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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05
LOCAL NOTICE.

Richard J. Williams desires to state that
anyone found OBTAINING or keeping In
their possession the Scotch collie dog of
which he has charge at the Haynes es
tate, will be prosecuted. mch2d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05
LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. w. Durham Of Richmond is
visiting in the city as the guest Of
Mrs. A. B. Randlette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05

Mrs. ". B. GetchelI who had been
in Belfast for a brief stay. returned
Saturday to her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05

All makes sewing machines re-
paired, also parts for amy machine.
Write o43 Water street. or phone 4S3-
NJ. mar1Sd1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-05
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Spring Resorts-Atlantie City, N. J..
The Wiltshire Va oess ave v ana Beach eaei
$50. Private baths. running water in
rooms, elevator, etc. Music. Special
81 80 up weekly; $50 up daily. Oper all
year. Bookletn SAMUEL ELLIS.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
FIENDISH CRUELTIES
 OF TURKS DESCRIBED
 IN GHASTLY DETAIL
(Continucd from Page Onc)

of the victims filled the air, yet they did not move the Turkish beast. . ''In the town of Mush itself the Ar menians. under the leadership of Gotoyan end others, entrenched themselves in churches and stone built houses and fought for four days in self-defense, but Turkish artillery. manned by German of fcers, made short work of all the Ar Armenian leaders. as well as their men, were killed in the fight.
 ''When they were dead and silence reigned over the ruins of the churches and houses the rest of the Moslem rab- ble descended upon the women and chill dren and drove them out of town and into large camps, which already had been prepared for the peasant women and chil- dren
 '"rhe ghastly scenes which followed may seem incredible. yet these reports have been confirmed beyond all doubt The shortest means employed for dis posing of the women and children in the various camps was by burning. Fire was set to the large wooden sheds in Alijan, Mograkon, Khasjogh and other Armen- ian villages and these absolutely helpless women and children were roasted to death
 Many women went mad and threw away their children. Some kneit down and prayed amid the flames burning their bodies Others shrieked for help which came from nowhere, and the execution- CTS. who seemed unmoved by this unpar- alleled savagery, grasped infants by one leg and hurled them into the fire, calling out to the burning mothers, Here are your lions
 Tn the hill country of Sasun the sur. viving warriors found themselves sur. rounded at close quarters by 30,o00 Turks and Kurds. Then followed one of those desperate, heroic struggles for life whicf have always been the pride of the noun taineers. Men, women and children fought with knives, scythes and stones and any thing they could handle. They rolled blocks of stone down the steep slopes killing many of their enemies. In the frightful hand -to-hand combats women were seen thrusting their knives into the throats of Turks.
 When every warrior had fallen sew eral of the younger women who were in danger of falling into the hands of the Turks, threw themselves from the rocks many of them With infants in their arms"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
.SHANNON'S DEATH IS LOSS. ID ALAbAMA'S .0|L AND GAS WORK
Pennsylvania Man Had Great Confidence in This District and Had Se-
 cured Valuable Rights

Gen. F. w. Rucker Is in receipt of a letter announcing the death of Philip M Shannon. who died at Pittsburg following a lengthy illness.
 Colonel shannon was well known ir Alabama, particularly the Birmingham district. He was general manager of the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas company that was capitalized at $100000, and while in this district had secured the oil and gas rights on thousands of acres of min eral lands, securing these rights from the largest coal operators in the district General Fucker stated Alabama has sus- tained distinct loss in the death of Colonel Shannon in that he would have developed the field for gas and oil in this state, for he had every confidence thai beth gas and oil existed in large quanti- ties in and about the Alabama coal fields and that had he lived he would have proved the correctness of his views. General Fucker said he was not spec. ulator with scheme to boost sales oi stock, but that he was a developer, ant had almost unlimited financial backing He went about his business quietly, saic General Fucker, and was well informed as to the geological situation in the state especially in Jefferson and Walker coun- ties. He had bored a number Of wells in Walker county and had struck good flow of natural gas, but his long illness
 which finally proved fatal, prevented his following it up.
 The following editorial is taken from the Bradford Times:
 Much of the history of the oil industry in Pennsylvania is identical with the ca reer of Philip M. Shannon, who died Mon- day night in this city, where he had been a resident for a number of years. Begin hing his operations while young man after having served in the Civil war as a boy soldier, he quickly achieved sue cess and, like other Pennsylvanians. car ried the fame of his state to other sec tons of the country by developing great .felds in the west, south and southwest Che of his discoveries was the great shan nopin field. Wherever oil men were prom ir ent he was known as one of the experts and leaders of the industry.
 Not only was his career marked by exceptional success in the industry to which he devoted his life, but he found time to serve the different communities in which he lived in a public way. Scarce ly less notable than his business achieve ments was his tenure of the office oi mayor of Bradford. Times were excit- ing in the oil region then and roughness went hand in hand with money making But Mayor Shannon showed that law ano order were no handicap to industrial progress and he made the city at once peaceable and prosperous.
 'sAlways energetic and ready to do the work and take the chances of the pioneer if need be, and at the same time evel willing to lend his efforts to the advance ment of his community. MT. shannon was of that type of Pennsylvania citizen thai has made the state respected and admlrec wherever its sons are found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
CAMP TIARDEE APPEALS FOR HARMONY AMONG VETERANS
 IN WORKING FOR REUNION

sary to carry out in a businesslike man.
 ner all the work that will be necessary to insure the success of the reunion. Resolved, 3. That the United Con federate Veterans association is larger than any camp or body of men repre- senting any camp and that their in- terest is superior to all individual ann bitions or interests and that it be- hooves all members of all camps to institute and to carry out all measures which have for their purpose the bene . fit and good of all members and the veterans association. Also, that the | united work with the Chamber of Com
 merce of Birmingham may make the reunion the greatest and most memor- able in the history of the association.
 Resolved, 4. That this committee in co-operataion with like committees from other camps in the county. take such action and earnestly solicit the cooperation of the Daughters of the Ccnfederacy and Sons of Veterans and invite them to send representatives to our regular meetings and to have a voic1 in our proceedings.
 Resolved, 5. Appreciating the mag nificent work and accomplishments of the United Daughters of the Confed- eracy and their unselfish devotion to the principles and the cause of the vet erans' association in the past, that we urge them to a renewal of the enthu- SiaSm which has heretofore character ized them and their splendid efforts, that they attend our regular meetings encourage us by their presence and to advise with us as to means and meas ures.
 "Resolved, G. In view of the need of cooperation and desirability of har- mony and the cultivation of spirit of comradeship and promotion of brother lu love, which should actuate every sur viying veteran, we agree to discounte- nance and to visit with our condemna- tion every member who may by word | or deed discredit or discount any mem- 1 Der for personal cause or individual grievances. Resolved, z. That this camp carry | out these resolutions fully and thus demonstrate that we are worthy men and veterans we claim to be. Also, that by our united action we show that we earnestly desire the welfare of the city.
 Resolved, S. That copy of these resolutions be furnished to each of the daily papers of the city with the request that the same be published. Also, that copy be mailed to each camp composing the Fourth Alabama brigade Also, that copy be furnished the chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Vet erans.
 "J. K. BARTON, Chairman; "R. H. HAGOOD,
 ''W. E. HOOPER,
 'F. A. HAMILTON, "N A. GRAHAM"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
 TO ATTEND SERVICE

Local Knights Templar will attend divine services at the First Methodist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. The following notice has been sent out by Eminent Commander John B. Bethea: Dear Frater: On next Sunday morn ing. November 2S, 1915, at 10:15, you are requested to be at the Masonic temple in full uniform, with dark trousers and shoes and tan gloves.
 "Cyrene commandery will attend Thanksgiving service at the First Meth odist church byS special invitation of it's pastor, Sir Knight J. w. Johnson. "As a band of Christian knights it is nothing more than our duty, and we should esteem it a privilege, to attend divine service in a body at least once a year. Please be prompt. Courteously yours, JOHN B. BETHEA,
 Commander"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Han1burg-Anericdn Trial
 Adjourned Until Monday

mail ship and gave them back to the captain.
 The Marina Quesada, under the Costa Rican flag, Olsen said, steamed out of Port Limon, again seeking German na- val vessels. Not finding them, she made for Pernambuco, on the way painting out name and substituting her former name, the Gladstone. The Norwegian flag was raised. They made Pernam- buco and the Norwegian consul called for their papers. Subren told the con- su1 he had lost his papers, Olsen said and, anxious to get away, left at night during a heavy rain.
 A telegram sent by Subren to Adolph Hachmeister. one of the defendants, from Newport News December Is, 1914, to Machmeister here read;
 Sailing today. Drafting on you from Reyner 5000. Wire Reyner you will accept. Communicate with il Broad way, room sol. Letter to follow"
 The room mentioned was the New York headquarters of Captain K. Boy Ed, German naval attache.
 "The steamers Tram and Sommer- stad Ralph NJ Bullowa testified, did not sail from Philadelphia, as intend- ed, largely because captains demand- ed indemnity and guarantees. Bullowa, their lawyer. represented them in con- ferences with Hachmeister here and in Philadelphia. The Hamburg American line finally guaranteed to pay the full value of each steamer if it should be seized. Dr. Buenz signed this agree ment, but new eXigencies prevented their sailing and finally plans were abandoned. The steamers, however, pre- viously had taken out clearance pa pers for Brazilian ports.
 Hachmeister told me, Bullowa testi- field that the steamers were to meet German vessels off the coast of Bra gil and transfer their cargoes to the German vessels
 The trial was adjourned until Mon day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
TOM WATSON'S TRIAL
 IS NOW UNDER WAY.
 JURY IS COMPLETED
(Continued from Page One)

ter as an author before the jury when on objection from the government a lengthy argument was begun. The government reiterated that it was not necessary to show the defendants character as On author. the only thing pertinent to the case was whether or not Watson mailed or caused to be mailed the articles re- ferred to. Court was adjourned before the argument had been concluded.
 The jury trying the case is composed of men of middle age or older. They are: T. o. Gunn Crawfordvile; U. R. Jenkins, Wrightsville: s. F. Harold, Mitchell: John P. Hall Augusta; J. A. Crawford, Martinez; E. G. Dent. Waynesboro; B. H. Tanner Sandersville; c. E. Brown, Tennille; J. s. Skinner, Richmond county; J. c. Cave, Wrightsville: A. J. Skinner, Richmond county, and P. S. North. Augusta. The Skinners are brothers. No member of the jury, as far as was brought out in the courtroom, is of the Catholic faith.
 It was indicated in court today that the case probably would not be concluded tomorrow, although Judge w. w. Lamb din, presiding, had indiacted early today that it was his purpose to end the pres ent session of court in Augusta tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27

New York, November 2S.-The trial of pr. Karl Buenz and his associates of the Hamburg American line for al- legged conspiracy, dragged today, with the government attempting to show that at least one more vessel than the defendants are willing to admit sailed from American waters to supply Ger man cruisers
 This vessel, the government contends, was the Marina Quesada, which left Newport News December 16, 1914. for a squad of witnesses marched in quick succession to the witness stand. One, John Olsen, the ships engineer, testified that the Marina Quesada carried dyna- mos which were made part of wire less apparatus riged up on the little steamer 24 hours out of port. This, he said. was so that they might pick up code messages from the Germans. A wireless operator boarded the ship be- fore she sailed. They did not steer for Valparaiso but headed for Port Limon Wireless advices for which they waited did not come, and they made their port without incident. Once, however. when British vessel was sighted Olson said, Captain Subren rushed down to the en- gineroom, a code book and papers in his hand
 Hide these quick Olsen quoted him as saying. "A British cruiser has been sighted If they find these things on our ship I'll be hanged right away
 Olsen hid them. Later the approach ing steamer was found to be only a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
KITCHENER IN ITALY
 TO SEE ITALIAN KING

Rio, November 26.-(Via Paris.)- Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, British secretary for war, today had an hours interview with Premier Salandra and later conferred with Baron Sonnino, secretary of foreign affairs. eI1arl Kitchener took luncheon at the Brit ish embassy. the Italian ministers of war and colonies being present Dur ing the afternoon he saw General Por- TO, under chief of the general staff.
 Late today the field marshal left for general headquarters of the Italian army to meet the King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
 NOT YET COMPLETED

Washington, November 2G-President Wilson worked late again tonight on his address to Congress, but failed to com plete it. At the White House it was said the address would be given to the public printer upon the Presidents return from New York Monday
 The Presidents trip to New York to- morrow to see the Army and Navy foot ball game will mark virtually the first break in more than a week of continuous labor on the message. He probably will take the draft with him to New York and devote what spare time he may find during the trip to putting it in final shape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Two Women Drowned
 on T. F. Ryan's Estate

Oakridge, ~Va.A November 26-The bodies of Mrs. Charles Shannon and Miss Ida Arlington were found today in an abandoned mill pond on the Oak ridge estate of Thomas F. Ryan. The authorities believe the women, who were driving in buggy. met with an accident and were drowned as a result of runaway Mrs. Shannon lived on the Ryan estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Nettie Leeper

News of the death of Mrs. Nettie Leep- er aged 80 years, who died at her home in Decatur yesterday afternoon at o'clock, was received in Birmingham last night Funeral services over the remains of the deceased will be held from the First Presbyterian church at Columbiana this afternoon at o'clock. The Rev. Frank Leeper of Tennessee, a brother-in- law of the deceased, will officiate. Mrs. Leeper is survived by four children-J. T. Leeper of Lolumbana, Mrs. A. G. Pat terson of Decatur, c. F. Leeper and Mrs. Frank Nelson, Jr., of Birmingham.
 The death of Mrs. Leeper was wholly unexpected. She had been preparing to go to Florida for the winter as was her custom when she contracted cold. With in a few days she succumbed. Mrs. Leep- CT was well known in Birmingham, hay ing been accustomed to spending her summers in Birmingham with her daugh- ter, Mrs Frank Nelson, Jr. She was known for her philanthrophy and good will toward all. She was active in church affairs and was beloved by all with whom she came in contact. The news of her death will be the source of deep regret to her many friends and acquaintances throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
GERMAN CRUISER SUNK

London, November N.-The Ger man protected cruiser Frauenlob has has been sunk by submarine of the allies. according to semi official announcement made at Petrograd, says a dispatch to the Central News agency.
 Frauenlob is reported to have been sent to the bottom in the same locality where the German protected cruiser Undine. sister ship of the Frauenlob, was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
SIMMONS ENDORSES
 M'ADOO'S PLAN FOR
 DEFENSE REVENUE
tContInued from Page One,

Again, the estimate of MT. McAdoo for disbursements for additional expendi- lures for a greater national defense, or preparedness. of $93,S0O.0O0 is $42,- 473,143.59 less than the estimates given out by the war and navy departments and approved by the President, for they amounted to $136.273. 143.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Charles Blankenship

Gadsden, November 26.-(Special) Charles Blankenship, 51 years old, of At talla, became i'll suddenly yesterday aft ernoon while painting the Sheppard home.
 Medical attention was given in a short time, but he died of heart disease in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Steamer Burns in Chesapeake Bay

Baltimore, November 26.--A wireless dispatch says the Chesapeake Bay steamer Tivoli. Baltimore for Crisfield. was burned to the waters edge tonight off Thomas Point. about 50 miles down the boy. The 25 passengers were res cucd by the steamers Florida and Rich mond, which responded to wireless calls for help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Couldn't Stump Him

From the Chicago Herald.
 Papa. dear, you remember you said you had hunted tigers in West Africa? Well, Captain Defoe tells me there are none there.
 Quite right, my dear, quite right! killed them all"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Joe Wheeler Buck

Decatur, November 26.-(Special.)-Jo Wheeler, aged years, son of MT. and Mrs. Gordon Buck. who died Tuesday night at the parents home in Brooklyn, N. Y., will be buried Saturday at Wheeler station, 20 miles west Of Decatur, on the Southern railroad, at the old Wheeler homestead.
 Mrs Buclss is daughter of the late noted Gen. Joseph Wheeler. At the time of the death of the child Miss Annie Wheeler, who during the Spanish-Amer- ican war made a notable recard as a Red Cross nurse, and her sister, Miss Lucy Wheeler, were with their sister at her home in Brooklyn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Too Easy

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Snoring, my dear, is the sign of an easy conscience"
 Hubby, there are times when I wish you weren't 50 contented with your pas. carear."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Mrs. Mary Ramsey

Gadsden, November 26.-(Special.)- )-Mrs. Mary Ramsey, e years old, died last night at her home in Smokeneck. and the funeral was held at Hopewell this after noon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Grady Smith

Grady Smith, the 6-year- son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, died at a local infirmary yesterday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock. The remains of the de- ceased will be sent to Thorsby this morning at 6 o'clock by Shaw's Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Leonard Hodge

News reached Birmingham last night of the death in Opelika of Leonard Hodge. 9-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. w. w. Hodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27
Tom Brown

Gadsden, November 26.-(Special .)-Ton Brown s years old, victim of tuber- culosis, died at Alabama City yesterday and the funeral was held this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-27

few minutes. He is survived by his wid- ow, mother and three sister, Mrs. c. B.. Forman, Attalla; Mrs. Henry Pickens, Birmingham, and Mrs. Brown of Tennes- see.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-21
RUSSIANS FIGHT
ENEMIES IN VAIN
10 Check the Onrush of The
Austrian and German
Troops in Poland.
MYSTERIOUS SEA BATTLE Z
French Admit Their Inability to-
Hold the Lens-Arras
4 Cross Roads.
tay ASSOCIATES rsrss,

LONDON, Aug. 21.-The Russian
field armies are fighting desperately
but vafnly to check the onrush of
the Germans and Austrians. Novo-
georgievsk. the last Polish fortress
to hold out, has fallen. Ossowetz. to
the north OF Poland. has resisted the
invaders this far only because of the
marshy nature of the surrounding
country which prevents the Germans
from employing their heavy guns eff
fectively South of Brest-Litovsk
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's
forces have penetrated far beyond the
Bug. Other German armies east oil
that river render a serious Russian
defense along the Bialystok-Brest-
Litovsk line virtually impossible.
The mysterious naval battle in the
gulf of Riga was still in progress at
the time of the latest report from
Petrograd, which. however. gave no
details of the magnitude of the ac-
ton.
Along the other fronts no impor-
tant changes are recorded with the
exception OF the French admission OF
inability to hold the Lens-Arras cross
roads
The diplomatic problem in the
near East has been brought appre-
Gladly nearer a solution by the for
nation of Greek ministry under
the premiership OF NJ. venibelos and
the indications that the uncompro-
missing attitude of the military fac
ton In Serbia against Bulgaria
claims are being broken down.
After forty-eight hours of unusual
activity. resulting in heavy toll OF
merchantmen traversing the naval
naval war zone, German submarines
apparently have been Withdrawn to
their bases. Relief is expressed that
the White Star freighter, Bowie. is
safely In port. It is now definitely
established that only two Americans.
who were passengers on the Arabic,
are missing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-21
MORE LIBERTY
Is Hoped for by the Socialists
of Germany after the Eu-
ropean War.

~.
BERLIN. Aug. 21.-In the course
of the debate today In the Reich
stag, DR.. Edward David, the Socialist
leader. said: There lives in the
hearts OF the German people, as I'm all
other peoples. longing for the day
of restoration OF peace. It were III
for humanity II it were otherwise-
The European peoples are bleeding
from thousand and thousands Of
wounds. Every day OF the war
means further frightful destruction
of values.
Lust for conquest must not pro
long this war unnecessarily. En-
Iperor William said we were not wag-
ing war Of conquest and the chan
celIor's speech yesterday provides
further proof. Unfortunately Ger
many's enemies are not yet inclined
to peace notwithstanding their go
we're defeats. Their leading states-
men only recently asserted the do
Termination to continue the war un-
til Germany is crushed and their
plans for conquest are realized.
They say time is their ally II We
desire peace. therefore the only
thing left is to compel them to see
that their hope is futile"
Referring to the chancellors
words to the effect that. Germany
owes Its success to moral power e1-
,erted IN the direction Of freedom,
DR.. David said: "And / hold It to
be my duty to add that we expect q
greater measure of liberty for the
6 ermanS people. With this hope we
shall vote for new credit.
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