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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

a reply from the enemy artillery which
was stopped Immediately BY our fire.
Last z,,t enc o. cur squadrons CON-
posed Of seven aeroplanes dropped on
the Sablons railway station at Metz 81
shells og % calibre and two shells of la5
calitre one of our machines on account
of motor trouble was obliged to make
landing. which was accomplished without
incident within our lines near Dieulouard
10 the south of Pont-A-Mousson.
The Belgian official communication
reads: After quiet night the German
artillery was very active during the
course of the day Of December 10, espe-
c:ally before part Of the Belgian front.
More to the south an engagement with
bombs was undertaken and turned TO
our advantage The Belgian batteries
bornbarded effectively Eessen. Olercken
and Leyghem and destroyed train on
the narrow guage road at Leke and
convoy which was about leavinb.'
Army Of the East: There is nothing
to add 10 the preceding communication.
"Expediiionary corps OF the Darda-
nelles: a rather intense artillery action
took place on December IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Australia's Military a..

Australian boys begin their mu
career at the age Of twelve
when they enter the rank. =.
Junior cadets" and drill md. 81
instruction Of their schooltes.,.
Their target practice is lim;tss
shooting what is popularity know.
the twenty-five" rife.
At the age Of fourteen the sebo.,
is graduated into the Senior css.a
and here his military training has.
In dead earnest He learns tn =.
for his rife. which the govemn.
furnishes to him. The state also .ss
him an olive drab military un,tsN
He learns the movements OF so..
and company formations and lear..
deploy as skirmishers.
The Australian schoolboy becom,.
soldier irrespective Of his own Wish.
in the matter, or those Of hts p,r,ss
Truancy officers, such as in this a."
try, watch the attendance at schoo, !.
Australia, hale into court the p,,s,s
Of boys who are absent from W..
military drill. and it is not an ,n,s
quent occurrence for heavy fines IA !
levied on parents who are india.,.s
to their sons military educ,um
American Boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

Most of the laundry work Of th.
Philippine Islands is done by hand
The washing IS usually done by beat
ing the clothes with paddles with tG
open hands or by rolling the sarmei
slightly and striking one end Of /
upon Il Hat stone or other hard, smOot-
surface, handling it as Il fail is swuns
over the shoulder. The usual meth09
is to beat the clothes with paddle
especially fashioned for the purpose
There is no such thing as boiling d
the process of washing among til
Filipinos. Much Of the clothing wor
in the country being white. grea
deal of sun bleaching is done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Eismarck's Card Trick

The diplomat has many tricks up hi,
sleeve. Bismarck included not oSly
drinking, but card playing 1t was
when he was negotiating the treaty Of
Gastein with the Austrian Blome
Il then played quinze for the last
time in my life. Although l had not
PLAYED then for long time. gambla
recklessly, SO that the others We're as
founded. But | knew what l was al.
Blome had heard that Iuinze gave The
best opportunity Of testing man,
character. and he was anxious to Try
the experiment on ME. l thought to
myself. III teach him l lost few
hundred thalers. for which might
we'll have claimed reimbursement from
the state. But l got around Blome IN
that way and made him DO what
wanted. He took me to be reckless and
yielded."-London Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
FATHER BY HIS
DARING SAVES
DAUGHTERS LIFE

Central Village, Conn. Dec. 49,
To rescue his five-year- daughter
Hazel from drowning in the Mooseup
river, Frank Edgerton of this place
leaped 30 feet from the railroad bridge
into the swiftly running stream, here
today. and after a desperate struggle
reached the child and brought her
ashore. Neither father nor child suf-
fered seriously from the adventure
E.dgerton, his wife and daughter
We're crossing the railroad bridge on
their way home. The child made a
misstep and slipped through the
bridge.
The river. swollen by the recent
rains and melting snow. is unusually
high ana swift and although Edger-
ton jumped as his daughter fell she
had been borne rapidly far down
stream before he was able to overtake
and grasp her.
Meantime, persons on shore had
pushed out ladders to him and when
lie had recovered the child he was
able to seize one Of them and was
drawn to shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
sweden TO MAKE
STRONG PROTEST
TO GREAT BRITAIN

Berlin. Dec ls-tBy wireless TO cay
willie, y. YD.-Sweden has DECIDED 70
make an energetic protest to Great sri
tain against the stoppage by British au-
thorities in KirkwaIl Of the parcel posi-
service between Sweden and the oni5eH
States The Swedish government also
has ordered AL parcels post from Eng
land 10 transi, across Sweden TO De held
up indefinitely. This means the COM
plete stoppage OF the Angio-Russlan par
eel post service until the Swedish pro-
test Is needed.
The Swedish government, according 70
information received here. Will notify the
United States of this new measure
1t was stated at the British foreign
Office yesterday that. out of 5V9 bags OF
parcel mail for Sweden on board the
Hellig Olav, 109 contained nothing except
rubber consigned to a well-known for
warding agent in Sweden. II was added
that innocent parcels of mail carried by
the steamer would be forwarded 10 their
destination as speedily as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Making tire Insects Speak.

In the biogra pixies Of the world there
is 10 passage more human and more
humorous than the account by N.
Fabrc of his hrst interview with Pas
teur. who had never seen cocoon and
was astoniShed that there WAS any
thing in it. lie concludes the account
thus: Encouraged by the magnificent
example of the cocoons rafting in Pas
tours astonished ears. l have made 1t
my rule to adopt the method of ign0-
rance in my investigations into in
sects. read very little. Instead of
turning the pages Of books. an czpcn-
sive proceeding quite beyond my
means. instead Of consulting other peo-
pie. 1 persist obst;nately in interview
ing my subject until succeed in max
ing him speak. Spectator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
III. Land Of Large Families.

:, he article on the winter life OF
t,e French Canadians in Harper's
Howard E. Smith tells OF the e1-
traordinary large families OF these
simple folk.
"Soon the twilight grew to night
and the large lamp on the table cast
ira orange glow over the room and the
LONG table filed with steaming dishes.
".You have a large family, madam,
I remarked, as they gathered about
tho table. =.
"'Oui, monsieur, we are sixteen. II
is a good gift to lie bon Dieu' nestce
pas? she said, turning toward the
cure.
".C'est vrai, mon enfant. 1t Is.
There Is no better gift than that OF
another child to his kingdom
II could not but remember that the
law has also encouraged large fani-
lies by passing bill at Quebec CIV
ing ten acres Of land to any family
having from that time forth twelve or
more children, and how in two years
the law was repealed because the de-
mand on those ten acre lots was In
excess Of the supply"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
How Romans Took Thor Food

The Romans reclined at their h,
quets on couches. all supporting then
selves on one elbow and eating VIM
their fingers from dishes placed in a.
center Of the table. Each was supo,,.s
with a napkin. and knives were u.s
though it does not appear that eve,,
one was supplied with one. Nothins
it would seem, could be more fatiguin,
than to partake Of q repast in such ~
awkward posture or less conducive !,
neatness, it being almost impossible IA
keep the hands clean even with ws,p,
supplied by the slaves or to prevent thu
food and wine from falling on tn,
clothing and the draperies Of the eoNb
This manner Of eating disappesrs
during the dark ages so far as thu
couch was concerned, but the peculiar.
ity Of taking food with the fingers from
a common dish continued atterwam
for more than 1000 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Limited Perpetual Motion.

Ambrose Fletcher solved the great
problem of perpetual motion the other
day. after laboring upon it for MANY
years. 1t is in the shape of ball
which swings back and forth regularly
and tirelessly. being propelled by Il sort
of clockwcrk mechanism. There Is
only one drawback TO this solution of
the old problem. He has to wind the
machinery every eight days. There is
always something wrong. isn't there:
AS soon as Ambrose gets it so it will
run without winding he will have the
problem definitely solved. - Brooklyn
Eagle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
COOPERATIVE
MARKETING WITH
S1,400,000,000

Washington. Lee. l3.-Farmtrs' cooper
alive marketing and purchasing organi-
cations VIII transact this year total
business amounting TO more than s1il0, :
c,c,C0', according to an estimate in the
annual report of Tie office Of the markets
and rural organization of the depart
ment Of agriculture made public tonight.
while agricultural cooperation in the
United States is far more prevalent than
is generally believed. the report says. it
is not yet upon a sufficiently strong bust
ness basis. For this reason the office has
studied the various methods employed
and is endeavoring 10 aid in perfecting
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
CHARGE W0LCAST
WITH VIOLATING
HIS CONTRACT

New York, Dec. 19.-Charges Of
breach Of contract and obtaining
none under false pretenses will be
preferred against Adj Wolgast, former
lightweight champion, at a meeting
tomorrow OF thc New York State Ath
let.c Commission. Chairman Fred
Weack announced tonight that he
would recommend suspension of the
pugilist for six months.
Wolgast is charged with violating
his contract with the Harlem Sport
ing Club when he boxed on the night
Of Dec. II at Atlanta as he had agreed
not TO engage in any bout previous to
his appearance here last Friday night.
He is accused Of going here when he
knew he was not in fit physical con-
dition to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
TURKISH

Constantinople, Dec. 19-tNia London.
-AngIo-French squadrons and allied land
batteries yesterday hombarded Turkish
positions at Ari Buh1u and at Ali. on
GaIiipoli peninsula, says the official
statement issued today by the Ottoman
war department. In Mesopotamia Turk
ish troops are said t. be destroying de-
fence works Of ever description in front
Of the British main position near kdt-Fi-
AnaTa.
The text Of the statement follows:
"Irak front: our troops continue TO
destroy defence works Of all kinds be
fore the ene,nys main position near HUT
El-Amara. Our heavy artillery is sue
cessfully bon1bardng the trenches ana
other works Of the enemy.
.Dardaneles FROM: Near Anafarta
there were intermittent artillery encoln-
tiers. one Of TWO enemy mines exploded.
destroyed a british trench our patrols
have CAPTURED in enemy trenches la~o-
nets and ammunition and various other
kinds Of war material
Near Ari Rurnu the enemy fred =
great number Of bombs against our right
wing. One cruiser and three arnore
monitors as well as land batteries bonn
harded our positions from different free
tons Our artillery successfully replied
Near Seddul Bahr our artillery De-.
Il sank one OF two tugs in the NarroTs
which were debarl;!ng men and aiamun,.
ton. The deharkatiOn was interrUpte I.
"One cruiser and one monitor homia"C'-
ed the neighborhood Of Ali but caused
no DAMAGE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
PALERMO

NORTH-The Ladies Aid sale was
a grand success. "A large crowd at
tended and all the tables were well pat
ronzed The fish pond afforded much
merriment and the supper got many
compliments as well as the ice cream
The sale netted s23.72.
Rev 3. II. Tucker. pastor of the
NJ F. church OF North Palermo. will be
assisted in meetings the coming week
nv Miss Rebecca Martin of China and
her friend, Miss Patch Of New York
Miss Patch will preach Sunday morn
ing and Miss Martin in the evening
and so on during the week.
Sam Husseyy met with a serious ac-
cident Wednesday by tree falling on
him in such a way as to receive a frac-
tured leg and arm and several ribs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
PIT1TSFIELD

Saint-Saens' Christmas oratorio Noel
was given at a vesper service at the Uni
versalist church Sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock by the vested choir of the church
with the following soloists: Mrs. Will c.
Atkins of Gardiner. sopruno; J. Francis
MacNichol of Augusta. tenor Miss Doro-
try Drake. mezzo-soprano; Mrs. Narl
Cottrell, contralto; Clarence Bodtish, bar
itone, and Miss Mildred Webb of st. AL
bans, harp accompanist at the piano, and
with Miss Grace Rogers organst and
musical director This was one of the
most important works ever produced by
the choir and was very successfully CIV
en- The seating capacity of the church
was overtaxed by the large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
AMERICAN HELD
AT WARSAW FOR
INVESTIGATION

Berlin. Dec. 19.-Via London, Dec.
20, PHI 4. M-Siegfried Paul Lon
don. a naturalized American citizen.
has been placed in jail at Warsaw and
is awaiting trial on a charge of es-
pionage. AS the investigation has not
vet been completed the authorities
have not Yet been able to communi-
cate to the American consulate the
full charges against London which
are understood TO involve an alleged
conspiracy to convey information to
the Russians after the German occu-
patton of Warsaw.
London has been hanger on in
the leading hotels OF Warsaw for years
as a conm!ssiona!re and guide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
OFFICIAL
| REPORTS
GERMAN

Berlin, Dec. 19.-Via London
French aviators launched another at
tack against the German fortress Of
Metz last night, but the only result
was damage to property, says the Off
cial statement issued today by the
German army headquarters. In the
Balkan theatre the statement adds
$50 Serbs and Montenegrins we're
taken prisoners. The text of the
statement follows:
Western theatre: Nothing OF i'm
portance took place. During the night
Metz again was attacked by enemy
aviators Damage to property was the
only result
Eastern theatre: Small Russian de-
tachments advancing against our po-
sitions at various points were re
pulsed.
Balkan theatre: Near Mojkovac
and Btelopolje about $50 Se<bians and
IIontenegrins have been taken pris-
o-e.S"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
10000 CASKS OF
WHISKEY LOST IN
A SCOTCH CANAL

Glasgow. Scot, Dec. l9-Firemen had 10
fight a canal full of blazing whiskey
here today when fire broke cut in the
building of the Distillery Co.. Lid.
Twelve thousand casks of liquor were
stored in the building. The conflagra-
ton spread rapidly and the explosion Of
the casks released the whiskey. which
made a burning stream of the canal.
Firemen pumped water from the bottom
Of the canal and played it on the blaz-
ing surface. The loss is estimated at
$780, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
HIGH HONOR TO
DRS. HASKINS AND
FORD, HARVARD

Cambridge. Mass, Dec. l9.-Dr. Charles
Somer HasEins, dean of the Harvard
Graduate school, and DR.. jeremiah y.
NJ. Ford, professor Of languages in the
university. were notified tonight Of their
election to the Academy of Fine Arts of
Barcelona. This distinction Is held by
only one other American, Archer M.
Huntington Of New York
The Royal Academy OF Fine Arts Of
Barcelona was founded early in the Eth
century and has only % members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
ILEVI CORBIN OF
FORT KENT WAS
FOUND GUILTY

Portland, Me. Dec. 19.-Levi Corbin,
aged 20, of Fort kent. was found guilty
by jury in the United States district
cour, Saturday OF firing at two customs
officers after being ordered to halt by
them.
The shot was fred while customs Off
GERS were watching for smugglers near
the entrance to the ferry across the st.
John river. between Fort Kent and taa
Canadian side.
Corbin testified he had So on his person
and that he believed he was in danger
of being held up by tramps.
He was fined $500 by Judge Clarence
Hale and in default OF payment was
committed to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
NORWAY Correspondents OF TWO
LONDON PAPERS SEND STORIES ON
"QuARREL SOME PEACE PILGRIMS"
AND FORD "CAT AND Doc FIGHT

London, Dec. 20, 30 A. M.-The
correspondents Of the Daily Mail and
the Daily Express at Christiania make
a great play Of the alleged differences
on the Ford peace ship. The Express
says that when the newspaper men at
Chr-stiania went aboard. Mr.. Ford's
manager made vigorous efforts to
prevent them from meeting the Amer
lean newspaper men, but was unable
10 prevent the story of the voyage
from being told and that after the
Norwegians had gone ashore with
lively details of all the happenings
there was "a regular cat and dog
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Heaven often smites in mercy, even
when the blow Is severest.-Baillie.

The origin Of the American caucus
dates back to revolutionary days. being
traced to the Caucus Club of Boston.
This club was composed mainly OF per-
sons engaged in shipbuilding. 1t was
one of the most radical opponents Of
R-s.is, oppression. The Caucus Club
and the Merchants Club Of the same
pe.Iod used 10 meet before elections
and agree on candidates for town and
provincial offices. Caucus" is believed
to be a corruption of "caulkers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

Maru is the japanese word for moth
er. All japanese regard their count!
of Japan as their mother. and IL
stead of using the equivalent of TN
word fatherland they invariably 50!
"Maru" (mother) when referring Il
the land of Japan. Their use OF ID
word as part of the names of ships
to show their reverence for and u
honor their mother, Japan. and at tU
same time TO distinguish the ships o
belonging TO their motherland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
FAIRFIELD

The young people of the Methodist
Sunday school are rehearsins Tor the
Christmas concert which will be held
Saturday evening. at the church. This
years program will be very elaborate.
consisting of drills. cantatas, songs and
Rotations The concert will take up
the first mart Of the evening and will
he held in the church auditorium. Fol-
lowing .the concert the Christmas tree
will be the center Of attraction, and will
be in the church vestry.
Frank Coffill Of Augusta passed the
week end at his homo in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

ew York. representatives. Of organized
bali were surprised at the concessions
offered by the Federals. II was said the
older organizations would not have ask
ed as much as the third league offered
70 Grant.
Representatives who attended the New
York meeting and who returned here to-
day declined to discuss the proceedings
there. although President johnson of the
American League said peace was sure
to come. He and President Chivington
Of the American Association will go to
Cincinnati tomorrow It was said there
was small chance that the Cleveland
American Association clun would be re-
moved to Chicago should the Cubs atan-
don the West Side grounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
REPORT SUICIDE
OF GEN. JONESCO

Geneva, via London, Dec. 19.-Munich
newspapers received here announce the
suicide of Cen. Jonesco commanding the
Second Rumanian army corps. Accord
ing to the story the general was sus-
pected of having been brihed by one OF
the powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20

fight" to Dust the American journal
lists from the ship. the main aliega-
ton against them being that they
tried to wreck the mission.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail
describes Mr. Ford and his quarrel
some peace pilgrims as surprised and
disconnected at the lack Of even sem
blance of official welcome to Norway,
and says that there is no Disgusting the
fact that the majority of the pilgrims
realize that they have embarked on
foolish errand. The correspondent says
that at least dozen delegates intend to
desert before they make themselves r.
diculous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
SHERIFF DIES
AFTER BATTLE
WITH NEGROES

Lcesourg. Ga, Dec. 19.-Sheriff d.
D. Moreiand Of Lee county, died to-
cay from wounds received last night
when he and a posse fought pitched
battle with Negroes in Worth county
just across the line from this place.
According to unconfirmed rumors. two
Of the Negroes have been caught and
lynched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Exactiy Alike.

You ought to be pleased with these
rolls, George. dear" said the young
wife. They are exactly like those
your mother used to make when you
were boy"
"Of course they are replied George
CALAMITY. In fact. thought at first
they were the same ones
And the stupid creature could not I'M
derstanG why Mrs. George burst into
tears:-Richmond Times Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Nothing Unusual.

My goodness" said Wigglcs, "Rnd
yard Kipling's autograph brousM
$3.50 at auction the other day.
That's nothing" retorted RalM
Waldo Inkwell. author of "Sonnets %
a Portuguese. My autograph brousn
1928 last week
Auction sale:" queried Wiggles,
NO" said Inkwell. 1T was signea
to check in payment Of my tailor
bill."-New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Very Simple.

"My wife IS going to that masquer
nde bah as simple fisher maiden
Going to borrow a fishers costume
from some simple Maiden
Not on your life. Going to have Que
especially constructed for S2,OU-Lou
isyille COurier-Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Professor Richard Norton, founoe'

Professor Richard Norton. founoe'
OF the American Volunteer Ambulance
corps. which is the chief Red Cross
unit in the Second French army. nss
received the Military Cross from INV
French government. He is an educaI,
or, born in Germany, graduate
Harvard university. and has studies.
both in Germany and Greece. In lsV'
he visited Central Asia for the purpose
of archaeological investigation, ana ID
1904 and 1909 he visited Cyrenaica w
the same purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
FILM SAYS HE
WILL NOT GIVE
UP PROGRESSIVES

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. l9-William Finn
announced tonight that he did not in
tend to desert the Progressive party and
declared that Pennsylvania would send
rs delegates to the Progressive national
convention next year,
The rulea the seas applies to nc"
said Mr. Finn 81 must be the last man
Or one OF the last-to leave the Pro
gressive ship-that is. provided all the
others intend to leave it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
The Color of Air.

Pure air is blue in tint because, &C.
cording to Newton. the molecules Of
the air haze the thickness necessary to
reflect blue rays. When the atmos-
phere is blended with perceptible va
pors the Giffused light is mixed with
large proportion Of white.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-20
Harder Still,

well. have you reached the pom.
where you can assemble nlotorcar'
asked Mr.. Chugson.
NO. indeed" answered Mr.. Johnson
Elm fact. haven't yet reached tae
point where can assemble the price
Birmingham Age Herald.