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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-02
NO. s-GRINDsToNE
ROCKEFELLER
Continued from Page y

others. experienced in the administra-
ton of relief to those in need.
The sending of such a mission WI
nqk render unnecessary the efforts c
other agencies for relief for the need
is widespread and millions of Peep
are suffering. All steps which the
Rockefeller foundation takes will, Of
course be absolutely neutral
ITO. avoid delay and to provide re-
lief at the earliest possible momen.
for the suffering people of Belgium,
the foundation has chartered the larg-
est neutral ship available in New
York Harbor and purchased full
cargo of supplies to be dispatched
Immediately
This action will but supplement the
efforts of the Belgium relief commits
sion of which Robert DeForest is
chairman. That the necessity is vital
and worthy of the heartiest support is
indicated by the following cablegrams
which, in reply to inquiries, we have
received from Mr.. Page, the American
ambassador at London:
Belgians on verge of starvation
emphatically regard it most opportune
~ Heip. 1 nave never known SuCh a
case of need. Committee to distrib-
ute food consists of prominent Ameri-
cans here and influential Beigians in
Belgium, American Minister and con
suls in Belgium, all under my direc-
ton. British government forbids ex-
port of food and no food can be
bought on continent.
Help needed is food and clothing for
women and children.
1T will require a million dollars a
month for seven or eight months to pre-
vent starvation. In fact, many will
starve now before food can reach them.
No food can be bought and exported from
any country in Europe. Every dollar
you choose to give will save or prolong
a human life if you can give it quickly
enough. No other time will come in any
land when there can be greater need Do
not send money. Buy six parts wheat,
two parts rice. two parts beans and ship
in neutral ships consigned to American
consul at Rotterdam. Inform me when
you ship and will arrange all diplomat
ic requirements for landing for transit
to Belgium and for distributions In small
quantities by the commission of relief
which as a means of reaching all the
peoples have taken over all grocery
stores
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NO. 4-FIVE ISLANDS


Immediately upon receiving these mes
sages the Rockefeller Foundation enlist
ed the cooperation of the shipping de-
partment of the Standard Oil Co. of New
York in securing the vessel and at the
same time gladly awaited itself of the
voluntary services of Mr.. Lionel Hagen
aers, Belgian now resident in New York
and member of the Belgian relief COM
mittee, in purchasing their cargo. The
Foundation encountered considerable
difficulty in finding a capacious vessel
and the pressure on the market for food
stuffs was such that it was impossible to
comply exactly with Ambassador Page S
suggestion as to proportions. To fill and
dispatch the ship called for an expendi-
ture of about s275.O00.
ION next Tuesday morning therefore,
the Massarqua of the New York & Porto
Rico Steamship Co. will sail direct to
Rotterdam. Holland, laden with 1000 tons
of supplies consigned to the American
consul.
The cargo will consist of
''2S, 500 barrels of flour.
$4,000 packets Goo pounds each) of rice.
5000 bags GOO pounds each) of beans.
1.-The British consul has kindly agreed
to certify that these supplies are abso-
lutely for the aid of non-combatants and
should not be delayed in transit.
THE extraordinary need in Belgium is
further indicated by the following cable
gram received from Mr.. H. C. Hoover of
the American Relief Commission, in Lon
don:
Have received reports from members
of our commission. from the American
minister in Brussels and from local off,
Gals, that within three weeks the last
vestige of foodstuffs in Belgium will have
been exhausted and the entire population
of over 100000 people will be faced with
starvation. The minimum supply of food
stuffs required amounts to about $4,000
tons of cereal per month, together with
bacon and lard. The minimum monthly
expenditure required is from four to five
million dollars, of which some part re-
turnable through sales. 1t therefore APP
pears the problem Of feeding people of
Belgium transcends other Belgian relief.
The one function of Americans in belgian
relief is the purchase and dispatch Of
food. We have expended every dollar
that we have received in the purchase
and dispatch of foodstuffs already. and it
will take all the funds we can raise here
to take care emergency pending arrival
of stuffs from America
''It is obvious that no philanthropic ex-
ertion will be moo great to relieve the
acute suffering of those victims OF the
war who are innocent Of any participa-
ton in It,"
The Rockefeller Foundation which was
incorporated by Congress last year and
to which John D. Rockefeller gave $780,
100000, has for it's announced purposes the
prevention and relief of suffering, the ad-
vancement Of civilization by the acquisi-
ton and dissemination of knowledge and
the promotion of all elements Of human
progress by eleemosynary and philan-
thropic means.
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have been tremendous losses. Fighting
has become more severe along the River
Aisne, in the Argonne forest and along
the River Mouse between Verdun and
Toul, but so far without making any ap-
probable change in the fronts of the two
armies.
The German armies are said by the
Russians to have been defeated near
Warsaw. The Russian front now extends
in a semicircle from northwest OF War
saw through Lodz and Pictrkow to Os-
trovieo, southwest of Radon.
In Galicia the Russians are having
more difficulty in dislodging the Aus
TRANS from their positions on the River
San. 1t is officially announced that, ow-
ing to the Germans making prisoners of
all Belgians and Frenchmen of military
age in occupied territory, German and
Austrian reservists will be arrested on
neutral ships. 1t is declared, however,
that the ships will be subjected to as
little delay and inconvenience as possible,
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LAW ON MOOSE
OFF AT MIDNIGHT

Bangor, Me-, Nov. 1.-The moose
hunting season of 80 days in Maine
opens at midnight Sunday with warm
weather and bare ground all through
the big woods and few hunters in the
State. The prospect for sport is only
fair, for although the game is as plen-
tiful as last year, the bulls with good
horns are few-so few in fact that
the game commissioners will recon-
mend at the coming session of the
Legislature that a closed time of five
years on moose be established, and if
such action is taken. that the nom
resident license fee be restored to the
original sum, SIS. Up to and includ-
ing 1912 shipments of moose from this
State ranged from 200 to 800 for many
years. but in 1918 the number fell to
80. 1t is argued that unless a five
years close time be established the
moose will be in danger of extinction.
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GERMANS AT
TSIN C-TAU IN
DESPERATE FIGHT

Toxic, Nov. 1.-6.30 p. M.-Official
adviees show that a desperate fight
is being made at Tsing-Ta For
miles from shore the sea reflects the
flames from the burning shipyards,
gas reservoirs and houses that had
been set afire by shells from the
Japanese and British warships and
land artillery which cover the rushes
of the infantry.
The Germans are strongly entrench-
ed, having at least 80 fortified posi- :
tions with 100 guns, while elaborate
systems of barbed wire entanglements
and subterranean mines have impeded
the advance of the allies. Since Oc-
tober IS. there have been casualties
daily. The losses yesterday were
slight. Aeroplanes and balloons fur
nished the ranges for the gunners.
The Kaiser's fort has replied fiercely.
The guns of Iltis fort have done no
damage.
1t is stated that as a tribute to the
gallantry of Meyer Waldeck, the Ger
man general of Kiao Chow, no de-
mand for the surrender of Using Tau
has been made.
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WILLIAMS WAS
WORSHIPPED BY
THE ALbANIANS

New York, Nov. 1T am wor-
shipped by the Albanians. Before I
1eft they wanted to make me their
prophet, and that means much more
to them tnan to choose their King,
said George Fred Williams, the Mas
sachusetts statesman, who went to the
Balkans as United States minister,
broke diplomatic precedent by declar-
ing the alien government of Albania
and then resigned.
Mr.. Williams arrived on the Hol-
land-American Liner Nieuw Amster-
dam Saturday. He crossed Germany in
getting to Holland.
Says Germany Is United
Some people will say I'm crazy
when / say that they wanted to make
me their prophet" said Mr.. Williams,
but it's the truth, so I'll let it stand.
Let no one say" he asserted, that
Germany is torn with dssension, that
there is an under current of rebellious
feeling against militarism among her
people, and that the nation is not heart
and soul behind her armies. The warmth
of patriotism which underlies the scien-
tific precision and practical organization
of the whole of Germany is wonderful
One who has not seen and felt it cannot
realize the marvel"
Regarding his unusual diplomatic ca
reer, Mr.. Williams said: II am quite
satisfied with the stand | took in Alba
MIA. emitted the last cry for freedom
in the old world before all the monarchs
went at each others Threats and drove
their subjects to destruction. OF course
It was unpalatable to royalty that free
born American should speak out his mind
against a prince. but / did something for
Albania. On June !, l made the first pro-
test against an international and unrep-
resentative control of that country. In
September not only the international
commission but Prince William of Wied
and his family had left the country.
II would like to make it plain that
was neither relieved nor was my resigna-
ton requested. / offered my resignation
of my own free will. and without any
suggestion from anybody, and it was ac-
cepted.
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FOXCROFT

The death of Mrs. A. G. Blethen oc-
Cured at the home on Main street,
Dover, Wednesday noon. She had
been ill several days but it was
thought to be nothing serious, and
the end came as a sudden shock to
the family.
Elmer Cole has purchased the
Farnham house on Main street, Dover,
of Miss Josephine Farnham.
The Young Ladies' Guild of Congre-
gational church gave a gentlemen's
night at the Congregational chapel
Wednesday evening. The affair was of
Halloween nature and the decora-
lions carried out that idea. The fol-
lowing entertainment was enjoyed:
Piano duet, Miss Marion Merrill and
Miss Margaret Blethen; reading. Mrs.
l.. P. Evans; clarinet solo. w ".
Park; vocal solo, Miss Joyce Ames;
piano solo. Miss Mary Meade. The
refreshments also were in keeping
with the occasion. Appropriate
games were INDUCED in.
Arthur Howard has purchased the
Bert Thomas house on North street.
Several teachers from this vicinity
attended the Teachers Convention in
Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. McNaughton are
visiting relatives in Boston.
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PARTIES STRIVING
Continued from Page y

The quietude or the campaign depriv-
ing it of picturesque features of former
years, is attributed largely to the Euro
pean war. Changing political methods
also have come into play. Party man
ayers in many instances discarded meth
DDS of promiscuous publicity, such as
moving pictures, billboard advertising
and torchlight parades, in favor of Sc
lective advertising and house to house
canvassing, designed to reach directly
the registered voters. The expenditures
of the campaign probably have been less
than those preceding any other general
election in many years. Campaign funds
have been comparatively small.
In most cases, the senators whose
terms expire next March have been
re-nominated, There is, however, a
conspicuous exception. Elihu Root of
New York declined to run. Theodore
E. Burton of Ohio, Joseph T. Bristow
Of Kansas, Coe /. Crawford of South
Dakota, Isaac Stephenson of Wiscon-
sin, George C. Perkins of California
and Francis Shelley of Alabama, for
whose seat Majority Leader Under
wood of the House is the Democratic
Pe~SS
out Of the Senate on March a. Sena-
tors seeking reelection are Smith of
Arizona, Clarke of Arkansas, Thomas
of Colorado, Brandegee of Connecticut,
Fletcher of Florida, Smith of Georgia,
Brady of Idaho, Sherman of Illinois,
Shiveley of Indiana, Cummings of
Iowa, Camden Of Kentucky for the
remainder of the present term; Smith
Of Maryland. Stone of Missouri, New
ton of Nevada, Gallinger of New
Hampshire, Overman Of North Caro-
lima, Gronna of North Dakota. Dore
of Oklahoma. Chamberlain of Oregon,
Penrose of Pennsylvania, Smith OF
South Carolina, Smoot Of Utah, Dill
bingham Of Vermont and Jones of
Washington.
State campaigns in several instances
have been waged so keenly as to .sup-
ordinate interest in the contest for
Congress. 1t is particularly true of
New York. where Gov. Glynn's fight
for reelection is being opposed by
District Attorney Charles Whitman of
New York, the Republican candidate,
former State Senator Frank M. Daven-
port, who heads the Progressive tick
ct and former Governor William Sui
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GIVEN PASSPORTS
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Another problem relates to the attitude
of Rumania, Bulgaria and Greece. Bull
garia, owing to her being under many
obligations to Great Britain, besides be-
ing DESTROYS of securing Thrace as far
east as the Enos Midia line which she
was awarded by the London conference
after the first Balkan war but which Tur-
key re-took when Bulgaria was attacked
by Greece and Servia, would naturally
side with the Entente powers, but she
objects, political observers point out, to
fighting side by side with Greece and
Servia. Should Bulgaria go with the
Austrians and Germans. Rumania Is al
most certain to declare for the Allies. and
Greece even before this may decide to
take her revenge on Turkey.
Italy too. has been brought nearer to
war by the entrance of Turkey, for she
has Mediterranean possessions to pro-
tect.
From the point Of view Of the Allies
their position in France is satisfactory
as the Germans are no nearer to their
goal than they were week ago. There
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AN OFFICIAL announcement IS
ISSUED BY THE BELGIAN WAR OFFICE

Havre, Nov. 1.-(5.16 p. M.)-The Bel
gian war Office today issued the fol-
lowing official communication:
This morning the enemy, who still
occupied a part of Ramscapelle. was
repulsed beyond the railway line be-
tween Newport and Dixmude They
lost great number of prisoners and
left many wounded on the field.
"On the other parts of our front the
enemy made no further infantry at
lacks. The bombardment was rather
violent at Newport during part of the
day and intermittent on other points
of our position.
1.-THE inundation between the User
and the railway line between Newport
and Dixmude has made the ground
marshy and the trenches of the enc
my unbearable.
East of Dixmunt between Ling
hem and Passohendaele, the French
troops have continued their offensive
movements. PelkapheHe was complete
ly surrounded last night.
''At the south of Passohendaele the
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MARRIED

ANDROSCOGGlN.
Minot-Oct. Is, Elmon Jordon of Betht
AROOsTOoK.
Houlton-Oct. q. Joseph Edward He
gan and Maize Frost Hall.
CUMBERLAND.
Portlapd-Oct. q, Samuel Edison Peas
and Ida Julia Main.
KENNEBEC.
Hallowell-Oct. 10, John A. Kelley an
cneiia M, PuringtoMno
Rockland-oct. q. Fay Brown an
Winona Mills: Oct. II. Raymond +
Small and Emily E. schofield; Oct. 1
Raphael S. Sherman and Harriet F
and Lorita r. Remission; Oct. 10, Ira j
Mcdonald and Evie M. Nash; Oct. l!
Knott c. Rankin and Lucy A. Young.
Washington-Oct. is, Ambrose Mich
OILS and Frances oP Perry;
Rumford-Oct. II. Frank Andrew Dial
ton and Mae Arlene Evans.
Bethel-Oct. II. Harry Williamson an
Esther Frost; Oct II. Shirley Chase an
Sara Fidella Scribner.
Norway-Oct. q. G. Ralph Harrima
and Anne E. Gibson.
North waterford-Oct. IA, Thomas f
Gay and Marion A. Coolidge.
PENOBSCOT.
and Ethel Il. whitney; Oct. 90, Erwin
l.. Newcomb and Rosanpa Van Good
heart; Oct 20, Peter c.. Drinkwater an
Grace H. Hamm: Oct. II, Albert j. CLAIR
and Edna May Lord.
Brewer-Oct. %, Donald Depew Hous
ton and Edna Alton McDevitt: Oct. q
Charles d. Patterson and Cora 8. Flick
EFT.
PISCATAQUIS.
Wellington-Oct. %, James H. Masol
and Mary e. Freese.
SAGADAHOC.
Bath-Oct. q, Edgar Bianch ana Mis-
Harriet r. Brookings
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WEEKS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. II. P. Reed have gone
to Belfast, where they will spend the
weekend
George Malcolm, who has been
spending the summer with relatives
here, left Wednesday for Baltimore,
Md. He will make the trip by auto
mobile and was accompanied by Fred
Nichols of this town.
Mr. and Mrs. Green of Albion were
business callers Wednesday in the
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester GlaZier of Fair
field passed the day Sunday with Mrs.
Glaciers father. Edgar Eeane.
Two uncommon events in nature for
the time OF year have been noticed
by party here. who Sunday picked
a bouquet of dandelion blossoms and
Tuesday gathered up Snow and made
n snow ball
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FREEDOM

SOITTH-Miss Ruth L. Richardson
of Milford, N. H.. is visiting with Mrs.
L. ID. Thurston.
Mrs William Arno is sick with the
yellow jaundice.
Ralph Richardson is in Montville
this week with a crew pressing hay
Elwood Richardson and George Rus
sell are working for p. d. Thurston
Elmer Arno has been helping Lester
Sanford the past week dig potatoes
Frank Young of Worcester visited
his father p H. Young. last week his
first visit for "a years.
Percy NJ. Turner is working in the
woods for Cooper & Qnigg.
Mrs. ]. H. Thurston is visiting with
friends in Freedom.
w. F. Fuller was business caller
Monday in Augusta and Waterville.
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English troops were violently attacked
by German reinforcements, but had
re-taken at the end of the day the
ground they had been forced to coed
in the neighborhood of Ghelecelt.
''On several other parts of the fight
ing line the English have repulsed at
tacks by the Germans, infiicting upon
them important losses.
"On the other part of the front. there
is no general action, but slight Of
fensive movements have been repulsed
by the Allies and by the enemy
The French have progressed almost
everywhere, especially on the heights
of the right bank of the Aisne, below
Scissors and on both sides of the
Mouse at the north of Verdun.
1.-The troops of the Third Reserve
German Corps have received supple
mentary men since their departure
from Antwerp. A company of the Ger
man Regiment, No. So, has received 80
men and company of regiment, No.
IL, 45 men. All these men are from SO
to 35 years of age. They appear to
have little spirit"
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for a time. Master Donald is attend
ing school.
Members of the Epworth League are
invited te attend a social next Satur-
day evening at Mr.. Armstrong; hos
pitable home.
Clifford Armstrong had the misfor-
tune last week to injure his elbow
badly
Rally day was observed at the M. e.
church Sunday School last Sunday.
The service took the place of the
regular morning service and was Well
attended. A large chorus, under the
direction of w. S. Wight, furnished
several selections, and there were dia-
loges by boys and girls as well as rec
tiations A pleasing program, we'll car
ried through.
The closing concert given by w. S.
Wight and his chorus of about so
voices is to be given Monday evening,
Nov at the NJ. E. church. A musica.
treat.
Mrs. Edgar French of Lexington,
Mass, is visiting in town.
Mrs. r. w. Leighton and son, Harry.
recent guests of Mrs. Charlotte Leigh
ton, have returned to their home in
Augusta.
The Masons Tuesday evening elect
ed these officers for the ensuing year:
Master, II. E. Williams; S. w, A.
w. Tyler; j. W., J. w. Allen: Treas.
]. F. Hammond; Sec, c. e. Turner:
s. D., G. G.. Gilman; ]. d. II. III. Fos-
ter: Finance Com, j. f. Carson, A.
b. Carson, NJ. A. Gordon. Right Wor-
shipful D. D. G. NJ, L. NJ. Andrews, D.
D. of the 18th District, was present at
the meeting. Refreshments were serv-
al
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NYE'S CORNER

Bert Currier has improved the looks
of his house with a new coat of paint.
Fessenden Lutz is enjoying two
weeks vacation which he is passing at
Forest City.
Many were surprised Tuesday morn
ing to find the ground white with snow
and it showed hard all the forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lowe OF Show
hogan have been visiting his brother
Wilson Lowe.
Miss Geneva Lutz Is at present
working for Mrs. Norman Hinckley at
Good Will.
Mrs. Glen Bridgess was caller IN
this place Sunday.
Weber Brothers who have been
pressing hay in this place have got
through and moved below Waterville
on the Sidney road.
S. S. Clough went to Bangor to at
tend the Sunday School Convention
Wednesday.
Ernest Anderson was in Waterville
Tuesday.
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TURKS REPORT
SAYS RUSSIANS
ARE TO BLAME
FOR HOSTILITIES

Berlin, Nov. by Wireless to Say
vile, L. IAN official Turkish rep TT
forwarded from Constantinople by the
correspondent of the Frankfurter
Zeitung says that the Russians open
ed hostilities on Oct. % by firing upon
portion of the Turkish feet, after
having for some time interfered with
the evolutions of the warships.
Describing the naval action in the
Black Sea, which was said to be con-
tinuing at the time of the announce
ment, the report says:
The Turkish fleet sank the Russian
mine layer Prut which was carrying
several hundred mines, the torpedo
boat destroyer Kubanets captured a
collie rand severely damaged coast
defence Ship"
Other matter furnished to the press
from official sources says:
Russia by threats is now attempt
ing to incite Bulgaria to make war
on Turkey. Bulgaria is firmly resist
ing this coercion.
1.-THE Giornale D'Italia of Rome
points out that Turkey by melting the
Mussulmans could deal heavy blows to
Russia in Armenia and Caucasus, to
Great Britain in Egypt and India and
to France in North Africa.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Cot
tlieb Won Jagow in a. telegram to the
Dresden Anseiger announces reprisals
on British subjects in Germany for the
imprisonment of German civilians in
England, in the event that the Brit
ish government does not yield without
DELAY to the German request for the
liberation of the Germans. This is i'm
portant, as numerous Britishers are
living in Dresden
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Mills Band, Fire Department, Boar
of Trade auto containing Pres. vii
liam H. Wood, George r. Bowles
Harry e. Bennett and J. w. Pike, 2
automobiles and 26 decorated teams
Horse races took place on upper Mar
street. The first event was won by "
4. Flint's Siroc in straight heats, "
H. Townsend's DR.. Ware, second
Charles H. Tebbetts' Redfiower, thiro
J. w. Pixies Frank Herdick captures
the second event in three heats
George Norton's Fred N. second. an
G. G. Roben's Bessie Herrick third
The judges were Charles A. Traitor
Moses II. Libby, Robert Rankin an
Charles Foster
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Rome, Nov. 2.--(2.12 A. M.l.--All the cab
los yesterday met today In the presence
of King Victor Emmanuel, with whom
they discussed the situation for about
two hours. Signor Rubini, minister of the
treasury, gave lengthy explanation of
his reasons for resigning. He said that
the budget showed a deficit of $4,000. 600
before the European war began. That
deficit might easily have been overcome
by an increase in revenue or by limiting
expenses, he said. The war changed the
whole situation. Secretary Rubini said