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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01

ton to the communications of the Allies.
eastern field tends TO confirm the rout
Of the forces Of Austria, which now APP
pear 10 be endeavoring 10 make their
way laboriously back over the Ca-pa-
thians
There are indications in London that
the entire continental political situa-
ton which involves Greece. italy, Ru-
mania and Portugal, is developing day
by day. The participation in the war
Of at least some of these may soon
become a reality. This is the view Of
certain of the British commentators
on the situation. Among the factors
contributing 10 this situation is Italy S
occupation IF Avlona and the reported
racial unrest in Austria Hungary,
where the Eumanian subjects of En-
peror Francis Joseph are said to be
on the ponit Of rebellion, as we'll as
Germany's continued aggressions in
Angola, the Portuguese possession N
western Africa
The German air raid on the channel
port of Dunkirk, France, gives basis
for the belief that visits of this kind
will be more frequent from now on. 1t
would appear that the British raid on
Cuxhaven aroused in the Germans a
spirit of retaliation. England. judg
from the expressions appearing in the
newspapers, is just as anxious to de-
liver blow for blow in this respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01
S5,500,000 WORTH or COPPER
OF UNITED States DESTINED 70
NEUTRALS SEIZED BY ENGLISH

Washington, Dec. 31.-Thirty ne
ships bearing 1880 tons of American
copper worth $5.500,000 destined to
neutral nations have been detained
and their cargoes seized as contraband
since the European war began, Sena-
tor Walsh of Montana told the Senate
today in a speech reviewing interrupt
tons to American commerce and high
ly endorsing the American govern
ment's recent note to Great Britain.
Four ships were consigned to Hob
land, IA to Italy and 10 to Sweden. he
said. and at Gibraltar $3.50 tons Of
American copper have been piled up.
After giving statistics showing
that Italy and Great Britain were
among the greatest normal consumers
of copper. Senator Walsh said:
THE British government might
well avoid a course calculated to make
1t appear as an offensive fact There is
no sentiment of hostility or amnesty
in the United States towards Great
Britain, save in sporadic cases Of no
consequence, in the sum total of the
national disposition. God grant that
our relations may always remain
friendly. The feeling engendered by
the aggressions complained of is akin
to the surprise and regret experienced
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by one who has been cruelty Wronged
by a friend and who remains conf
dent that a personal explanation, and
candid confidence will wipe out all
differences and bring a speedy repa-
ration. 1t is in this spirit the Amer
lean people await the result Of tine
welltimcd note of the President.
What is needed now is the release
Of every detained shipment against
which a prima facie case of guilt can
not be made out, carrying with it an
assurance to the trade that so long
as it is honest it is safe.
The American people will be very
patient with respect to the case or
cases so much talked of and written
about of copper bars concealed in
cotton bales.
The nine thousand tons of copper
now at Gil raltar We're not concealed
in cotton bales. The consignments all
show on the ships papers. in the reg
ular and usual way, as did one unload
ed at Marseillles. likewise much ad-
vertised as being underneath a cargo
Of oats
Copper is convenient ballast and
goes regularly to the place where it
will best serve that purpose"
Senator Walsh submitted the names
Of 20 copper laden steamers held up.
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PASSES
FIRST DAY WITH
SINGLE GUARD

Manchester, Dec. 31.-Harry X. ThaW
today spent the first day he has passed
with a single guard since his sojourn in
New Hampshire. The fugitive's sole OBJ
server for the past "a hours has been
Sheriff Stevens whose colleague, Sherln
Drew, is in Berlin making his first visit
to his home there since he became one
of the Thaw custodans.
z. C. Rice. Thaw's private secretary,
is in Boston today on business the nature
of which has not been divulged. 1t is
said the matter has TO do with Thaw s
case. but what its nature is Sheriff Ste
vens, who is temporary spokesman for
Thaw, declined positively to state.
The depletion OF Thaw's guard had no
apparent effect on him. He gives his
watchers absolutely no bother and has
come 10 take their constant presence as
matter -of course. He put in today
much the same as he does on other days.
taking brief trip down town with Sher-
if Stevens and devoting himself to read
ing and CORES pondence the remainder Of
the time.
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NO SPECIFIC CASES NAMED
IN NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN
BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS PROTESTS

an idea of the numerous steps which
were taken in developing the admins
tration's policy on contraband when
he said that Senator Stone. chairman
of the foreign relations committee ana
other senators, had been in close con-
sultation with the department respect
ing the question involved. 1t was re-
vealed in diplomatic circles that SEN
ator Stone several weeks ago delivered
a warning speech against unwarranted
detention of American ships. South
American diploma is, who think it paves
the way for a more vigorous interest
on the part of the United States ip the
in the various proposals looking to an
assertion Of the right Of neutrals. In
cidentally, it was said that the senti-
ment in favor of the proposal made by
Venezuela for a convOcation Of neu-
trail nations to discuss contraband was
rapidly growing and it wouldsca no
surprise if one of the results of the
present situation is the converting OF
a congress in Washington.
Diplomats from neutral European
countries thought that the correspond
ence between the United States and
Great Britain would develop a stand
ard of usage that naturally would BEN
eft all neutrals
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RELATIVES OF SMITH ARE NOT
SATISFIED WITH FINDING OF the
C0R0NER'S JURY AT BUFFALO, n. Y.

Buffalo, N: Y, Dec. 31-Relatives q.
Walter Smith, who was killed by Ca
madam militiamen at Fort Erie, are
not satisfied with the corony's july
verdict of accidental shooting" and
through their attorney have taken
steps to bring about a more thorough
investigation through the department
of state.
Further evidence, it was announced,
will be taken before Vice Consul Cur
tiss at Fort Erie within day or two
and his report will be filed with State
Department officials at Washington.
The following telegram was sent to-
day to Congressman Charles Smith. by
the attorneys for the Smith family:
Testimony of witnesses, Smith
Dorsch matter yesterday shows that
called, signalled nor attempted arrest
before calling upon soldiers; that re-
peated volleys were fired after men
had thrown up their hands and told
TIE officers they were coming 10
shore; that soldiers fired the shots that
killed after civil officers had told them
to cease, and in no event to hit; that
on account Of repeated volleys from
soldiers in the face Of the offer to sur
render. men endeavored to get out Of
range but were Immediately shot, one
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THE Times says it feels confident
that the British government will re-
ply promptly to all the grievances
and that, since all idea OF inducing
England radically to change her pol
icy is disciaimed, and the President
himself has recognized that the diff
culties have arisen largely through
false manifests by American shippers
and the smuggling of contraband arti-
cies hidden in cargoes, the path Of
diplomacy ought to be fairly smooth.
The Daily News in an editorial finds
the text of the note, in phrasing and
in temper eminently friendly and ex-
presses satisfaction that its criticism
is directed against the British admin
istration rather than a policy. There
fore, it says, it ought not to be diff
cult to find a solution.
There is one difficulty Of principle
that may not be quite so easy OF ad-
tustment,' the editorial continues. 1t
is the treatment of conditional contra
band, and in particular foodstuffs.'
According to the view Of the Daily
News the question turns upon whether
the whole Of Germany should be re-
garded as an armed camp and whetn-
er the British blockade would In fact
starve Germany into surrender and
thus shorten the war.
IF the British government has such
clear confidence the editorial con-
tinues, then it has a Formidable
strategical reason for persisting in Its
new policy Of stopping all cargoes OF
foodstuffs, even when they might De
used for the civil population; but II
not it should balance against probable
gain. the value of removing from the
American mind the sense of grievance
lon the other hand, it is for Amerl-
cans to remember that actual dlsloca-
ton of the traffic due to our naval
policy. as q past from the inevitaple
reactions Of the war is trifling.
I'VE put these considerations FOR
ward not as censur but only to empha-
size the necessity Of the governments
and the peoples Of both countries see
inc in their true proportions the vari-
ous issues involved in the controversy
That is the shortest way to an equita-
BILE settlement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01

Washington, Dec. 31.-High officials
of the Washington government said
tonight that no specific cases had been
included in the present note sent to
Great Britain in warning against con-
tinued seizures of cargoes of ships deS-
tined for neutral nations, because these
had been dealt with at considera bic
length in a voluminous correspondence
covering a period of five months and
that the British foreign Office was fully
familiar with the detailed position of
the United States in each case II
is quite possible however, that a brief
summary of some of the typical cases
will be made public in few days by
the state department.
The preparation of the document was
begun nearly a month ago in the state
department. 1t was learned from high
officials that it was not alone the de-
which delayed the sending Of the doc
ument, but the confident belief Of the
government here that each day would
bring from the British government.
in response to Americas numerous
protests in specific cass, a note saying
definitely that conditions would be re-
lieved.
Secretary Bryan today gave callers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01
REVENUE CUTTER
ANDR0SC0CCIN
TAKING STORES

Boston. Dec. 31-The revenue cut
ter Androscoggin which will act as
hos hospital ship for fishermen of the
coast began taking on stores here to-
day. It is expected that she will call
at Gloucester for a conference with
owners Of fishing craft before proceed
ing to the banks.
It has been arranged that any
schooner needing medical treatment
shall set the code signal *" in the
rigging.
The Androscoggin will visit drst
Browns bank and the southern shore
Of Nova Scotia. and her orders per-
NIT her to render aid to both Amesi-
can and foreign fishermen.
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CEN'L BLANC0
IMPRISONED BY
GENERAL VILLA

Washington. Dec. l.-General Lucio
R,anco who remained in military com
n,and of Mexico City for some time after
the withdrawal of Carranza forces, anu
pending the arrival of the villa ana ga
pata forces, has been imprisoned by VII
la, according to 4 dispatch today 10 'he
Car-anza agency here from Vera Cruz
The message, dated yesterday, says:
"Advices from Mexico City received oy
the war department from secret service
men say General Lucio Blanco has been
made prisoner by Villa and that Blan-
cos staff officers have been scattered
among Villa regiments against their Will.
The state Of Vera Cruz today became de-
nuded Of rebel villaistas and zapatistas
when General sauvirran. operating under
command Of Villa with 600 soldiers. sur
rendered his force and himself to Gener-
al Oregon in Jaltipan and offered his
sword to the first chief"
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HALL0WELL
GIRL'SLEG BROKEN
IN COASTING ACCIDENT

The jolly pleasures of sliding par
ty. in which a number Of Hallowell
young people We're INDUCING. with the
aid Of FIVE or six double runners" and
the fine glazy surface of Winthrop
hill was unfortunately nlarred in the
middle of the evening when the sled
upon which were riding Miss Pauline
Freeman Miss Helen Haines. William
Erbb and Earl Paine failed 20 respond
TO its brake and went dashing across
Water street into a lumber pile there
located. with the result that injuries
We're sustained by those whom il car
ried and that Miss Haines suffered a
broken leg.
Miss Haines' injuries were the most
serious and medical assistance was at
once summonsed. Miss Haines was
taken immediately TO the Augusta
General hospital. where at an early
hour this morning she was reported
as being comfortable. The examina
ton revealed a posterior dislocation
of the hip and fractures of the f1bula
and tibia of the left leg.
The injuries of others in the party
were less severe. William Erbb had a
splinter driven through his nose, Miss
Freeman escaped with several bruises
and a severe shaking-up.
The accident occurred at about 9
o'clock. The party named were coast
ing down Winthrop hill Mr.. Erbb was
steering and Mr.. Paine was operating
the brake. When nearly at the foot
of the hill Mr.. Paine applied the brake,
which broke and sent its operator roll
ing from the sled. The "double-run-
ner'' with nothing TO withstrain it.
with increased speed. went flying
across Water street causing the re-
srettable accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01
OPENING OF the
COMMUNITY CLUB

ne operHus OF The Community Club
"~IFred Thursday Coming as the occa-
'''N dla OF lie sst night Of the old year
o. >eeNep 70 H. = Neritable wish to the
|'Vhs men Of Gardner for a bright and
ca9py New 7e--
hazzard Bard formed at Hazard hall
a''' af'er marching up Water street amid
' CLEAN = eo,ored fire and the pop
'''s o. afewofks proceeded 10 the home
!, me Community club.
WIKI Nights streaming from every win
aid all TIE rooms filled with mem
Se's' tNe building both on the exterior
e:-o' was a welcome sight. All
game taoles were filed and surpris-
sA'i Al 'heckers was shown by some
ao.e 9,ayinr Card games were en-
}'' pF 'hcss who desired
g., me reception room the orchestra Of
e-- N' Ieeelia + Boys Band OF Lewiston
since delightful music which was
'} appreciated by the boys. Cigars
passed around and Jack" Lock-
- served a lunch,
-"sfe We're no formal exercises in the
among those present. however,
r. several % the city officials and
,.+, VI the clergy OF the city. together
49,, Number Of Gardiner substantial
'ssiness men.
Community Club is no longer a
:. IN or hope Through the untiring
" such men a ]. P. Roa CHI. F. E.
b.. ~ Boston. G. D. Libby. c. p.
,,,- x S Pinkham and others. the
men OF Gardiner are privileged to
cup home such as few young
Al cities the size of Gardiner have.
,eo, up 10 YOU TO use these newly
N''ea privileges and use them right.
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BOSTON WELCOMES
ARRIVAL OF 1915

Boston, Dec. 3i.-Revelers and religious
devotees had almost an equal part in the
Now Years eve observances in this city.
The crowds of celebraters who filed no
tells. clubs and cafes overlooking into the
streets with a variety of noise-making
devices were greater than ever before.
but. as if to Offset this increase in the
lighter observance of the event, many
churches held watch" meetings which
were numerously attended.
Nearly every hotel in the city made
special preparations for the night At
one in the Back Bay district 200 persons
were seated. crowding every inch OF
available space, even back to the Clerks
desk. Here a surprise was sprung on
the jewellers, for as chimes pealed out
the hour Of midnight curtains were
drawn displaying living tableau allegor-
ical Of the passing of the old year and
the coming Of the new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01

New York. Jan. New York City
welcomed the new year in tradltonai
manner. the celebration continuing
we'll into the early morning hours am
proving to be one of the most largely
participated in and demonstrauFe eNei
known here.
All the uptown streets Where lhe
calebraters usually hold forth were
TANNED with laughing, singing th'o'es
unusually large even for this even. u
events in the city's annual rouno VI
ce}ebra lions. The tens OF thousands
were so orderly in their merry making
however. that the police found little 10
do except to keep the big streams OF
nao,,le moving. Here and there the
line s1onped for a. little. perhaps TO
looL at the latest war bulletins, put
II was not for long. The war ola MOI
rest heavily on the mlnos Vi
York celebraters tonight, to an ap-
pearances. The cafes and hoteis "eie
crowded with pleasure seekers any
a more of these resorts tnah usuai
we're permitted to remain oP
throughout the small hours, this FORM
Of merry making was perhaps mo-
freely INDUCED in than ever peiore
electrical Examinations throughout
the city worked overtime many o! ,.e
great buildings being especially nsh.,
cd for. the occasion. The several
municipal Christmas trees had oeea a
left standing and their many coioreo
uehts drew barge crowds who were
enter,ained in some cases with NOV
ins pictures and band concerts. o.o
Even the waterfront added Its snare
70 the celebration for hundreds OK
steam Whistles on craft In both rivers ,,
,,sra onened wide at midnight to sweil
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CRUSHED UNDER
LOAD OF HAY

Walter j. Rines, a teamster in the
employ of Rufus ". LathrOp. was
found Wednesday forenoon on Beach
Hill, Pittston in an unconscious con-
dit!cn, pinned beneath several bales CT
pressed hay which had toppled onto
him from a load he was driving. He
was taken to the Office of a physician
where il was found that he was suf-
fering with conclusion Of the brain.
Thursday he had not regained Con-
seriousness. The accident occurred
within sight Of the barn where the hay
was being pressed. yet his predica-
ment was not noticed until over an
hour from the time that he started
with the hay. The horses remained
standing quietly at the point where the
accident occurred No explanation as
to the cause can be given.
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Gov, WHITMAN
OF new YORK
BEGINS DUTIES

Albany, n. T.. Dec. A.-As the first bell
sounded the birth Of the new year to-
night. Charles S. Whitman. the newly
elected governor Of the state. stepped to
his desk In the executive chamber of the
state capitol and began to transact bust
ness He previously had taken the oath
OF office. Immediately after accepting
his own resignation as district attorney
of New York county he designated
Charles A. Perkins of New York his suc-
cessor in the district attorneys Office.
The governor then re-designated to SER
vice in the appellate division five supreme
court justices whose terms are about to
expire. Later Gov. Whitman attended
the annual charity ball at the armory.
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OFFICIAL NOTE
or GERMANS

London, Jan. 1--12.50 A. MD.-The fol-
lowing official communication from Ber-
lin has been received here by wireless:
Since the war began and up till the
end Of the year We still stand firm on the
Old German watch. waiting what the fu-
ture has in store for us.
We are still united. No enemy can
force us. in spite of rage and hypocrisy.
In the East as well as the West. may
victory ever attend you. Germany over
ali..
THE whole world learns what we can
do when we are attacked and that Ger
man pluck rings throughout the world
Main headquarters report tonight
tThursday, that our troops fighting in
Poland have made over 5000 prisoners
in the region of Lodz and Lowicz and
besides have taken many guns.
the total number Of prisoners taken
since the 18th of November amounts to
1890 Over 100 guns and 800 machine
guns have been captured"
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is soon to be followed by 100 pairs.
AT least one other Gardiner manu-
facturer appears to have been passed
by by the hard times, the concern
known as the James Walker Son Co.
whose business is the manufacture Of
doors. sashes and blinds. The business
has been established for many years,
yet they report the largest business
during the past year ever known by
them since the business was establish
ed. Prospects for the coming year ap-
pear to he bright. They inform us that
they have just secured the largest sin
gle order for delivery in the coming
year that they have ever received
Business optimism seems to be Gardi-
ner's watch word for 1915.
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BUSINESS IN GARDINER REPORTED
C00D-:-AN ORDER FOR ARMY SHOES

Business men en- the street as a
rule appear to be well satisfied with
the Christmas business. Few if any
expected large business this season.
Inc snow fall helped out the Christ
mas trade to large extent.
vine good business experienced at the
Hazard factory was mentioned in
these columns few days ago and now
comes word Of the firms having secur-
ed another large order for army shoes.
The Commonwealth factory, believ-
ing that quality counts, have had
good seasons business and prospects
FOR the coming year are rosy indeed
al this shop. The output at the pres
ent time is 1900 pairs per day and this
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CORNELL IN LEAD
OF CHESS TOURNEY

New York. Dec. 3.-Winning four
games straight in the se0ond round of
the 18th annual tournament of the TRAN
gular College Chess League today. Cor
nell assumed the lead with a two-point
advantage over Pennsylvania. Cornell
took two points from Pennsylvania and
two from Brown, one OF the latter by
default
Pennsylvania. on the other hand. wad-
ded two points at the expense Of Brown.
the men from Providence being left with
q zero score. As there are two rounds
more with eight additional games for
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ANOTHER CLAIMS
TO BE WIDOW
OF FRANK BURNS

Manchester, y. H, Dec. Sin connec-
ton with the inquiry into the death OF
Frank Burns of Nottingham, alleged to
have been victim Of poisoning. the po-
lice were informed tonight that Mrs. Co
ra Belle Burns of this city claimed to be
mis- legal widow According to the po-
lice the woman said that she WAS mar
ried to Burns at Bath. in this state, Nov.
%. 1900. and that he had deserted her.
She said that she did not learn Of his
death until she read Of il in a newspa-
per last Tuesday.
Another woman supposed TO be the
wife OF Burns is held in the Rocking
ham county Jail at Portsmouth. She was
al his home on the night of his death.
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REORGANIZE PROVIDENCE
MANUFACTURING co,

Providence, r. l., Dec. 31.-At a
meeting of stockholders representing
approximately 0 per cent. OF the stock
Of the Quidnick- Windham Manufac-
turing Co. and the reorganization
committee Of the corporation here to-
day, the old board of directors was
abolished, new officers elected and a
10-year mortgage, not to exceed $7O0. !
000 voted.
Most of the stock was voted by the
reorganization committee, consisting
of Richard B. Comstock. william II.
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Funeral OF Late Susan Spear

The funeral Of the late Susan Spear
vas held Friday afternoon al o'clock
''Fom her late nome il West Gardiner,
Key T & Wright pastor OF the Free
haptist church officiating. There was
iarse attendance of friends. Music
was furnished hy q quartet composed
Of I l., Ware. a. :. Merrill. Mrs.
''oslne ana Miss Ruth Trafton. The
lsares were l. N Small, l. l.. Ware,
= : Merrill and Charles Colby. rhe
.i71laiiis were INFERRED in the family
'9' al jhe Fairbanks cemetery.