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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
LATE WAR NEWS
IN brief FORM

White tire vest n theatre o. the war is
preserving q somewhat unusua, quiet.
the eastern zone presents the picture Of
vast armies aligned against each other
and THOUSANDS upon thousands o men
struggling desperately, sometimes II the
point Of the bayoa-t.
In the Carpathians. where TIE troops
are fgatirg mid ice ana SNOW. -h- pat-
tie v'hic1 hiss been going tor days is
described as one OF the tiercest Of the
war with losses amounting TO thousands.
In tits territory the Austrians have
been augmented by 80 90 Germans and
German officers are reported 10 he direct
ing the movement. which in aggressive
ness has no- been oYerxhadoEed b any
previous operations.
Similarly II Poland the Germans have
bean striving with igct ana main to
break the Russian lines and reach war
saw. Berlin reports that Z great Ger.
man victory : looked for from day TO
day, and ht2L concentrated movement
against gone particular point in the
ISL government mas taken action against
the American steamer W-ilhelmina bound
for Germany with food supplies. The
WIlhelrina is At Falmouth and her
cargo mas been ordered into prize
court by the British foreign Office.
The steamer may depart after the dis
charge q her cargo. The British House
81 Commons has passed the army estiI
mates FOR three million men. The Rus
sian Durla ana Council OF the Empire
have passed the bujget.
The Scandinavian Kings. il is re-
ported from Berlin. will hold & second
CONFERENCE.-The time on the question
of floating mines, Germanys procIa-
nation Of the war zone in British wa
tiers and Great Britan's use Of ncu-
trail flags.
The French government in mem
orandum on the sinking of the French
merchant steamer Amiral Ganteuem
last October, says that the attack was
committed by German submarine
which gave no warning. although the
steamer had on board 300 Belgian
refugees. All but % of these were saw
ed
The Berliner Disconto Gesellschaft
has placed at the disposal Of Bulga-
ria an additional SIS. 000, 900 of the $780,
90, 90 loan concluded in Berlin last
year. says a Sofia dispatch.
The German Socialists ct a meeting
have approved the action OF the mem
bers Of their party in. the Reichstag in
voting in favor Of the German war
credit. a resolution was adopted de-
claring the defence Of the Fatherland
should be undertaken by Socialist
workingmen.
The United States government has
sent friendly note to Great Britain
respecting the use by British ships of
neutral flags. The government has
sent a note to Germany inquiring IS
to what steps are to be taken to verify
the identity of ships flying neutral
flags in the sea war zones around
England and Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11

naassed formation several ranks d
and gained several heights oceuy{
by the Russians, only 70 be for
back by desperate counter attac
Both sides hust have suffered tern
losses in this hand 10 hand battle
A German report states that heal
artillery actions are in progress in 4
Carpathians and that an advance
being made on Bukowina. where 4
important town Of Wanna has ID
occupied by the .Austro-German ford
Whispers for Peace
Some whispers OF a demand
peace came from the Teutonic alp
in the form Of reports Of Social
speech in the Prussian Diet declarj
that the people want peace and a A
ution IS. said 10 have been sent
Baron Burian. the Austro- Hungan1
minister OF foreign affairs. BY 81
Hungarian Deputies demanding U
steps be taken 10 end the war.
Wilhelrina Reaches Falmouth
The American steamship W'iihel,|
ma. which arrived al Falmouth 4
night with cargo of foodstuffs m
New York. for Germany. promises
become as great a mystery snip
the cotton laden steamer Dacia. q
Nllheimina still is anchored in ~
mouth harbor, but nothing is vou1
safed by the British authorities d
corning the cate OF her cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
S2,5oo,ooo GOLD
FOR n. Y. SHIPMENT

New York, Feb. 10.-The engagement in
Ottawa Of $4,000 gold for shipment 10
New York was announced today by an
international banking house here today.
This is the first gold to return TO this
country out of the shipments OF the
metal sent TO Ottawa from New York at
various times since the outbreak of war
in payment Of American obligations
abroad. The return Of the gold was made
possible by the extremely low rate of
foreign exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
SOCIALISTS OF GERMANY HAVE
NOT SURRENDERED ANY VIEWS

Berlin, Feb. 10.-Nia London, 1.5s
A. M.-German Socialists willis not
desirous Of presenting any partisan is
sues or OF taking any other action
during the present crisis which might
initiate against the harmonious CO.
operation of all parties, have surren-
dered none of their views. This is
shown by the attitude of the Social
list members Of the Prussian Diet,
which began a session yesterday. Herr
Hirsch, a Socialist delegate. read on
behalf of his party declaration
which is in part as follows:
Maintains Opposition
The Social Democratic party main
tains its opposition, based on principle,
to the former government policy,
which policy has remained in all ma
terial thing unchanged. The party,
however, refrains in this critical time
from Introducing discussions of a po-
lemical nature into the consideration
Of the budget on its first reading
Restriction Free Speech
Herr Hirsch added that his party
later would call attention to COM
plants concerning the provisions for
soldiers and for dependents. the food
supply for the nation. and restrictions
ON tho free expression Of thought. He
could not permit the occasion to pass
he continued, without having express
don to the demand Of his party that
tho government in consequence Of the
situation brought about by the war.
should concede certain measures de-
sired by the great mass Of the people.
These included the demand that the
police cease their battle against the
labor movement in general. and in
particular against the Social-Demo-
Gratis and other Socialist organizations.
d; Herr Hirsch said that his party was
opposed to political oppression but
that the bPsis Of all political reforms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
EFFORTS STARTED TO
RECOVER THE BODIES
OF DROWNED MINERS

Nanaimo, B. c.. Feb. 10.-Ehorts to
recover the bodies of twenty-one min
ers who lost their lives by drowning
yesterday in the South Wellington
mine Of the Pacific Coast Coal Mines.
Ltd, were begun here today. Big
pumps, by which it is hoped to clear
the mine levels Of water, were to be
installed 1t was not expected, how
ever. that any Of the bodies will be
reached for several weeks, owing to
the extensive workings in the mine
So rapid was the rush Of water yes
terday when wall Of the ADJOINING
South Field mine was shot through,
that few OF the men had time to es-
cape. Joseph Foy, manager of the
mine, lost his life in an attempt to
get all his men to the surface He
was struck by wall Of water and
presumably was crushed to death by
its force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
PlATT ADAMS RETURN AND TWO !
MILE RELAY FINISH WON BY the
B.A,A,FEATURE N. Y. A. A. CANE

and Caldwell: New York i. c. n
LAND Gordon ". Anderson. Louis y
don and William Gordon.
Joseph 6. Lpomis. Of the CHI.
Athletic Club won the running d
jump and the special 70-ygrd sc,,,
race a. the annual indoor athle,ic y
nival Of the New York Athletic n
in Madison Square Garden tonieh
LOOMS won the high jump an.
tie al 6 feet inch with Harry II
wise Of TIE Boston Athletic Assn.
ton. The bar vas then raised n
feet . inches but both men iail.s
clear it ana it was again lowerst
six feet ore inch LOOMS again a.
ed IL but BarWise failed.
In the seventy yard dash In,
won in : 3-5 seconds Winning b,
ches from Alfvah T. Meyer Of
Irish American 4. e.
J.. Z. Meredith of the Cniyersi,,
Pennsylvania won the 509-yard ,
for the Burraeyer by 30 ards A,
Val yyilkIe Of Yale. Time 90 3-5 !,
onds.
The Baxter mile was won by N
Deyaney Of Newark. y. J.. who
unattended. Freelsnd Gordon o.,
New York Athletic club vas seen
time AIS 3-5 seconds. Two Bos
athletic association entrants did
start.
a. E. Clark Of Yale University ,
the one ,aile run handicap from
COWARD mark in AIS Is seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
R0bRER KILLED
BY CASHIER IN
PISTOL BATTLE

Cincinnati. Feb I.-A pistol battle
between Cashier William Cross OF the
Mohawk German Banking and Savings
SC. Of this city and two men who AZ
tempted ID roo the hank today resulted
in the death Of one Of the robbers
Cross was uniniured although the rob-
bars first fred when within foot OF
him and when he made a grab for his
pistol after being ordered by the bandits
70 throw UP his hands Following the
first shot the robbers grabbed a hand
ri @ bills laying on the cashiers desk
and da-ed through the door. Cross fol-
lowed, firing. and one OF the men drop
ped He was removed 10 a hospital
where he died shortly atterwar3 TIE
other robber escaped. Bank officials
claim that about 80, vas obtained Tbs
dead man has not yet been identified.
The other robber was caught later in
q cellar not far rom the bank and with
him was found the stolen money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
WATERING GAINS And LOSSESIN
EAST OVERCAST WESTERN STRIl

London, Feb. 70. 1911 P. M.-The
eastern battle front completely over
shadows the western fighting line to-
day as the center OF interest in the
military operations. The Teutonic al
lies evidently are making desperate
efforts to advance, especially in the
region Of Galicia. 10 the south OF
Prazemysl and Lemberg. where al
tempts have been made 10 gain posi-
tons by sheer weight Of numbers.
General Offensive
The general offensive movement of
the Austro-German forces along the
Carpathian mountains has been sue
ceSsful g the eastern end OF the range
where the Russians are retrea,ing into
Bukow;na, but London military eS-
perts are Of the opinion that the Aus
TRANS must forge ahead a long way
in this direction before they can hope
20 affect the general Russian position.
The vital point is Dukla Pass, where
r short advance by the Russians
would compel the Austrians TO look
anXiousiy TO their communications. At
present the battle IN that region has
all the aspects of a draw.
Waverine Results
The most sanguinary fighting. ac-
cording 70 Russian reports, took place
in the Carpathian mountains where
the Germans attempted to cross Tux
holka Pass. The Teutons attacked in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
ARE PROBING
STORY OF M0RS
C0NFESSINC TO
KILLING EIGHT

New York. FEB. lo.-The authorities OF
Bronx and West Chester counties today
started a joint investigation into the
story told by Frederick Mors that he
killed eight inmates OF the German Odd
Fellows Home az Yonkers. Their first
step was TO visit the jail at White Plains
and examine former Supt Bangert Of
the home and John Ring, former en-
ployee, who had been held as material
witness
DR.. Minas s. Gregory, in charge OF the
psychopathic ward at Bellevue, was with
the investigators. His mission. it was
said. was to attempt 10 clear up certain
points in the confession Of Mors so he
could make a final report on the man
tomorrow to Magistrate Corrigton. The
county officials issued = warrant for Mors
charging him with homicide and it is xe-
pected plan to arrest the former employee
in New York tomorrow should DR.. Greg
ory's report indicate that Mors is sane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11

New York, Feb. l9.-Daniel T o.
Conneu, a lawyer Of Boston who has
been retained in the defence Of Werner
Horn in the pending extradition pro-
ceeding for his transfer 70 Canada 10
face a charge of attempting 10 blow
up railroad bridge from Maine 10
Canada. visited the Hotel Arie1ta in
Tompk!nsville, Staten Island today
TOOK possession Of Horns trunk which
had been left there Horn stopped al
that hotel for time Before leaving
this city for Boston Mr.. O'Connel said
that papers in the trunks prove thai
Horn is 4 reserve officer in the Ger
man army and On this he will base his
defence Of his act claiming il to be
political crime and not extracitable.
Mr.. OConneu said Horn had served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
MAKEUP FOR
WOMEN WOULD
Be UNDER BAN

Topeka, kas, Feb. 19.-kansas women
under As years of age, who wear ear
rings or treat their faces with cosmetics,
for the purpose OF creating false i'm
preston" will be guilty of misdemeanors
and upon conviction be subject to fines.
If a bill introduced today in the lower
house of the Legislature becomes a law
Face powder. perfume, false hair and
bleaching materials for the hair are
among the articles enumerated in the list
the women are forbidden to use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
INCOME TAX
LAW ATTACKED
BY J. R. STANTON

Boston. Feb. I0.-The constitutionality
Of the income tax as applied TO mining
companies was attacked in the federal
court today by John 2. Stanton. stock
holder in the Baltic Mining Co, in an ap-
piication for an Injunction TO prevent the
officers OF the company from complying
with the provisions OF tne tax Law
II was coatended that the income tax
law Disseminated between mining com
panies and other corporations not owning
ninues. with respect 70 the kind and
amount Of depreciation to be deducted in
ascertaining the net income. The deduc-
ton by rniraes and mining companies Is
restricted 70 ) per cent Of their gross in
come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
CANADA OUT OF
ROWING REGATTA
BECAUSE OF WAR

New York Feb. I0-Seven cities
have filed applications for the next
national rowing regatta, according to
an announcement today by James Pill
kington Of the National Association of
Amateur Oarsmen- San Diego, San
francisco, Detroit, Peoria. Ill; Duluth.
Mimi; Washington, d. c. and Sara
toga are the cities that are preparing
TO send representatives, to the annual
meeting here on March 20 TO plead
their cases with the executive COM
mittee Of the national association.
No entries are expected from Can
ada, as many of the rowing club men
in the Dominion have gone to the
front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
RUSSIANS GAIN !
IN HUNCAR'

Geneva. via Paris, Feb. I0-t50S A. Y
The Russians are marching into Hung
- by the valleys Of the Thesis and q
MYERS, according TO advices reed
here Taking the offensive al Korosn
20. they are said to have inflicted seva
losses on the Austrians and advaH7
hVe miles in the direction OF BorkU
the Lyutta valley. The Russians p
crossed southwark as far as Turia-H
mute and Perecseny. on the railra
from Turja 10 Ungvar. capturing q
batteries embedded in the mud in .
mountaines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
YANKEES MEET WITH
NO SUCCESS IN DETR0

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 1o.-Manager Do
oVan OF the New York American Leas1
baseball team was unsuccessful toda"
MS attempt to sign Hugh High and va
ter Pipp, members of the Detroit cla'
Each player asked a higher salary ina
Donovan was willing to offer DonoVs
expected to return to New York late Y
day.
High is an outHelder and Pipp a DIT
baseman. Arrangements for the sale
the youngsters were decided upon seSe
al weeks ago by President Navin and
new owners Of the YankeeA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
TELL
Uf SUCCESSES

Berlin, Feb. 1o-(By wireless 70
London. 8 P MD-The successes
achieved by the Austro- German forces
in Bukowina, the Hungarian crown
land adjoining Galicia, have caused
the abandonment by the Russians Of
Czernowitz. capital Of Bukowina, &C
cording TO statement issued here to-
day.
The statement follows:
Our troops have occupied Suczawa
southeastern, BukowinaJ and ara
marching toward Czernowitz, which
has been abandoned By the Russian
governor Evreimoh and his garrison.
who retired TO Novosielica," ,on the
Russian border, east OF Czernowitz).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11

must be their equal application TO mi
norities as in the case Of the Danes
and Poles.
Uniform Suffrage
His party had hoped, Herr Hirsch con-
tinued, that the government would fulfill
its duty by granting Uniform suffrage,
with the secret direct ballot, at the ses-
sion OF October 20 last. He mentioned
the desire Of the Social Democrats for
an honorable peace, and concluded:
We know that this war is desired BY
the people in none Of the belligerent
lands; that its end is everywhere longed
for by the people. We cherish fhe conf.
dence that the voices demanding peace
Will grow more numerous in all bellig-
erent lands, will make themselves heard
in influential quarters. and that under
the influence Of this desire OF peace, es-
pecially Of the laboring classes Of all
lily, to the well being Of the German peo-
pie and Of all humanity
Moment Not Suitable
Herr Won Heydebrand replied 10 Herr
Hfrsch on behalf OF the non-Socialist
parties. He declared that the present
moment was not suitable one for ad-
vanctng special wishes or complaints.
The situation was one which demanded
that the entire Prussian people show it.
self united, as its soldiers on the battle
field were united.
Herr Liebknecht interjected: You have
no right 10 speak in the name of the
German people
This remark brought forth cries of pro-
test.
Herr Heydebrand continued his reply
with an exhortation to the delegates to
work together and mage any sacrifices
necessary for victory
After the first reading of the budget
the Diet adjourned until Feb. Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
DUeEY IS RELEASED
BY BOSTON BRAVES

Boston, Feb. 1o.-The release Of Os-
car j. Dugey, utility infielder of the
Boston Nationals to the PHILADELPHIA
Nationals was announced by Presi-
dent Gafney over the telephone from
New York today. 1t vas believed that
his transfer was part of the deal
which included the release Of Sher-
wood Magree from Philadelphia to
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
HURRICANE
SWEEPS THE
MhNUA ISLES

Tutui,la, American Samoa. Feb. 10
{By Wireless to Honolulu Thence b.
Cable)-The 3iarua islands ii -Ameri-
can Samoa, have been swept BY hurri-
canes. Not a house is standing No
deaths have been reported but the
populace lost everything The food
situation is serious and help is needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
FAVOR ANNULMENT
OF DEBT STATUTE

Boston, Feb. 10.-Legislation annul-
ling the statute which allows arrests
for debt, was favored before the leg
islative committee on judiciary today
nv Municipal judge II. ]. Murray. in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11

whose court poor debtor cases are
tried.
Judge Murray said that many APP
pHcations for arrest of debtors were
made BY non-residents who sought
to detain other non-residents. Many
debtors, he said. could not afford to
hire counsel and We're forced TO go to
Jail for at least one night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland. Ne, Feeb. 10-Arrived:
Steamers Cairntorr OBJ, Dakar. Africa :.
Nevada tBA. Parrsboro, ". S. schoou-
ers Jane Palmer. Newport News: Wv
omins, do; kennebec. n. Y. for Calais 4;
Hume, Rockport for Boston.
Sailed-Steamer Verdun Br). Glasgow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
BOY
TRIED FOR MURDER

Manchester, n. H, Feb. 10-Ekim
Myor, a 15-year odd youth, was placed
on trial in superior court here today
on the charge Of murder in the second
degree for the alleged killing of Ste
phen Perok, last September The state
claims that while Perok slept in n
chair in his hallway, he was stabbed
in numerous places by Myor. from
which wounds he died two weeks later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11
ALLIED AIRMEN FIRE
ON TURKISH FORTS

Mitylene, via Paris, Feb. 10.-05.10 A.
M.).-Several English and French aero
planes few over Turkish Thrace yester-
day, according to a dispatch from Tene-
dos. TWO Of the machines went as far
as Adrianople, dropping bombs on the
forts. The Turks are said to have been
unprepared for a bombardment, as they
did not expect allied aircraft to venture
70 Tar inland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-11

must be their equal application to mi
norities as in the case Of the Danes
and Poles.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-29
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIR|NG WIFE
After Four Years Of Discouragina
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Up in Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: II suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles, and during
this time, ] could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere Al
all. At times, ould have severe pains
in my left side.
The doctor was called in, and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but l was
soon confined to my bed again. After
that, nothing seemed to do me any good.
! had gotten so weak l could not stand,
and l gave up in despair.
At last, my husband got me bottle Of
Cardui, the wonan's tonic, and / COM
menced taking it. From the very first
ose,, 1 could tell it was helping me: !
can now walk two miles without il
firing me. and am doing my work"
If you are all run down from womanly
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman's tonic. lthas helped
more than a million women, in its 50
years of wonderful success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
Il will do. Ask him. He will recon-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies.
Advisory Dept.. Chattanooga. Tenn.. for Special
ktastructi0ns on your case and 6s.page book. home
Treatment tog Womeo," sent Ia plain Wrapper. 66-8
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-05-29
N. Frey, Limited, VS.. Ellis Crandall
No. 2348.
Twenty-sixth Judicial District Court,
st. Tammany Parish, State,
of Louisiana.

+ By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale from the aforesaid court and to
me directed, bearing date the 14th
day of April, 1915, I will proceed to
sell at public auction at the front
door of the courthouse in the town
Of Coyington, La, between legal sale
hours, on
Saturday, May 20, 1913,
Ito the last and highest bidder, the
following described property, to-wit:
All his right, title and interest, be-
ing an undivided one-half in he fol-
lowing described properly: Soutn
half of the northeast quarter and
the southeast quarter OF the north-
west quarter Of section q, township
s south, range IA east, containing
121 acres, more or less, situated in
St. Tammany parish, this State.
Z Except the following described
property, which was sold by Ellis
Crandall to Lott Forbes on Arril II
1898, and recorded April 26, 1893.
in Book p, page 395, commencing at
the northeast corner of the southeast
quarter section 81, township south,
range IA east, st. Helena Meridian,
La, west chains, thence south 10
chains, thence east chains, thence
north 10 chains. being 6 acres of
land, according to Gunther's chain
Terms Of sale-Cash, without ap-
praisement
T. E. BREWSTER,
ap24-6t Sheriff.