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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt Frank w. Nc
Kee.
Melvin A. Taylor of Gardiner, late Co.
X, 18th U. S. Inf. former member. has
been readmitted.
David F. Mansfield. left Thursday on a
furlough to visit relatives in Lewiston.
John j. Moran, late LIST U. s. Eng, and
Joseph Bowen, late Co. A, 7th Ct. Inf.
former members, have applied for read
mission. y -.t
Alba Oliver Of Fitchburg. late Co. K,
Sth Mass. Inf, and Melvin Parsons OF
the Southern Branch, late 9th Unassigned
Me, Inf, reported Thursday for admis.
sion.
The moving picture program for Friday
evening will be as follows: Hero Of Sub.
marine d." featuring Charles Richmond
and Eleanor Woodruff. five-reel Vita
graph drama, and Frank Daniels in "Mr.
Jack Ducks the Alimony." comedy.
The following have been admitted to the
hospital: Andrew H. McSorley of Co. H,
Jeffrey J. O'Connell Of Co. B, Charles A.
Lawton Of Co. A.
George w. Harris has been transferred
from extra duty In the hospital
The following have been sent out from
the hospital: William w. Dunn, Flor
ence j. Sullivan and Frank w. German
to Co. and Thomas Lawler to Co. X.
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ARABIA SITUATION
Continued from Page One)

first must clear up beyond question
the exact status of the liner at the
time Of the attack. Then it will be for
the President to decide the course to
be followed.
In official quarters. the German ex-
PLANTATION is regarded as weak and un-
satisfactory, no weight being attached
to the statement that the Arabia was
painted like transport and was fol-
lowing a route usually taken by trans
ports and that the submarine COM
mander saw many Chinese but no wo-
men and children aboard her
1t is realized. however, that if Of
ncial data finally establishes the in
hocent character Of the vessel, in view
OF the Sussex note, virtually only one
course of action remains omen TO the
United States and that would not be
taken until every possible considera-
tion mad been given Germany's posi-
tion. While Secretary Lansing him.
sei1 refused all comment today, be-
Nond the mere publication of the note,
IL is known authoritatively that Ger
Inahys admission in the Arabia case,
her similar admission in the Marina
case when six Americans were drown
ca and the early facts in the sinking
or the American steamer Chemung,
nave. combined to create much anx-
iety ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
BIDDEFORD SCHOOL
BOARD TROUBLE TO Be
BROUGHT TO COURT

Biddeford, Me-, Dec. 7-As a result
of the special meeting held by the Bid
deford Board of Education last evening
when Ira 2. Allen, superintendent of
schools. was removed by three men,
bers of the board, the city has now
two men who are performing the du-
ties of the Office of superintendent. SUI
perintendent Allen will protest the le-
gality of his dismissal in the courts
and Archibald Roberts. sub master of
the High school, who was temporarily
appointed by the board today to per-
form the duties of superintendent. Mr.
Roberts was given his instructions
what to do. Both men are occupying
the same Office. Superintendent Allen
however. holds the keys and he has a.
so refused to turn over the books Ia
the other man whom the board has
named as his successor. There are few
new developments this morning. both
sides apparently waiting to see what
the other will do. Superintendent Al
len has nothing to say for publication
neither does Acting Superintendent
Roberts care to make any statement
TO- newspaper representatives..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
|Knowlton for
Receivership Of
the B. { N. R. R.

Boston, Dec. 7.-Marcus p. Knowl-
ton, chairman of the federal trustees
controlling the New York, New Haven
& Hartford Railroads holdings of the
majority stock of the Boston & Maine
testified today in the federal court
proceedings on the question Of making
the temporary receivership OF the Bos-
ton & Maine permanent. that he be-
lieved the receivership was the best
way out of the roads difficulties. The
witness. who was formerly chief JUS
tice Of the supreme court of the state.
added that in his opinion the ideal
plan would be reorganization of the
rs railroad corporations now operat-
ing as the Boston & Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
LEWISTON K. OF P.
royalty GREET
SUPREME HEAD

Lewiston, Me-. Dec. John J. Rrnv,
of Illinois. supreme chancellor or n.
Knights of Pythias. was guest OF bono,
and principal speaker at a big rath.r,.
of knights in Lewiston City hall Wet,,0.
day evening. Chancellor Browns v,,i, :.
Lewiston was an official one and ,od...
from all over the State were Representa-
some members coming more tb.r
miles to hear what he might have ia co..
He made fine impression on tho 49,
Pythians and gave his hearers manv -.
thoughts which are sure to penetrate ,rt
at least 46 lodges of the 143 In Maine. 20,
the 46 were represented at the gathering
Supreme Chancellor Brown arrived
about 5 O'Clock and was met in Union
square by Mayor Brann and Past Grand
Chancellor Peterson. In the party were
Grand Chancellor Clarence A. Richards
of Damariscotta, Grand Master Of thu
Exchequer Col. E. C. Milliksn Of Port.
land. Grand Outer Guard Charles Locka
Of Portland Grand Keeper of Seals Ed.
gar J. Brown of waterville and Repre-.
sentative E. c. Plummer Of Bath.
The meeting was open at B O'Clock with
more than 500 knights present. Past
Grand Chancellor Peterson presided ana
officers of the Lewiston and Auburn
lodges occupied the chairs. They were
seated by the drill squad from Eureka
Lodge No. 4S of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
REVISED RULES
HARNESS RACING
MAY,.~NOT COME

New York, Dec. THE proposition
to revise the rules Of harness racing
and make them uniform on all tracks
through joint action of committees of
the National Trotting Association and
American Trotting Association. may
not succeed. officers of the National
Association declared today, owing to
the apparent failure Of the western as
ISOLATION to clothe it's committee with
full authority to act
The western association sent word
that it had appointed a committee of
six to meet with committee chosen
on Tuesday by the special congress of
the National Trotting Association here
and urged that meetings of the joint
committee shall take place not later
than the middle of December"
Up to the time the National Associa-
ton adjourned it had received no re-
ply to telegram asking whether the
western committee had power to act.
Pierre Lorillard, Jr., Of Tuxedo Park.
N. Y; Henry B. Rea of Pittsburg and
Reese Blizzard Of Parkersburg, w.
Va. were elected to Hi vacancies on
the board Of review Of the National AS
ISOLATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
POLICE CAPTURE
old OFFENDER

A man who was begging at the Maine
Central station Thursday was taken in
by Patrolman Weiss and brought down.
He was in as ledger the night before
and then gave his name as James Lunt.
He was taken before the court and pied
guilty to begging and was given 90 days
in Jail. He was then taken in to have
his finger prints taken. and refused TO
have it done. The officers insisted. ana
when they started TO take them ne
showed promptly that it was not the
first time that his had been taken.
When he came to sign his name he re-
marked that he might as we'll sign his
real name, which was James Wass. he
then admitted so the officers claim, that
he had only recently finished sentence
of two and one-half years at Thomaston
for highway robbery. He will go to Au-
gusta Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
COLBY COLLEGE

Professor Libby announced the ques-
ton and requirements for the Murray
Prize Debate preliminaries yesterday.
The question is to be Resolved that the
Four Maine Colleges Should Fare the
Same. in SO Far as Financial Assistance
Is Concerned, at the Hands of the Legis-
lature Of Maine Every member OF the
Debating class is required to write and
hand in a 1900 word debate and brief
on either side of the proposition. and to
speak an excerpt of not more than three
minutes in length before board Of
judges. Eight men will be selected on
a basis of fifty per cent. for the debate
and fifty per cent. for manner of deliv-
cry. The men chosen will debate the
question which will be given later, six
men debating and two alternates. Ar
ticles and briefs are due not later than
100 P. NJ. December 49,
The Football dance was held last
night at the New Elks Hall proving to
be most successful affair. The pro-
ceeds of the dance are to be used to buy
sweaters for the C's of the Champion
ship football team. Manager Gerald E.
Leeds II. acted as chairman of the COM
mittee IN charge Of arrangements. The
music was provided by a novelty banjo
orchestra made UP by four members Of
the college mandolin and banjo club
making a very satisfactory music for
dancing. DR.. and Mrs. j. William Black
were the chaperones for the evening.
Guy r. Written '1s, was called to his
home In Prospect Harbor yesterday af-
ternoon by the illness of his mother.
w. L. Webb II. returned to Colby
yesterday after a three-weeks' absence.
due to an operation for appendicitis.
He has been at his home in Winthrop
since he left the hospital. His return
VIII be an impetus to the musical club.
as he Is leader Of the Glee Club and
seioist and farst tenor of the quartet
ana In his absence. the practice for tn
seasons trip to Aroostool has laxsed.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
.VIRGIN1US MAYO,
NEW HAVEN, CT,
UNDER ARREST ON
ASSAULT CHARGE

New Haven. Conn.,, Dec. 7.-Virgin-
lus ). Mayo. manufacturer, whose
tangled domestic affairs became pub
lie after the suicide of Lillian Cook.
a stenographer in his employ. some
months ago, was arrested in Hamden
today charged with assault upon E. b.
snoemaker. appointed yesterday 10
take charge of the Mayo plant. Mayo
furnished a bond and his counsel, Ben
Jamin Slade. announced that the SUI
perior court would be asked to issue
an injunction to restrain Shoemaker
from interference.
A newspaper advertisement yester-
day announced that J. d. Livingston.
THOMAS ]. Leavens and others, from
New York, interested in financing the
Mayo concern. had appointed Shoe
maker as manager. Mayo claimed to
Know nothing Of this. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
FRANCE MEETS
RUMANIA'S FALL
WITH SORROW
Feels Bond of Common Sympa-
thy Caused by Invasions of
Both Countries

Paris, Dec. THE news Of the fall
Of Bucharest was received here with
sorrow and modification, although II
il1ad been regarded as inevitable since
the battle Of the Argechu was lost.
I'VE understand perfectly" says the
Petit Journal, what the Rumanians
are suffering, for we, too, have suf-
fered the sorrows Of invasion. We as
sociate ourselves all the more with
their grief since we realize with Bit
terness Of spirit that we are partly
responsible for the catastrophe, which
was not due entirely to the military
abilities of the enemy's leaders"
All Of the newspapers say that the
event must be a lesson to the allies
which ought to spur them on to more
rapid and energetic action and above
all to the organized and effective use
Of their common resources. The COM
mentators, while generally gloomy,
make the point that the Rumanians,
having abandoned Bucharest, have
now a much shorter line which their
armies. having emerged intact from
the claws Of the German enveloping
movement, have a good chance of hold
ing until the allies come to their relief.
But 1t is agreed thta with the fall of
-Ploechti there appears no probability
of saving the oil fields, which is con-
'sidered the worst feature of the sit
uation. Some consolation is derived
from Swiss dispatches which report
that Notwithstanding the German VIC
tories in Rumania, the German hun
dred-mark bill fell to 80 francs-the
lowest prince since the war-on the
Zurich bourse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
Mrs. Beutinger
Is Aquitted Of
Husband Murder

Newark, N. j., Dec. Cheers greet
ed Mrs. Margaret Beutinger late today
when she left the court house here
after she had been acquitted by jury
of. the murder of her husband. Cristof
Beutinger, a prosperous coal mer-
chant, whom she shot in their home
in Caldwell last July. At previous
trial the jury disagreed.
Mrs. Beutinger did not deny that
she killed her husband but declared
she acted in self defense. On the wit
ness stand she told a story Of brutal
treatment by Beutinger from the time
of her marriage to him. The jury
brought in q verdict after three hours
elaboration.
After thanking the jurors, Mrs.
Beutinger hurried across the court
room to her five children from whom
she had never been separated during
the trial. With them she then return
ed to her home in Caldwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
Boys CORN CLUB
EXHIBITION ENDS:
PRIZES awarded

Portland, Me-, Dec. THE Maine State
Boys Sweet Corn Clubs exhibition and
meeting came to a close this forenoon
with the awarding of the prizes to the
various clubs in the 10 groups into which
the boys and girls clubs were formed
for purpose of exhibition. The noon trains
out of the city carried most of the men,
bers. bringing to close one of the pleas
ATTEST experiences that the boys and
girls have ever had, and they will long
remember most happily their visit to
Portland. The sweet corn show was n
great success. r. p. Mitchell, State lead
er of the boys agricultural clubs, who
presided at all ct the sessions and who
was the prime force in making the show
success, expressed himself as greatly
pleased with the whole event.
The attendance and conduct of the
boys, the entertainment provided by
the Portland Chamber of Commerce.
the aid of the Maine Gamers Assoc
citation. and the courtesy of the citi-
zens in opening their homes left moth
ing to be desired. AS one of the final
~'Ai' 4AAtShcll dShGu the OOyS
to write letter of appreciation to
Municipal Organist Will ca Macfar.
lane, whose entertainment provided IL
the form of organ selections at the
various sessions in the City hall great
~ delighted all. He also asked that
, they write 10 their host and hostess in
the homes where they were furnished
lodgings and meals. thanking them for
courtesies shown them.
The awarding of prizes, about 5sD I,
number to the various contestants in the
sweet corn clubs of the State. who came
TO Portland this week for the CLOSING
feature OF the morning, and as the va
rions delegations responded the first prizs
winners were cheered and the girls in the
group were also applauded. One thing
noticeable as the various delegations filed
from their seats to the platform and re.
ceivcd from Mr. Mitchell the envelone
containing the money prizes was that a
large proportion Of the first prize win.
ners were small boys. These were espe.
cially cheered as they received their
prizes. total of 1874 in money was
given out to 500 contestants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

zon 1t is generally assumed that the
latter will be the favorite for the post
as he has had great experience abroad
and commands public confidence to an
exceptional degree.
Northcliffe's Statement
Until late in the evening, however,
those in Mr.. Lloyd Georges confidence
believed that, following the precedent
Of the Salisbury administration. Mr..
Lloyd George would himself take the
post Of foreign secretary. Lord North
cliffe. who has disavowed any intention
of entering the cabinet, said in an in
terview with The Associated Press this
evening:
Il strongly urged Mr.. Lloyd George
to take the foreign secretaryship.
consider that he is eminently fitted for
the responsibilities centered there, par
ticularly in view of his knowledge of
America and his sympathetic feeling
for the American people and institu-
tons. We are through with those who
know little of America or foreign con-
ditions in general and Mr.. Lloyd
George Is the one man available, hav-
ing in an eminent degree the qualities
needed in handling the foreign situa-
ton. am hopeful that he will see his
way clear to accept this portfolio"
The announcement in the Court Cir
cular tonight-that he had accepted
the post of prime minister and first
lord of the treasury-seems to show
that Mr. Lloyd George has no present
intention of taking the foreign port
folio and this apparently leaves the
field to Lord CurZon. No salary attach
es to the position of premier, who gen.
orally takes the position of first lord
OF the treasury; which carries an off,
cial salary of $4,000 sterling yearly.
Had Mr.. Lloyd George intended to take
the foreign secretaryship, he would
presumably not have accepted the post
OF first lord.
With regard to the composition of
the ministry, SO many names have
been mentioned today, clearly. without
any official sanction, that it would be
useless to make any speculation.
One of the most interesting matters still
to be decided is the attitude of the Irish
party. Mr.. Redmond has now perhaps
the greatest opportunity he ever had to
secure settlement of the home rule ques-
ton. The position of the new cabinet
will be none so secure in the House of
Commons as to be able to disregard the
Irish vote; hence the Nationalist will
have an opportunity to bargain of which
they are likely to take full advantage.
Speaking generally, the situation is re-
garded with greater hopefulness and it
is believed that the crisis will be sur
mounted without the need or fear of a
general election which the country would
regard as a greater disaster in the midst
of the war when so many electors are
serving in the field. AS to the effect of
the crisis on the war, it is pointed out
that Germany suffered a much worse
| crisis in the disappearance of Admiral
Won Tirpitz and Gen. Won Falkenhayn
from their respective posts without any
adverse influence on Germany's military
operations, and altogether there is a dis
position to give the new administration
fair chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
100000 RUMANIANS
GERMAN PRISONERS
SINCE WAR STARTED

London, Dec. 7.-Since the hosulties
against Rumania began, 100000 Rumahia"
have been brought to German pF'so"
camps, according to a Copenhagen ais
match to the Exchange Telegraph -
quoting the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger. The
paper attributes to German mhitaFs
thorities the belief that the huH'ai
intend to withdraw to Moldavia, aoa.
doning the whole Of Wailachia- by ~.
step the would have only one huno.eA
miles front to defend. The Loxai
seiger reports that prior to its cap.
Bucharest was nearly deserted ana 49,
the city was uninjured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
MAIN STREET WASHED
FOR XMAS SHOPPERS.

The Main street pavement was treat
ed to what was undoubtedly it's last
wash Of the season, Wednesday night.
Work was started at about $50 and
a good section Of the street was COW
cred. The merchants were anxious to
have it cleaned up before the people
come in next week for the early shop
ping as a great deal Of mud has been
carried onto the pavements from the
side streets and it was In bad condi-
ton.
A large number of the members OF
Watterville Lodge Of United Workmen
went to Oakland Wednesday evening
to attend the meeting of the Oakland
lodge. They reported a fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
DIVIDENDS ON
ALL GUGGENHEIM
COPPER DECLARED

New York. Dec. 7.-Dividcnds of the
various copper properties controlled
by the Guggenheim interests were de-
clared today as follows:
Utah Copper. $3.50 quarterly and 81
extra against $1.50 and $3.50 extra
three months ago.
Chino Coppers. $3.50 quarterly and
81 extra, against $1.25 and 81 extra
three months ago.
Ray Consolidated IS cents quarterly
and rs cents extra against so cents and
Is cents extra three months ago.
Nevada Copper so cents quarterly
and 50 cents extra against so cents
and so cents extra three months ago.
Dividend rates, regular and extra, on
Butte and Superior were unchanged at
$1.25 quarterly and IS extra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

The Christmas mail is already maxi
ing itself felt and the night expresses
going west are carrying one or two
extra cars of mail practically every
night. The mail that is going out now
is for foreign countries and for the far
west, and lot Of 1t Is being
handled in spite OF the war interfer-
ing with the sending Of gifts across
the water. The men who handle the
mail are looking for the largest rush
that they ever experienced and expect
that from now until after ChFistmas
thew will have very little of spare time
on their hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

A meeting of the banquet committee
Of the Chamber of Commerce was held
at the City building at o'clock Thurs
day afternoon to hear reports on the
progress of the sale of tickets. A num-
Der of the members of the committee
who have tickets for sale failed to re-
mort but those who were there ac-
counted for about one-half of the
number which it is hoped to sell and
1t was felt by the committee that
there will be no trouble In disposing
of the remainder. The members OF the
committee are asked to report 10
Chairman George d. Hegarty by 10
o'clock Saturday morning the number
that they have sold so that the ar
rangements can be made with the ca
terer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
German Dispatch
Describes Capture Of
Rurnanian Capital

, commandant. Captain LANCE pointed
out the character of Bucharest as a
fortress and said that such an evasion
would not hinder the German opera
tions.
"In the course of Wednesday morn
ing portions of Gen. Schmittow's cav
airy corps took possession of fort on
the north front and portions OF the
54th Army Corps pushed on and took
the line of forts from Chiajna, on the
west front to Odaile. on the .iorth. The
enemy infantry offered resistance
which was quickly overcome.
From the south portions the Dan
ube army pressed into the city
through the girdle Of forts. meeting
with no resistance.
The troops entering the town were
received enthusiastically and decorat-
ed with flowers. Field Marshal Won
Nackenzen drove in a motor car to
the Royal castle. where he was greet
ed with bouquets of flowers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
MIDNIGHT FIRE
AT WATERv|LLE.
CREATES SCARE

Waterville, Me-. Dec. 7.-(SpeciaD.-
Fire which started at 11.40 Thursday
night in the tailor shop operated by A,
Pomerleau at 20 Main street, destroy
ed the. work and press room and dam
smoke and water.
The Photographic. studio Of George
Bumps and the Maccabees hall and
the store Of Peavy Clothing Co. were
badly smoked up. The largest part of
the damage is confined to the Pomer-
leau shop which was badly Quilted. The
damage is estimated at $1,000. =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

London, Dec 7.--Reuters Amsser-
dam correspondent sends the follow
ing onicial Berlin dispatch which de-
scribes the fall of Bucharest:
"At 1910 o'clock Tuesday morning.
CAPTAIN Lange of the general STAN
vas sent as a parlsinentaire TO the
c,,mmandant at Bucharest. bearing a
letter from Field Marshal Won Mack
euzen demanding the surrender OF the
fortress. 4 second letter notified the
commander that fire would be opened
Unless the parlemcntaire returned
within e hours.
Captain LANCE returned before the
expiration Of the limit. the command
erin chief of the Rumanian Danube
army having refused to accept Field
MaY shal Mackenzen's letter on the
ground tina. Bucharest was not fort
re.s, but. an open town. He declared
there existed neither armed forts nor
troops destined 70: its defense and
there was neither a governor or a