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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
GERMANS EVACUATE VERNELLES|S
ANNOUNCED IN OFFICIAL REPORT
--ARTILLERY FIRE RESPONSIBLE

-serlin, Dec. 6.-(By Wireless to Lon
don. 3.65 P. M).-The evacuation by the
Germans last night of Vernelles. south
east OF Bethuen, was officially announced
in a statement issued here today. The
statement says:
"vernelles was evacuated by us ac-
cording to our plan on account of con-
tinuous artillery fire which was causing
unnecessary loss The buildings which
remained standing were blown up by us
and our troops occupied positions pre-
pared east of vernelles. so that the en-
envy could not follow In this direction.
Southwest of Altkirch the French re-
newed their attack with reinforcements,
but without success, and they suffered
heavy loss.
Nothing of note has taken place in the
war east OF the Mazurian lakes, where
the enemy remained quiet. The battle
around Lodz is taking its course as we
had expected. In southern Poland there
is no change in the situation.
Reports received in Berlin indicate
that the Servians still are capable of Of
fering considerable resistance. The Ser
Wan rear guard In the neighborhood of
of Belgrade) have delivered several at
lacks to cover the retreat of the main
army
Although for two days there have
been no details of operations in any of
the theatres of war, entire confidence is
felt in Berlin that events are progressing
favorably for the German arms. The re-
port that in Poland operations are follow
ling their normal course can only mean
success in the German advances. as
checks would not be described as normal.
''The appointment Of Prince Won Bue-
low as ambassador to Rome has been
hailed with general satisfaction. as he
is believed to be the man best fitted to
deal with our relations with Italy"
An Official statement from the German
general headquarters given out earlier in
the day was as follows:
1.-THE report given in the Russian state
rnent OF November 20 to the effect that
the German attacks in the vicinity Of
|Czenstochowa failed with many casual
ties to the Germans, Is false, the truth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
JESSE COPE ARRESTED ON
CHARGE OF BLACKMAIL|NC
COL. CHARLES ALEXANDER

and Lucien c. Wheeler. an agent
working under Clabaugh, manifested
studied reluctance to accept the case
when Miss Cope first brought her ac-
cusation against Alexander before
them, it was stated Saturday in the
district attorneys ONCE.
In the end. according to formal
statement issued by Igoe. she proposed
and formulated the proposal in a
written agreement, that II the gov
eminent officials would assist her ia
extorting $4,000 from Alexander she
would give them half of it to be split
among them. The other half Of the
sum. she said, she would keep and out
of it she must pay her attorneys, she
said, according to Igoe. Igoe said that
her attorney at Los Angeles was nam
ed Terrell and her other lawyer in
Providence named Thomly. He did not
know their other names.
Miss Cope was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Mason
and held in bonds of $4,000. Hearing
was set for next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
MILLION FOR BELGIANS

New York. Dec. 6.-The Rock
efeller Foundation already has
spent about $1,0O0,0O0 for the
relief of the starving population
of Belgium. The foundation
further sis ready to spend mill
ions of dollars, if necessary in
this direction"
This announcement is con-
tanned in a statement detailing
the activities of the foundation,
which was authorized tonight
by John D. Rockefeller Jr., pres
ident of the foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
BELCIANS SAVED FROM STARVATION
BY AMERICAN Relief And OFFER
SINCERE THANKS FOR GENEROSITY

tenn of virtual communism. Bakers
are the servants of the municipality
in which they live.
Seventeen thousand tons of wheat
has been received in Liege," the COM
mitteeman said, and $4,000 people
are being supplied with nearly half
pound O. piece daily. 1t is not a great
quantity for grown man when he
has little else. but 1t is saving us from
starvation Rich and poor alike re-
ceive the same amount
Our supply of bread is running out
already. We are mixing a considerable
percentage of potato -four with the
wheat. and by this means we can last
another three or four days. by which
time we are praying that more Amer
lean wheat will arrive.
I'VE need 200 tons of wheat daily.
The only other fold we are able to
distribute n less than a quart of soup,
and until now about a pound Of po-
tatoes daily, with a tiny quantity Of
meat occasionally. Distribution Is diff
cult because the Germans command
eered practically ell our means OF
transport, but the whole province is
receiving the same treatment.
Tn offering our heartfelt thanks to
the American people. we pray them to
allow their generosity to continue for,
without them. we should have starved
and without them we must starve."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07

Rotterdam. Holland, Dec. 6.-(By
Way Of London, SIS p. M.)-"For the
past fortnight we all have been living
on American food, and it saved us
from starvation" was the statement
made today by Belgian committee
man, distributing American relief
shipments in Iiege province.
"All our grain was exhausted" he
continued. because all of 1t was req
uisitioned for the use Of the German
army. With the exception Of small
supply of meat and meagre guam
tity of field corps we had nothing.
Our people know food was expect
ed from America and its arrival was
the sole topic Of conversation through
out the province. Because 1t did not
arrive the first day they heard of its
dispatch, the poorer classes began to
become anxious and their anxiety In
creased daily. When they became
aware that food from America actual
ly was in Liege they were almost
frantic with joy.
The Americans have saved US
from starvation was the cry on every
lip. Every American seen In Liege was
hailed as a benefactor. Whenever an
automobile carrying. an American flag
passes In the streets, the people take
off their hats"
The Belgian citizen stated that the
relief committee has established q sys-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
REVENUE CUTTER
ON WAY TO RESCUE

Norfolk, Va. Dec. 6.-The revenue
cutter Itasca was speeding tonight
from Hampton Roads towards North
Beach, Md, to assist an unidentified
vessel, said to be man of war. N
distress.
The Norfolk navy yard received a
message from the North Beach lifA
saving station on the Maryland coast,
saying a vessel, apparently a war
ship, was in distress six miles off
shore There was dense fog and
high seas. Naval officials here do not
believe the vessel is an American
warship. The Ttasca Is not expected TO
reach North Beach before tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
MOST IMPORTANT
MATTERS PENDING
Democratic Leaders Are
Eager for Presidents
Message - Clark and
Underwood Declare
An Extra Session I'm
likely-SOme of til e
Measures to Come Up

Washington, Dec. 6.-At noon to-
morrow will be convened the third
session of the sSrd Congress. for which
members of both Houses focked to
Washington today, ending their cam
paign and holiday recess of six weeks
following the long and arduous legis-
latiye session which closed late In
October. Democratic leaders, in in
formal conferences before the opening
of the session which is destined to be
devoted chiefly to appropriation meas
ures. have been unanimous in express
ing the hope that the legislative pro-
gram of necessities could be concluded
by March 4 next, when the present
Congress automatically will end.
Many Republican leaders, however,
have stated that there were many Inn
poreoht measures winch thoy Wooio
urge for passage and some indicated
that supply bills might be delayed to
such an extent that an extra session
next spring and summer would be
necessary. The Democrats are certain
to exert every possible effort to pre-
vent delay and think an extra session
unlikely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07

dismisses the struggle in single
sentence-sThe battles of LODI are de-
yeloping according TO our expecta-
tons" while the last Russian report
sent from Petrograd Friday simply re-
corded that the battle was in progress.
:. Frem unofficial sources, siieweNers-it
is gathered that ON Thursday last the
Germans having failed in their at
tempt to pierce the Russian center,
commenced, with the aid of rein
forcements another attempt to envel-
up the Russians on both TANKS. This
is indicated by the fact that there is
fighting near How to the north OF
'Lodz, and at Piotrkow, to the south.
Both of these places are in advance
of the positions at which the Germans
previously have been reported in their
second invasion of Poland, and. like
Lodz, they are situated on the main
roads to the Polish capital.
CONTINUED on Page 2-CoI. 81
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Await Message

Administration leaders await eager
ly the annual message of President
Wilson which will be delivered in joint
session Tuesday, for definite outline
of the Presidents wishes for legisla-
ton. Already, however, they have pre-
pared for some things generally ex-
pected to be pressed before adjourn
ment. Conservation measures for
which there is strong support, include
the general waterpower and land leas-
ing bills. hearings on which are to be-
gin before the Senate committee on
public lands during the week. Be-
fore the Senate committee on Philip
pine islands. the bill to pave the way
for Philippine independence which
passed the House at the last session Is
pending.
immigration Bill
Other important measurespending in
the Senate are the immigration bill,
with the iteracy test for aliens, which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
DISAPPOINTED IN
Love, A SUICIDE

Turner, Me-, Dec. ella A. Bibber,
%, employed as waitress at Harvey's
hotel here, committed suicide Satur-
day afternoon by taking poison. Des-
pondency over an unfortunate love af-
her act. An autopsy was performed
today by County Medical Examiner
DR.. w. L. Haskell, assisted by DR.. H.
E. Stevens of Lewiston. The con-
tents of the stomach will be sent to
Bowdoin College for analysis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
THE CAPITAL
SECTION OF
MEXICO CITY
Is OCCUPIED

FL Paso, Texas, Decfi 6.-Eulalio
Gutierrez, provisional President of
Mexico, with Gems. Villa and Zapata,
formally occupied the capital section
of Mexico City early today, according
to 3 report given out officially by Villa
agents here.
The situation in northern Mexico to-
day awaited the movements of Gen.
Inez. Salazar, who has begun an inde-
pendent revolutionary movement. His
agents have been active along the
border in organizing the forces former
~ allied with the Huerta government
and in purchasing all arms and am
munition available.
Salazar declared himself in favor Of
commission form of government for
Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
UNKNOWN
WARSHIP
ON SHORE
Reports Strengthen the
Belief That the
Vessel Is
Foreign
6 MILES SOUTH
OF OCEAN CITY

Ocean City, Md, Dec. 6.--An uniden-
titled warship is reported aground one
mile off shore, three miles north of
North Beach life saving station. and
six miles south of Ocean City.
A high sea and northeast gale pre-
vents assistance being rendered. AS
sistance has been asked from the
navy yard at Norfolk.
Observers nearest the vessel say
she has four tunnels and that they can
see her fighting tops.
Owing to thick weather the life
saving service is unable to get in
communication with the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07

being quite the contrary. The attack of
the l7th Russian Corps, which approach
ed to within Go yards of our lines was
repulsed. the Russians taking a position
further back and leaving large number
of killed and wounded
From Vienna it is officially reported
that small engagements near Tymbark,
Galicia, have been successful to our
arms.
The position in southern Poland is un-
changed. The battle continues in north
ern Poland.
Southeast of Arandjelovac there is
stubborn fighting without decision. Three
hundred prisoners were taken yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
GERMANS ATTEMPT
FLANK MOVEMENT

London, Dec $40 P. M.-Tne bat
tie. or series of battles, for the posses
sion OF Lodz and the railways leading
through Northern Poland to Warsaw,
continues without abatement. but the
reticence of the German and the Rus
sian headquarters STATS and the
meagreness OF Geographic communica-
ton which which is interrupted by
storms, prevent clear view being OBJ
tanned of the progress of the fight
ing.
German Statement
The German official report tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
Conditions and General Forecast

Conditions and General Forecast
Washington, Dec. 6.--The pressure
continues abnormally high over the
north states from New England west
to the Rocky mountains. The storm
Off Hatteras is causing continuation
of gales on the Atlantic coast from
Boston to the Virginia capes and rains
in the Atlantic states from southern
New York southwark to Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
Receives Visitors

DR.. Dudley at the county Jail re-
ceived a few visitors, among them his
counsel, relatives and ether friends.
He was in a cheerful frame of mind
and apparently hopeful of the outcome
o his trial To one of his visitors he
expressed himsel as pleased with the
makeup of the jury.
Preston n. Burleigh, civil engineer,
will he the first witness tomorrow
After he has explained plans of the
scene of the discovery of the body, DIR.
S. W. Bonnie and DIR. Frank H. jack
son, medical examiners, and Perley
Thompkins of Pressure Isle, who was
the first to locate the hidden grave OF
tire dead girl, win he called. Prof
n. Whittier of Bowdoin College, VIII
analysed the contents of the girls
stomach, is here under summons and
will be a witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07

The University of Maine Athletic
Association has received word from
f. B. Cochems of New York, who
handled the foot ball team this year,
that he will not be able to coach next
season. Many of the alumni favor a
Harvard coach. believing that the ma
terial Is adapted to that style of play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
Members of Jury

Members OF Jury
Fred 3. Kidder, so, foreman, hard
ware clerk, Houlton.
John F. Hotham, DO, farmer, Blaine.
Roland Hovey, 81, farmer, Hodgdon.
J. r. Livingston, 40, carpenter and
painter, Mars Hill.
Samuel H. Smith, so, farmer, New
Limerick.
P L. Herrick, As, clerk, Easton.
Arthur Elliott, &c, farmer, Littleton.
Ray o. Haines, 8, farmer, Fort Fair
field.
William H. Jackman, SO, grocer,
Sherman.
E. T. White, 40, farmer. Oakfield.
Joel Hamm, 2S, farmer. Smyrna.
Isaac Sawyer, 81, farmer, Linneus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07
CLOUDY-PROBABLY SNOW

Washington. Dec. 6.-Forecast for
northern New England: Cloudy Mon
day, probably followed by snow Mon
day night and Tuesday. Southern New
England and eastern New York: Rain
or snow Monday and probably Tues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07

passed the House at the last session.
Some if the majority leaders have
declared that it will be permitted to
die with the expiring Congress to he
considered in the 64th Congress. Ru-
raj credits legislation also is pend
ing and the government commission;
which investigated the subject last
year already is urging bills that have
been in subcommittee of the House.
and Senate. This legislation. however,
Is on the list of measures which adj
ministration leaders are UNDERSTOOD
not to want to press at this time.
Rush Supply Measures
AT least seven of the great annual
supply measures of Congress are TO
be rushed so as to report them to the
House before the Christmas holidays.
These are tho legislative, executive
and judicial, the District of Columbia,
Notifications. pensions, military. post
Office and rivers and harbors appro-
priation bills. Others are to be hasten
ed through to head off the necessity
if possible of an extra session. Speak!
er Clark, Majority Leader Underwood
and other leaders in both houses de-
clared emphatically tonight that am
extra session of Congress after the
present session closes March 4 next,
was very unlikely.
When the House convenes the bust
ness before it will be the proposed
financial relief for the cotton states.
under an agreement reached at thu
last session Representative Henry.
chairman of the rules committee, says
that he IS prepared to renew his fight
for the s250.o00.000 cotton currency
bill as substitute for the currency
measure for charging the amount Of
currency that can be based on COM
mercial paper, a. measure that the
Federal Reserve Board and admins
tration leaders in Congress have
agreed is no longer necessary. The
indications are that the cotton prop
osition will be defeated.
Military Situation
Members already in Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-07

-'1ckef = bo-e- cf sventy-f1ve make 4
desirable Holiday gift for smoker. On
sale by all frst-class cigar and drug
stores. Largest selling brand of 10c. CT
liars In the world. Factory. Manchester.
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Boston Forecast

Boston, Dec. Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Probably rain or snow
Monday or Tuesday; not much change
in temperature; strong to high north
east winds.
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Military Situation

Members already in Washington
have informally discussed the mill !
tary situation, particularly the agita-
ton started by Rep. Gardner of Mass
achusetts in behalf of his resolution
Continued on Page 2-col. q
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Cloudy Monday, probably fei-
lowed by snow Monday nighA
and Tuesday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-18
HEALY Y'S NEW MAIN STREET MARKET T0. BE OPENED MOND

as a
 The grand opening next Monday af- ternoon between the hours of and 10 o'clock, of Frank A. Healyss large and handsomely appointed, new mar ,lxet at No. IS82-84 Main street. will command considerable interest among the housewives of the city on account Of it's many very unique features.
 Nearly three times the size of Mir. Hea1yss former store and adjoining the old location on the north side, the new. market finely equipped as it is, proves to be one of the finest stores lof It's kind in the city. And it's open ing will be an innovat ton. inasnnucn as no goods will be sold during the opening hours Monday. but hundreds of dollars worth of edibies of every description will be given away abso- IuteIy free and delivered to the homes without cost of any kind
 Among the long list of merchandise that will be distributed free among the visitors at the opening will be 30 dozen eggs, 30 pounds Sf butter, ? cases of bottled pickles. case lxetchup 3 barrels four, 6 hams. 20 ID. paiIs lard, case Shaker salt, 2 cases salad oil. Hefnz's baked beans and spaghet- ti. etc.
 In addition to this attraction there will be several demonstrations of pop ular food stuffs of which samples will be distributed among the visitors The women all will be presented with car nations and a continuous concert will be given during the opening hours
 MT. HeaIy is anxious to have the public see the excellent kind of a market and grocery he has, at tre- mendous expense, provided and to in educe you to pay him visit on the opening day he has gone to the further expense of giving away. the foodstuffs mentioned above. Through the Farm H. -4<,--r -e.1T f= tation to be present and assures pa irons of his market square deal alone thes line of pure foods. honest weights and fair prices.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-18
SENATOR'S WORK ON
 ANII-TRUST BILLS.
Unfair Competition , Clause Is Declared Too
 General In It's Terms

Washington, July 1S.-work of per- fecting antt-trust legislation was go- ing forward by the seante Judiciary and interstate conn1erce commissions today. Ir1dication today were bfat several days more would be neces-. sary to complete the measures.
 The provision Of the bill as revised in tEe interstate commerce commits sion would amend that section of the interstate trade commission bill flow before the Senate to make unlawful unfair comp petitIon.' Republican and Democratic senators object that the bill is too general in it's terms and would result in endless court action for interpretation.
 The proposed anendnentf would au- thorize the trade commission to deter mine what constitutes unfair compe- tition with authority to stop it.
 The commissions decisions. how ever, would be subject to court review as to facts and law
 The committee was today consider ing the question whether the inter state commerce commission should be empowered under the railway securi l. ties bill to deterrnine to what Nse funds realized by common carriers from is= sues of securities had been used.
 The Judiciary committee was finish Ing proposed amendment to strengthen the provisions of the Clay ton antitrust bill relating to holding companies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-18
NEW PEACE PLAN
 IS OFFERED LIE STER
Fractional Leaders Discuss Proposed Vote of Coun
 ties On Exclusion

London. July 1s.--In another effort to reach a peaceful settlement of the Irish question Premier Asqufth -Bonar Law, the Opposition leader, and Sir Edward Carson met in conference yesterday.
 There were two meetings of the cabinet and also several Important conferences between the ministers and nationalist leaders, while Asquith had an audience with the king at Buckins- ham Palace
 It is stated in liberal circles that The government has decided to vary its proposal of. exclusion. allowing Ulster counties to ballot on the ques- ton. Four countie Antrirn. Down, Londonderry and rInagh-which are most immediately concerned in the anti-Hone Rule movement, will have the sopt4on of voting as a whole for of against exclusion
 It is also believed that Protestant portions of the counties Tyrone and Fermanagh wil1 be allowed to join the group There is a keen dispute re- garding this latter arrangement be- tween the government and national ists, who, are reluctant to consent to he partition of Tyrone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-18
HUSBAND, WIFE
 AND HERCULES
Antis Offer Fable With a Moral About Votes
 for Women

woman who could not ind the. strength to get her house in order and was despondent and inclined to discontent was visited by her ne1gn- bora suffragist What you need is the vote" said she. Where women can vote their labor is lightened and they live at their ease. Look at your husband, does he waste his time with dirty pots sand pans and Washtups! Men do just as they like and take the best of everythirlg 7
 The woman, much impressed py all this tirade. dropped her work and sal lied forth to find her husband and de- man vote She met him on his way back from town where he had been to sell the produce of his farm, but the wheels of his cart were stuck fast in clay and he was calling on Her cules to help him His wife, after rat ing him sorely for her own woes. be- gan to abuse him for his lack of en- ergy. and said: Tor goodness sake, stop calling on Hercules and clap your shoulder to the wheel
 The husband, stimulated by his wife's counsel. did as she said and up came the wheel ..Now.'' said he to her. go practice what you preach Stop demanding the ballot and clap your shoulder to your house work and be thankful that I have in my wallet the money to pay for it'
 NoraI-Neither sex is independent of the other, but their work is different.