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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
REPUBLICANS HAVE NO
APOLOGY FOR ANYDEPART.
MENT-NONE NECESSARY

Apology is offered for the over
draft in the street department" says
the Democratic organ. That is i'm
portant if true but why in the name
OF all that is mighty should any Re-
publican apologize for the street de-
partment, as it has been conducted
during the year 1915. The Democratic
organ continues by saying. 1t is said
that there was a lot Of rain last sum-
mer. But nothing is said about the
absence of snow this winter" True;
all Republicans admit it. but no one
should for minute get the idea into
his head that the statement is offered
as an apology for the street DEPART
ment. Every Republican in the city
is proud Of Mr. Estey, is proud Of the
work he has done during the past
year. II was only a few short weeks
ago that some of the most prominent
Democratic politicians in the city were
saying that it would be good politics
for them to come out and say that
they would put Mr.. Estey back If they
should by accident be elected, and
they knew ~ that time that the &C
count would show an overdraft. but
the demands Of the faithful were too
strong and now Mr.. Estey, generally
considered the best street commission
er Waterville ever had, is made the
target for the attacks Of the Demo-
cratic organ. Apologize for the street
department? Apologize for the best
street administration that waterville
has had in years? Apologize for a
street commissioner that has built
more and better streets on less money
than any man that has ever held the
office In the city Waterville? Apollo
gize for a department that has met
extraordinary expenditures all during
the year, some Of which were the di-
rect result Of Democratic inefficiency
IN Office. and has made one Of the
finest showings that this city has ever
seen? The Republican party has moth
ing to apologize for in the conduct Of
the affairs Of the city during the past
year, for every claim has been made
good. and every department has made
showing that should appeal to think
ing men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
Bradstreet's Review

New York. Feb. N-BTadstreets ,onor-
row will say:
Another busy week buster perhaps than
ever before al this season. was indicated
By reports received this week. Speaking
r. a general serse, industry is sold up
for months TO come. scarcity Of mate
rails Is patent. demand is apparently in
satiable. regardless OF prices. and the
country is confronted by an extraordinary
situation. On the other hand the s!,ua-
ton in general is marked by certain
drawbacks Complaints about high
prices in many lines affected profits are
growing more numerous, while rins are
confronted with the problem Of how 10
satisfy some consumers al much lower
prices than business commands. Labor
Is FESTIVE. the year to date having been
marked by many strikes. while the oat-
look as regards grievances Of coal miners
and western railways employees is cloud
ed, and demand for pig iron suggests
more or less inertia. which causes con-
servatisrn among buyers who seem prone
70 look for price concessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
TAFT ADDRESSES
RED CROSS BODY
ON PREPAREDNESS
Adm0nishes Red Cross Workers
as Part Necessary to Pre-.
paredness to Get Busy

Washington. Feb. 1l.-Former Pres
ldent Taft told Red Cross workers
here today that adequate military pre-
paredness was absolutely necessary
and that the Red Cross was one Of
the branches very necessary to that
preparedness.
1T takes an earthquake TO wake the
American people up sometimes" said
Mr.. Taft. They sleep, and decline to
give q dollar for what they must pay
millions later. Adequate preparedness
and l mean military Preparedness
Is absolutely necessary. And the Red
Cross Is one Of the branches very
necessary to military preparedness.
You can't make an omelet without
breaking eggs. War isn't a game or q
pastime. It's a very serious business.
1t behooves US to look upon 1t as a
serious business and to make every
preparation for business in helping
Red Cross work. 1t Is our business
nov to think about these things and
to save ourselves both money and
suffering by supporting this move
ment."
Mr.. Taft was speaking in behalf Of
the movement to secure 1.000.0
members in the Red Cross Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

Sheriff W. B. Small and County At
torney T. D. Austin returned to
Pennington from Boston with a trunk
filed with loot stolen from cottages
On the shores Of Lake Webb in Weld
and at Lake Mooselucmeguntic. The
thefts are alleged to have been made
by Fred Furbish Of Rumford, who is
now in the jail at South Paris await
ing grand jury action. The trunk
was shipped by express from Byron to
Boston. where the officers recovered 1t
from . cold storage house on Black
stone street. 1t is believed that put
ting 1t In cold storage was a ruse to
avoid tracing. Information as to the
location 81 the trunk was gained from
Furbish's brother. Clarence Furbish of
Chelsea. Mass. who was given a sus-
pended sentence last week in the su =
preme court in Pennington. The
trunk was packed with fishing rods,
reels, lines. fly hooks, tennis rackets
and balls, a rife. revolver, books, sill
verware. clothing and camp furnish
inRs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, Feb. l1.-(Via London).
Although a general revival Of activ-
ity is officially reported along the en-
tire Russian front the only develop
ments Of more than local and tenn
porary importance are the Russian
advance in the Stripa region south
east of Izbroff. where the Russians
succeeded in capturing heights COM
manding the district in which runs
the main railway line between the
Chodorsv and Styr rivers. and the oc-
cupation By the Russians Of the
heights east Of Tchemerine.
The progress in the latter district,
which is between Royono and Lutzk.
10 another sign Of the resumption Of
the Russian offensive which came to
the abrupt halt month ago, when
the Germans apparently succeeded in
erecting such firm Notifications that
further attempts at an advance on the
part Of the Russians became a waste
Of energy and ammunition.
It is considered significant that A
rev and more formidable Russian Of
fensive is being launched against the
same position, and with initial sue
cess. This is regarded by most Of the
military observers as due to the new
power and effectiveness Of the Rus
sian artillery. which recently has
shown marked improvement on all
fronts. The Germans, evidently sur
prised by the ferceness Of the new
Russian onslaught, which promises to
extend to a general initiative along
the whole line. have been forced at
several points in Galicia to retire to
their second line Of defense.
The following Official communication
vas issued today:
I'm the Riga sector. between the Mitau
road and the Dvfna river. there has been
an active artillery duel. Our artillery al
many places dispersed bands of enemy
workmen. Five versts (about 81 milesl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

Except for the Arrsss Region o1
Frscce and the voihyEisn and East
GaEclSn sections II the Russian lire
the virtual inactivity that has PIE
VALID tor several days continues. The
Italian. and Austrians are keeping Up
ins.r artillery cueis On the AugIo-
Italian front. despite the heavy saoxs
IA the mountain regions. and here and
there delivering infantry attacks
against each ether. tu: without ap-
p!ec-Ab!e result n Albania the Aus
rroHungarians have occupied T.-ans-
Z short distance northeast q the
Por, Of DUrazxo and also dominating
heights IN thas region
Petrograd says the Russians IL
thei. operation againEt the Turks con-
tinue to make progress and that ali
attempts ~ ,he Ottoraans 70 assume
the offensive are being put down %
;he Russian are. SombsrGments Q:
Turkish positions OF the Back sea
coast are being kept Up BY Russian
torpedo craft On the other hand, Con-
stan,inopie asserts that in the fighting
between he Turks and 1he British in
AesopotAmia the Britain attempted an
advance from the righ. bank of the
Tig-is. but were compelled 70 retreat
TO their old positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
OAKLAND

Miss Bertha whitemore rhc vas fan
10 her home at Jay sr the sudden ssa'
OF her brother has returned
Mrs Helen Halle-t vas -enemssre y
her 18th birthday Wednesday By sss''
Of post cards numbering nearly O..
the evening some OF her neighoors ~
friends gave her a surprise party. I'9
we're played and dainty Refreshments WV
served.
The Ep~orth League o. the ae'sSS"
church will hold a box social AZ TIE '.
try Monday evening. All are cordiaH'
vited
Our Great Bene.aeiion will ne "
subject Of the sermon BY the pastor -
Methodist church Sunday morning saa' :,
school at Has: Meas Bible Class ~
O'Clock Epworth League q, oeioeh ~
evening service at in the vestr!.
The schools we're closed Friday 10 ",
and all the teachers attended the 'eaeS-.
convention 1t Augusta. Some OF TIE 'e'.
ers went to Winthrop in the eTsI'hs -,
attend the basketball game between
boys and girls Of winthrop High and 0''
land High.
The boys and girls basketball ies0' =,
here at noon Friday for WtrihfoP
they played in the evening
At the Cniversaiist church SUNDAY
ming the pastor will give a pa'r'o"S
ture. subject, Abraham Liaeofh,
The Univer.alist Sunday school VII -
a Valentine party Monday evening =.
rsy vestry. short entertainment ~
children is being prepared. .,.S.
Rev. Thomas Cross vas called
son Thursday to oficiste at . fune''"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

Artois Region of France and Volhynian and East
Galician Sections Record Some Hard
Fighting

Hard lighting l still in progress
around vimy. where the French are
enceacorins 10 re-captU1e positions
TAKEN from them recently By the Ger
mans Berlin reports tia. four French
attacks .n this region have been pu:
down and ALSO that q similar offensive
with q ike purpose south Of the
Somme resulted n failure.
The French, however, have been ac-
tive with their artillery at various
points and have caused considerable
damage 70 German positions
II the Reg section Of the Russian
FROM artillery dueis have been in
p-ogress. In VoIhynis, nea, Tcher-
rne-ine, the Russians have repulsed
Teuton counter attacks. according TO
Pe.rog-s3.
Official denial il made in London oi
Z claim b. Berlin that German tor
pe6o s,oa,s sank Of the Dogg-r banks
q British cruiser and torpedoed an
other boat " this class. The British
denial indicates tha, il vas one Of
four mine sweeping vessels that was
suEs
TIE Belgian legation IN London
brands az untrue q report tina, Bel
GUM recently made peace proposals
% Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
BRITISH

London, Feb 1.-THE war Office tonigh,
made public the following official COM
MUnicaticn:
"A dispatch received regarding the op-
era,ions IN Mesopotemia reports that as
the resul. Of an attack by Arabs sup
posed to be friendly. on a accommodating
party returning to <agr:e from a recon
Nuisance Up the Shattelhai branch Of
the Tigrs river, the British suffered cas-
uaitiee aggrega,ing 81, and ire Arabs
lost considerably over 80 killed.
"A small punitive expedition dispatched
jar completely surprised the Arabs
and destroyed four 81 their villages. The
British suffered only six casualties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
SOUTH GARDINER

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Simpson and sor
are enjoying a trip to Washington
D. c.
Many friends OF Elmer Annis arr
pleased to hear that he is able to b.
up and about the house.
Clyde Thurlow has gone to Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Rand and
children were recent guests Of Mr.
Rand's mother. Mrs. Ezra Clifford.
Mrs. Charles Mcnamara has gone t.
Boston.
Mrs. Colman Farrell has gone tc
Boothbay Harbor, called by the illness
OF her father.
Charles Larrabee and son Harold
have gone to Boston for a few days
visit.
Mrs. George Scott. who has been
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E-
mer Annis, for the past few weeks
has returned to her home in Machias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
RECEPTION TO
MRS. G.. D. B. PEPPER

Dr.. and Ms :. {. W-hittemore gave
4 delightful reception and lunch Friday
afternoon in honor Of the birthday OF
Mrs. o. D. Z. PEPPER. az their home
On Elm street The reception rand
l2nch was attended by q number Of
the friends OF Mrs. Pepper in the city
and delightful afternoon was enjoy
q. the hours being from 2 10 5 with a
lunch served Al o'clock. Mrs Pep
per was presented with handsome
bouquet Of flowers as 2 birthday git
from her many friends Those present
from out Of town were Mrs. Hugh
Hatch and Mrs. ". -. Hersey Of Fair
field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

City Engineer E. ". Crawford was
in Augusta Friday in conference with
the State highway officials regarding
the ratrolmen for Waterville. These
pa,rol,nen will not work in the built
up parts Of the city. but il is thought
that one can be obtained 10 work from
the Fairfield line back this way for
some distance and from the Fairfield
Ire On Main street hack into town. and
from the Emerson bridge 10 the Sidney
hne and the Oakland line. II this Is
possible the main Travelled roads out Of
the city should be kept in good ccndi-
ton al little expense TO the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

former Cornell University athlete and
holder Of the United States co,lee1a,e
record and the all-American college
mark for the mile run. today an
nounced his retirement from the Gin
der path. He said he would embark
on a business career. Jones has been
resting at his home in Evanston, a
suburb. for two weeks.
Il am through with the game for
good" said Jones. Il have been out
of competition a long time and now I
have definitely decided 70 quit for
good
Jones' mark Of Ala rs made at
Cambridge, Mass. on May 81, 1913,
stsli stands as a worlds record in COM
petition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
EXPLOSION IN
POWDER HOUSE
BETHLEHEM co.

Newcastle. Del. Feb. n.-six hundred
pounds OF powder exploded in dryhouse
at the prciectile plant Of the Bethle-
hem Steel Co. near here tonight. in;ur-
ing two workmen and completely wreck
ing the building. The cause Of the ex.
plosion had not been determined There
was no one in the house at the time. the
injured men being employed In an adjoin-
ing building Several nearby structures
were damaged slightly.
The force Of the blast was terrific and
was felt for miles around. The financial
loss is trivial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
FINE MEETING
OF PATRIARCHS

The District meeting 81 the Pa
'r:a-chs Militant which was held with
Ah!-am EncampEnent Friday evening
was one Of the plea santest events tina,
this popular encampnenI has enjoyed
for long time. There was d large
number Of guests present for the sup
Per that was served al o'clock and
more arrived on the evening trains.
The degree was worked On a numbe-
OF candidates in full form by Ever
green Encampnent Of Gardiner. Sew
erai Of the grand officers were present
anc made remarks al the close of the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
CANADA REASSURED BY PROMISE
FROM j. S. THAT THIS COUNTRY IS
NOT TO Be USED TO LAUNCH ATTACKS

States tia: il will rot allow its territory
Or its frontier 20 Be used as base 70,
attack upon Canada. In the United
states every possible precaution is being
taken TO prevent anything Of the sort
This announcement was made after Nr
Pardee. the Liberal whip. had called ths
attention Of the government to the ;ndicf
nent Of German consular of1cers at Sar
Francisco
L am not an alarnist' said Ir. Par
Gee. but Canadians cannot help tee,.ns
that really grave situation exists and
that there is substantial danger rernovet
from us By a mere geographical line"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
SWITZERLAND
LIKELY TO JOIN
THE FORD PARTY

Berne. via Paris. Feb, IA meeting
OF % Swiss parliamentarians, after hear
ing the report of Louis LochIer and Har
~ c. Evans as delegates OF the Ford
peace expedition. decided Unanimously to
favor the participation Of Switzerland IN
the neutral conference az Stockholm. Mr..
Lochner assured the meeting that Henry
Ford has stated his willingness to spend
several millions Of dollars to promote
the success Of the conference, to which
Nr. Lcchner said, all the neutral coun-
tries are sending Representatives. A
Swiss delegation headed by National
Councillor Scherrer uellenann. was ap-
pointed by the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

Ottawa. Don't, Feb. 1.-THE American
government has assured Canada that tire
United States viii not be used az bare
Canada, according 70 q statement made
in the Dominion Parliament tonight By
J. .. Hazen. minister Of naval affairs.
Il am very glad" said EaIen. sc
assure the House tina, every possible pre-
caution 10 being taken to see that points
along the frontier which misnt be regard
Cd As strategic and where there is pos
s;bility Of damage being done. are pro-
tected. There 10 a secret service organ.
Yea for that purpose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
Basketball Games

In the basketball games between the
girls teams of Ccburn and Waterville
High school al the Coburn gymnasium
Friday evening, Uatervire FIRST team
defeated Coburn first by score Of S
10 1. and Coburn second defeated Wa
terville second by a score Of 4 to g.
Both games were wei played ard in
teresting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
AUSTRIAN

Berlin. Feb. li.-(By Wireless 70
lle).-The Austrian official COM
munica,ion Of today received here
says: The Austro- Hungarian troops
On Feb. occupied Tirana northeast
of Durazzo. Albania). the heights be-
tween Preza and Bazaar Syak.
On the eastern front the enemy s
accommodating troops continued their
activity on Archduke Joseph Ferdi-
hands front. They have been every
where repulsed."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

REPORTS
ITALIAN

= Rome Via London. Feb. 1.-THE or
cia, s.asenea- Of the Italian var once
made public today, says:
There have been small engagements
I. or favor IN upper Chiarzo s.6 II TIE
Santa Nara sector. Ii the Go-.Ia zoas
oe. artillery FIRE effectively against en-
envy camp. ard also upon trains moving
toward he san Perro station. forcing
them 10 turn bacE-
There have been heavy soo~tzIs n
tie noun.zs. theatres % operations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
NEED FOR
PROT lection OF
THE DRY STATES

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE need OF pro-
tecting the prohibition laws Of the dry
states against violation from the "wets"
as q measure Of military preparedness
was urged on the supreme court today
by attorneys for West Virginia. who
argued for the constitutionality Of the
Webb Kenyon law which forbids liquor
shipments from wet" to dry" territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

The Maine Central station was z
busy place Friday morning. the big
waiting room being filed with teach
ers on their way TO Augusta TO the
keanebec county convention The
Fairfield teachers were also in the
party as BY special arrangement
they take part in the Kennebec con-
vention. it being much easier for them
70 attend here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
SUBMISSION IN
KENTUCKY LOST

Frankfort. KY. Feb. l-After an acri-
monious debate. during which personal
encounter between Rep. J. D. Humphrey
and Rep ". b. Harvey was averted by
other legislators. the lover house Of the
General Assembly here today defeated a
proposition to submit to the voters of
Kentucky . statewide prohibition consu-
tutional amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

There was a large attendance Al the
Wits, party and dance which was
given Friday evening by Court Amer
lea. Foresrers of America, at their nail
On Temple street. Whist was enjoyed
until a late hour and this was fol-
lowed by dancing. Music for both was
furnished by a dne orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

r. D. Small, son Of Ruel Small, q
noted Congressional reporter and a
grandson Of the late Associate Jus
tice Charles W. Walton Of the su-
preme court, died Thursday evening
in Portland. He was 81 and had been
stenographer for Judge Clarence Hale
Of the United States District court for
IL years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

The reunion and dance which was
given by the students OF Thomas
Business College al the cd Elks hall
Friday evening was largely ATTENDED
and a most delightful evening was
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

The farm N Oakland Of g acres
owned By Albert Joy has been sold this
week by ". H lockwood o, the
Strour Far magency to VIII y. Saw
age Of Oakland: also the Charles W.
Bunker farm CT 6 acres in Clinton 10
Reuel Wiley O. that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12

The fire department was called out
a, $50 Friday nigh, by an alarm from
Box 4l3 for a chimney fire in the homs
Of Joe Quincy. IS .Sturtsvant street
Three chemicals were used. There was
no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
PRESIDENT WINS
HIS NICARAGUAN
TREATY FIGHT

Washington. Feb. 1l-President
Wilson virtually won his fight for rat
iflcation ofthe Nicaraguan treaty in
the executive session Of the Senate to-
day. Some Of its most vigorous oppo-
nents said the administration had won
enough votes to command the neces-
sary two-third.. and they predicted its
ratification tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
WATERvALE

James Zero Of the F. H. Austin
barber shop who has been confined TO
his home by sickness, has resumed his
work al the shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-12
SERIOUS TROUBLE

Continued from Page Onel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

ing at the Woodmen hall on Avenue D a class of candidates will be initiated. The new banner will be presented to the circle and a big session for the near future will be discussed and de- cided on at this meeting. Several other matters will be taken up and all mem bers are requested to be present.
 The Pratt City circle No. 584, Pro- tective Home circle, will meet Mon day night in the Knights of Pythias hall, Pratt City. at which time a mum . Der of candidates will be initiated into the order and several matters of inn portance will be taken up. This circle is getting ready to put on play and the committee appointed for this pur- pose will make their report Monday night All members are requested to be present.
 Five candidates will be initiated at the regular meeting of the Steel City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

FRATERNAL NOTES
 At the regular meeting of the Dixie circle No. 662. Protective Home circle, which will be held Wednesday even