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The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
| ostal Savings
 Is Increasing

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 28.- A report recently made public by the treasury department shows that the business of the postal savings banks of the country is on the in crease During the month of Oc tober there was an increase of g., 100000 in the deposits, bringing the total of deposits now in postal say ings banks up to $710O0.O00.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
l ributes Paid to
 France and Belgium

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 28.-Spe cial exercises were held at the eX- position grounds today, as trib- ute to the countries of France and Belgium, the exposition commission CTS feeling that some public ack- nowledgment should be made those countries for their participa- tion in the fair Both France and Belgium agreed to participate in the exposition before the war broke out and, after it did come, they didn't go back on their word as did some of the other warning nations of Europe.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Goricar' Life
 Is Threatened

NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-A special guard of city detectives has teen detailed to keep watch on the per son of Dr. Josef Goricar, whose life has been threatened repeatedly in numerous letters received by him. The Austrian informer himself stands in great fear of death and has repeatedly begged that he be not left to his fate, as he is sure he will be killed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
CARTY 6ANQUETED.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-John Carty. who perfected the wireless tele- phone, was the guest of hcnor at banquet given at the headquar- ters of the Lotus club here last night. Among the other guests was Secretary of the Navy Daniels, who took occasion to remark that the time is rapidly coming when the wireless telephone will be perfected to such an extent that it's machina- tions will encircle the globe.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
MANY GERMANS ARE DESERTING.~

LONDON, Nov. 2S-.A report has reached here to the effect that many German soldiers on the western bat tie front are now deserting to the French. It is stated, however, that they are chiefly Alsatians who have heretofore been compelled to fight under German colors The deser tions occur chiefly at night, accord ing to the report It Is also stated that the Germans are compelling captured Poles to dig their trenches in the western war arena. The in clement weather is responsible for the very small amount of fighting which is being done there.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
PETROGRAO IS WITHOUT MEAT.

BERLIN, Nov. 2oc. It is reported here that there i3 a meat famine in Petrograd and as consequence there is much suffering among the inhabitants Of the city, particularly the poorer class. It is stated that the police of the city were of the opinion that the butchers were mak- ing an attempt to hide the meat, in order that they might get better prices for it from the moneyed class but when an official investigation of conditions was made, the officers failed to find any meat. It Is also reported here that the University of Moscow has been compelled to close on account of a lack of fuel.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
INTERNATIONAL COMPLICATION MAY ARISE FROM TRIAL OF ALLEGED coNsPiRAToRs FOR REASON THAT GERMAN AT TACHE IS INVOLVED.
BERNS1ORff TALKS IT OVER
GERMAN AMBASSADOR MAY ASK US TO APOLOGIZE FOR lMPLl- CATING ATTACHE-LANSIN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE IS PUZZLED OVER OUTCOME

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 2S.- Count yon Bernstorff, German am bassador to the United States, prac- tically admitted today that as representative of the German gov ernment he will soon make a de- mand for for an explanation of this country for the involving of Cap tain Boyed, German naval at tache in the trial of Director Buenz. of the Hamburg American steam ship line, on the charge of con- spiracy. He says that he has sub mitted his report to his govern ment, and upon the action taken will depend whether or not this country will be asked to make a etraction of the charges against the German naval attache or to make complete apology
 The ambassador states that, in his opinion. the United States gov el lulell o"cH bel ulduJ dH dpoioSy. He says that even if Captain Boyed did furnish money with which to transport supplies and coal to German ship he had a perfect right to do so. In fact. he claims that Boyed is entirely within the pale of international law when he assists boats of his country without violat ing the neutrality of the United States. He also asserts that Captain Boyed has never been more active than the attaches of the allies
 ATTACKS BOYED.
 NEW YORK, Nov 2S.-The trial of the Hamburg American conspir- acy case is now practically at a standstill No evidence has yet been offered by the defense, and it is probable that very little will be offered according to the state ment of one of the attorneys. In one of his addresses to the court upon the admssibility of evidence. the chief prosecutor attacked the German naval attache, Captain Boy ed, stating that he escaped prose Cution by the merest technicality, intimating that Boyed and others rode rough shod over our laws. He also intimated that Boyed may yet be prosecuted for the part taken by him in supplying funds for the of supplies to a Ger man war ship from the United States.
 LANSING PUZZLED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 2S.-- Secretary of State Lansing express es himself as very much puzzled over the turn of affairs In the Ham burg American line conspiracy cases. He has received the report to the effect that the evidence obtainable was insufficient to hold Captain Boyed, the German naval attache, and now states that the question In his mind Is, why was Boyed men, toned at all if the evidence se- cured was not sufficient to hold him? In fact, he expresses him. self as of the opinion that those in charge of the case made a great in ever permitting the name of Captain Boyed to be connected with it.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Princess Hatfield
 Will Visit Fair

CHICAGO, Nov. 28-Princess Harz- field, the president of the German Red Cross Society, who is now visit ing this country, passed through here last night, enroute to San fair She is accompanied by the wife of an attache of the German embassy at Washington. The prin- cess declined to talk on affairs in Europe when approached by news papermen.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Six Feet of Snow
 At Wenatchee

WENATCHEE, Wash, Nov. 2S- This city and vicinity is experienc- ing vC1ys heavy fall of snow. In places it is stated to have fallen to a depth of six feet. The wea- ther is not at all cold, and it is therefore believed that the orchards are not materially affected
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
MANY JEWS ARE FIGHTING NOW.

BERLIN, Nov. 2S.-It is estimated in official reports of the various forces engaged in the war that fully 100000 Jews of various natonali- ties are now under arms The Ger man armies are known to contain a great many Jewish soldiers, while Germany also enumerates a number of Jews among her best officers England is said to have an entire Jewish corps entirely ofiicered by Jews
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
FELIX OiAZ, NEPHEW OF FOR MFR DICTATOR OF MEXICO, REVOLUTiONARY UPRISING IN SOUTHERN REPUBLIC
HAS 5000 MEN UNDER ARMS
CONSIDERABLE ACTIVITY IN CON1ENDING FORCES OF MEX. ON UNITED STATES BORDER IN LAST FEW DAYS.

FL PASO, Texas, Nov. 28-Infor- nation received here during the past few days is to the effect that Felix Diaz, nephew of the former dictator of Mexico, Porfirio Diaz, and chief of the mounted police of the republic in the days when his uncle ruled, has started a new evo- lution Its proportions are as yet unknown, but it is reliably stated that Diaz has mobilized force of 5000 men. chiefly Oaxaca Indians thern part of the country. and that he will soon begin an advance on Mexico City. Those who are ia mlliar with the events which tI.1 pired during the Diaz regime are not at all surprised at the action of the younger Diaz, as it is old man of Mexico" would still have been in the presidential chail Of the republic had he had no other foes than those who were discov- cred in the southern part of ! country.
 It is stated that as yet the newly mobilized forces of Diaz are but poorly armed. However, it is un- derstood that agents of Diaz have already forwarded large shipment of arms and ammunition from Van couver, B. C., on boat which was purchased there.
 FORCES GATHERING.
 MORALES, Ariz., Nov. 28.-The forces of Generals Villa and Obre- gon are now gathering near here and a decisive battle is imminent. Villas soldiers are as yet consider ably scattered as the result of the fighting of the past few days, when they were worsted, but they are now being collected into another compact body. General Obregon. commander of the Carranza soldiers, is now in possession of Nogales, just across the line, for which the recent battles have been waged
 HE BELIEVES THEM.
 MORALES, Ariz., Nov 2S.-Gen- eral Frederick Funston has arrived here and taken direct command of the 2,5O0 American soldiers who form the border patrol One of his first acts was to cause the liberation of 70 Villaistas, after they had sworn allegiance to the Car ranza government. allowing them to return to Mexico.
 GOVERNOR IN TROUBLE.
 MORALES, Ariz Nov. 28.-Gen- eral Obregou, commander of the Carranza forces across the line, has asked General Funston for military extradition papers in order that he may take Carlos Randall, the Villa governor of northern Sonora to Mexico for trial. It is stated that Randall, who is an eXpatriated American, is to be tried for issuing an order calling for the death of all Americans in the state of So nora and the confiscatIon of their property.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
CORONATION OVER

KNOTO, Japan. Nov. 2s.-The coronation ceremonies, which have been in progress here for the past three weeks, closed last night. The emperor has returned to his head quarters at Tokyo.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
GERMANS RETREAT IN THE EAST,

PETROGRAD, Nov. 28.-The Ger mans are now in full retreat from the Riga region. The Russian forces have recaptured the cities of Mitau ana Janapcl. The Rus sian war office has also announced the confirmation of the sinking of the German cruiser Fraulenob by a British submarine in the Baltic sea
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29

Gustav Pr:essner, druggist at Mccarthy. has been arrested for selling liquor without a license. Me Carthy is one of the dry spots in Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29

The steamer Dora, of the Alaska from the westward a cargo of ivory, furs and whalebone valued at $145,- GOO.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29

MELOCH-Frank Meloch has re- ceived favorable reply to his ap plication for Pioneers pension of S125O per month.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29

LONDON, Nov 2S-The newsp pa pers of this city are treating Henry Ford's peace proposition as a joke, all of them condemnips it as nothing but an advertising scheme It is also freely ridiculed in official cir cles
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
BRITISH DISGUSTED.

Ter, Frank Howe and the governors of several states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

An audience that filled our Town
Hall 20 replcIion greeted the popular
II. Price Weber and his excellent
company on Tuesday evening. and the
performance Of the Governors Wife
IVES splendidIy PLAYED. every ckarac-
ter being perfece EdW!na Grey. in the
;i1le ro,l. being especially effective.
and she coscuned the part most be-
corlingly Messrs. Simmons. Brown
ard Palazz:. ard Misses Murdoch,
Bets and Secord rendered capable
assistance. and Nr Weber as the
Captain, was a distinctly pleasing
feature. and his patriotic song
brought q warm ard enthusiastic en-
core. Wednesday evenirg, the great
Irish drama q Kathleen Nayour-
neen" was given to ert.re satisfaction
ard this Thursday evening the
Cold King" will be played for the
ccmpau-'s last appearance for the
present The Waterloo Band. for
whose benefit Mr.. Webber's perform
ances are given. rendered fire selec-
tons between the acts each evening
and certainly are 10 be congra tulated
on their grea. uccess-Waterloo. ?.
c. advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
MUNICIPAL COURT
Disposes of Several Cases at the Fri.
day Morning Session

Because Of his alleged strenuous
performances Z, Windsor Thursday
afternoon while under the influence
of LIQUOR Frank Jordan OF this city
was before the municipal court Fri
day morning 10 answer to complaint
sworn out against him by Allen J.
Dudley Of Windsor and charging him
with intoxication and while in that
condition in Windsor driving one horse
and towing another. The complainant
also alleged that Jordan broke into the
compliments house and when the lat
ter found him in the house and told
him to get out Jordan grabbed an axe
and threatened 70 smash the complain
ants head.
Jordan pleaded not guilty and said
that the house in question belonged to
him and that he was not drunk. but
the court had 10 difficulty in finding
Of SO and costs or 80 days IN Jail but
the fine and costs were paid BY friends
and he was allowed TO go free.
D. 81 Gagnon OF Lawrence, Mass,
who had been in the city for the past
few days putting up decorations for
81. Johns day. appeared before the
court at the request Of City Marshal
Harwood to answer TO a complaint that
his men had Been throwing iron sta
pies into the street Friday morning
while taking down decorations along
Water street.
IN reply to the complaint Sfr. Gag
non claimed that his men were not
. throwing any staples away-that the
good ones were saved TO be used again.
He thought that if any staples were
found in the street they must have
fallen from an automobile that was
used in the work or were dropped from
string on which they were tied. but
he promised the court that he would
look around where ne had been at
work. and if he found any staples he
would pick them up.
Later he reported 10 the court and
showed some staples he had picked up,
( and also reported as to what he had
found in the street in front Of some
Of the hardware stores and which in
his opinion would puncture the tires
I Of an automobile.
I Other matters before the court for
the day we're two cases Of intoxication.
7 in one Of which the respondent was
allowed 20 go on paying s. and costs
and the other given a sentence Of 80
! days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
CHURCH NOTICES

SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL
church. Rev. Clayton D Boo-hby minis
ter: Worship and sermon 10 the MEM
bers OF Bethlehem and Augusta Lodges
Ct Free and Accented Masons. Music BIZ
chorus choir directed by Prof. E. II,
Wass OF Brunswick; soio:s1s. MIS-. 81. E.
Sawtelle. Miss Eleanor v kittredgs.
Marsters Edwards and Herbert Goodwin
organis,. Mrs. G. II. Brickett. This will
be the last service before the first Sun
day in September.
FIRST BAPTIST church on Winthrop
street. B. P. Hope pastor: Morning ser
vice at 1872 with sermon on The Limi-
tation Of Responsibility Sunday school
al noon: =. P. S. c. z. at 6.45 evening
service at 80 with discourse on the Beat
itudes.
ST. BARNABAS church. Bangor street.
Rev. Thomas Burgess. residence !: Ban
cor street 9th Sunday after Trinity: s
A. NJ, holy eucharist: le.I5 4. N. Sun
day school: II a. NJ. prayer and sermon
30 P. NJ. prayer and sermon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Tonight, come early to the Colonial.
the first show starts at $50 and the
second complete performance al SIS
P. II. Photoplays Of ali sorts with
the feature trademark on them will
make up the program for Saturday.
Prominent among these is The Com
version OF Frosty Blake human in
terest drama in tWo parts from the
Broncho studies and starring VIM s.
Hart, one Of the most popular dra-
matte photoplayers.
Marie Walcamp with VIM. Piayrer
is featured in 101 Bison two-reel
feature, The Blood OF His Brother"
a story Of sentiment and adventure
Leona Hutton is in the leading role in
Domino two-par, drama Hostage CT
the North" and other high class pic
lures are included.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
June DIVORCES
KENNEbEC co,

The following Is list o. the divorces
decreed at the June term u the su-
per.or court for kennebec county.
which adjourned finally last Wednes-
day:
Cora Lashus from Daniel Lashus,
both OF WGteEviile: cause. extreme
cruelty. q. N. Chapman, Esq, arior-
ney Tor nbeIant.
Gertrude Price of Benton from
Stewart ". Price OF Oregon: cause,
gross and confirmed habits OF intoxi-
cation. and refusal 70 support. G. ",
Chapman. ESQ. attorney for libelant.
Ma-y F1aherty of Wate-ville from
jeremiah Flaherty OF parts unknown;
cause. gross and confirmed habits Of
'ntoXication. Johnson and Perkins, at
torneys for libelant
Nora MeTc.er- from Robert p Mer-
c:er. both OF Waleryi.le: cause. re-.
iusal u suppcry. Fred ". Clair, Esq.
attorney for iIbelant.
Wesie: Bickford from Lizzie Bick-
ford; both Of Winslow: cause. adul-
terry. Fred ". Clair. Esq, attorney
for libelant.
George B. Sherman Of Randolph
from Annie S. Sherman of Hal,owell.
cause, utter desertion. Maxcy &
Goodspeed. attorneys for libelant.
Ethel NJ. Pierce from Aiphonso F.
Pierce; both Of Augusta; cause. ex-
IRENE cruelty. B. F. Maher. Esq, at
torney for ibelant
Donald c. Metcalf from Maude II.
Aetcalf. both Of Augusta: cause, cruel
and abusive treatment. johnson and
Perkins. attorneys for libelant.
Margaret H. McGinn Of Hallowell
from David F. McGinn; cause, utter
desertion. and gross and confirmed
habits Of intoxication. Beane and
Beane. attorneys for libelant.
Charlotte B. Tibbetts from Ernest
n. Tibbetts, both Of Gardiner; cause,
adultery. Will c. Atkins, ESQ. attor-
ney for libelant.
Mabel E. Reed Of North vassalboro
from Charles ". Reed of Providence,
r. l.: cause. gross and confirmed hab-
kins, attorneys for libelant.
Clayton c. Ellis from Martha E. Ell
lis, both Of Oakland: cause, adultery.
G. W. Field, Esq, attorney for libel
ant.
Odeline veilieux from Philip Veil
leux, both Of Waterville: cause, utter
desertion. c. ". Hussey, Esq, attor-
ney for hbelant.
Susan F. Lashus from William
Iashus. both Of Waterville; cause.
cruel and abusive treatment ]. A. Le-
tourneau. Esq, attorney for libelant.
Martin S. c Sheldon Of Oakland
from Ada L. Sheldon Of Somerville;
cause, adultery. c. W. Hussey. Esq,
attorney for nbelant-
Ethel F. Frost from Manford ".
Frost. both OF Oakland: cause. cruel
and abusive treatment. H. L. Hunton,
Esq. attorney for Ibeilant.
Grace A. Hinkley from John W.
Hinkley. both Of Randolph; cause, ex-
IRENE cruelty and cruel and abusive
treatment Geo. ". Heselton, Esq, at
torney for lbelant
Ida r. Dostie from Philip Dostie.
both Of Waterville: cause. extreme
cruelty, gross and confirmed habits Of
intoxtcation, cruel and abusive treat
ment. E. c. Plummer. Esq, Of Bath,
attorney for libelant-
Marshall G. Cole Of Winslow from
Lillian Cole Of Portland: cause cruel
and abusive treatment, extreme cruel
ty. Andrews & Nelson. attorneys for
Hbe1anf-
Flora Bickford from Leonard Bick-
ford. both OF Oakland: cause. failure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
CELEBRATES EIGHTH BIRTHDAY
Miss Dora Cameron En.e-.ains Friends
In Honor Of Occasion

Little Miss Dora Cameron. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. y. I. Cameron OF
Gage street. celebrated her eighth
birthday Friday ~ giving party on
the State field az which IS Of her lit
tie friends were present. The time
was devoted To the enjoyment Of
games, refreshments were served and
everyone had one Of the best times
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
Augusta was visited at about

Augusta was visited at about 3
O'Clock Friday afternoon by a show
er which continued for about an hour
and gave everything a good drenching.
and while it was accompanied by some
thunder this feature was not very
prominent. The shower IS reported 70
have been very heavy az Manchester
and almost Of the nature OF cloud
burst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
BLANCHE JORDAN COMMITTED
Goes to Jail Friday in Default Of $500
Bail

Blanche Jordan. who was Thu-sday
afternoon before the municipal court
found guilty OF 2 charge Of wanton
and lascivious behavior and upon her
appeal from a sentence Of q days in
jail was ordered 70 furnish a bond in
the sum Of $50 for appearance al the
September term of the superior court,
was Friday afternoon committed TO
kennebec all 10 serve out her SEN
tence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

George H. LeClair OF the newspa per
-oo1. force OF the Augusta postoEce,
who has been confined TO his home at
= Cumberland street for short time
past. suffering from an attack q ap-
pendicitis. Is reported 10 be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Brooks shoe factory baseball teams
viii play al $50 this afternoon on the
Driving park diamond. the game be
ing one OF a series between the two
teams. The Eaton battery will be
Haskell and Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Mrs. Hazel Lyford Avery was the
recipient OF bright SO gold piece on
Thursday. the gift Of her many friends
and patrons Of the lunch room. and
she wishes to express her thanks ami
appreciation for the gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Capital Acre. No. 1860. :. o E. VIII
hold 3 special meeting al is rooms On
Water street Monday. June :. Four
candidates viii be taken in and all
members are requested 20 be present.
Refreshments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Ralph E!ldrech. who for some time
mas been beli-boy al the Augusta
House has resigned his position and
will 60 Monday 10 Old Orchard. where
he has accepted a similar position for
re simmer al the Old Orchard House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Fishermen are reported to be having
great sport al Cobbosseecontee these
days. Open season for which perch
may be legally caught came on June
20 and both these fish and the black
bass are biting in great shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE.

VIM. S. Hart in 1.-THE Conversion Of
Frosty Blake" Broneho Two-ReeI
Feature. Leona Hutton and Walter
Edwards in Two Part Domino
Drama. Hostage Of the North"
Marie WaIeamp in THE Blood Of
His Brother" 1o1 Bison Feature
Others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

The barge Greenland Of Portsmouth
was lowed 70 Augusta Friday morn
Ing and TOW lies at the wharf Of tns
augusta Lumber Cos. mill where shs
VIII load lumber for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

TIE Rural Carriers will hold meet
ing al a3a Sunday afternoon. June -
a. North Vassalb The president re-
quests that all carriers who can vii
be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Regular meeting Of Capital Grange
this Saturday evening and as it is
Chiidren's Night they Will furnish the
program. Members who have not been
solicited from will please bring cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

| The Fiji baseball team will go 10
Togus on the 40 car Tuesday after
noon and will do its best 10 wrest a
game from the National Home team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Miss Reta Pushor Of Pittsfleld IL tie
guest Of Miss Marion Beck. Elm stree,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

Dudley Whitney OF Cambridge was
in town Friday having been called
here ON matters Of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

"A. c. Bulfnch OF Boston was in Az
gusta Friday On business and called
on some Of his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-26

E. B. Carter OF Skowhegan was in
the city awhile Friday on matters OF
a. business nature.