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Evening star., 1914-11-24
PLANS TO REPEL AN INVASION
ARE DISCUSSED IN PARLIAMENT

LONDON, November 24.-Plans for
dealing with a possible German in
vasion were spoken of In the house OF
commons last night by Under Secretary
for War Tenant
W. C. Bridgman. member from Shrop-
shire. asked whether the wearing OF
brassards would insure that persons
taking part In the defense OF the coun-
try would not be regarded as civilians.
He also asked II the government was
aware that many active men over the
recruiting age desire to fight in the
event Of an invasion. and are prepared
to furnish their own arms and equip
ment if the war office will design a
uniform for such a force
Mr.. Tenant replied that the war
ofilce felt it was the first duty of the
navy to prevent raid.
I'm the event Of it's taking place." he
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WHEAT CARGO RELEASED.
British Prize Court Rules in Case of
Shipments Before War Beean.

LONDON. November "a British
naval prize court has ordered the re-
lease of q cargo Of wheat consigned to
Rotterdam by Muir & Co. of New York
and seized on the British steamship
Miramichi in tho Mersey after the out
break OF hosti1ities.
The court held that as the cargo had
left an American port before war was
declared and at the time of seizure had
not passed to the buyers 1t still was
the property of the American claim
ants and therefore was not liable to
seizure.
The court ruled. however, that a
British ship carrying an enemy's car
go was liable to seizure anywhere in
war time.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

said. "it Is our duty to drive the Ger
mans into the sea as fast as we can,
and hope we shall be able to do So"
In regard to the action of the civil
population if an invasion takes place. he
pointed out that emergency commit
tees had been formed in the various
counties where there was any danger
Of an invasion, and instructions were
being issued to those committees. He
thought it was not desirable to state
at this time what these instructions
were
The Pail Mall Gazette, referring to
the report of '1iveliness" at Emden,
says it "accords very we'll with what
passed in this country last week.
Military movements took place."
continues the paper. which, of course.
we shall not dwell upon in detail, but
which gave rise to the almost universal
belief that the authorities had news
of some attempt to be made against
US. The attitude Of the public mind
was one of interest. It certainly was
not one of alarm"
Evening star., 1914-11-24
PROGRESS ON DISTRICT BILL.
Subcommittee and Commissioner,
Continue Executive Session.

In the hope of finishing the ex-
PLANTATION of the District of Columbia
estimates by tomorrow afternoon. the
subcommittee in charge Of the District
appropriation bill continued the hear
ings on the bill today.
Commissioners Siddons and Kutz and
Daniel e. Garges, chief clerk of the
engineer department. sat with the sub
committee in executive session today.
If the explanations are finished to-
morrow, the subcommittee will I'M
mediately mark up a bill for submis-
sion to the full committee. and the Dis
tr.ct bill probably will be taken up as
soon as Congress convenes.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
GUESTS OF CHAPTER.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson Entertained
by Minnesota University Alumni.

The Washington chapter of the
alumni Of the University of Minnesota
entertained at the Hotel Donald last
evening for Mr.. and Mrs. f. b. John
son of Minneapolis.
Mr.. johnson. who is secretary of the
general alumni association, has recent
ly completed a tour of eastern univer-
stiles in connection with his work. He
spoke briefly at the supper. following
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Furthermore, an investigation is
being made as to the statement that
the American steamer Sacramento, for
merly the German steamer Alexandria,
from San Francisco October Is for VAL
paraiso, transhipped her full cargo of
coal and provisions to a German ves-
sci within the territorial waters of the
Island Mas a Fuera.
There is considerable public feeling
here in the assumption that the Ger
mans have repeatedly violated the
neutrality of Chile. and the govern
ment has decided that it will take
energetic measures to preserve it's
neutrality.
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Will Appear il Wanted.
CABLE TO JAMAICA CUT.
British Government Now Blames
Enemy Instead Of Earthquake.

LONDON. November 24.-The official
information bureau announces that a
message from the governor general Of
Jamaica declares that there was inter-
ruption IN the cable communication with
Jamaica early in August Of this year.
which at the time was thought to be due
to an earthquake.
II Ii now known that the Jamaica
cable was cut by hostile cruisers August
At s 40 am, before the declaration Of
war.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
TWO GERMAN NAVAL VESSELS
REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOST

LONDON, November 24-Conflicting
reports have reached here concerning
the fate of the German torpedo boat
destroyer S-124, which was in collision
Sunday with the steamer Anglodane in
the Baltic sea outside Of Falsterbo,
Sweden.
One report states that two German
torpedo boats attempted to tow her to
Sweden. though she was in a sinking
condition. but there Is no report Of her
arrival there. Other reports state that
Evening star., 1914-11-24
WAR OFFICIALLY REPORTED
French Statement

pm-rhe omciai s.tene.t given out
situation
- Tho text Of the
ollovwss
TINT the situation during the
day Of mber hash hovveln
of the manifested his
cannonade which wa how
Neverheless there
all of which
territory the
ArEonne the
interfered with operations
ions 0 favorable"
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Austrian Statement

24An ohaeal
.
is
of
of
tuaton that of
enc
he
Of our
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Lost His Ship; Gets Iron Cross.

AMSTERDAM. Holland. November a.
Capt. Aye of the auxiliary cruiser
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, which was
sunk of the west coast Of Africa by a
British cruiser the latter part of Au-
gust, has been decorated with the iron
cross of the first class. Capt. Aye re.
turned to Germany as stoker On a neu-
tral vessel.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
ANTWERP DEF1Es GERMANS.
Refuses to Pay $1o,ooo,ooo In
demnity and Also Furnish Supplies.

AMSTERDAM. Holland. November "a.
The Handelsblad learns that the Ger
mans are still insisting that Antwerp
pay war levy of $1o.ooo.00o. and Dep
uty Burgomaster Franck has refused
until he is assured that the Germans
will make no more requisitions for
supplies.
The situation has reached a deadlock
and is strained. and it is feared that
NJ. Franck may suffer the same fate as
Burgomaster Max of Brussels, who. be-
cause of the non-payment of the Brus-
sells indemnity, was taken prisoner
to Germany.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Consider 1915 School Estimates.

Estimates for the fiscal year Of 1915
are being considered by officials of the
District public schools. Supt Ernest L.
Thurston. President Henry P. Blair of
the board of education, and other high
officials of the system are preparing
their statistics, in order to be ready
when they are called to appear before
the committee Of Congress.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Islaud Gvarded Against Germans.

LONDON. November 24.-The Island
Of Herm. one of the channel group off
the coast Of Guernsey, which is less
than one square mile In area, has been
occupied by British troops as a pre-
caution against its possible use by
Germany. The island was leased to
Prince Won Bluecher. a descendant of
the famous German commander at the
battle OF Waterloo.
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she was so badly injured as the result
OF the collision that she sank almost
Immediately
The secretary Of the admiralty an
nounces that the German submarine
boat U-1s. which was reported off the
north coast of Scotland yesterday, was
rammed by a British patrolling vessel
and foundered.
The German torpedo boat destroyer
S-124 was built in 1908. She was Of
$500 horsepower. and had a speed Of
twenty-eights knots. She carried a
crew of about sixty men.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
FLIES OVER WHITE HOUSE.
Beach Circles Monument in Fifteen.
Minute AeropIane Spin.

A. c. Beach today attracted the atten-
ton of hundreds Of Washingtonians by a
flight In an aeroplane over the White
House and around the Monument
Mr.. Beach started early this afternoon
for a short practice spin from the head
quarters of the Washington Aeroplane
Company, 9th street wharf. and proceeded
above the Monument grounds to the White
House, flying over the latter structure and
over and around the Washington Monu-
ment. He was in the air about fifteen
minutes.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
German Troop Train Wrecked.

BERLIN, November %. via London.
November 24-An express train was
derailed near Rathenow. y-four
miles northwest Of Potsdam. today, as
the result of which Ave persons were
killed and fourteen wounded. The vic
travelling toward the western theater
of war operations.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
LOSS OF A SUBMARINE
is DENIED BY BERLIN

BERLIN, November "a (by wireless
to Sayville, L. 1.-THE official press
bureau made denial today Of the state
ment Of the secretary Of the British
admiralty yesterday that a German
submarine had been sunk OF the coast
of Scotland by q British patrolling
vessel.
British reports concerning the de-
struction of German submarines" says
the press bureau, ARE unfounded. No
submarines are missing"
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Russian Statements


Germans i'm statement follows,
southwest)
Vistula Warthe rivers
stubbornness
The o
uhe inape
essential
n he
turedm NOR han
lowing atenaent
ion a
o
province of A1ebai. the Turks defeated
In
som
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Denial of Friction in Reserve Board

absurd upon its face and without the
slightest foundation" This is the char
acterization of .he report of a difference
of opinion between the Secretary of the
Treasury and members of the federal
reserve board, given by two members Of
the board. Mr.. Warburg and Mr.. Hard
ing. They gave public denial today to
the intimation of discord calculated to
disrupt the board.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
German, Statement

by pm-An oci'
stan
Bestan coast yester-
bombardnent but number Of
actual
haveoe n h
In de-
holding their to the
northe o he
which taking
place, still hash vtho
southern battle in
has com 10 q
northeast attack
hat
in EastP 10
troops"
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Broke Paroles; Must Quit Army.

AMSTERDAM. via London. November
24.-The Berlin correspondent Of the
Telegraaf states that the two German
officers who broke their parole and es-
capped from Holland have arrived at
Osnabruck. They will be summoned be-
fore a court of honor, the correspondent
declares, and must leave the army.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

the reception. in praise Of the univer-
sity, whose scope. he said. has lately
been enlarged by the erection In the
new campus of what Is said to be tho
finest chemistry and physics buildings
in the world. He alluded also to the
successes of the university in athletics
this year, when the foot ball team
beat both of it's stanch adversaries,
Chicago and Wisconsin, and being
beaten only by Illinois among all the
conference teams. Forty-two members
of the alumni were present
Evening star., 1914-11-24
GRAND JURY |ND|CTS
TWO MEMBERS OF BAR
G. N. Fulton and II. w. Sullivan
Accused of Embezzlement.
Others Under Charges.

Creed NJ. Fulton and Michael W. Sui
livan. members of the bar. were in
dicted today by the grand jury on
charges of embezzlement. The indict-
ment against Mr.. Fulton is predicated
on a charge by Minnie NJ. Hummer
that July 10 last the lawyer had in his
possession. s35s.45 belonging to her
and 1t is alleged that he converted
the money to his own use.
me alleged misappropriation of
ssl.oz, said to belong to Alfred Higbie.
IS the basis of the Indictment against
Mr. sullivan. 1t is alleged that July
~ last the lawyer received the money
as agent and attorney of Mr.. Higbie,
and that he converted 1t to his own use
Other True Bills Returned.
William T. Lawrence was indicted on
a charge Of perjury in connection with
a bankruptcy proceeding.
Others indicted were Clarence Jack
son. housebreaking: Estella Cummings,
grand larceny: Dudley Moore and Wal
ter stanton. HOUSEKEEPING; Benjamin
hughes and Henry Curry, assault with
dangerous weapon.
The grand jurors ignored a charge of
housepfeaking against James Doe
misins and an allegation of immortality
against Orlie L. Goodwin and Margaret
Harris.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
German General in Sanatorium.

AMSTERDAM. Holland. November "a.
Tho Cologne Gazette says 1t learns
that Gen. Won Hausen. former. com.
mander OF the I'd Army Corps. who was
displaced by Gen. Won Einem in Sep.
tsmber. has been sent to a sanitarium
ct Partenkirchen. Gen. Won Hauseu.
who II sixty-eight years old. has pre-.
viously been reported on sick leave
Evening star., 1914-11-24
TELLS GARDNER army
osSS -
FACTS ARE IN REPORTS
Garrison VIII Not Voluntarily Ap'
pear at Hearing Nor Will Officers,
He Says in Letter.

Secretary of War Garrison. in an
swering the open letter of Representa-
tive Gardner Of Massachusetts,, says he
will not voluntarily appear before the
House committee on rules to testify as
to the offensive and defensive strength
of the nation. He hints that Assistant
Secretary of War Breckenridge will not
volunteer either. and says that army
officers should not do SO.
Representative Gardner had said that
astonishing facts regarding the coun-
try's weaknesses in defensive strength
would develop in a full and fair hear
ing. To this letter Secretary Garrison
replies, in part, as follows:
Il note you express the hope that
will be the first witness before the
committee. that Assistant Secretary
Breckenridge Will likewise consent to
give his testimony. and that you have
invited number Of army officers to
ME to offer myself to the committee,
nor do I believe the assistant secretary
would think II proper for him so to
do. and ] feel sure officers would not
place themselves in the position OF vol
unteering information or views to Con-
sress or one Of its committee.
All information Published.
i am not. as you must be aware.
standing on any question Of technical
procedure or insisting on any particu-
lar form OF red tape method am SIM
ply endeavoring to do what seems to
me to be the only wise and proper
thing IN any matter between one Of
the departments and Congress. Whom
soever and whatsoever the committee
Expresses a desire to have from this
department Will be Immediately ana
fully furnished IL. Until otherwise ad-
vised. will not offer myself 10 the
committee or approve Of any one else
under me doing so.
With respect to your suggestion that
the testimony of myself and the ON
GERS will disclose a state of facts so
astonishing as to challenge the atten-
tion Of the country. can only say that
practically every fact which or any
Jfiicer would feel free to disclose is
now available to the public and has
been for a long time. do not know
of amy fact It is necessary to consider
to reach Il wise conclusion that ts not
the subjec: OF reports or communica- =
tions readily obtainable by you or by
any one else interested in the subject
matter.
Will Appear if Wanted.
While debating the above. your let
ter dated from Hamilton. Mass. No
veIuber II. was handed me. 1t reached
my Office this morning. The purpose of
this latest communication 10 to ask me
TO go before the committee. What
have said above fully states what be-
iieve Is the position that I should take
in this respect. Immediately upon being
advised by the committee OF It's de-
etres I shall, as above stated, promptly
comply Herewith"
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Not an Obligation.
Cotton Gowns for Girl Graduates

Cotton gowns may be worn by Wash
ington's girl graduates next year. Some
agitation for this Is being carried on
informally in the schools at present,
both by those who advocate simplicity
of dress and those who wish to increase
the use of cotton.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
$l50,0o0 Fire in Department Store.

PITTSBURGH, November "a. Fire
starting in the basement OF the ].
Denny O'Neil department store in Nc
keesport, near here, early today de-
stroyed the O'Neil building and two
other structures with a loss Of $l5o. 900.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
HAS MESSAGE FROM KING.
Messenger From Sweden on Way to
Legation in Washington.

NEW YORK, November 24.-Per
Ostberg. special messenger Of the king
Of Sweden, reached New York this
afternoon on the steamship Hellig
Olav from Christiansand. bearing a
message from King Gustav to the
Swedish legation at Washington, which
he said was too important to trust
either to the malls or the cables. He
left at once for Washington.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Other True Bills Returned.
President Wilson Confident
That Conditions in Mexico
Will Show Steady Betterment

President Wilson said today he had
received reassuring advices Of conditions
In Mexico and was confident nothing seri-
Gus would result to American interests
IN the present controversy among the
Mexican generals. The President gave
no details, but expressed his opinion Of
the situation after reading a number
of dispatches from American consular
agents
No formal comment was made by the
Iresldent on the evacuation Of Vera
Cruz, but it is known he feels the with
draWal OF the American troops will leave
the Mexicans free to settle their own af-
lars without foreign complications.
Ine resident thinks conditions in Mex
ico VIII constantly improve. Inquiries
by the British. French and Spanish am
oassadors as to the safety of their sub
)ects have not been protests In any sense,
according to the White House view. but
merely indications Of the desire OF these
by the United States Of its good offices
In behalf of foreigners
Not an Obligation.
The President indicated clearly today
that the United States assumes no task
OF obligation in that connection. the
European governments recognizing mere
ly that the United States. as the near
est friend to Mexico. was able to exert
more influence in behalf of foreigners
or to accomplish the things which far.
away nations might not find so easy 10
effect.
Carranza telegraphed to his agency
here today denying that his troops al
Leon and 1rapuato have deserted to
villa. He declared it true that his
troops had withdrawn from Leon
Queretaro and Guanajuato. leaving the
cities to Villa, but explained it was
part of his strategy
Evening star., 1914-11-24

The Applicant-There's lots Of push
and go in me. I'd like to show you.
Tho Boss-Very we'll. That door
opens outward. Try your push on
that and then demonstrate your go on
the outside.-Chicago News.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

Piles Cured In to II Days.
Druggists refund money IL PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protrud.
ing Piles. First application gives relief. Soc.
Evening star., 1914-11-24

The Atlas moth. a species found in
China, has wings which measure al
most twelve inches across when fully
spread.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Abandon Armor Plate Public Hearing

PITTSBURGH. November Ex-senator
Tillman. Representative Padgett and
Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss. the con-
gressional committee to investigate the
feasibility OF constructing a govern
ment armor plate plant. today aban-
doned their plan to hold a public hear
ing here, and left for Philadelphia.
where tomorrow they will continue
their Investigations at the Midvale and
Bethlehem steel works.
Evening star., 1914-11-24
Others Take Part In Service.

Rev. DR.. w. r. wedderspoon and Rev.
DR.. Charles Wood aided In the service.
At the afternoon session Rev. M. B.
Williams Of Chicago and Rev. DR.. Cam
den M. Cobern delivered the principal
addresses. The former declared that
Christian life is the life lived every
day and not only on Sundays" and DR..
Cobern told Of many remarkable dis
coveries of relics in the Holy Land
that have not been made public as yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE
MANAGERS WILL
PAY BIG MONEY FOR
BASEBALL PLAYERS

New York, Dec. Awhile the National
League club owners at their annual meet
inc here on Tuesday are discussing Dues
tions of policy and making plans to fight
the new Federal League. their managers,
according to advance notices. will estab-
fish an exchange for players that will
result in some of the biggest deals in the
history of the older organization.
Several managers. 1t is reported, are on
their way with instructions to bid high
for PLAYERS needed to make pennant con-
tending teams. Miller Higgins. manager
of the st. Louis Cardinals, wants
shortstop and an outfielder: Manager Nc
Graw of the Giants Is said to be after
Zimmerman of the Chicago club, ana
Manager Stallings of the Boston cham
pions has announced that he is in the
market for players who will strengthen
his team. Roger Bresnahan, new man
ager of the Chicago Cubs. has several
pitchers to trade for an outfelder and IT
is reported that Zimmerman and pitch
er may be offered to Manager McGraw
for Eddie Grant.
Manager Herzog of the Cincinnati team
and Manager Clarke of Pittsburg are the
other leaders who are expected to make
some interesting offers II other managers
show disposition to trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
OFFICERS MAKE
A BIG HAUL. AT
Pete LAnDRY'S

One hundred dollars fine and so DAYS
in the county Jail and so days addition
al in case of non-payment of fine
was the sentence melted out to Pete
Landry in the municipal court, Fri
day afternoon for illegal possession
of intoxicating liquors. Deputy Sher-
IFS BuclSlin of Augusta, Lewis of Au-
gusta, Emery of Manchester and East
man of Benton, on warrant issued by
Sheriff Colby Getchell. searched Lam
dry's place at 121 Water street Friday
and found in two hides in the attic
over dofmer windows 20 gallons of
mixed liquors. Fred w. Clair acted as
counsel for the defendant and tried
to convince the court that the liquor
had not been sold. but probable cause
was found and the sentence imposed
Landry appealed the sentence and
was held in $500 bonds, which he fur
nlshed for appearance at the next
term of the superior court.
The Bay View Hotel was also
searched and hear the sheriffs found
two quart bottles partly filled with
whisxev, one in the office desk and
another in under the counter. The pro-
prietor, William Howard. was brought
before tho court. but was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Rev. T. J. Coolbroth. pastor of the
Advent Christian church, corner of
Nudd and Pearl streets, will give a
series of sermons S-on prophetic lines
Of Bible truths illustrated by prophet :.
ic symbols of the Bible upon a large
chart 80 feet long. The following are
some of the subjects: THE Abomina-
ton of Desolation Upon the Jewish
Nation 1.-THE Tribulation Upon the
Christian Church. "The Time of
Trouble Upon the Gentle Nations
THE Brittle Element in Human Gov
ernments in the Time of the End"
The End of the Turkish Government
in the Light of Prophecy" THE Stone
Kingdom or Last Empire
These will be followed by others.
Each subject will be announced be-
fore being given
On Sunday the subject will be THE
Accumulation of Deselation upon the
Jewish Nation" Each sermon will be
strictly Biblical only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
REGULAR MEETING
ORDER OF MOOSE

At the regular meeting of Kennebec
Lodge. No. 1458, l.. 0. o. M, held Fri
day, a class of nine. candidates were
initiated, also several applications
were received.
The anniversary committee report
ed all arrangements were completed
for the celebration Friday evening,
Dec, IL. at City hall The Mooseheart
pictures will be shown at the Colonial
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
and evenings.
Mayor e. e. Newbert was present
and made remarks for the good of the
order.
1t was one of the largest meetings
since the institution Of the lodge and
much interest was shown. Should the
lodge continue to grow new quarters
will be necessary before long.
Kennebec Lodge will confer the de-
srees at the new Gardiner Lodge, to
be instituted Monday evening. Dec. Z,
and all members are invited to be
present. The Moose Orchestra will
furnish music. Arthur w. Hayden, ma
tional director for New England, will
he uresent-