength after sickness; and for chronic
coughs, colds, bronchitis or pulmonary
troubles we ask you to try Vinol, with
the understanding that your money will
be returned If it does not help you Red
Cross Pharmacy, Floyd G. Russell, Barre,
Vt.
p. S.--For pimples and blotches, try
our Saxo Salve. We guarantee it,
Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-04

The Christian brotherhood meeting was
held in the parish house on Monday
evening with an attendance of about rs
members and friends. After the usual
supper there was an address given by
Rev. Ivan Benedict of the Baptist church
in Montpelier, who took for his theme,
Fundamental Democracy" The address
was enjoyed by all and selections were
given by members of the orchestra, adj
ding no little to the enjoyment Of the
hour.
Mrs. T.. H. Rumrill was taken iii on
Saturday with an attack of appendicitis
and other troubles, and was taken to the
sanatorium, where Dr. Rumrill performed
an operation which promises to be sue
cessful and she is quite comfortable.
N. N. Morse went to Plain6eld the
first of the week and on his return Tues
day, his mother, Mrs. Maria Morse, came
for short stay with his family.
G. T.. 0sha and wife from Brooklyn,
N. ~, arrived here on Monday and will
remain for few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William 0sha.
A teachers meeting win be held here
on Friday in the office of Supt. II. W.
outside win not have any school session
on that day.
Mrs. Robert Coy and her daughter OF
New York City are passing the week
with her aunt, Mrs, w. b. Wall.
Mrs. Edmond Bruce, who had the mis-
fortune to fall, injnring her hip, is in q
critical state, the accident having &C.
riously troubled her heart.