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French Official Report.

The following official communication
was issued by the war Office tonight:
In Champagne there was quite in
tense activity of the artillery of both
sides in the regions of Prosnes and st.
Hilaire LIE Grand.
"On the left bank of the Meuse the
bombardment diminished in intensity
in the course of the day. We repulsed
west of Hill 304. On the slope north
east of lie Mort Homme an attempt at
a sudden attack by the enemy COM
pletely failed.
ION the right bank and in the Woevre
the day was relatively calm.
There is no event to report on the
rest of the front except the usual can
nonading.
Aviation: Last night one of our
squadrons. composed of ten aero
the railway stations at Nantillois and
Brieulles. and on bivouacs in the
regions of Mbntfaucon and Romagne.
The same night one of our aeroplanes
dropped eleven shells on the dirigi-
bles' hangar at Metz-Frescati."
Belgian communications: The day
was calm on the Belgian front. Some
artillery actions occurred in the region
to the north of steenstraete."
Germans Attack British.
The British official communication on
the campaign in the western zone,
issued tonight. reads:
after a heavy bonn mbardment last
night against our trenches between the
River Somme and Maricourt the enemy
made three attacks, one of which sue
ceeded in getting into our trenches,
but was at once driven out. Some
dead Germans were observed on our
wire this morning and one prisoner
was taken. We lost one prisoner.
"On the rest of the front there have
been artillery and trench mortar
actions at various points. the heaviest
firing taking place about Hebuterne.
Souchez. Carency. the Hohenzollern
sector and the area about St. Eloi
There has been mining activity on
the part of the enemy near Mauquis-
salt and northwest of Wytschaete.'
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Conference of 0bregon and
Scott Ends With Gentle
mems Agreement.
WAR MINISTER FEARED
A WRITTEN PROTOCOL
Believed Verbal Consent Best for
Presence of U. S. Troops After
Request for Withdrawal.

Indications reached the War Depart.
ment yesterday that the Scott-obregon
border conferences, although officially
described as having ended in a dead
lock. actually had resulted in closer CO.
operation between the American and
Carranza forces IN Mexico. and there
were intimations that no written
agreement had been drawn up by the
conferees. because they decided more
could be accomplished without one.
Gen. Scott telegraphed that Gen.
Obregon had indicated fear as to the
effect a formal protocol for continued
presence OF American troops on Mex
ican soil might have on Mexican public
opinion in view of Gen. Carranza's de-
mand for withdrawal, presented more
than a month ago. This generally was
accepted here as explaining the failure
of the conferees to go further than an
unwritten gentlemen's agreement as to
methods of cooperation in the campaign
against banditry.
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Idea Meets With Favor.

The suggestion, unofficially circulated
regarding the possibility of the forma-
ton of an Irish executive council for
the management Of the government of
Ireland until the end of the war an
pears to have made a good impression
in Ireland. There has been much dis
cussion of the subject in all quarters.
but no confirmation Of such a move has
been given by officials. A relief to the
tension in Ireland occurred, too. when
Gen. Maxwell. commander Of the Brit
ish forces. publicly reviewed and
thanked the auxiliary troops who
fought for the government against the
rebels. Lady Wimborne. wife of the
former lord lieutenant, and Premier
Asquith accompanied Gen. Maxwell at
the review. The premier declined to re-
sponu 10 enthusiastic calls for a speech
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Mistake Is Admitted.

Latterner swore that he had not per-
formed. unnecessary manual labor of .
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Harding May Hold Chair.

There Is said to be a plan under con-
alteration to make the temporary or
ganization Of the convention perma-
nent, leaving Senator Harding to WELD
the gavel throughout the convention
The suggestors claim that this would
avoid friction over selection Of the per-
manent chairman. call for only one
keynote speech and otherwise make for
orderly procedure.
Senator Lodge, 1t Is understood, is to
be chairman of the committee to pre-
pare the platform and Senator Borah is
to be vice chairman and his right hand
man. This combination of old guard and
progressive thought is expected to re-
suit in a platform acceptable to both
wings of the party
Already there is talk of the scope and
nature Of the platform. 1t seems to be
pretty we'll understood that the ex-
treme high protective tariff men will
be made to sing low in the committee
on resolutions. Strong pressure is COM
ing from the middle west against harp
ing on the old high tariff string 1t is
claimed that the country is not OBJ
sessed on the subject. Mills are work.
ing overtime. wages are being Increased
on every hand. common labor is COM
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Expression Of Gratitude.

Cen Maxwelrs address was an ex-
preston of gratitude to the Officers
Training Corps, which held Trinity Col
lege and guarded the Bank of Ireland.
both of which might have become
strong positions for the rebels; to the
Veterans Corps, which lost many men
when the rebels attacked them Easter
Monday when they marched unarmed
into Dublin. and to the drivers and at
tendants on the ambulances who
worked night and day succorihg SOL
diers civilians and rebels without dis
elimination. He also praised the nurses
doctors, postmen, policemen and teleg-
raphers who. he said. most nobly re-
sponded to the call of duty and per-
formed many acts Of great heroism
1T is great satisfaction" he con-
tinued, ito know that In times like
those which we have gone through
there are so many on whom we can
rely absolutely"
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To Restrict Ammunition.

That customs restrictions which have
prevented shipment of ammunition to
Carranza authorities would be con-
tinaed while the diplomatic discussions
proceed was also indicated. 1t was
stated that the policy. which has
stopped all munition shipments across
the border since the American expedi-
ton was launched, had not been
changed.
Orders issued yesterday permitting
Gen. Pershing to convene general
courts martial were officially explained
as calculated only to provide a means
of dealing with infractions of military
rules by Pershings own men. 1t was
emphasized that the court-martial au-
thority would not extend to prosecu-
tion of Mexican snipers
The War Department was without
confirmation last night of new bandit
operations reported in news dispa tches
from the border Renewed activity of
Zapata bandits near Mexico City and
Villa outlaws near Tamaulipas was re-
ported however, in consular dispatches.
Unconfirmed private reports to the
State Department contained rumors
that Felix Diaz, recently reported to be
fomenting an anti-Carranza revolution
in southern Mexico, had crossed INTO
Guatemala
Evening star., 1916-05-14
Provides Medical Attendance.

Another point which shows ad-
vance over the existing workman's
compensation law is the provision for
prompt medical attendance for injured
employees. This has been made part
OF t&e McGillicuddy bill for two rea-
sons one for the sake of humane
dealing, the other to save the govern
Iu Mt money, for il is well established
that the expenditure of small
amount for prompt medical aid will
often prevent a lingering illness. with
the extended compensation payments
II entails
The bill provides a series of pay
n'erts for the dependent family of the
WOO kman in case of death To the
widow. if there is no child. the pension
amounts TO 80 per cent of monthly
pay. to be continued until death or re-
marriage. In the case OF widows
with children. the bill provides addi-
tional payments of 10 per cent for
each child, the total not TO exceed Sc "a
per cent of the worknans monthly
wages To the children. if there rs no
widow, the bill provides a pension of
- per cent for one child and addi-
tional 10 per cent for other children.
not TO exceed total of Sc 2-3 per cent.
Compensation for each child ceases at
the age OF eighteen, or at marriage If
before that time. In the ease Of chill
support. the pension continues until
the child is able TO support himself.
other percentages are carried in the
bill to care for other dependent mem
bers, such as parents. brothers, sisters.
etc.
Evening star., 1916-05-14
Agreement Being Carried Out.

against banditry.
Agreement Being Carried Out.
Evidences that this agreement was be-
ing carried out came yesterday in official
kilograms reporting the movements of
both American and Carranza troops. Gen.
Scott telegraphed that he had assurances
from Gen Obregon that Carranza COM
manders had been ordered to campaign
against bandits, both about Parral and
along the Coahuila Chihuahua border. IN
the region of the Big Bend raids. Gen
Pershing reported that, in accordance
with instructions following the border
conferences, he was shortening the Amer
lean line of communication and drawing
in his scouting patrols.
Officials here believe that Namiquipa
soon will be abandoned by Gen. PERISH
ing as his advance field base. His tele-
gram yesterday was taken to indicate
early retirement Of the head of the Amer
lean forces to Colonia Dublan. Gen.
Pershing also reported that there were
no Mexican forces in.his vicinity.
With CarAanza troops advancing to,
ward the border adjoining the Big Bend
region, reports from Gen. Funston in
dicated that American operations there
were to attain considerable magnitude
An entire motor truck company has
been transferred from Columbus to
Marathon, Tex, to form the line be-
tween Marathon. as the base, and Maj.
Langhorne's troopers pursuing the
| bandits who raided Boquillas and Glenn
Springs.
Diplomats to Resume Operations.
While cooperative military move
ments are proceeding. diplomatic nego-
tiations for formal protocol covering
the American expedition are expected
to be resumed this week by Secretary
Lansing and l5liseo Arredondo. Car
ranza's ambassador here. Gen. Scott
will return tomorrow from the border
to report to Secretaries Baker and Lam
sing. That Gen. Carranza is waiting
for Washington to make the next move
was indicated yesterday by Mr.. Are
dondo and by Special Agent Rodgers at
Mexico City. The former said he was
awaiting instructions and Mr.. Rodgers
telegraphed that Gen. CarranZa had not
ate renewal of his demands for with
drawal.
Use of the Mexican railways for
transportation of American soldiers. as
well as supplies, probably will be one
of the principal points urged by the
United States in the negotiations. The
Mexico, impeding motor truck trans
portation, emph asizes the need for the
railways. although it was officially
stated last night that every pound of
cavalry forage which has reached Gen.
Pershing since esta ablishment of his
advancerd base had been sent over the
rai SbinnprS
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Scope of the Measure.

The extension of the law to cover
the entire working force of the gov
eminent will not increase the govern
ment expenditures by four. as it is
pointed out that the branches of federal
employment TO be included under the
compensation system by the McGilli-
cuddy bill are those in which accidents
occur with the least frequency.
The amount of compensation offered
under the bill is fixed follows:
Total disability. Sc % per cent of
the monthly pay during the continu-
ance of the disability, not to exceed
SSS.67 a month and not less than
$33-33, unless the employe is paid less
than 1888, in which case he will re-
ceive full pay.
Partial disability, SIS % per cent of
the difference between the monthly pay
At the time of the injury and the
monthly wage earning capacity after
the beginning of the partial disa bility
not to exceed S66.67 a month. If the
employe refuses to seek suitable work
or refuses to work after suitable work
is furnished to or secured for him by
the United States, compensation shall
cease.
The compensation under the existing
law is full pay for a maximum period
of year. After that. no matter how
badly disabled he is. the compensation
stops. The Gard report takes the view
that full compensation is unwise. be-
cause it has a tendency to induce loaf
ing- 1T is equally obvious that to
stop the compensation at the end of
one year. although the disa bility is
still continuing, is highly unjust"
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WEATHER.

Partly cloudy today. Probably rain
tomorrow. Moderate northeast winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending II o'clock last night: Highest,
Ss. at pm. yesterday: lowest. Sc. at 3
a. yesterday.
Full report on page 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
have been instituted in the United
State district court against Daniel
Schwey of South Portland by Attorney
H. N. Taylor as counsel for Joseph G..
Ross, Harry Potter and Gerber Bros,
the petitioning creditors. For some
years Schwey had been conducting a
tailoring business on Middle street,
Portland. More recently he had been
conducting a market garden at South
Portland. According to some claiming
to be creditors Schwey had not been
heard from for over a month, having
quietly left town, and at the same
time leaving a number of anxious
creditors and friends, especially those
who a short time ago accommodate
" endorsed notes for him. According
to the report Schwey explained that he
desired to acquire more land adjoining
his property at South Portland as his
business was increasing. The money
raised on his notes was to pay for the
additional property. But 1t is claimed
the money was not used to buy more
land.
Discharges from bankruptcy were
granted in the following cases by
Judge Hale of the United States dis
trict court:
Eugene A. Fraser. Lewiston; Sam
uel e. Bradford, Canton: George A.
Barnes. Calais: Garland L. Jordan. An
burn; Lewiston F. Polkens. Augusta:
william NJ. Peaks, Foxcroft; Gordon
Nelson, Westfleld; Robert Cameron.
Caribou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
EMERY, M. C. l., MAY
BE YALE ATHLETE

Bangor, Me-. Dec. @.-News to the ef-
feet that Yale men in this city and other
parts Of the State are after Clarence
Emery. the phenomenal athlete of Maine
Central Institute, to enter the New Ha-
ven institution in the fall Of 1917, was an
nounced hero today and It wouldn't be .
surprise TO friends Of the wonderful M.
c. L athlete that after his matriculation
at the Pittsneld seminary he would enter
Yale Tor his collegiate schooling.
Emery. weighing somewhere in the VI
cinify Of 100 pounds. IL quite a man, whom
1t Is known that he can sprint 100 yards
In an even 10 seconds. hurdle az well. yan
the 20. play baseball. basketball, and q
phenomenal back in the gridiron gamo,
as we'll as broad jump throw the ham,
mer. put the shot, and hurl tho discus
in track meets. He was the whole show
at the University Of Maine interscholastio
meet at Orono last May, as well a. tina.
held under the auspices Of the Bowdoin
College management at Brunswick
week later. In football he has been a
wonder and has boosted his prep school
to tho skies by his work against other
Maine State preparatory school teams for
the last two falls. -
There has been lots of talk through
out the State this year Of his going to
Maine, or Bates. It Is a well known fact
that his folks wish him to enter Bates,
and Bates is known to be after him. az
also Is the university at Orono going aft
er the lad In strong shape. To have him
at Yale would be boost for the institu-
ton and Clarence as wen. He could
make good with almost any college team.
His weight. strength ana speed combined
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
FOX TRAPPING
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York. Dec. 2e-Judging from
the movement of special stocks today
Wall Streets speculative element ap-
peared more concerned in the Mexican
situation than in the course of Euro
pean peace negotiations. Shares most
affected by conditions across the
Southern border rose vigorously on re-
ports in financial circles of a possible
agreement between the United States
and Mexico. Shipping issues in which.
dealings were relatively most active
were highly erratic, Mercantile Marine
Preferred recording an extreme de-
cline of Ia points with 5-8 for the
cribed to England's policy of Nation
alization" while Atlantic Gulf and
West Indies, owing no allegiance to the
British government registered a gross
gain of nine points.
Renewal of Germany's peace over
lures, which became known in the lat
ter part of the session, was followed by
a moderate strengthening of repre-
sentative stocks, including United
States Steel, but this advantage was
partly forfeited on the failure of the
note to set forth any definite terms.
The movement otherwise constituted a
confusion Of gains and losses. NUM-
lions and equipments rejecting the
conflicting views of professional
traders whose operations governed
prices throughout, with minor adj
vances predominating at the end.
United States Steel fluctuated between
106 and 10S 7-S. closing at 107 ga,
gain of / SIS points. At no time were
rails more than moderately active, low
prices displaying more firmness than
the investment group. Coppers con-
tributed measurably to the days bus
mess, but some unsettlement in trade
quotations kept those issues within
narrow bounds. Sugars, feathers, In
dustrial Alcohol. and such utilities as
Ohio Gas and Columbia Gas. the for
mer at an extreme gain Of 1-2 points,
were among the few less conspicuous
issues of strength. Total sales approx
mated $4,000 shares. the smallest full
day in weeks.
OF all foreign remittance marks
which hardened slightly. were the only
bills to show any change. Anglo
French SIS were slightly lower with
similar issues unaltered. oTtal sales
of bonds (par value) aggregated 3d.
225.000. United States bonds were I'M
changed on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
cOPPERS BOSTON.
New York Produce Market

New York, Dec. Is.
FLOUR-Firmer: spring patents S65@
$50: winter patents so5qS25; winter
WHEAT-Spot irregular; No. l Durum
203a; No. 2 hard 1879; No. l northern Du-
luth 1861; No. / northern Manitoba 2)6a
fom New York.
.CORN-spot easy; No. 2 yellow 1868 elf
New York.
OATS-Spot steady: standard 5s@59a.
PORK-Steady; mess 3l5o@32: family 80
~ BEiEF-ouiet; mess 2s@zs5o; family 255o
QN.
LARD-Easy: middle west 164od165o.
BUTTER-Firm; receipts 3443; creamery
higher than extras 42d42A; creamery ex-
tras, s2 score, 4l@41a: tirsts 36aa4Oa; sec
onds 34a@36.
EGGS-Firm; receipts s1s5: fresh gath
cred extra fine 5OG51: extra firsts 4Sq49;
firsts 46m47; seconds ) and poorer 40at5
refrigerator special marks fancy 34434a
seconds to firsts S2a33s; nearby hennery
browns 5i@56.
Firm: Bermuda Dbl. $500
$50: Long Island 5o0M55o; Maine 5oo@52;
state 475G525; Canadian 4l5a525; Jersey
sweets 100@1S5; southern 12o414O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
OAKLAND
Free Baptist Concert and Christ
mas Tree a Splendid Success
Acme Rebekah Lodge to
Hold Election of Officers on
Thursday Evening-Interest-
ing News Briefs and Personal
Mention

The Christmas concert and tree was
enjoyed at the Free Baptist church on
Monday evening with the following pro-
gram. Christmas Story and prayer by
Rev. Frances Bate: song by school; rec
itation, William Livingstone; recitation,
Edith Clark; recitation. Geraldine Tay-
lor: recitation, Lillian Baker: duet,
Crotto girls: exercise. Helen and Henry
Brimner: recitation. Chester Taylor,
recitation. Lois Warren; recitation
Stanley Cummings: recitation Forrest
TAYLOR; song. Miss Mildred Penney;
recitation, Florence Sharrow; recitation.
Mildred Perkins; recitation. Edeoin Liv-
ingstone: exercise. three girls: duet Lii
liam and Murray: recitation. Helen
Brewer: recitation, Lillian Kelley; reci-
tation, Lloyd Warren: duet. Penney
girls.
Herman H. Healey Of Mt. Vernon. Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Tucker Of Pittsfeld and
Gordon Wayness Of Pittsfield were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Healy over
Christmas.
Oral Ellis has returned to Dixfeld
after passing Xmas with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. OSSle Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lombard have
moved their household goods into the
Hutchins rent on Hubbard street.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Healy have moved
into the up stairs rent of DR.. ]. d.
Ames on Church street.
The advertised letters for the week
beginning Dec. rs are as follows: Mrs.
Bert D. Hallett, Mrs. Mamie Trask. Mrs.
s. A. w. Gleason. Mrs. VIM. I. North.
Gen. johnson, G.. 8. Gilman. Irving
Young. Frank De Vito, Theodule Du-
mond. The Diagraph Co., George Brann.
Milton Cummings, Henry L. Williams,
Russell Stevens, NJ. L. Spearin. T. o.
Milan, Frank W. Kincaid. r. =. D. No.
IS. Miss c. Morrill,.
Miss Lenna Nye Of Lewiston who has
a position in the De Witt Hotel there is
passing the week at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Hall.
A pleasant family gathering was held
at the home Of John c. Rutter Dec. "a.
A Christmas tree furnished a lot Of use-
full presents. Fifteen were present
among whom was Harold Rutter and his
friend Hermon Tracy Of Skowhegan.
Clarence Penney and son Paul Of
Lewiston passed Sunday with his
mother Mrs. E. A. Penney.
Mrs. W. E. Haseltine and son Stanley
Of Dexter, who have been visiting Mrs.
T. A. Bragg, returned home Christmas
day accompanied by Alton Bragg. who
will pass week Of his vacation with his
aunt.
Miss Bess Ormiston and Earl Graves
are passing short vacation with Mr..
Graves parents in Pressure Isle.
Miss Mabel Harris Of waltham, Mass,
Is visiting her uncle. ]. e. Harris, having
arrived Tuesday.
The Acme Rebekah lodge will hold a
regular meeting on Thursday night, when
the election Of officers will occur. A good
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
Boston Produce Market

Boston, Dec. 26.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle Is.
SPRING BRAN-30030oO.
BUTTER-Northern 39a94o; western 81
@39a.
CHEESE-New York twins 24424a.
CORNING. 2 yellow 1l2.
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby $50
60; western 4S656.
FLOUR-Spring patents S4OQ910.
HAY-No. l grade q.
Handspring 16a61S.
MIXED FEED-35Q39.
OATS-No. 2 clipped white 621.
PORK-Medium backs 1915.
POTATOES-350d36O per two-bu. bag.
SUGAR-Granulated, 20 Dbl. lots, 7o5.
VEAL@6116.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-27
TROY

A Christmas concert and tree 81 me
Troy church Monday evening was q
pleasant occasion ana The program was
enjoyed by q good audience. Family
trees have been the custom hero for
some yeaEn. and this was the nrst held
at tho church for several years.
Mrs. Sylvia Bagley, who has employ
ment In Pittsfield, Is at home for the
Christmas holidays. Miss Laura Pratt.
teaching in Gardiner. came home q
week ago and Miss Eudine Pierce came
Saturday from her New Hampshire
school
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Cunningham took
Christmas dinner with their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Edmunds. in Burnham.
Mrs. Rowina Clary has gone to We'll
lesley, Mass. for short time.
Mrs. James Libby had an operation
performed last week for an abscess in
her side, which was removed. The work
was done by DIR. Cram Of Bangor. "A.
sisted by Drs. Whitaker and Truwor-
thy.
CENTER-Miss Rosamond Woods In
at home from Gorham for the HOLIDAYS.
The schools in Troy will reopen this
week with the same teachers az last
term with the exception Of the Center
school which will be taught by Mrs. B.
L. Myrack and West Troy by Miss Car
penter.
Prof. Eugene Foster and family sre
passing the holidays with their parents.
Rev. and Mrs. J. c. Lamb.
Mrs. Viola Edmonds is Athome from
Bangor for q brief visit. 1.
Mrs. Sarah Snow IL passing the WIN
ter in Portland.
Miss Idfla Temple has smploymsne IN
Detroit. -, !;
Interesting Christmas. services wsre
held at Cooks Corner. Sunday. Rev.,
William Snow win preach at west
Troy schoolhouse next Sunday after
noon when he win give his Empress
sions Of Billy Sunday" whom he heard
in Boston recently.