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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Congress Adjourns
for the Holidays

T.. Washington. Dec. 22.-Congress ad-
journed today for the Christmas holi-
4days. to reconvene Jan. 2. In the three
weeks of the session the House passed
five government supply measures, the
urgent deficiency, executive, Indian
District of Columbia and diplomatic and
consular appropriation bills. more than
eyer were passed in the brief period
pceceding a holiday recess.
One Of these bills. the urgent deficien-
cy bill has passed the Senate.
The railroad legislation suggested by
President Wilson failed to get much at
tention in either branch. The House
Commerce Commission decided to await
initiative action in the Senate where be-
ginning Jan. 2 the Senate commerce
committee will hold hearings on the pro-
posed railroad arbitration measure and
the bill authorizing the President to
take over the railroad. telephone and tel
Iegraph lines in case of military neces-
sity.
/ At the conclusion Of the hearings, the
railroad measures in some form will be
pressed as amendments to the pending
bill to enlarge the Interstate Commerce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
DEMONSTRATIONS FOR
PEACE At CHICAGO

/. New York, Dec. 22-Monster peace
demonstrations at which will be read
a manifesto from the American people
to the world in the cause of peace"
will be held at midnight on New Years
EVE in Chicago. Denver, San Francis
co and this city, 1t was announced here
today by the American Neutral Con-
ference Committee. At each meeting q
comittee chosen will ring out the pres
ent year with song. Messages are ex-
pected to be received from neutral con-
ference committees in European coun-
tries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
EnglaqRs Interest
In Wilson's Note Is
on German Attitude

London, Dec. 23.-Chief interest here
concerning President Wilson's note to
the belligerent and neutral powers on
the possibilities of the belligerents
making known their requirements con-
corning peace now centers upon the
reception of the document by the Gen.
trail Powers. The first advices received
here from Germany regarding the note
evince enthusiasm over it and welcome
it as was the reverse in England. The
discussion here over night was so alb
sorbed in British emotions and as to
the type of what should be Great Brit
aims reply that the attitude of the
Central Powers commanded little at
tention.
The note continues to be the only
subject of interest here. Its only par
allel in Anglo-American relations as
regards the sensation it created was
President Cleveland's Venezuelan mes
sage and tn, two documents are coup
led as having created a similar impress
sion.
Program UnaItered
All discussion in official circles en-
phasized the point that the policy of
the Allies and their procedure toward
the peace overtures Of the Central
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Teiper Shfieks ::*This Is
Not Fair!" When Found
Guilty Mother S Murder

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 22-John Edward
Teiper is guilty in the second degree of
the murder of his mother in the Orchard
Park road on the night on Jan. 80 at
was the verdict of the jury which report
ed at $40 o'clock this afternoon after q
hours of elaboration. Teiper will probab-
ly be sentenced on Thursday, Dec. %. AT
that time his. counsel will make applica-
ton for new trial.
The verdict broke the iron nerve Of the
young defendant, who throughout the
long trial had given no sign Of emotion.
Gentlemen of the jury" asked the clerk,
"have you agreed upon a verdict?"
I'VE have" answered the foreman. I'VE
find John Edward Teiper the defendant.
guilty
An agonized cry broke the sentence. 1t
was the wife of the defendant Teiper
tottered and would have fallen had he
not been caught from behind by depu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

however long the struggle, their ef-
forts. supported by the inf1exible de-
termination Of all my subjects
throughout the empire, will finally
achieve the victorious contamination
OF those aims for which I ventured
into the war.
My government has been recon
structed with the sole object Of fur
thering those aims unaltered and I'M
impaired. I thank you for the I'M
stinted liberality with which you con-
'tinue to provide for the burdens of the
war.
The vigorous prosecution Of the
var must be our single endeayor until
we have vindicated the rights 80 ruth
lessly violated by our enemies and es-
tablished the security of Europe on a
sure foundation. In this sacred cause
am assured Of the united support OF
all my peoples and pray that the Al
mighty God may give US His blessing"
King George was not present TODAY
at the propagation. which is until FEB.
n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
King Georges Speech from
Throne to Parliament One of
'Brevity and Of Confidence

London, Dec. %, 2:14 P. M-Parlia-
ment was prorogued this afternoon
without the members being given any
further information regarding Presi-
dent Wilson's note or what action the
government contemplated with respect
to it.
The speech from the throne was one
of the briefest on record. 1t expressed
confidence in the ultimate victory of
the allies and determination to prose-
cute the war until we have indicated
the rights so ruthlessly violated by
our enemies and established the secur-
ity Of Europe on a sure foundation"
The text Of the Kings speech fol-
lows:
MY lords and gentlemen: Through
out the months that have elapsed since
last addressed you my navy and my
army. in conjunction with those Of our
gallant and faithful allies, have by
their unceasing vigilance and indomi-
table valor justified the high trust 1
placed in them. I am confident that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

ty Placed in his chair he sagged for
ward, great sobs shaking his body.
"Oh. my God" he shrieked as he strug-
gled to rise. This is not fair"
In all the balloting up to the last vote,
1t was said. II jurors had stood for a first
degree conviction. One man. according
to report. held out against that verdict
because the evidence was circumstantial.
He could not be won over. SO the COM
promise verdict was given.
At the demand Of the defence the jury
was polled. The roll call was interrupte,
by Teiper. who struggled with the depu-
ties and cried again, This isn't human.
His brother quieted him and the roll call
was completed
Teiper's is said to be the first case IN
the state in which man has been con-
victed Of the murder Of his mother :
The sentence prescribed for second de-
gree murder is minimum OF 70 years
Imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Deficiency Bill of
$685. 100000 for
the Army on Border

Washington, Dec. PA deficiency
appropriation bill of $2S,4o0.ooo for the
army on account of Mexican border
service was submitted to the House to-
day by Secretary Baker.
In addition secretary Baker submit
ted supplemental estimate of $11.-
$4,000 to clothe and garrison 100000
men of the national guard for a year,
beginning July 1. 1t was considered
significant that in connection for the
plans for retaining the guardsmen in
the federal service.
Testifying before the House military
committee recently. Quartermaster
General Sharpe said that if the nation
al guard were retained on the border
ia n strength of $4,000 men until June
80. 1917. the deficit would reach a total
Of $5000t,0O0. 1t was more than SIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

, Commission. Senator Newlands. chair
man Of the committee hopes to get ac-
ton before the March adjournment. Eff
forts to extend for one year the life of
the joint committee investigating rail-
road problems were checked in the
House to be renewed Immediately after
the holidays. :f
| The Senate passed the immigration
bill with it's literacy test provision and
1t now is in conference. The Senate
also began consideration Of the District
of Columbia prohibition bill, and fixed
Jan. for a vote.
The national prohibition constitutional
amendment was reported favorably from
| the judiciary committee in each house.
! and will be pressed by its champions at
every opportunity. although they have
little hope Of securing the necessary two
| thirds majority at this session.
House committee also reported the
Borland food resolution with a favorable
recommendation and the Susan B. An.
thony amendment for woman suffrage
| without recommendation. Neither resolu-
ton advanced to consideration in the
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

O00, 900 on Oct. l, and has increased in
excess of $S,0O0o00 since that time. ac-
cording to the figures presented today.
1t is understood the strength Of the
guard retained on the border pending
further development in the internation-
al situation, would be approximately
$4,000 men, making a total force Of
about $4,000, including regulars. COM
pared with 100000 there a fewmonths
ago.
The supplemental estimate Of $780,
oo6 to maintain the guard during the
fiscal year 1918 is understood to include
provision for the replacement Of cloth
ing and other property which the state
soldiers brought with them into the
federal service. The bookkeeping prob
lem presented by rehabilitation Of a
considerable number of guardsmen has
been serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

Here is before the snow-storm
story which reads we'll: 1.-THE fact that
Charles E. Mower, owner of a large
farm on the Turner road, Auburn. was
doing fall blowing Monday, was good
proof that the ground is hot frozen
sufficiently for a winters blanket of
snow" The farmers of this vicinity
also say that even with the thick
blanket of snow on the ground at the
present the ground is not frozen hard
enough to warrant their attempting to
get their supply of wood, as the
swampy places are still soft and un.
frozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
President Names
Shipping Board

Washington, Dec. 22.-President Will
son today nominated as members Of
the government shipping board: Will
liam Denman. San Francisco; Bernard
n. Baker, Baltimore; John A. Donald,
New York; John Barber White, Kan
sas City. Mo-, and Theodore Brent,
New Orleans.
The board under the law will have
general supervision over freight rates
in American waters. 1t is empowered
to organize a $5O.00O. 900 corporation to
build or buy merchant ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Danish King
Ratifies Sale
of West Indies

Copenhagen, Dec. 22.--(Via London,
GA p. Milking Christian in the cab
met council today, ratified the treaty
for the sale of the Danish West Indies
to the United States.
This follows the passage by both
houses of the Danish Parliament of the
bill for the ratification of the treaty.
The exchange of the ratification in
struments will take place at Washing
ton, probably toward the end of Jan
uary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

Fifty years ago Thursday there ar
rived at Portland 4,412 barrels of -four
from st. Louis, Mo-, on the bark Cepha
Storett. The report at that time was
also that another cargo was on the
way. The discovery was made about
that time that flour from the West
could be obtained more speedily by sea
than by land transit. Now with all
our railroads the discovery" is some-
what different.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
New Taxation Committee
First Conference

Portland, Me-, Dec. 22.-The first Of
a series Of conferences was held here
today by a committee appointed by
Governor elect Carl E. Milliken to in
vestigate the subject Of taxation of in
tangible personal property and report
to the Legislature which will be con-
'vened next month,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

The method by which the tax. au-
thor;zed by a constitutional amend
ment adopted two years ago, could be
levied will be one of the important
phases the committee will lhave to con-
slider. 1t must be decided whether 1t
shall be a tax levied upon income de-
rived from intangible personal proper
ty or fiat rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Entente Allies i'll
Hold a Consultation
Over Wilson Note Be-
fore Making Answers
WASHINGTON IS
WATCHING ALL
EXPRESSIONS
Believes Hostile Atti-
tude at First Mani
tested Is M0derating

Washington, Dec. 22.-While
nothing official came from E u
rope today to show when the
belligerents will reply to Presi-
dent Wilson's note urging dis
cussion of peace or what the ma
ture of the responses might be,
the London news dispatches in
dicating that an early reply was
unlikely because of the necessity
of consultation among the Allies
agreed with the view prevailing
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Reception by Entente

Apparently the administration hav-
ing dispatched the note and in the in
4, terest Of caution having taken steps
to see that no misconstruction abroad
was placed on the Presidents pur-
poses now is carefully watching the
!, .e ! of opinion particularly in
the British press.
8. AA the attitude of the Teutonic AL
Hes had been clearly foreshadowed
and the President in the note specifi-
= cally disclaimed any association with
i. that attitude. the interest of American
officials centered on the reception of
the note in the Entente countries and
among the European neutrals.
Moderating Views
It was recalled, as the London dis
patches. most of them hostile, arrived,
that similar receptions greeted the
original proposals of the Central Pow
ers, but that the views were moderated
in the British press and among the
Entente diplomats here after reflection
and discussion.
To preclude any possibility of miscon-
struction Of the Presidents purpose from
the furry of yesterday caused by Secre-
tary Lansing's two statements, both
statements were cabled today to Ameri-
can diplomats abroad in neutral as we'll
as belligerent countries, SO they might be
prepared to state correctly the Presidents
attitude to the governments to which they
are accredited. They are intended to Of
fer official evidence, II it be needed. that
the Presidents note Is exactly what 1t
purports to be on its face.
The suggestion from London that tho
manner Of replying to the Presidents note
will differ from the form of replies to
proposals of the German Allies corre-
sponded with official expectations. 1t is
thought here that the Entente Allies
might not make extended answer to the
proposals of the Central powers. but
would deal with the whole peace subject
German Opinion
The German view here u.s. whatever the
reply Of the Entente Allies the relations
between Germany and the United States
will have been UNNECESSARILY improved.
probably to be point of assuring careful
steps by the Berlin government to avoid
any such conditions as led up to crisis
which threatened to break in diplomatic
relations. This view is that the advan-
tage Of comfy with the greatest Of neu-
trails will be SO forcefully pressed upon
the people Of the Central empires that I.
will not again be endangered.
Entente diplomats while they appar-
emily had decided to accept the Presi-
dents attitude in good faith had not
wholly disposed of their fear that it
might dedound to the advantage of
their enemies.
1t was reiterated today in all official
quarters that there was perfect UNI
Outstanding between Secretary Lans-
ing and the President and that what
ever might have appeared as discord
in Interpretation of the note to the
belligerents had been disposed of by
the issue of the secretary's second
statement and the steps to inform the
foreign governments of the facts.
The notes to the belligerents. Secre-
tary Lansing's explanatory statements
and recent German submarine activi-
ties furnished the chief topic of dis
Continued on Page 5, Column u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
BULGAR FORCE is
DRIVEN TO LAKE
AND MANY DROWN
Increased Activity Re-
corded from Somme
Section and on East
Bank of River Meuse
Near Verdun

Except in the northern Do
Jbrudja, where the troops of the
Central Powers continue to drive
the Russians and Rumanians
toward Bessarabia, there has
|been little important activity on
the battle fronts of Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Russians Retire


The Russian troops in the Dobrudja,
Petrograd announces, were forced to
retire northward under heavy attacks
from numerous hostile forces. Berlin
states the German army in Dobrudja
the capture Of 900 Russian soldiers.
east Of Lake Babadagh. A Russian reg
iment, Petrograd records, drove q
force Of Bulgarians into Lake Ibolata.
A great many Bulgarians were drown
ed and lis were made prisoner.
Artillery at Work
The artillery hombardment contin-
ues at various points on the eastern
front. Berlin reports increased activi-
ty, especially in the Somme section and
on the east bank Of the Mouse in the
Verdun region, the scene OF the latest
French advance.
In Galicia near the Zlochoff -Tarno.
pol railroad. there has been a spirited
engagement Berlin reports the break.
ing of the advanced Russian line
northwest of Zalostse. while Petrograd
says the Austro- Germans were COM
PEELED to retire after occupying some
trenches. Some fighting has taken
place In the Trotus valley on the
Moldavian frontier. and along the BY
stritza river in the Carpathians.
Ell Arish. 80 miles east of the Sues
canal in Egypt, has been captured by
British troops. The town has been oc-
cupied for two years by the Turks,
who had built strong entertainments
around it. The defenders fed on the
of the British army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
AMERICAN EXPRESS
ANNOUNCES BONUS

New York. Dec. 2Z-The American
Express Co. today announced a bonus
Of one months salary payable In quar-
terly instruments, to all employees who
have been one year or longer in its
service and who receives 5000 or less
annuallv. n e..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

tits probable the. foregoing dispatch
refers to the same submarine. perhaps
to the one designated in recent news
items as the U-49, which has been ac-
tive Off the French and Spanish coasts.
This submarine sank the American
steamship Colt mbian, the British
steamship Solonia and the Norwegian
steamers BALTIC and Fordalen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
.U=46 Sunk by
Entente Forces

Amsterdam, (via London) Dec. o.
According to advices from German
sources the German submarine U-46
has been sunk in the Bay Of Biscay by
Entent naval forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Weather forecast for northern Heu,
England: snow and colder Saturday
Sunday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Twill Deal with Coal
and Food Combinations
Says Attorney Anderson

country may expect that some grand
jury will do something. unpleasant to
somebody"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Boston Forecast

Boston, Dec. 22.-Forecast for Ros.ou
and vicinity: Saturday fair and colder
Sunday fair; high northwest to western,
winds, diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23
Last Cali

The Stores are ready. Shop
early or Iate-one big long day
10 a-pIenty. A Very Merry
Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-23

70 call ~ Journal-Tsl. 1885,
and place the order for q Christ.
mas gift subscription. A prae.
teal present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
PITT COLLEGIANS
PLAY "" TONIGHT.
Try Hard to Retrieve Rep
utation After Losing at
Clarksburg.

With their dander up because of the
licking they got IN Clarksburg last
night, the Pittsburgh Collegians arc
coming to the Y. NJ. c. a. tonight ready
to fight to the last ditch and retrieve
their reputation as basketball players
in this section of the North American
hemisphere. The "Y'' boys are not
planning to do any kind hearted tricks.
however. so the game is to be nip and
tuck affair. Tho visitors are headed
by Peck, Pitt hcadliner, and the ex.
pectlng to ride to victory as the result
OF his scientific shooting judgment.
The locals have been getting good.
hard, fast, snappy practice and are
ready for anything that can handle Il
basketball. Captain Moore has his
men eating out Of his hand and is prom
lsfng that they are going to show Fair.
mont fans some of the prctticst floor
work that has been seen here since
John Morgan killed the Indian down
below Rivesville.
The first string men who will start
the game for Fairmont have not been
selected by Athletic Director Blick-
ley as yet, but will be announced few
minutes before the start OF the game.
The game starts at S:15 with an ad.
mission of % and 30 cents. A packed
gallery Is expected to be present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
TND BIG GAMES
next YEAR ARE
IN FAIRMONT
Nv. & J. and Pitt Will Meet
w. V. U. at South Side
Park.
TEN GAMES SCHEDULED
Thanksgiving Game Will be
in Morgantown With
A. & NJ.
TEN GAMES SCHEDULED

(. MoRGANToWN, W. Va. Dec. Ill
Games with the University OF Pitts.
burgh and Washington and jefferson
schedule for 1917 announced here to.
day by Athletic Director George E.
Pyle.
Ten games have thus far been ar.
ranged. The university will play the
Army at West Point instead OF the
Navy, the latter team having refused
sufficient guarantee. For the first
time in four years the University clCv-
en- will play ut home Thanksgiving.
The attraction will be the North Caro-.
lima A. and NJ. The West Virginia
Wesleyan game. for three years past
the Thanksgiving attraction, has been
shifted to the Saturday preceding.
The schedule follows:
September %, Pitt at Fairmout;
October 6, George Washington at Nor.
gantown; October IL, Army at West
Point; October 20. Dartmouth at Han.
over, n. H; October 81. Gettysburg
college at MorgantOwn: November 5.
Rutgers at New Brunswick, n. j.; No.
vember 10, Virginia Poly at Hunting
ton, w. Va; November II, Washington
and Jefferson at Fairmon. W. Va;
November "a. West Virginia Wesleyan.
place undecided; November 20, North
Carolina A. and NJ. at Morgantown.
w. & ]. and Pitt broke with West
Virginia year ago over the eligibility
question. West Virginia refusing to
bar Fullback Rodgers, who had play
ed four years at Bethany, after be-
ing notified by officials of the bi-State
college conference, which comprised
the three institutions. that he was not
entitled to further varsity Competi.
lion. W. & J. played West Virginia
81 1915 under protest, the game end
ina In q to tie.
The action of w. & J. follows sim
tiar tactics by Pitt, which team will
also play West Virginia at Fairmont..
w. 6 ]. has now filed all but two
dates on its schedule of eleven games.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
BY PAUL PURMAN.

When a. Ring Fam tips you off that
Battling Ilamm was knocked cold with
stiff left to the stomach. jot down
the reservation that Fam doesn't
know what he was talking about.
When you read the account of
Knockout Punk knocking Kid Bumm
stiff with right cross to the neck,
figure the ringside expert wasn't wise.
No doubt IIamm took the count on
the stomach punch and Punk received
credit for a knockout on the swing to
the neck, but
There are only two spots on the body
where man can really be knocked
unconscious.
They are near the point Of the chin
on either side Of the jaw. where a
branch of the inferior rnaXillary nerve
crosses the jaw bone.
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight cham.
pion, has studied anatomy as an aid