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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
FAYETTE

A large number attended the sale
and entertainment given Thursday
evening by the Ladies' Aid of the Rap-
fist church. Prof A. E. Morsey. the
Well-known reader of South Paris,
was much appreciated. The program
vas as follows: Music by d quartet
composed Of Mrs. Gertrude Barron.
Mrs May Whittemore. NJ. I. Gle, E.
Z. Gle; reading, Prof. Morse, encore.
trio, Mrs. lrma Chase. Celia Pratt,
Miss Quimby: reading. Prof Morse,
encore; solo: Il Will Love You When
tho Silver Threads Are Shining Among
the Gold" Gertrude Gle Barron:
reading. Prof Morse. encore; duet,
Miss Pratt, Miss Quimby: rea ding,
Prof. Morse: duet. TITS Better That
Mrs Whittemore; reading, Prof.
Morse. encore: solo, Fairy Moon" en-
core, Miss Celia Pratt: reading. Prof.
Morse. Ice cream and cake, candy,
aprons, fancy articles and grab
counter and flsh pond attracted much
attention in the vestry and kept those
in charge of the various tables busy.
a large Guilt and sofa pillow were
sold by tickets, the one having the
Lucky number drawing them. The quilt
went to w. Z. Judkins, the pillow to
Fred Young.
Miss Dorothea Judkins entertained
p of her young friends at her home
Thursday evening. the occasion being
her 18th birthday The evening was
pleasantly passed with games and
music. Dainty refreshments were
served. Miss Dorothea was the recip-
lent of many pretty and useful gifts
and good wishes for many more BIRTH
DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
Monday Statement

Today's official statement from
Turkish headquarters says:
On the Dardanelles front our artil-
lery after energetically replying to
enemy fire from sea and land success
fully attacked enemy infantry and ar
tillery positions.
There were minor engagements near
Ari Burnu.
"On Dec. 4, near Seddul Bahr. enc
my mines were destroyed. whereupon
the enemy vigorously bombarded the
Turkish positions. assisted by moni-
tor. and an armored cruiser. Two Ger
man airmen dropped bombs on the
enemy monitor. which ceased firing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
FIGHTING BANDS
ORGANIZE F o r
PILLAGE-REPORT

Paris Dec. 6-Fighting between strong
bands of Albanians and the Montenegro
and Serbian troops is reported in dis
patch from Cettinje, Montenegro. to the
Havas Agency. The message says these
bands are believed to have been organic
ed to cooperate with the Austrians but
that they are terroriZing the civilian
population. pillaging their homes and as
sassinating Christians. They also are
making frequent attacks on the Serbian
and Montenegro armed forces.
One of these bands is reported to have
attacked the convent at Detohani, Ser
bia. on Dec. /, attempting to burn it. but
being prevented by the arrival of troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

timore agent Of the North German
Lloyd to Hans Suhren, captain Of the
Marina Ouesada. Care Norcmann, II
Broadway" which the address of Cap
tain Karl Boy-Ed, the German naval
attache, was produced at the trial.
officers of the Department of Jus
tice expect to confer shortly with Will
liam F. Kramer and c. H. Canode. who
are now their way here from Chica-
go, concerning the activities of La
boris National Peace Council" The in
formation disclosed at this conference,
it was learned today, will determine
whether the matter will be placed be-
fore federal grand jury.
Kramer is an official of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and
also of Labor's Peace Council. Canode
is a printer, who is said to have done
Some work for the Peace Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
II SIX DAY TEAMS
TWO NILES BEHIND RECORD

New YORK, Dec 6-At midnight.
when the riders in the six DAY bicycle
race here rad completed "a hours on
1Ee track. al Of he Il leans were still
in the running. Thirteen of Them were
punched in the lead, having covered
55a miles laps, exactly two miles
Behind the record, made BY Fogler and
5iil last year. Sullivan and Anderson
were one lap behind the leaders, Sui
ter and Madonna, two laps in the rear
and kopsky and Wohlrah, Russo and
Nanderstuyft were three laps behind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
COMPULSORY MILITARY
TRAINING IN THE BAY
STATE HIGH school,.

Boston, Dec 6.-The school committee
tonight voted TO extend compulsory mill
tary training to suburban High schools
and appointed Capt. George S. Penney,
NJ. Y. NJ, as assistant military instruc-
tor. The position is a new one. By the
order Of the committee the number of
pupils under military instruction will be
increased TO 434O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
CONTEST NARROWS TO 3 CITIES

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE fight of the
Democratic national convention of 1916
narrowed tonight 10 three cities-st
Louis, Chicago and Dallas-with the lat
ter having by far the largest and most
enthusiastic delegation on the ground.
The Democratic national committee
meets tomorrow TO decide the time and
place of the convention which all the
committeeman agree will renomnate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
four AUSTRIAN
MONITORS WILL
B0si1hR) REM

Paris. Dec e.-C5.3o n MD,-"Fo4r Aus
trian monitors are prepared ID leave
Rustchuk, in Bulgaria, on the Danube,
70 lombard REM. q danube port in Bess-
arabia. where Russian army has assem-
bled.'' says the Bucharest correspondent
of the Temps. information to this eff
feet was received here to-day, and in con-
sequence the Rumal!.A government has
decided to close all foreign navigation on
the part of the Danube which flows
through Rumanlan territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

President Wilson. There was some doubt
tonight as 10 whether the business of the
committee could be concluded in a one
day session. The committee doors will
be seized tomorrow by opposing delega-
tons on the question of suffrage
A resolution warmly endorsing the
work of the Wilson administration and
the last Congress was in course of prep
aration tonight and viii be adopted by
the committee tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
RECORD YEAR OF DEER
: KILLING IN VERMONT

Montpelier. VI, Dec. 6-The kill of
deer in this state during the three weeks
open season, which closed yesterday, ex-
ceeded 50oo according TO figures receiv-
ed by State Commissioner John ". Tit
comb up to tonight. Indications. he said,
were that the total would reach $780,
nearly 1000 larger than the previous rec
ord kill made in 1863.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
BANK TO MAKE LOANS
SOLELY ON FARMLANnS

Boston, Dec. 6.-Incorporation papers
OF the Massachusetts Farmland Bank,
the first institution to be formed un-
der the new law for banks when will
make loans solely on farm lands, were
filed today
The headquarters Of the new bank
will be al Springfield ami branch Of
fees will be opened in ever county in
the state. The capitalization is $50
coo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
KID WILLIAMS
And FRANK BURNS
FIGHT 4 DRAW

New Orleans, Dee. d.-Kid Williams,
worlds bantamweight champion, and
frankie Burns Of jersey City fought
20 rounds to a draw in their battle for
the title here tonight The fight was
fast and furious throughout. Referee
Ed. Smith decided honors were even.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
BRITISH ARMY
AT KUT-EL-A MARA
AFTER DEFEAT

London. Dec. 6-'5,1o r Ml-The Brit
ish army in Mesopotamia which has
been in retreat following its defeat he
fore Bagdad. has reached kut-el-Amara,
on the Tigrs. los miles below Bagdad
without further fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
Capital Grange.

"A very interesting and we'll attended
meeting OF Capital Grange vas held
Saturday evening. Nov. n. The third
and fourth degrees were conferred. the
work being done in a very pleasing and
efficient manner by the officers and
members of Manchester Grange. A
Harvest feast was served during recess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
QUEBEC CITADEL
THREATENED BY
BAD FIRE MONDAY

Quebec, Dec. 6.-The citadel, one of the
historical landmarks of Quebec. and
where a considerable amount of hay,
grain and oats are stored. caught fire to-
day. The citadel military brigade were
unable to control the flames and two
alarms were sent for the Quebec depart
ment. There are large powder magazines
in the citadel and the lire is said to be
close to these.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

The Friendly League dancing class held
its second meeting of the season Monday
evening under the direction Of Prof ].
Frank Lee As there now are IS pupils
in the class there is some thought of d.
viding into two classes for greater IA
cility in handling. Mrs. Keene acted as
patroness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
SONS OF VETERANS
Henry G. Staples Camp Elects William
A. Reynolds Commander

Henry G. Staples Camp. No. so, S.
Of ", held its regular meeting Mon
day evening and elected officers for the
ensuing year as follows:
Commander. William A. Reynolds;
senior vice commander. Frank Corson;
junior vice commander, Ray Church:
camp council. William B. Fletcher,
Frank M. Dow and S. W. Perkins;
camp secretary, Clarence H. Cram;
camp treasurer. Mark T. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

The Maine State Nurses Association
viii meet Tuesday afternoon, Dec. II,
at the Haynes Home for Nurses con-
nected with the Augusta General hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

The handsome new parsonage erected
by Christ Episcopal church parish at
Biddeford has been completed and Rev
George B. Wood and his family have
moved in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
RUSSIA CALLS
CLASS OF 1917 TO
CLASS OF 1916

Petrograd. Dec. 6. via London-An
imperial ukase issued today ordered
the enrolment of the class of 1917 in
1916
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

Goldfish are dried, ground into powder
and made into bread in Iceland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

Pennsylvania holds first rank among
the stone-producing states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

T. NJ. Ware was called to South
Paris Sunday by the death Of h1s ia
Their, Charles F. Ware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
LOCAL NOTICE

H F. A. dance at Granite Cutters
nall tonight. Music, Shares orchestra
dec7d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
King Constantine
Is Interviewed by
Associated Press
Together with Assurances from Government He
Has Given Personal Word That Greeks Will
Never Attack Anglo French Compares Po-
stion to That of America Does Not Want
Greece to Be Second Poland


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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

Many houses in France are numbered
12k, in order to avoid the unlucky Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07
BOARD OF trade
and RETAIL MER-
CHANTS MEET

Monday Evening at Au-
gusta House and Dis
cuss Various Matters
Robert Vance Asks
Support Of Business
Men for Basketball
Question of Municipal
Tree Placed in Hands
of Committee Sever
al Other Matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-07

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-24
MYSTERY HIDES DEATH OF
WILLIAM WALTON, ARTIST
Body Found Floating Three and One-haf Miles Off
Rockaway Point Identified by Friend-May Have
Dropped From Outgoing Ship-Oficias Silent.

DR.. Hoag and asked the latter to visit
the morguc. There his theory was borne
out.
BEYOND that. however. inquiry last
night for further details about the
strange case met stone wall opposition.
At the West Twenty second street home
OF the painter. one OF the old houses on
the lower West side. a janitor said he
had been ordered To give out no informa-
tion. Dr. Hoag too was unavailable up
to a late hour. The police believe Mr..
Walton fell or Jumped from an outgoing
steamship, but there is nothing to sub
stantiate either theory.
Commissioner Arthur Woods. who was
appealed To last night on the case. would
not discuss II beyond the statement that
Lieut.. Williams had the facts. Lieut..
Williams said he had. but that Or. Hoag
had told him the circumstances of Mr..
Walton's disappearance In confderce,
that 1t was "A private case and there
fore he had to be silent about 1t. TO
add to the strange features OF the whole
AFFAIR. SO far as can be learned. the
police have not heard from any relatives
OF the artist. Dr. Hoag being apparently
the only one interested.
William Walton's work is well known
In art circles. He was born in Phila-
delphia in lS+3 and was educated in the
public and high schools Of that city. lie
studied drawing "A; the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts and the Natural
Academy of Design in New York. For
two years he was pupil of Carulus
Duran in Paris. His first work was
drawing on wood in Philadelphia. but
later he gained fame az "A figure and
landscape painter and "A writer on art
subjects. He was unmarried At one time
he was reputed to be wealthy. hut
whether more or less straitened cir
cums,ances recently had anything to do
with the finding of his body could not be
asccrtained last night.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-24
1O5 FRENCH MARINES
ELUDE FOES 81 DAYS
Break Through the German
Line in 315 Mile Retreat
From Belgrade.
,o,c,oi cable Despatch TO TuE srs.

IoSpoN. Nov. ga story OF an ex-
traurdinary march of small BODY :"
rren,,h marines, who have arrived AZ
Mcnastir from Belgrade after covering
more than 900 miles afoot and passing
through the Austrian lines. Is told by the
,,,rrasnondent Of the Daily Mail AZ
Salonica, He says:
cone hundred ana 1--WE French sailors
from, Craiovo. near Belgrade, have ar
rived at Monastir after covering more
than ais miles afoot and passing through
tho euemy's lines. They went by a
roundabout way. via Prizrend and
n,bra. and, overcome with the extraor-
dinary difficulties. five were left on the
way. two of them dead and three
wounded.
commander picot and seven other
officers accompanied the detachment.
which did excellent work at belgrade,
They destroyed bridge and seriously
damaged two OF the six Austrian moni-
tors AZ Semln. Their battery of three
guns was discovered by enemy aero
p,anes and for three days, supported by
English and Russian batteries, WAS un-
der a terrible fire.
''Two large shells dropped almost
every second for eighteen hours with
awful precision. The battery was so
well protected by shields and carthworks
that II was able 10 reply, shell for shell,
until It's supply of ammunition was ex-
hausted and two Of Its guns We're de-
stroyed by "A miracle the detachment
had only two men seriously wounded and
only one killed.
when the ammunition ran out they
destroyed the guns. and on the evening
of October s began their retreat. Using
their rifles and Oayonets they rushed
the German line and got through Much
suffering was endured during the re-
treat, which occupied thirty-seven days
In a mountainous country, the men
carrying only their rifles and cart
ridges"
The correspondent adds that n British
detachment was expected at MOnastir
severas days ago, but that no definite
news Of II can be obtained.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-24
TOD SLOAN ORDERED
DEPORTED AS GAMBLER
Jockey Who Rode for King Ed.
ward Coming Back in
Steerage.
'Spec.d' cable Despdtch 10 THE svy.

LoNpoN, Nov, 23-Tod sloan, the for
her Jockey, was arrested yesterday on
deportation order under the defence
OF the realm act, which permits the
deportation OF an alien without the
necessity OF assigning reason
n French actress named Dherlys, who
played in the French revue al the Gar.
rick Theatre. was arrested with Sloan.
She will be sent 10 France with her
mother tomorrow. The ground OF ar
rest in both cases was the charge OF
keeping "A gambling house Army officer,
are said TO have lost considerable sums
at cards. Associated with Sloan. IL ia
alleged. was an Euglishman who ls we'll
known to the POLICE AS an expert card
sharp.
The police cannot prosecute any ut
the principals because tin officers dread
ing publicity, do not want to figure in
court proceedings.
Sloan has been in London about -four
months. He has been watched by the
police since his arrival.
The police decline to discuss sloan be.
yond saying that the United States may
be assured that there were adeauatt
grounds for inviting him TO return 10
his own country.
Under the deportation order Sloan
was taken at Government expense 10
Liverpool a steerage ticket was given
to him. also two shillings to buy lux.
uries on the voyage. He will. of course
transfer 10 the saloon, hut Officially h,
IS sailing as "A steerage passenger
He was allowed to take all personal
belongings, The defence of the realm
act has enabled the police to clear Lon.
don of scores of undesirable characters
A recent departure to South America
by man who did not await deportation
occurred In the case Of James Jaffre,
Williams. better known in the rogues
gallery as Silverberg. who often used
the name of Coleman Draytah
Williams WAS prominent IN the court.
martial proc eedings against Col, Pryor
who WAS charged with taking young ON.
GERS 10 the fiat, where they played
chemln defer, Williams was the man
who wo&M Col. Pryor was an. intimate
friend OF Martin, the cotton factor OF
Chattanooga, who mysteriously disap.
peared some time ago and was supposed
Cor time to have been murdered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-24

The body Of a man found floating in
'he ocean three and one-hslf miles OF
Hockaway Point bell buoy on November
i3 was Identified yesterday at the Flush
ing morgue as that OF William Walton.
painter Of prominence and IA writer
on art subjects. who disappeared from
ms home at $50 West Twenty second
street. Beyond tit identification. how
ever the case is enveloped In complete
mystery. How the body reached the
place where it was picked up except by
dropping from an outgoing steamship
is hard to explain.
Mr. Walton was ~ years old and un-
married. He was n familiar figure ut
the Century and National Arts clute, Of
both OF which he was a member. hut all
Efforts to Obtain information concerning
nus recent whereabouts and habits were
futile last night.
The identification of his body was
made by DIR. William J. Hoag. whose
onice Us at 331 Madison avenue. DR..
Hoag. II seems. reported the disappear
ancc OF his friend the painter a few
days ago. and visited the Flushing
morgue yesterday at the request Of
Lieut.. Grant Williams OF the bureau of
missing persons.
The body. which turned out to be
Mr.. Waltons. was absolutely without
clues to possible Identification when IL
was hshed out Of the Rockaway waters
week and "a half ago. The police sent
II TO the Flushing morgue and the bu-
reau OF missing persons was notified.
An "unidentified'' tag was attached to
the body In the morgue and I, Law
there until Dr. Roag reported the dis
appearance Of Mr.. Walton a few days
ago. Lieut. Williams connected the twn
cases from the description furnished b.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-24
BRITISH SEIZE THIRD
AMERICAN VESSEL
The kankakcc Of the Anleri-
can Transatlantic Co..
Hooking i'm Prize Court.

\ cable message received yesterday
BY the American Transatlantic Company
reports that one of Its ships. the Kan
kakee. carrying non -contraband cargo
to neutral port. has been seized by the
British The message was sent by Capt.
Bergh of the company's ship Manitowac.
now held AT Buencs Ayres through fear
of a similar fate.
The Kankakec l. III. third ship OF
American registry reported seized by the
British within "A short time, The Kan
kakee has been seventeen days overdue
AT Buenos Ayres. whence she Vas carry
ing 5000 tons of coal from Norfolk, Va
She was under charter 10 W. l.. Grace
a Co. Of this city and left Norfolk
October u.
The other two ships seized b, tn.
British wer. the Genesec and the Hook
ing owned by the same company. Presi-
dent Wagner asserted last night that he
believes Great Britain intends to cap
ture the companys entire fleet of eleven
vessels ON the assumption that they are
enemy owned" lie is sending SeCrs-
tary of state Lansing IA set of afidavits
setting forth that the company Is owned
entirely by American subscribers and de-
manding redress
tThe British Government issued an
order some time ago placing all the YES
sells of the American Transatlantic Com
pany on its blacklist. and serving notice
that they would be seized when found on
the high seas.
WAsHiNGroN. Nov. 23.--Formal notih-
cation has been received by the State
Department from the United States Con-
sui AT Halifax that the British Govern
msnt has decided to place the American
steamer Hooking of the American Trans
atlantic Steamship Company IN the Brit
ish prize court there. The Hooking.
which was formerly Of Danish registry.
was seized by IA British cruiser ON this
coast.
Although the State Department has
not been advised of the exact nature of
the grounds upon which the seizure WAS
made. IL understands that the British
Government offers 10 show that the
Hacking is now or was before hcr trnus-
fer to American registry. na,ti.Ily nunod
hv German inter,sts
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