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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
BRITISH CASUAL TIES Since START
OF WAR NUMBER ABOUT 1000

desires more thar. anything else to know
the force we may have in the future"
the speaker explained. Recruiting on
the whole has been satisfactory; there
is no cause for discomfort and still less
for disquet, bat we do want more men
in this life ard death struggle
In making the declaration that troops
have been brought from India, Austria
liza. South Africa and Canada without q
single casualty, the under-secretary re-
marked when The total number OF
these men is known this viii be thought
an extra ordinary feat"
Il shall make no forecast of the dura-
ton of the war" Mr.. Tenant continued.
but | am convinced that not a single
member of the House is desnonGent, that
there is no member but is determined
that there shall be only one issues-that
the Niles shall dictate the terms of
peace. The efforts of the n2tion are
worthy Of her past. and the exploits and
bravery of the army axe worthy Of rank
with the most sloricGs records of any
army AZ any time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
feb5dtf
invited to accept their generous hos

invited to accept their generous hos
pitality.
A male quartet went from her to
sing at the funeral Of the late Charles
Austin Of Belgrade.
EAST-Tne Bean school. under the
instructor of Miss Hattie Williams of
Union, closed Friday, Feb. after a
very successful term.
The funeral Of the late William Dud-
ley was held at Dunn's Corner church
at II o'clock Sunday. Rev. Costello
Weston preached the funeral sermon.
Clarence Dunn, Peter Dunn, Eugene
Turner and Freeman Smith. acted as
bearers. Mrs. Alice Vance, Mrs. Eloise
Locke, Edward Cottle and Will Walk
er sang hymns. Leon Roberts, assist
ant, Mr. Jack of Readfield officiated as
conductor.
Miles Williams is very sick with the
measles.
Mrs. Fred Ingham is i'll.
Francis Leighton and Elmer Ward
have been having their wood sawed by
Herbert Hall with gasoline engine.
Mrs. Carroll Locke has returned
from few weeks visit in Lynn,
where she has been the guest OF
friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Hunt and Mr..
and Mrs. Reuben Higgins and family
Halls.
Miss Grace Ingham of Jay. Me-. is
visiting her father. Horace Ingham.
George Stone, who is employed at
Winthrop, is at home for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

London. Feb. $3.50 ?. M.--i>rcniicr
Asquith, speaking in the House of
Commons today, said that British
casualties in all ranks in the western
arena of the war, from the beginning
of hostilities to Feb. 4, amounted to
approximately 100000 men. This in
cludes killed, wounded and missing.
II. J. Tenant, parliamentary secre-
tary of the war office, paid q warm
tribute to the territorial troops whose
value and efficiency, he declared, had
been proved by recent events. The
British design of aeroplane. the secre-
tary contended. has been found supe-
rior to that used by any other coun-
try. The speaker SAID also that as d
result of tho excellent sanitary Serv-
ices cases of cnteric fever We're rare
and that evidence was accommodating
that innoculation ought to be made
compulsory.
In introducing the army estimates Mr..
Tenant said he was debarred from
dwelling upon the size and the distribu
ton of the British forces. The enem!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
PALMYRA

Mr.. and Mrs. y. j. LeaVltt NlSlteu
Sunday at 9. A. Leavitt's.
Arthur Jordan left Saturday for a visit
with his father in Lisbon.
The Jolly Club was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Parkman Feb. T.
Forty-two members were present and a
good time enjoyed. The next meeting
will be Feb. II with Mr.. and Mrs. D.
x. Turner.
Edwin Moore of Plymouth has been
passing a vacation in this vicinity.
James Sampler is suffering from an at
tack of lumbago.
Arthur Jordan has been erecting we'll
house and making preparations to install
an engine to pump water to his barn.
Mrs. Henry Mcfarland entered the
E. NJ G. hosuital at Bangor last week
where she underwent a surgical opera
ton. She is reported as comfortable as
car be expected.
Earl Bruce of Newport is working for
D. \. Turner.
Miss Mary Daggett passed away Sat
ur.;ay evening, Feb. 6, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Weeks Of South
St Adams. following a paralytic shock
sustained few days ago and from
which she never rallied.
Aunt Mary. as she was called by
cvely one who knew her, was a daughter
of the late Benjamin and Mehitabel
GlcaltD Daegett, and was born in Pal
lryra Oct, 1890 She worked in the cot
son mills during her girlhood after
wards being employed for many years
in a Bangor MOTEL Quite a number
years ago she came to live with her
sister. the late Caroline Weeks. now the
home of MIR and Mrs. Sidney Weeks.
She became member of the Methodist
church in early life and has always ex-
emplt,td a beautiful Christian charac-
ter She was a woman of sterling prin-
cirles, and strong opinions and was noted
for hey untiring industry. The surviv-
ing relatives are four nepnews and three
nieces. The funeral will be held Tues
day and nterment will be in Goodwin
cemetery Palmyra.
The following program was we'll pre-
sented Saturday evening at Palmyra
Grange: Music, Brewers orchestra &;
reading, Mrs. l.. l.. Carter; vocal duet,
Mrs Mantle Homstead and Mrs. Carrie
Weeks question in relation to Legisla-
ton was interestingly discussed: vocal
duet, Mrs e. T. McCabe and Mrs NJ.
&. Davis: reading. Miss Elise Towle;
music. orchestra. Closed in form.
Nh and Mrs D. A. Packard of Hart
land were in town for a few hours
Sunday.
Mrs .Abbie Holt is visiting at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. Nina Lam
! caster in ST. Adams.
Rev. f. w Brooke held religious SER
vices Sunday at the Hopkins school
house in East St. Adams
| East Somerset Pomona Grange held a
regular meeting Feb. 3, at Palmyra. \
| out and II members admitted. Needed
changes in the distribution of the State
school funds was the leading question
| for discussion.
! Mrs c. II. Webb and daughter Miss
Mildred. were in Pittsield Monday even
! ing to attend Miss Rogers recital
! NJ L. McPheters has gone to Coopers
accompanied him.
! William Swasey has returned from
/ Newport. where he had been staying for
; few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Allen passed
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
| in Dixmont.
! Charles Allen was home over Sunday
| from Burnham.
| Mrs Ivan McCrillis began a special
| term OF school in St. Adams village on
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
OAKLAND

W. E. Vigue. Lyman Dolloff, Chas.
Williams. L. M. Andrews and Ralph
Stowell are attending court at Skowhe-
gan.
The regular meeting of the Modern
Woodmen Will be held Tuesday evening.
A large attendance is desired.
The advertised letters at the Oakland
postoffice Feb. are as follows: Geo.
Washburn. Augustus Jewett, Forter Da-
Wis. Peter Tesla. Mrs. NJ. B. Foster. Geo.
Bush. Wallace Ellis. Harry S. Gould.
Frank Nadeau (care Of Widow Green).
Miss Marion Thompson. Mrs Anna Mi
chael. Mrs H.. G. Mansel, Mrs. Mamie
Frost.
Misses Charlotte and Margare. Otis
have returned from a short visst with
relatives In Norridgewock.
The Woman's Relief Corps gave Mrs.
Rebecca Farrar birthday party at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Minerva
Hail.. Monday evening. A birthday cake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

IS IN DlIjbT AS TO
An EXTRA SESSION

Washington. Feb N-Presient Wilson
toll callers today he was making effort
TO avoid an extra session of Congress.
Senator Williams told the President he
faVorc'1 an extra session il the shipping
bill WAS deie1tcd. through & tiil;5uster,
hut some othe.' senators opposed an eX-
tn session for any purpose.
Speake, Clark. Representative Under
wood and Democratic T.eader-Elect
Kitchen, at u conference today over the
Legislative situation, agreed that il the
congestion in the Semitic continues u
week ar extra session was virtually GER
tain. They estimated that the ship Dill
could lass by = majority o. !, to p
votes il The House under a special rule
with probably tWo Q. three days Of de-
iJ:. &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
PORTLAND DEPY
ATTACKED BY 4
GANG OF RoWD|ES

Portland, Me, Feb. Assault on
Deputy Sheriff 7. Edward McLaugh-
lin was the charge on which Joseph H.
Busbee was arrested about 645 last
evening after MIR. Mclaughlin had
been waylaid and abused by a gang
while on his way home to supper. Ac-
cording to Deputy Mclaughlin he was
walking up Danforth street in the
vicinity of Maple street, when mem
bers of crowd who appeared to have
been drinking accoSted him, and be-
gan to abuse him with vile epithets.
He continued on his way without
seeking trouble. but one of the men,
bers of the gang, he says, followed
him, continuing to call him names. and
then commencing to kick him about
the legs. Deciding that matters had
gone too far, the officer who was I'M
armed, turned on his assailant and
after lively miX-up got his man
down and called to a woman who was
watching the affair to telephone for
the police patrol BY this time the
scene of action had moved UP to the
corner of High street.
While he was waiting for the ar
rival of the patrol, Deputy McLaaugh-
lin says, the rest of the gang came up
and forced him to release his prisoner.
He, however, remained in the vicinity
and kept his eye on the gang, until
the wagon arrived, when Busbee was
| arrested, charged with assault.
Outside Of a few bruises and sore
spots, the result Of kicks he received,
Deputy Mclaughlin was not injured IN
the fracas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
PLAN Federation
OF Boys CLUBS IN
STATE OF Maine

The special committee appointed last
spring to consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF
forming Boys brotherhood for the
State Of Maine, held it's second meet
iaG at State Y. NJ. c. A. Headquarters
m the Savings Bank building Monday.
The subject was considered carefully
N its varied aspects. The matter of
= name remains an open question,
which VIII be submitted to the coming
Boys Conference by the committee.
Nn informal vote Of the committeeman
present was in favor of either
Knights Of Service or Maine Hust-
lcrs,' but the preference was in no
sense = decision of the matter The
committee voted that it be the minds
"l the committee that a federation of
boys clubs in Maine should be organ
iZed on standardized plan of work,
and il is ut that point that the matter
~ present rests. 1t is the plan of
til" committee OF work slowly and
surely in the matter. After the ques-
ton is thrcshcd out at the boys con-
ferenc" it is planned to give it still
further consideration at the boys
summer camp to be held the coming
summer on Lake CObbOSSeecontce,
when it can be the subject of many
campfire talks, and after the thorough
discussion it will receive at that time,
to organize the brotherhood if the plan
is found feasible, at the boys confer
ence one year hence. Guy F. Williams
OF Athens is chairman of the commit
tee. and would welcome any sugges-
tons that workers among boys, or
no1s themselves. have to offer for the
consideration of the committee. or
euch suggestions may be sent to State
y. II. G. \. headquarters. Savings
Eank building, Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
FORTH CLINTON

NORTHI-William Kent of Athens h.
been visiting his son. Amos Kent.
Arthur Hodsdon. who has been living
in Fairfield for the past year, has hired
out TO work fo. David Stewart the COM
inS season and will move into MI Stew
arts house or the farm.
J. Q. Hoxie and f. y. Gerald have
bought Fred Blanchards hay.
1t is reported that Fred Blanchard has
sold his land to Clinton man.
Leander Slongwhite passed Sunday with
his sister. Mrs. P. Z. Dixon.
Arthur Dunton was i'll the place Sunday
calling on friends.
Little Maxine, youngest daughter OF
MI and Mrs. Philip Dixon, recently
climbed VI to the cupboard and secured
IS caiorlel tablets which she ate. She
viii recover.
Mrs Walter .Vebindoffer of Pittsfeld
and her mother, Mrs. Geo. Hoxie. visited
school last Friday. MIS-. Webendoffer is
a former teacher here, having taught a
very successful school Her old pupils
were delighted to see her.
Eula Randall is cutting wood for Ellis
Libbey
Mr. and Mrs Frank Hanscomb are re-
ceiving congratulations ON the birth of
a daughter.
Miss Edith Pratt recently spent few
days with her parents.
Mrs. Ellis Libbey has been confined to
the house by illness
Miss Maricn Billings. who is working
in Newport recently visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Billings.
The Grange Circle and supper which
was held at the Grange hall Saturday,
Feb. 6. was a success Mrs. Kate Ellis.
who was expected to be present and de-
liver an illustrated lecture. was unable
to be there. However, a social time was
enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
FEAR OF ACID
kept F|REMEN
FROM BUILDING

Portland, Me-. Feb. Fearing that the
firemen might be overcome by gases az
was the case in recent fire. Chief But
Ter refused to allow any members Of the
department to enter the basement Of the
W. A. Flaherty drug store at the corner
of Middle and Franklin streets early this
morning when the alarm was rung in
from BOX T.
The fire. however. ives not productive
Of any danger from this cause. but was
confined to the basement away from dan
gerous chemicals and the damage was
principally from water and SMOKE The
tenants Of the two upper noors left the
building without danger and remained
outside until the fire was .srnothered by
the use of chemicals and one stream Of
water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Hope Orange.

Hope Grange, P. Of H., held its
annual installation Saturday evening.
Mrs. Warren Gardiner, assisted by
Mr.. Gardiner. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Morse and Mre. Ralph Ingraham as
aids, performed the work in a very
able manner. The following named
officers were installed: Maste, E. n.
Hobbs, overseer. James Morse; lee
turer. Mrs. Margaret Robbins: stew
ara. Alden P. ALe-; assistant stew
ard. Samuel Pease; chaplain, Miss
Estelle Bartlett; treasurer, Frank
Payson;, secretary. Mrs. E. Il. Hobbs;
gate keeper, William Bartlett; Ceres,
Mrs. Gertrude Ludwig; Pomona. Mrs..
Lizzie Harwood; Flora, Mr.. L. p.
True; lacy assists-r. stewart, Miss
Ethel Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
son Albert was left at Kent's Hill
school, where his father received his
early education.
TROY

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Abbie Pinkham were held at her late
home, Wednesday of last week. Rev.
Fielding of Dixmont officiating. Inter-
ment was in Detroit.
Judge Libby will attend probate
court in Belfast this week.
week
Mrs Horace Graves who underwent
a surgical operation last week. is re-
ported as getting along as well as
| could be expected.
Farmers of this vicinity have been
busy hauling ice the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Funera! Of Late Mrs. Mary Call.

Funers! services for the late Mrs.
Mary Call were conducted Sunday
afternoon st Bowdoin by Rev. Miles
B. Reed. FoIr children survive,
Mrs. William Souie Of South Freeport.
Mrs. Fanny Smith OF Bath, Harry
Call Of Augusta and Fred Call of Au-
burn, also three brothers, Harrison
Adams of Bowdoinham, Joseph Adams
Of Bowdoinhar. az William Adams
o; Topsham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

the refreshments. y social time was en-
joyed by al.
II the future the car runs on the Da;-
lard Division of the Watervi!lc, Fairfield
{. falkland electric road Will be assign -
according to seniority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

T9esI"y evening, Feb. Is is the date
s., For tic presentation at the Ci;v On
"a A9Hs" Of the minstrel show that is
beg i:oa~ced by the Senior class of the
i'-1 school The class is staging the
!lag INDEPENDENT of the faculty an.
s-hoo. officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

Tic 'eTpiar monthly business nee.in.
9, tie @gtad'a Club will be held win
Mrs t''aot Rollins Of Winslow ~ -5
n Wednesday, The hostesses for the
r'en'r@ wil. re Miss Ella Cowau, Mrs
E"a Gloomy Mrs Annie Branch and
Ms EcHHs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Want WATERVILLE
CITY CHARTER TC
Be AMENDED

-, petition signed by Mayor Hilliard
st.. several score others, asking the
~ eharter be SO amended that two
npers be added to the board of ed
~@'ion, and that these two members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

U.S. libel Toward was hostess
5''''} evening for the gentiemen's
.i@, d, the Z. II, Ladies Club. at her
.o''' ~ Main street. Ten tables
'1F' a1 20" whist, to which arluse-
'a|'' u" evening was given over.
sf!2-- Wera awarded and refresh
me":F .Crycd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

Tire writing room at the Elmwood has
peen given new hardwood foo, and
anieceoEo " complete Renovation during
.;c "a: weak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

The Arts and Crafts department Of
he Wotervilc Woman's Club held
N interesting and profitable meeting
i; Library hall Monday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

4"tN from Watorville are 3lann.nr %
f"ea: the Governors ball wh,ch is - lie
e ]" me augusta City hall Tues lay
r''".'4' Feb, e. Il has been customary
. 1a'e special car on the return. !ea~-
as augusta Al midnight. No definite
a:e'F have been ta&cn I. TIA, direc, on
az :'J hut probably Kill % before ms
t-a nj the wec&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

T%!ce ",th'n = short time Monday aft
'F7con tie Ire whistle sounded. blu. this
G2s caused ~ adjustments that were
teing Madc by City Engineer Crawford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

H : Brown left Monday afternoon for
New York on a business trip in the inter-
,s;s C: TIE Emery-Brown Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

Il =. akin of Lewiston arrived in
l:o ,';' Monday afternoon to pass a
fe~ dag IN the city the CUES. Of rela.
.',es On Mria street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
WATERvILLE

E. {. Wallace Of Portland was among
he business visitors Monday in the civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

James Lynburner has returned from a
weekend visit with relatives in Els
7a.ih.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

Mrs A. NJ D-ummond is confined IN
aer acme on Pleasant street with a &C.
we're case OF laryngitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

Il B Dinsmore has returned from =
sre. business trip to Lewiston and vi
,ni.y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

Fred ". Holmes has returned to his
4ou,e in Auburn after a brief stav j.,
tie city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

,a-i J. Sandbcrg OF The Forks is vic.
.:!rg cid friends in and about the City
.,r few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

J. \. Nadeau of Bangor made a hur.
,sa business trip Monday to watervil,f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

P Stewart returned the latter mart
0. last week from short stay in Port
.esd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

'o'''H IS the only local institution
..' p, s h""u1 baseball, practice Pagan,
'.'' ro "Hi one or two of the other
TX "i'.- ,;nsid"tea are having daily
F'f"'o"'@ IN the gymnasium. kewer
"@I >'H#orth. TWO Massachusetts boys
VIC look gcod for catchers, are helping
"a NarH up, and when the weather Is
'lf"'.e for outdoor practice the battery
e. o.al.f e. he in good condition. Co.
'';i has great hopes this year of flying
lie pt.!-,Et in Waterville.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-12-04
Indians Allotted Lands

The Indians of the Stewerd Indian
school are undergoing an examlna-
ton conducted by j. H. Anderson of
Washington, d. c., who has charge
of the allotment of inheritances to
the Indian tribes of the country.
Land was allotted to the Indians sev-
eral years ago, but it was unpro-
ductive and barren. and following a
protest to the authorities at WASH
ington. the department sent out an
inspector, who is to allot the Indians
land from which they can make a
living.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-12-04
Big Drainage System

The drainage system that has been
under construction for the past few
months in the lower valley at Love-
lock is reported to have been COM
pleted recently. By meal of this
system the entire valley will be pro-
tected from serious floods or soured
land as a result of too much water.
Lovelock valley has of late been max
ing great strides along agricultural
lines.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-12-04

~hhSS IL IIty are IOFceO Ddck INTO
efeece Lord Kitchener and Denys
Cochin, a French cabinet minister
without portfolio. have been con-
Quoting negotiations with King Con-
stantine. who is now the Greek gov
eminent. At first the King was in
clined to take the position that his
army would disarm any Serbians,
French or English who were COM
PEELED to fall back into Greece from
Serbia. This intention alarmed the
British and French governments and
something in the nature of coercion
was inaugurated. The English be-
gan to hold up Greek ships and to
deny to Greece certain privileges
which insured Greece's supplies of
coal and provisions. The pressure
began to be felt Immediately and
King Constantine saw that his nation
was threatened with starvation.
The Greek government thereupon
announced that concessions would be
made to the Allies and the English
government announced that there
had been no blockade. Greece
promised to give the Allies a free
hand at Saloniki and even all other
Greek ports, it is said, and promised,
moreover, not to disarm any of the
allied troops which should be driven
back into Grecian territory.
The English and French had also
demanded that the Greek army de-
mobilize, but King Constantine re-
fused point blank to order demobili-
cation. He pointed out with great
force that if Greece demobilized she
o ! d b absolutely defenseless
against the Teutons and Bllgarians
should the Allies abandon Greek ter
ritory altogether. 1t is said, how
ever, that the King agreed that his
army would be partly dem obilized
as soon as the Allies dem nstrated
that they could hold the line in Ser
bia. Lord Kitchener vi d en- thy
pledged that the Allies would contin-
ue to land their troops until there
was a force great enough to prevent
an invasion Of Greece by the Teutons
and Bulgarians.
On the Gallipoli peninsula there
has been constant and at times Sc
we're fighting, accompanied by heavy
bombardment of the forts by Eng
lish and French monitors and other
warships. The Allies took several
hundred yards of trenches in an Of
fensive and by mines succeeded in
blowing up portions of other trench
es. The Turks have assumed the Of
fensive on several occasions and
claim to have taken trenches.
The Russians have concentrated
several hundred thousand troops on
the Rumanian border, fully armed
and equipped and ready for an in
vasion of Bulgaria if the way is
cleared. The numbers are such as
to impress Rumania anew with the
strength of her great Slav neighbor
to the north. simultaneously comes
the report that Rumania has refused
Germany and Austria permission to
send warships through the Danube
into the Black sea against the Rus
slams.