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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
B|SBEE Gets
1910 IS YEARS
STATE PRISON

Middlebury, VT, Jan. IA state prison
sentence of II to Is years was imposed
today on Dr. Don A. Bisbee the Bristol
druggist convicted yesterday of man.
slaughter in causing the deaths of several
persons by selling them liquor contain
ing wood alcohol
Bisbee showed great emotion as the
sentence was pronounced by Judge WILL
lard Miles. Addressing the court before
the penalty was imposed, the prisoner ex-
pressed appreciation for the efforts OF
his counsel and thanked Attorney Cen
eral Barber and States Attorney Frank
w. futile for their fairness.
NO one lied against me-" he said, land
no one lied for me. / had a fair trial
and ] bow to the verdict of the law
Bisbee was tried on four charges of
manslaughter, although it was alleged
that Is persons died after drinking LIQUOR
purchased at his pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
DEPRE SSION OF
BUSINESS SHOWS
At FALL river

Fail River, Mass, Jan. 1.-The annual
financial statement for the mill year of
1914 issued to-day shows a decrease in
mill dividends for the year and that the
cotton industry of the city has suffered
because of the long spell of depression.
The falling off in the total amount paid
out is placed at $S49.659. but of this fig
ure 100000 is accounted for by the cash
dividend of the Union Manufacturing
Company while another sum of s105, 900
paid by the Luther Mills makes a total
of 10000 which was figured in the dis
bursements of 1918 and which it was ex-
pected would not appear in the year 1914
The approximate decrease is about sl45OO0.
During the year IA of the mill corpora
tions decreased their dividend rate, two
that paid dividends in the first quarter
passing them in the subsequent one,
while six paid none at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
BADGE OF HONOR
FOR AMERICANS
BY AUSTRIA

London, Jan. 1, 7.45 p. M.-The fol-
lowing wireless dispatch was received
here tonight from Berlin
THE Austrian Emperor has con-
ferred on Commander c. E. Courtney,
commander Of the American navy COL
iier Jason, and John Edward Jones,
American consular-general at Genoa,
the Red Cross Badge Of Honor, first
class.
''The following message of greeting
has been sent by the Austrian Emper-
or to the PrZemysl garrison:
His Royal Apostolic Majesty
notes, with heartfelt gratitude the
spirited allegiance of the garrison at
Przemysl. In the splendid resistance
Of it's defenders, the Emperor con-
ceives the security with which the
Przemysl fort will successfully resist
the enemy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
IKAlSER'S new YEARS MESSAGE
TO THE GERMAN ARMY and navy

Berlin. Via London, Jan. /, sos a.
M.--Emperor William in a New Year S
message to the army and the navy
asks them to face the new year I'M
inchingiy and to look forward to new
deeds and new victories for the be-
loved fatherland. The message whicn
was made public at main headquarters
here is as follows:
After five long months Of heavy
and hot lighting we enter the new
year.
Brilliant victories have been gained
and great success achieved by the Ger
man army almost everywhere on the
territory Of the enemy while repeated
attempts of our opponents to swarm
on German territory have failed.
MY ships have covered themselves
with glory on every sea and the crews
have proved not only that they know
how to fight VIGOROUSLY but to die
like heroes when overwhelmed by SUI
perior forces. Behind the army and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
APPEAL AGAINST PROHIBITION
IN RUSSIA FAILS WHEN REFUSE
AUTHORIZE SALE BEER AND Wines

to squeeze into the crowded wine shops.
The formerly popular restaurants. which
managed to weather the vodka edict, are
new almost without patronage.
The liquor dealers, restaurant keepers.
wine growers and distillers brought all
possible influence to bear on the city
councils for authorization to sell beer
and light wines, assisted by theorists
who, while approved of general sobriety'
thought that abstinence should come
more gradually and that the sudden ces-
sation of the use of all alcohol would
have an injurious effect. But despite
these influences and the fact that not ]
per cent. of the members of the city
councils were teetotallers, the councils
rejected the petition by vote on a ra-
ito of four to one.
The extreme measures to enforce pro-
hibition even extend to the sale OF dena-
tured alcohol, varnish and every conceiv-
able alcoholic compound which are not
saleable without a permit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

4 Petrograd, via London, Jan. 1.-C.3o A.
M.).-The last appeal against Russia s
prohibition decree failed Thursday when
the councils Of Petrograd and Moscow
rejected a petition to authorize the re-
commencement OF the sale of beer and
light wines The recent final order to
discontinue the sale of all alcoholic
drinks was issued with the reservation
that the city councils should have the
right to appeal for an authorization of
the recommencement Of the sale Of per
cent. beer and light wine.
The final prohibition cr6er was so IN
expectedly issued tha' .Iere was no op-
portunity to provid b.. stock against the
coming period of ..ostinence. Between
6 and o'clock in the evening the mer-
chants received instructions that next
day there would be absolute prohibition.
and hence there was no chance to give
warning to customers who, on a false
alarm previously spread abroad, lined
the streets for hours awaiting their turn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
CARGO OF SHIPS
MUST CONTAIN
ONLY FOOD FOR
THE bELCIANS

washington, Jan. 1-Ambassador
Page cabled the state department from
London today that the British foreign
Office had Informed him British naval
authorities here after would undertake
to facilitate the voyage to ROTTERDAM
OF only such charity ships as contain
whole cargoes of food for Belgium re-
lief. He said certain societies and
committees continued to ship contri-
buttons Of food in ships that carried
other cargo. 1t is important. he add
ed, that the charity ships should not
contain other cargo and to secure the
desired protection for all ships for
Belgium relief must be reported by the
relief commissions, representative in
New York to the British ambassador
in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
new YEAR IN
BERLIN LACKS
ENTHUSIASM

Berlin. Jan. by way Of The
Hague and London, 100 P. M.-Ber-
lin last night at the passing Of the
old year showed strikingly for the first
time since the out breaking Of the
war that the life Of the city Is not
proceeding in it's normal channels. the
customary celebrations to welcome tho
advent of the New Year were almost
entirely lacking.
Where II months ago hundreds of
persons had congregated to take part
in the festivities this year the mani
festants could be counted by tens and
the merry throngs which formerly
crowded the main thoroughfares Of
Berlin on New Years Eve were re-
placed last night by a limited gath
ering Of citizens whose seriousness Of
mien gave the occasion a distinctly
solemn aspect.
No horns were blown and no bells
were rung, nor could any other noise
making contrivances be heard. Even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
OPEN
PANAMA ExP'N
AT DEDICATION

San Diego, Cal. Jan. 1.-The Panama
California Exposition. opened to the
world at midnight by the touching Of an
electric button by the President in Wash
ington, was formally dedicated today By
the Presidents personal representative,
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo.
LymansJ. Gage, former secretary Of the
treasury. presided at the ceremonies and
the list of speakers included Mr.. Nc
Adoo, President Davidson Of the expo
sition, Count Del Vale De Salazar, rep
resenting the King Of Spain; John Bar
rett OF the Pan-American Union. and
Charles c. Moore. president of the Pan
anna Exposition of San Francisco. The
governors of nine states were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
P0INCARE BELIEVES 1915 WILL
SEE END OF EUROPEAN STRUGGLE

Paris. Jan. 1, POI p. M.-The belief
that the year now beginning will see
the ending Of the war was expressed
by President Poincare in an address
today to members of the diplomatic
corps who went to the palace to pre-
sent New Years congratulations to
the President.
Il do not doubt that next year. at
this traditional reception we shall Gel
citrate together the establishment of
a beneficient peace which, solidly
based on rectitude and respect for in
ternational treaties. will give neces-
sary security to the nations said the
President
! The British ambassador, Sir Fran
els BERTHE, as dean Of the diplomatic
corps, presented the congratulations
OF his colleagues and himself. In his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

the fleet the entire nation stands in
unexampled harmony, prepared to sac
rifice it's hearts blood for the sacred
domestic hearth which we are defend
ing against outrageous invasion.
Much has come to pass in the old
year, but the enemies are still firmly
kept low. Always fresh hordes are
rolling up against our army and the
army of our faithful allies but their
numbers do not frighten us. Although
the times may be serious and the task
before us a heavy one. we look forward
into the future with the f1rmest conf
dence.
Next to Gods wise guidance, l
trust to the matchless bayery Of the
army and navy and know myself TO
be as one with the entire German ma
ton. Therefore let us face the new
year unflinchingly. looking forward to
new deeds and new victories for our
beloved fatherland.
(Signed)
Wilhelm"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
EXECUTE CEN'L
MEXICAN ARMY

st. Louis, Jan. Manuel Garcia
LUCE, general in the Mexican Fed
eral army. was executed last month on
his havcenda in the state of Coahuila,
according to word received here last
night by Zach Tinker, his father in
law, through the State Department 1T
washington. General Lugo was the
Mexican military representative at
the Louisiana Exposition here in 1914
ne married Miss Carrie Tinker of 81.
Louis. He was reported to own 10000
acres OF land and other valuable prop
erty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

address, Sir Francis remarked that
the diplomats present at the reception
comprised Representatives of the ma
lions fighting at the side of France,
and Of other nations on whom neu-
trality imposes special duties in the
grave crisis which Europe is travel
ing"
William Graves Sharp was present
at the reception with a staff which
was unusually large for the American
ambassador. The American embassy is
now the hardest worked Of any in
Paris, having the affairs Of Germany,
Austria and Turkey as we'll as its own
to look after.
President Poincare exchanged New
Years greetings by telegraph with
Gen. Joffre, the Kings Of England,
Belgium and Servia and the Emperor
Of Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
WHEAT BY MILL
IONS OF BUSHELS
FOR THE BElcANs

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The Rockefeller
Foundation has bought 100000 bush
els of wheat in the Chicago market
within the last month for the aid Of
inhabitants of Belgium. it was an
nounced here today. This mark was
reached when 475,000 bushels of Chi
cago-owned grain was sold from Port
land, Ore, for immediate shipment
Most Of it brought $L30 bushel. The
grain will be milled in Belgium, in or
der to give employment and to provide
the bran and chaff for live stock food
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
AUSTRIAN ANNOUNCEMENT
ON THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR

pulsed with heavy losses to him, IN the
upper Latorcza district and north OF tne
Uszok pass. To the west of this pass all
other passages over the Carpathians are
occupied by our troops.
In the district of Gorlive and to the
northeast of Zakliczyu determined Rus
sian attacks were everywhere repulsed.
ION the Nida river everything Is quiet.
Further to the north the attaks Of our
allies are progressing.
"In the Balkan war everything is quiet.
To the east Of Trebinga our artillery
compelled the Montenegrins to retreat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

Washington, Jan. New Years
! greetings to President Wilson from
the rulers of other nations and from
many Americans poured into . the
White House today. King Albert or
Belgium sent the following message
nrom his general army headquarters:
! ION the occasion of New Year
fsend you my most sincere congratula-
ftions and the wishes 1 form for the
welfare of the great American nation
whose generosity to Belgium is of SO
much help in this time of distress and
sorrow
King George of Great Britain sent
1.-THE following:
! ut affords me sincere pleasure TO
convey to you on the commencement
Of the new year my hearty good wish
es for your personal happiness and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
NATIONS SEND new YEARS
GREETINGS TO THE PRESIDENT

for the welfare and prosperity of the
United States of America, to which
we are united by such close ties of
friendship in intimacy"
The following message was received
from King Gustaf Of Sweden:
II beg you to receive my best wish
es for happy New Year"
King Haakon Of Norway cabled as
follows:
ION the occasion of New Years day
I express my most sincere good wish
es for you and the American people
Count Bernstorff, German ambas-
sador to the United States, sent the
following:
please accept my most sincere and
respectful wishes for very happy
New Year for yourself, your family
and country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
$18,852 SHARE
PENN'S RECEIPTS

Philadelphia, JAN 1.-The University of
Pennsylvania committee having in
charge the army and navy football games
in this city, has turned over to the army
and navy charities s1s,S52. the receipts
from the sale of Pennsylvania share
of the tickets for the game played last
November. This makes a. total of s155, 665
which these charities have received from
Pennsylvania for the sale of tickets since
the games have been played on Franklin
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
:BERL IN PAPER DENIES REPORT
OF WILLINGNESS TO make PEACE

day that reports had been received
from Madrid stating that Tangier was
again threatened by Moorish rebels
and that the French had lost more
than 400 men and many officers in
fighting in Morocco"
Another news item given out by the
Official Press Bureau today says:
LAT a meeting of the Hamburg
Chamber of Commerce, the chairman
dwelt upon the remarkable adapta-
bility Of German economical life to
war. This, he said had created great
confidence. He said that the Reichs-
bank had done excellent work during
the war, that the railways had shown
increasing strength and that most
German ships were safe in neutra
ports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

Berlin, Jan. 1-(By wireless to Say
vilIe).-A dispatch under a Paris date
ko the Journal De Genve Of Geneva,
Switzerland, to the effect that Ger
many was willing in September to
tconclude a separate peace Wlthfrance,
ELECTED today n categorical denial
from the Nord Detusch Allegmeine
kzeituns.
The report is to the effect that the
basis of peace was to be the restltu-
,tion of Alsace and Lorraine to France
and the acquisition of Belgium by
kGermany. The NoTd Deutsche Alige-
lmeine Zeitung declares that Germany
never thought of restoring Alsace and
fLorrein to France.
. The Official Press Bureau said to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

Vienna, JAN /. Via Amsterdam ana
London, r. 10 P. Man official announce
ment on the progress of the war was
given out in the Austrian capital to-
day. 1t refers to events of yesterday and
is as follows:
'In Bukowina and the Carpathians the
Russians developed great activity. Our
troops are holding their positions on the
Sucsewa river in the upper Csernemosz
territory. also further west on the ridges
of the Carpathians, in the valley of the
Nagyag. where yesterday. near Okoer-
meze of an attack of the enemy was re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
ROME FAV0RS
AMERICAN NOTE

Rome, Dec. 81, $40 P. M.-(Delaysd
in transmission).-The American nots
to Great Britain, protesting against
the interference with American mer.
chantmen has produced an excellep,
impression here, not only because it
may tend to avert exactly the same
difficulties encountered by Italian com.
cerce. but also because it is hoped tina,
it may lead to a more concrete set NJ
international rules protecting the
commerce of neutrals in their rights
while still safeguarding the rights O.,
belllgerents.
The American ambassador here i,
working most earnestly to secure an
amelioration Of conditions interfering
with American commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
JOHNNY Killing MAY
COME BACK TO GAME

Springfield, Mo-, Jan. John King.
former catcher for the Chicago and
Cincinnati Nationals, may return to
baseball during the coming season.
King, who is visiting friends here, said
tonight:
81 have received an offer recently
from Cincinnati and several from the
Federal League. II I return to base
ball it will be to play with Cincinnati.
I shall visit that city within the next
few days to confer with the owners of
the Nationals"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
NARROW ESCAPES
IN$1o,000 FIRE
AT LAWRENCE

Lawrence. Mass, Jan. 1.-Several wo-
men and children had narrow escapes
and lost their homes today in fire which
Quilted the two-story and a half frame
building on Common street owned by E.
N. Hydeman and damaged adjoining
property. Everybody in the building was
rescued but some were apparently too
dazed by smoke and flames to attempt to
save themselves until ordered out Of the
building by policemen and firemen. The
loss was about $4,000. The cause is UNI
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
Danes SEIZE
LARGE CARGO
OF COPPER

Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan. Iva
London. s.a0 P. MA large cargo of
copper, which is said to have been ship
ped to Denmark by German-American
in an attempt to smuggle it through the
country to Germany by means of a false
bill of lading, was seized today by Dan
ish authorities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
THE KA|SER'S CON-
D|TI0N IS SERIOUS

London, Jan.2, 3.3S A. M.-The Am
sterdam correspondent of the Express
says he learns that the condition of
Emperor William Of Germany, who
recently was represented as having
recovered from an illness, is worse
than is generally supposed. The cor
respondent says he is informed that
sooner or later the Emperor must re-
turn to Berlin for an operation on his
throat, but is deferring the trip be-
cause he Is anxious OF return only
after having secured a crushing VIC
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
BURLA BAGS IMbE DDED IN
ICE DISCLOSE MURDER MYSTERY

Wrapped about the torso was . news
paper dated Dec. q, a petticoat anA other
clothing. In the second bag was 2 news
paper printed in Italian.
Detectives were set to work at once In
the hope Of developing clues which might
lead to the solution Of what the police
accepted as murder mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
FEAR ACTION BY
ALLIES FLEET ON
C0NSTANT|N0PLE

Athens. Jan. 1.-Via London, $50 A. NJ.
According to Constantinople advices
which have reached here the German and
Austrian embassies in the Turkish CAPT
tai are transferring their archives to
Asia Minor, fearing that action is imml-
nent by the British and French fleets
against the Dardanelles and the capital
Foreigners, it is stated, are also pre-
pairing to quit the capital for the interior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
EXTENSION OF TWO
CENT MAIL RATE

Washington, Jan. IAN agreement ex-
tending the two-cent postage rate to
mails between the United States and the
Bahamas went into effect today. marking
another step in the movement to make
effective a two-cent rate throughout the
western hemisphere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

New York, Jan. 1.-Two burlap bags
We're discovered tonight imbedded In Ice
in a marsh in a suburban section OF
Brooklyn, and when examined in a police
station one was found to contain the
torso of a human being and the other
frozen bundle, wrapped in a sheet, be-
lieyed to contain the arms and legs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

There have been 12S murders in AL
legheny county in the last two years
and not one Of the slayers paid the
death penalty. This is shown by the
report of the coroner's office made
public Friday at Pittsburg. During
1914 there were IS murders while there
were 81 in 1919. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02

the customary "prosit neujahr" was
missing.
The same quiet prevailed every
where. In the large cafes and restau-
rants where usually merry crowds well
coined the coming Of the new year
with song and laughter, the singing
was subdued. That the thoughts Of
the people were with their dead on
the battlefield was unmistakable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
SIX ARMIES TO
Be CREATED
BY ENGLAND

London. Jan. I-(s5o P. M).-An army
order issued tonight announces that the
present organisation Of the army will be
further developed by the creation OF six
armies. each Of which win eonds. gensr-
elly o. three army cor1G ;TbV nrss army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-02
DUNK|RK AGAIN
IS BOMbhRDED

Paris, Jan. /, 5.o5 A. M.-Dunkirk on
the northern coast of France was
again bombarded by four German
aeroplanes Thursday according to re-
ports which reached Paris during the
night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-29
CHARACTERISED DAY OF B. H. s. SENIORS
 AT LAUREL BEACH

Characteristic Day, one of the most enjoyable occasions of the high school term, was observed yesterday by the senior class of B. H. s. at Laurel Beach, some 100 of a class of 12O leaV- ing the school in a special car for the seaside at 2 o'clock in the afternoon The casino was opened through the courtesy of Miss Lockwood and fol- lowing the balIot5ng as to the various characteristics of the class members, dancing was enjoyed.
 The result of the ballot follows: Most Popular-Miss Joyce CheneEk Thomas HaIlen.
 Most Dignined-Miss Agnes Marsh, Vaugn Garner.
 Most Energetic-nfiss Cheney, elar- ence Keating-
 Cleverest-Miss Eleanor Ravens. John Corcoran.
 Hardest Knoeker-Aiss Rose Cohen. Franklin Johnson Done Most for. School--Miss Agnes Marsh, Edward Leary. Done Most for Class-NIiss Elizabeth Lockwood, Clarence Keating- l Biggest Fupser-Miss Nellie Parker, | Benjamin Gilman. 1 Most Easily Fnussed-Miss Lois Cole, Thomas Baldwin l Queerest-Miss Adelaide Bediger, FL wood Weise.
 Best Disnositien-ldiss Bessie Banks lSigurd Swanson.
 Most ]ouiet-Miss Esther Howard Albert Iavery.
 Noisest-Afiss Julie MeGuinness. si- l'gurd Swanson. Handsomest-Miss Ethel Donovan Harold Gernert..
 Most Pessifaistic-Miss Lois Cole Franklin Johnson.
 Most optimistie-Miss Eleanor Ha. Ivens, John Allen.
 Easiest Jollied-Mi' Esleanor Roche Ludwig 'BohInan-
 Biggest JoHier-Miss Helen. Carroll Ludwig BohInan.