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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
RUMANIA AND TEUT0N|C POWERS
ON DELICATE GROUND WITH THE
RUMANIAN TROOPS ENTRENCHED
WITHIN so YARDS AUSTRIAN LINES

London, Feb. THE tension between
Rumania and the Central Powers appears
to be approaching the breaking point, ac-
cording to dispatches from Italy and Ru-
mania appearing in today's morning
newspapers.
The Daily Chronicle Marmorntz CORE
spondent says Vienna and Berlin are
adopting a threatening attitude toward
Bucharest and that there has been sud
den concentration of men and guns on
he Bulgarian side of the Danube, while
RUmanian troops are entrenched on the
western frontier within 81 yards OF the
Austro Hungarian lines. 1t is also stated
the correspondent says, that the Central
powers have demanded "a neutrality IA
vorable to the Central Powers, as well as
the rehabilitation of the Rumanian
army"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
HI. HARCRAvES,
B0WD0IN FENCER,
AWARDEDLETTER

Bowdoin College. Brunswick. Me F.,
1.-THE captain and manager Of ~,
years fencing team at Bowdoin ia Hoh,-
L. Hargraves '16 of West Buxton. Til,
is his third year on the team and h. !,
one of the four men who have be-,
awarded a B for fencing.
Hargraves had no experience at ii.
game before he came to BoVdoin, but \,
went out his Freshman year and dis
good work in the practice bouts h.n
among the members of the squar. Hs
Sophomore year he was one of the ,hrs,
that represented Bowdoin at the prelm.
inaries for the intercollegiate and last
year he was a regular member of tie
squad. This year he was elected captain
and manager and in the only match in
which Bowdoin has competed thus far h.
was the only Bowdoin man to score
point.
In addition to being fencer Hargravs,
has. run on the cross country team and
has been engaged in other undergradua..
activities. He was one of the founder
of the Biology Club. club of those via
are interested in biology work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
KITCHIN IS FOR
REPEAL OF FREE
SUGAR PROvIS0

Washington. Feb. s.-Representative
kitchin of North Carolina, chairman
of the ways and means committee, has
declared himself in favor of the per-
manent repeal of the free sugar pro-
viso Of the Underwood tariff act, and a
majority Of his committee are under
stood to hold the same opinion.
President Wilson in his annual ad-
dress to Congress recommended at
least the suspension of the free sugar
proviso, and Mr.. Kitchin believes that
= measure permanently repeating the
proviso will be enacted within three
weeks.
This measure, by striking out the
proviso that sugar should go on the
free list by May ! of this year would
work to continue indefinitely the pres
ent rate $1.01 per 100 pounds on sugar
from Cuba. and S1.264 on sugar from
other sources. In his address the Pres
ident said that the continuation Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
FRENCH

Paris (v!a London, Feb. 6.-The follow.
ing official communication was issued by
the war office tonight:
In Belgium our artillery in concert
with the British artillery carried out de-
structive fires on the German trenches
in front of Boesinghe East of the same
region two enemy batteries were silenced
by our heavy artillery
East OF Sissons we Don,barded the
hostile works Of the plateau of Chassi-
my
1t is learned from new reports that the
bombardment carried out yesterday in
Champagne on the enemy organizations
on the plateau of Eavarin has given ex-
cellcnt results. The trenches shelled were
seriously wrecked and several munitions
depots were blown up. In addition. out
proicctiles having demolished reservoirs
of suftocaung gass, gas waves spread
out. which tie wind drove back on the
enemy lines
French artillery subjected the German
trenches in the region of Maisons De
Champagne to destructive fire yester-
dav, SAYS the official statement issued
this afternoon by the French war de-
partment. The statement also recornts
the bringing down III Flanders Of Ger
man aeronlane after an engagement with
a French battle plare.
The text Of the announcement follows;
There was feeble artillery activity IN
the course of the night.
'ln the Champagne towards the END OF
Yesterday we carried out some destru"-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
$4,000 GIVEN
FOR JEW RELIEF
IN WAR ZONES

New York, Feb. 6.-Contributions
estimated at $4,000 were made today
at mass meeting of Jews in Brook
lyn for the relief of Jewish sufferers
in the European war zones. Mayor
Mitchell. Jacob H. Schiff and Lewis
marshall were among the speakers.
Mr.. Schiff announced that he would
contribute $4,000 on conditions that
nve others in the audience contribute
$1,000 each. The response was imme-
date and few minutes later men and
women rushed to the platform with
money, checks and jewelry.
Much OF the jewelry was redeemed
aftexward for cash,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

cussing the subject tonight Gen. Hughes
said
The intelligence officer to whom I re-
ferred is not in Canada. but at the front.
He is only one Of hundreds OF German
Canadians who are fighting for the Brit
ish flag He has won the Distinguished
Service Order for gallantry in the trench
es. 1t would be we'll if those who are in
clined to criticize loyal German-Cana'
dams would follow their example and go
to the front to fight instead of staying
at home to criticize brave men who are
risking their lives.
LAS for the fires which have recently
caused so much excitement, l am sure
we would have fewer fires in munitions
factories, Parliament buildings and pub
lie and private places generally if people
would be more careful to see that their
sigar and cigarette stumps are extln-
guished before they throw them away"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

London, Feb. s.-The foreign office
has given out letter from Sir Edward
Grey, secretary for foreign affairs, to
Herbert c. Hoover, chairman Of the
American Commission for Relief in
Belgium and the cablegrams exchang-
ed between the Polish Relief societies
Of Chicago and Premier Asquith which
indicates that no agreement has yet
been reached between the belligerents
for the relief of the civilian popula-
ton Of Pola nd.
Supplementing his correspondence,
The Associated Press has been given
:. letter from Mr.. Hoover, which re-
suited in the reply published by the
foreign office. The corresp ondence on
the subject leaves the problem Of feed
ing Poland unsettled and confirms the
opinion in Tell-informeG relief circles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
Big Building
Lost at Milo
Early Today
Structure Owned by Mcintosh
Heirs and Containing Several
Business Place Burns and
Threatens Neighboring Build
ings

Milo. Me, Feb. Fire that broke
out soon after midnight in the wood
en- building on Main street owned by
the Mcintosh heirs had nearly de-
stroyed the structure at $50, with
most of its contents. The principal
losers are John Dennis, clothing;
Frank S. Treat. jewelry; Charles E.
Owen. boots and shoes; Chester Ward,
restaurant, and the Milo Public Ii
brary. Although the fire seemed to
be under control at 1.30. several neigh
boring buildings are likely to be some
what damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
FRENCH AVIATOR
GILBERT AG A IN
TRIES TO ESCAPE

Zurich (Via Paris), FEB. 49,.
French aviator Eugene Gilbert, WIZ
return to Switzerland after MS
cape from an internment camp We.
ordered by the Frencn goverh'''en
recently made an attempt TO esoor
Accompanied by Aviator Parry a'so =.
termed here, he escaped from the oa .
racks and got on board tram W. :.
veying disabled French soldiers " =.
exchanged for Germans on the WY y
France. The fugitives were discoe% a,rv
at Often, Switzerland, and an MUD "a
was ordered to establish now ~.
where Gilbert and Parry boaloeu IL
train, which was carefully axs
before it left Zurich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
OAKLAND
Aiphonso Cook

Alphonso Cook was found dead n N
Sunday morning at the home of his daugh'
ter Mrs. Arthur Plummer. with whom b
was living. Apparently he was In as som
health as usual Saturday night when ~
retired at the usual hour, although be n@
had for several years. bad heart troane
From every indication. he had been des'
for several hours when he was discovers
Mr. Cook was 81 years OF age. For ma"
years, he haI been in the employ OF 'D'
Dunn Edge Tool Co.. where. at his dealh
he was foreman Of the forging department
He was a good workman and an able m~
chanic. He is survived by daughter ~"
Arthur Plummer. son. Dean. OF Le~i'''D'
mother Mrs. S. l.. Cook, and sis'',
Mrs. Bradford Gardner. both Of Belfast AZ.
three grandchildren. Funeral arransenie'"
have not yet been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
NO AGREEMENT between
THE BELL|CERENTS FOR THE
RELIEF OF POLISH CIVILIANS
Sir Edward Grey Informs Chairman Hoover of Belgian Relief
Commission That the Possibilities of an Agree
ment Are Very Remote

here that any agreement which would
enable relief to be carried on is so re-
mote as to make it extremely improb-
able.
Discussing Sir Edward Grey's letter.
Mr.. Hoover said:
Sir Edward Grey's letter has been
referred to Ambassador Gerard at Ber-
lin with the hope that 1t will furnish
a basis for negotiations. Americans in
terested in Polish relief work must.
however, bear in mind that all allied
shipping is SO pre-occupied in allied
transportation that without the beney-
olent assistance Of some neutral gov
eminent in providing regular ship
ping service for this purpose It would
be impracticable to do anything OF
systematic order. even if all the null
titude Of other difficulties were over
come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
KILLS TWO AND
THEN is SUICIDE

New York, Feb. 6-Herbert Shadler,
~ years Of age, tonight shot and
wounded Miss Mary Mcneil, Is years
or age, so that she died later killed
Oscar johnson, 20 years old, who had
escorted her to her home from a recep-
ton and then committed suicide. Ac-
cording to the police. Shadler was an
admirer Of Miss Mcneil, who spurned
his attentions when she learned he was
married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

Sir Cecil Smith rose from the po-
sltion Of student interpreter at Hong
Kong in 1862 to colonial secretary of
the Straits Settlements in 1878. Later
he was appointed lieutenant governor
and colonial secretary Of Ceylon and
then governor and commander in
chief Of the Straits Settlements. He
was chief British delegate to the In
ternational Opium Conference at The
Hague in 1911.
Sir Cecil was born in 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07


will be impossible to enter into any
arrangement with that commission with
regard to relief for POLAND until the Ger
man and Austrian governments have
prohibited the export Of all foodstuffs
from Russian Poland and given guaran-
tees that no more stocks of food shall
be drawn from to maintain the armies.
According to Washington dispatches the
outlook for an early settlement of the
Lusitania case is again promising, in the
opinion of diplomats and officials. Pres
ident Wilson and Secretary Lansing on
Monday will take under consideration the
draft of the communication from Ger
many on the subject. Canada is enforc-
ing a rigorous censorship, and the chief
Canadian press censor has sent out re-
quest that all Canadian editors use dis
erection in publishing alarmist and unsup-
ported reports of incendiarism by en-
emies."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
BELIEVE GERMANS PREPARE
FOR IMPORTANT OFFENSIVE
ON WESTERN FRONT TO KEEP UP
CONFIDENCE OF the TROOP BODY

London. Feb. 7-Thcre appears to
be a growing belief both in Paris and
in London that the Germans are pre-
pairing TO launch some important mill
tary movements on the Western from.
For nearly fortnight increasing Ger
man activity has been reported along
this line.
The Times says today that the
pressure of events may force the Ger
man staff to stake much TO preserve
confidence at home and to stiffen the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
GERMAN !.
WARSHIP
IS LOST.
Copenhagen Disp afr,
Tells of Calls for
Assistance

Copenhagen via London), Feb
A. MA large German warship n.
been sunk in the Cattega, be,vs., -
island of Anholt and the Swedi., ~ ~
according to a Copenhagen dispatch o~e
ing Helsingor Avis. sS''
The dispatch says it is sunno..
vessel struck mine. Wireless call, !.
help were heard but they ceased AZ
a time.
The Cattegat is a body Of wats, ,,.-
between Denmark and Sweden ,b,on.'
which vessels from thu Baltic n,ps,
to reach the Atlantic ocean.
The island of Anhol, lies in the ..,...
of the Cattegat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
1000 CARRANzA SOLDIERS N0WIN
THE PURSUIT OF vILLA--25 MILES
FROM CHIHUAHUA CITY SATURDAY

FL Paso. Tex, Feb. 6.-General
Francisco Villa was at the Rio Tinta
Mining Co property at Tenczas, %
miles north Of Chihuahua City, Satur-
day, according to advices today to
mining men here. Previous reports had
stated that Villa with a small band of
followers was in the vicinity of Bosque
Bonito
A party of mining men arrived here
today by automobile from the capital
and reported that the district from Chi
huahua City to JuareZ was infested
with small bands of bandits.
General Caviera, commandment at
JUareZ, said tonight that military adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
FIFTH ITALIAN
STEAMER WITH
MOUNTED GUNS

New York. Feb. 6.-The Italian
steamer Stampalia arrived TODAY from
Genoa with two 3-inch rapid fire guns
mounted on her after deck. She is the
NTH Italian steamer to come into this
port armed in seven weeks.
Collector Malone reported the ar
rival Of the other steamers to the
treasury department at Washington
and received instructions to give them
clearance papers B
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

vices from western and central hihua-
hua conceded in locating Villa in the
Santa Clara ranch district. He stated
that the inha bitants of the Gurrero dis
trict no longer feared the wrath of the
Villa followers and were aiding the
government troops with information
Of Villas movements.
carranZa cavalry had reached the
Guerrero district, Gaviera said, and he
believed the pursuit Of Villa would pro-
coed more rapidly.
In all 1000 Carranza soldiers are en-
gagged in the chase of Villa in Chihua-
hua State, Gaviera said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
CAPT. G. w. DINSMORE
OF PORTLAND DEAD

Portland Me-, Feb. 6.-The sudden death
from heart disease late Saturday night Of
Capt. G. w. Dinsmore removed an old-time
master mariner. He was 70, was a veteran
Of the Civil War, and for 20 years was one
Of the best known Of the deep sea captains
sailing from this port. He was later in
charge Of the observatory and retired on
account Of ill-health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

present sugar duty through the last
two months of the current fiscal year,
would mean about SIS 600, 900 in addi-
tional revenue, or 10000, 900 a year.
This estimate is generally regarded as
high. but the continuation Of the levy
is expected to mean the saving of about
0000, 900 a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
MAY REQU|S|T|0N
ANY BELGIAN SHIP
FOR PERIOD OF WAR

Havre, Feb. liking Albert Of the Bel
gians has signed decree empowering the
Belgian minister Of marine to requisition
in the national interests any Belgian ship
for the period of the war. payment to
be arranged within a fortnight after the
requisitioning. In the case of disagree
ment the DEGREES provide that the case
in question be referred for settlement to
special board sitting in London,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

troops by giving them an illusion Of
victory by a movement and the pos
sib!e occupation Of few advance line
trenches.
There have been several recent in
Gications after the enemy's artillery
firing at various points" says the
Times, that it was intended to use
German infantry to complete. some
scheme or other. but for reasons un-
known they deferred their visit to our
lines.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
May Arrest Law Makers

Sofia, Feb. G.-(Via London).-The state
attorney has asked the Bulgarian Parlia-
ment for authority to arrest 13 of it's
members constituting the so-called
Ghenadieff group (adherents Of NJ Chen
adieff, former minister of foreign affairs).
for accepting brides from a French agent
The case created great sensation in
Bulgaria some time ago when the facts
were first dvulged. The request was
referred to an appropriate committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
Employing Prisoners

Petrograd, Feb. 6.-(Via London). Tho
Germans have esta blished a branch of
the krunp Gun Works at Shawl, in Kov-
no, at which large part of the male
population, as well as number Of
French prisoners, are forced to work, ac-
cording to statements made by German
soldiers who have been taken prisoner by
the Russians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
German Aerodrorne Burns

Geneva, Swift, Feb. s.-(Via Parish
Fire has virtually destroyed the johann
nisthal aerodrome, just outside Berlin
according to private kilograms from Nh.
mich and Stuttgart received at Basel to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

day. Six or nine new aeroplanes are re-
ported to have been destroyed in the
blaze. which is said to have been the
work of spies. No lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
Sir Cecil Smith Dead

London. Feb. THE Right Hon. Sir
Cecil Clement Smith died Sunday at
Welwyn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07

Burt Kenney and Willie Meehan, the
Californian. will clash in New York,
Saturday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-07
BRITISH DRIVING GERMANS

Continued from Page One)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-10

T. f. "a n
The top of the pepper box and part
of the sock where the top had been
cut off and had been slipped over his
shoe, was found back of the hedge.
Williams confessed he wore the socks
over his shoes as far north as the
bridge, where he took both Off. Only
one was found.
Would Have Killed Before.
Williams confessed that once be-
fore, four or five weeks prior to the
murder, he had gone to the Foote
home and watched the houehold in
side thru the window. He saw Foote
and Miss Steward in their love making
he said, and his heart famed with
jealousy and hate.
Williams was unarmed 'Td have
killed Foote them" he said, III had
had anything to have done 1t with"
Instead Williams left the house plot
ting the crime he later committed.
Arraisnment to Be Delayed.
Two methods are open for the sem
fencing of williams. II the local judges
of the district court have no objection
Williams can be arraigned before eth
er one of them in vacation on q true
information" filed by the county attor-
ney. Or Williams can be held and ar"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-10

north of Dillon, and shown how it fit
ted to the last minute detail the shoe
that it had been worn over. The
shoe which the sock fitted over. be-
longed to Williams. It had been taken
from his suitcase since his arrest,
and the sock was fitted on. The sock
was found the day after the MUIR
der.
There is belief that these details
preyed on Williams mind after the
officers left.
Did Pepper His Tracks.
That Sheriff Edgar had worked out
the proper deduction that Williams
had used pepper to pepper his tracks,
and had carried the pepper in sock,
Williams has now confessed.
In his confession Williams said he
sent boy to the grocery store at
First avenue and Church street for
the box of pepper the afternoon OF
the murder. When at the scene Of the
murder Williams, who was wearing a
new pair Of socks he bought that day,
took his old thin cotton socks and
emptied into them the package of pep
per. The pepper was done up in two
packages. one of whieh was placed in
each sock, the socks We're pulled over
his shoes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-10
Al tn. Hospitals.

At the Hospitals. y
T. e. Welton, OF Garwin. submitted
to an operation for varicose veins al
the Deaconess this morning. His con.
dition is good.
Dorothy Moninger. of Moninger's
station, had her tonsils removed at thu
Deaconess today.
Ethel, the 5-year-old daughter o.
Mrs. Jessie Britt, I'll West Nevada
street, had her tonsils and adenoids
removed at the Deaconess this morn.
ing.
The condition Of L. G. Echternacht
who is at the Deaconess recovering
from an operation for appendicitis,
continues to improve.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-10

raigned on such an information at thu
September term of the district court.
Certain formalities to make the rec.
ord Of the case full and complete, in
Guiding affidavits OF important wit.
nesses, such as Miss Steward. have t.
be filed with the county attorneys Gin
formation" Miss Steward is visiting II
Minnesota. She will not return foi
several days, SO it will possibly be s.
week or longer before Williams is ar
raigned, providing it Is not decided tt
wait until the September term opens
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-13

Day's Customs Receipts e2R6.a4O.
Receipts for dulles at tho Custom
House ysstsrdAy wers est6.s%o.3o, Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-13
THE CURB MARKET.
Securities show Irregslar Tons IN
Outside Trading.

Securities In the curb. market .displAed
an irregular tone yesterday. Traders were
again inclined to wait for more decisive news
from. Germany regarding the Sussex case
Small esins were recorded al the outset. but
a rcactlonary tendency. which affected the
more prominent stocks. developed early in
the trading. There we're q few strong spot
among the specia1ties.
Errafic movements marked the day in
Chevrolet Motor. After an initial gain OF
a los. OF ~ points. Most of this wa. re.
covered toward the end of the day Midy ale
cent large war orders. Opening with an
overnight gain OF q. the stock ssgged in
the later transactions and closed at .prac-
Aetna Explosive was sc,ive At a frac.
iional decline. Tobacco Products was an
early strong spof. but gave way in the late
trading, selling down to It's previous days
low level Of ls. with a partial recovery
Lynn IhonoEraph established . new high
record. but lost most of the improvement
under heavy offerings in the late afternoon.
Ventura OIL showed a good turnover and
u'ed to Boston buying Maxim Munitions
was strong following the announcement that
new interests had entered the company. Cos
den Refining. Atlantic Gulf common and
Ajax Rubber Tire bet,crcd their prices
slightly.
White Oaks mining va. strong. selling NJ
20 Il. the highest AZ which the Issue has
ever sold and a net gain. OF Ia points.
United Verde Extension was fairly active. but
ruled lower, while the remainder OF the
metal group was we'll maint aimed.
Bond. showed a good turnover and we're
with the exception OF Midvsle Steel 20 which
receded /, OF q point.