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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
TURKS DEFEAT
ABOUT SHAIBA
Was COMPLETE

London. April 22.-ts.35 P. M).-The fol-
lowing official communication vas issued
this evening:
The latest kilograms from the Persian
gulf show that the defeat of the Turks
at Shaiba was even more complete than
had been hoped. Not only have then
abandoned their motor cars and gun and
ammunition wagons, but independent re-
ports show that their retirement has been
a rout. molested by turncoat Arab tribes
men. There are persistent rumors OF the
suicide Of SULLIVAN Asker, the Turkish
conlmander-in-chief.
1T is estimated THAI the enemy's cas-
ualties from the l2tn to the 18th Of
April reached 500. The Turks in this d.
rection are now all porth of Khamsieh.
which is more than 50 miles from Basra. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
BRITAIN'S ENEMIES
Continues From Page I

ered safe from attack
Further east in G=sopotamia, the
Turkish army which was sent 10 bar
Ire British advance from the nead of
the Persian gulf. after having suffer
81 s9fs9 Casualties Is II full retreat,
harassed TOT only by the British, but
by Arab tribesmea whom they had
enlisted on their side. and who, non-
that the TURKS have been defeated.
have termed against them
Nearer home Ihe British are hold
ing te1aclously 10 Hill 81, near Ypres,
which tney captured from the Ger
mans 81 Saturday and which the Ger
mans have ever since bean trying to
retaks. The French are pressing hard
OF tbs two sides Il the German tran
gle il he Woevre.
TIE Russians for their part. are. ac-
co-oins 10 their accounts, repuising re-
peate6 Austrian attacks on their pc
si-icn 20 the southeast cf Lupkow pass
in the CarpathiaEs ana are holding
their own against the .Ausrro-Gerna n
efforts On their tanks near Gorlice IN
western Gauc1a and il the eastern
part Of the same province. These at
tacks apparently are being made with
the object Of holding the Russians
where they are while the Germans are
preparing 10 strike al the Russian
lines at some other point. possibly
from the direction Of Cracow.
Although rumorg are many and d.
yergent, no definite news has been re-
ceived Of Italy's intentions. While dis
patches Indicate that the tension be-
tween Rome and Vienna has slackened,
the belief is general that before many
weeks both Italy and some Of the Bal
kan states will assume more definite
attitude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
ELECTIONS SETTLED THE OAR.
MEMBERS TAKE UP ROUTINE WORK

Washington. April z2-The long drawn
out fight for control Of the national Or
ganization Of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution over, and with the fac
ton headed by Mrs. William Cumming
Story OF New York to direct its destinie.
for another two years. delegates to the
annual convention again settled down to-
day TO cleaning up the routine business
before them.
The results Of yesterdays balloting an
ncunced early today showed that Mrs
Story had been reelected president-gen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

WITH CHINESE
ARE POSTPONED

Picking. China, Aprsl 2--Jzrsan again
postponed today resumption o. the nesc-
tiatio-s with China. The Jacaa=se raia-
lister. Eki kioli. informed TIE Chinese
foreign minister. LII Cae2g-E5s:Agg. that
,he session which was 20 have been held
today rnust 20 oytr, - he was Sill
withou, instructions from Toxic
II IS understood that tAe negotiations
are being held up pending q decision b.
the japanese government * 70 its 1oiicE.
which is being discussed a. Toxic, by the
cabl.e. and the elder statesmen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
ENGLAND STOPS
ALL SHIPPING
TO HOLLAND

Amsterdam, via London. April c33-lS-5o
P. A.J.-The following Official statement
vas issued today in behalf o. the British
government.
All shipping between Holland and the
United Kingdom is stopped fer the time
being. 10 ships wiu leave the Unitei
Kingdom for Holland after today. Ships
from Holland viii not be admitted p
the United Kingdom after today.
1t is hoped shortly 10 resume limited
cargo ard passenger traffic. Special ar
rangenents have been made for the
transfer OF mails"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

eral and her complete ticket was elected
to Office by substantial nnaiorities. Mrs.
Story received IS Of a possible u5s votes,
4sl going to Mrs. George Thatcher Gue-n-
sey Of Kansas. When the result was an
nounced the congress rose en- nasse and
cheered the successful candidate. support
ers OF Mrs Guernsey joining Mrs
Guernsey was one OF the first TO Offer
congratulations to Mrs. Story.
Today's session was devoted TO the
presentation Of rel orts from committees
and by state regents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
CHURCH FEDERATION
OPPOSED AT TIE Vt.
N. {. CONFERENCE

Bra-tleboro. Vi. April 22-Chu-ch .=d-
Grafton was opposed by Bishop Hicna-i
X. J. Coo. ot Portland. Ore. in his a.
dress today IS presiding once- Of ths
Vermont conference OF the Methods;
Episcopal church. He said. however.
that il places where tile-e wgs only one
pastor church members should unite il
one congregation Rev. 2. ". Sharpe g
Bratt,eboro, superintendent Of the No-s-
pelier district, reported tE4t tie churches
had had generally prosperous year.
with slight increase IN membership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
THE BRUNSWICK
DRAMATIC CLUB
PRESENTS PLAY

Brunswick, Ne. April 22.-(SpeciaD
The Brunswick Dramatic Club this
evening at the Cumberland theater.
presented the three-act comedy
Green Stockings the play being Civ
en- for the benefit of the Red Cross,
the proceeds being contributed for the
purpose Of helping the war sufferers.
The players were coached by Prof.
George T. Files Of Bowdoin College
who also took one Of the leading parts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

the American reply takes il for grant
ed that no such implication was n
tended and adds thai evidently the
ambassador Is "laboring under ce--a:-
false inn ressi0ns-
The note emphasizes the strong les
Of friendship between the | .l-tec
States and Germany and points cut
that tbs neutrality Of the E1-te1
states is founded on the firm L4s-z
CT conscience and good Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
Small Fire on Tjeonic erisae

4 discar5e5 cigar Or cigarette stub was
reepo1EiD,e for email FIRE about 81
T.1urs1ay afternoon On the path o. TIE
Tlconic bridge. The auto truck wzs
summoned from the Central fire g.at.oa.
and succeeded IN putting cut -1e blaze
after one plank had b5en completely
burned from the flooring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
CORCAS PREDICTS WORLDS MOST
CIVILIZED PART TO BE IN TROPICS

Birmingham, Ala, April ga civ
ilization greater than that now in thu
temperate zone will be buit in the
tropics as a result Of conquering dis
ease, according to Major General Cor
gas Of the medical department Of the
United States army. This prediction
was made by him in an address be-
fore the Alabama Medical Association
here yesterday.
"The valleys of South America are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
MAKE KNOWN
CHINA ATTITUDE
TODAY At PEK0

-oE.o, -Apr.l -. - = Emp
or -cs1:Ei-o and the Elder Statesm'
accc-d--g u the newspaper Jill
S.-mrs have sanctioned the cal
nets program with reference 10
demands upon CA.-z and minister
Lilhi VIII make known his counu
position a. Pek.c tomorrow. If Chi
declares II zcceGe 70 th9 demands d
:~e-sp9Ez- --.ma.es. the situationy
teCc12e gave z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

The large building used as hog
gerry on the Tibbetts farm at Brewer
and owned by Mr.. Goodness. was
burned about p. NJ. Wednesday. The
stock was all removed to safely. A
strong wind was blowing. but away
from the other buildings and no furth-
er damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

greater in fertility than any other re-
gion known to the world" Dr. Gorgas
said. Il believe in time to come we
will see more intense civilization III
these great tropical countries than We
now find in the temperate zone.
This movement Is commeScing now
and will affect the southern states
first. The Gulf of Mexico and the
caribbean Sea will prove to the sout..
what the Mediterranean is to Europe :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
CARRAhzh FORCES T0|
TAKE POSSESSION q|
VICINITY OF TEN

On Board l. :. s. Colorado. |
Paz Mex. April =. by Pablo to 5,
Diego. Cal. April -Z-Cava.a cs
toms officials, accaZp panied By Ieg 50
c.e-z. sailed -o5ay OF board +
steamer Aorricsn IL from Mazs,h
fo- san Bias. -epie. recently eyac
a-ed by villa tl.Les, 70 take posse
sion Of tEe Io~E-
Colonel Ob-egcz. brother Of 4
Ca-ra-zza genera, .as been appoint
military ccnCaC6a11 az Mszatlan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

The Others having parts were a. a
lows Miss Ruth Davenport. ",
Charles ". Porter. Ms Eu,h |,
drevs- -,-iss Ellen E2T-e-. Mss E..
smith. Samuel 2 FE-t-s.. Ceory.
t.les. Herbert 6. Bal. Bzr,on +,
Crawford. Mlles z LaEg.+y. :. ad.
Little and J. Lester SCOT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

eeen deci6ed 70 have al Ire exercises
ore eyenisg z. -Ae O-erz house II vii
aow Be necessary u nave but E1rse
essays given. and lass4 VIII De picked
for excellence Il tne articles slbEniEtes-
Ta3ss gao H--e assigned essays ws-s
chosen becz-ss y htga rank and THAR
s.:,scy Is COMP &s.-ioa writer's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

sscrstary Prank Z. Thpr-bs--y o. TIE
EsilgcaS i. ~ e 4 viii IL me tszas-
for the Bile class % % sel6 from -,
20 ~. Frsezy evsn!ng al me association
rooms .o- TIE s-ljv .. the life 9. ct
Paul
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

Per. z. ~ oi-s CT tae Piae Street
church ], Portland WIS the speaker.
Thgrsdsy .; the aoon day saoo meeting
al t-e -aiIroad yards. His topic was
The Truth Of Ch-is-iazi-y"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23
CAPTAIN WOODS OF
U. S. S. NEBRASKA DIES

Norfolk. Va, April @'-eap
George Woods Logan, commahu.' a.,
the battleship Nebraska, died a. .dss
naval hospital at Portsmouth .',J
after an operation for ln'e
trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

=. Stao;sT Evans. secretary q the
Portland j. u. Z. n, r-!l give III HIS
trate1 lecc1:= sunday eyening Z, -.
in IN. Methodist yesIry On --Tae Ocsa-
Far. Gisg.oaa-y Conference"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

All t1e members " ths Iocai camp
o 10y sco1ts have oesn summoned n
EnssI al the Methodist church vestrr
- P. II. saturday to- hike into Inc
COUNTY,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

yfE aoasrt Dotaa-1. VEG has been
T4s.tsng friends 5ere to. the past .sx
days. returned 70 he- aon.s II Pkilsdei-
y5.a. Thvrsday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

TIE Lalisd or3er Of Indspends-t Old
Ladies viii aold their regular rnee-iag
Il x Of =. hail. Friday evening a. -.
a sopr@r VIII ne se-T@t before TIE meet
ing Z. O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

Miss yirisn Dszrbo.n. VITO hz< i-ss1
Visiting .rleIdk II Ws.,---i1s 70, fae
pzss .sz GaTs. ass returned % hs-
tome &. EsrZo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

Arx Ps1e- Yo-ssy rzx AMONG ,as
p4sse1xers o. t5e "a weEt toaaS train
for Eostoa Tns-s6zY Afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

g. =. 2. rail was file. 20 airnos- oveg-
foEiIg TBrrs<zY nooa @!th conference
visitors la-,oaiz.ag .-e dinner rat as6
been prepsret especially for -5@-o-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

Res. J. II Eo.sr-s formerly Gst1otlzt
yzsIog % Fairfield IL z visitor &. IN
coEse-ea<s at - g7seting many Of ME
cd sYi~a3s u -ks street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

Dr. arc Lrx D. 2. Czxsa zad L
K.3der 81 FarE:Exto1 were vasltonx IL
tie ci,Y IEssrsdsy Afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

M. and MI /. ~. Floot LEFT Thurs
Car Afternoon OF . several tsyF "Trip
- Eoe.on &sS York. Philadelphia ard
Vae5inzfcEl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

f. T. Fzsss Of Porflzsd rza aEocg t1e
o1ssIs,cGag trzssiers who ca1le6 90 socx1
naefe2zx-s. TaErB1zg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

Miss Dsro.ny DzFis, who has hem vks-
ting WITH s. l. Pse5,k. returned 70 Ter
stu6ses IN Boe.oa. THURSDAY morning,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

land 10, sSTeysi dzrf yEsst win fs5eads
ana selztvss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

Xr. All Nrz- u Ps.t.-g=u u R1.-
ford arrived in .b= ci-Y thursday ss5
yesA.ere2 ~ he E31wooS 1o- szo--
s.ay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-23

II l.. LSEel n ExoHheEzn nzAe 4
trip ." Ez.erstzse THURSDAY c. Business
c<sskgE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-01
NEGRO METHODISTS
 MEET HERE TODAY
Presided Over by Bishop Hen- dersOn of ChattanOOga

The fortieth session of the Central Alabama annual conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church for colored peo pie will convene at the St. Paul church, of which the Rev. R. M. Davis is pastor, Theodore s. Henderson of Chattanooga. of the Southern Methodist church. will preside over the session.
 This is one of the largest confer ences In the state and much of its work
 is educational, being one of the main sources through which the Central Ala bama college at Mason City, of which Dr. A. P. Camphor is~president. Is sup ported. The Freedman's Aid society. an organization that has done much along educational lines for the colored people, and with which this church is con- nected, will be represented by pr. P. J. Mazeety of Cincinnati, senior secretary of the society. Other officials who will attend are pr. E. M. Jones of Mont gomery, secretary of the Sunday school board; Dr. I. L. Thomas of Baltimore. secretary of the home mission board; Dr. and Mrs. Coggins of Coyington. Ga., of the temperance board; Dr. w. w. Lucas of Meridian, secretary of the Ep- worth league, and pr. J. c. Sherrell of Atlanta, secretary of the board of for eign missions.
 The provision of colored bishops in the church at the next general con- ference to be held in May. 1916. at Sar- atoga Springs, N. Y.. will be one of the chief topics for discussion at this annual session and many are in the race for delegate, to be elected by this con ference. Among them are pr. A. F. Cam phor, pr. R. M. Davis, Dr. F. M. Jones, pr. G. w. Lewis of Mobile, and Dr. A. w. McKenney. Two delegates are to be chosen from this number and two | from the laymen. some of whom are Prof. w. J. Echols of Birmingham. Prof Moses of Anniston and pr. H. Roger | Williams of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-01
DAUGHTERS OF THE
 REVOLUTION OPEN
 ANNUAL CONVENTION
Alabama State Organization Will Re- main in Session at Huntsville
 Through Friday

Huntsville, November S0,--(Special) The Daughters of the American Revo- lution of Alabama opened their seven- teenth annual convention in Hunts vile tonight and will remain in ses- sion through Friday. All sessions will be held in the Elks' library. Mrs. Will liam Harvey of Decatur is presiding in the absence of Mrs. John l.. Cobbs of Montgomery. who is detained at home by illness in her family. Mrs. Erskine Mastin, regent of Twickenham Town chapter of this city, delivered the ad- dress of welcome and Mayor Lanier welcomed the visitors on behalf of the city of Huntsville. Mrs Clarence M. Tardy of Birmingham responded to the addresses of welcome.
 The presence of the Daughters of the American Revolution in this city will be the occasion of round of bril- liant social affairs, the first of which will be reception at Piedmont. the home of Col and Mrs. Winston Garth Wednesday night. Mrs. Rhett Goode of Mobile, president general for Alabama; ; Mrs Ellen Peter Bryce of Tuscaloosa, Mrs Charles B. Bryan and Mrs. Charles Shawhan of Mobile. Mrs. A. 0. Lane of Birmingham, Mrs. J. Morgan Smith of Birmingham and other distinguished women of Alabama are among the at- tendants at the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-01
ATTORNEYS UNITE
 IN MAKING F|GH Officials of Prohibitio States to Assist West Vir. ginia in Liquor Cases

Montgomery, November 30.-(Special Attorneys general of Alabama, Nori Carolina, South Carolina, Tenness, and Georgia have decided to join fore, with the attorney general of West Vi ginia in fighting to uphold the proh bition laws in that state. The fight wi be carried to the United States supren sourt sometime in February, it is al nounced, and the attorneys general the several states interested will pr pare briefs for submission to that tr bunal.
 Judge Samuel D. Weakley of BirminI ham, the author of various and sundI prohibition statutes in Alabama, wi assist Attorney General William L. Ma tin in the preparation of Alabama brief
 It is announced that the decision the part of Attorney General Mart and other southern attorneys general take part in West virginia's fight can about as the result of questions whit might arise as to the validity of u prohibition statutes in Alabama al these other states.
 It is hoped to '.kill'' a whole "cove] with one round of ammunition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-01
MAN KILLED BY
 GAR IS IDENTIFIED Was Paul F. Jones of Rocky Ridge Murder Theory Abandoned

The body of the man who was struck by a North Bessemer special car Mon day night at ' o'clock was identified yesterday afternoon by the grandfather of the deceased as Paul F. Jones, aged IT years.
 The theory of the murder of the youth and his body being placed on the tracks was abandoned by the police yesterday when the motorman of the car admitted striking the man. Accord ing to a statement made by the grand father of the deceased, E. P. Jones, the boy lived with his parents at Rocky Ridge and had left home Monday morning to go to Bessemer where he had obtained work. The deceased is survived by his parents. Funeral ar- arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-01
.FOOTLI!GEYT5@ "a l@ 1AnD 2S6REEN s
By RICHARD F. LussrER

cartoon comedy, can always be seen iu moving pictures at the Alcazar.
 
 Darwin Karr, an Rssanay star, vii appear today at the Princess in '"The Losing Game" This is a strone photoplay full of action and thrills Darwin Karr takes the leading part! He is the favored son of rich father! but rascally brother prejudices tho father against him by stealing and seeing to it that the blame is placed on the innocent. After that there is the usual fight for restoration in his fathers affections. It is trite story, but it is we'll acted by Darwin Karr and his associated players.
 $
 At the Odeon Two, Manager l.. R. : Leftwich announces that a two-reel Vitagraph "The Mystery of an Empty Room" and Only a Country Girl" a Kalem comedy and the Hearst-Selig news feature will provide the pro- gramme for today.
 
 In regards to the s2 scale of prices in moving pictures, which will come when s'The Birth of a Nation" is presented at the Jefferson the week of December 27, Brown Parks says: Advance notices of the tour of The Birth of a Nation indicate that persons who have never been known to attend a theatrical performance are gladly digging in the old sock for the twin n-simoleon necessary to see this great picture. Throughout the entire southland The Birth of a Ma tion' is making theatrical history as all box office records are being shat tered"
 There will be Sunday pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-01
NEW PORTUGUESE
 CABINET RECEIVED

Lisbon, November 29.-(via Paris, No vember 30.) )-Bernadino Machado, Presi- dent of the Portuguese republic. today received the new cabinet composed of members of the democratic party. The ministry, which will assume office to- morrow, comprises:
 Premier and minister of finance, Dr. Alfonso Costa.
 Minister of the interior, Dr. Almeida Ribeiro.
 Minister of justice, Dr. Catanho Menezes.
 Minister of war, Maj. Norton Mattas Minister of marine, Capt. Azevedo Coutinho.
 Minister of colonies, Dr. Rodrigues Gaspar
 Minister of foreign affairs, Dr. Angus to Soares.
 Minister of instruction, Captain Siqs
 On Thursday the cabinet will open the new parliamentary session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-01
-ses----------------- ADJUSTMENTS
"Twip Beds"

theatrical production what sterling is to silver, after their productions of Within the Law" Under Cover" "The Show shop "The Lie,' Under Fire,'' and Rolling Stones." will bring their laugh festival, Twin Beds.' from its run of AZ weeks in New York to the Jefferson theatre on Thursday and Friday. matinee Friday, with splendid cast of comedians. Irwin Beds" is the joint work of Salisbury Field and Mar garet Mayo the latter the author of Baby Mine," and it concerns itself with the narrowing experience of three cou- pies who live In big apartment house, and, through the first friendliness of one of their number. suddenly find that, try as they may. they cannot escape each other.