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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20

REPORTS
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, via London, Jan. 19.-The
official communication issued today reads
as follows:
"On the Riga-Dvinsk front there have
been frequent flights of German aviators.
who were observed in the region of the
lower course of the River IA, Courland.
west of Friedricstadt, and on the Dvinsk.
where the Germans dropped many bombs.
"A German attempt to land on the
bank of the Dvina facing Lennewada,
below Friedrchstadt, near Samman, the
Germans liberated asphyxiating gases
against us.
positions on Dvinsk: After an active
artillery fire in the region of Tennenfeld
the Germans opened two attacks, but
both were repulsed.
"Caucasus BY our furious and unex-
pected attack on their center. the Turk
ish army was disorganized and dislodged
from a strong position over front of
more than hundred versts (66 miles)
extending from the region of Lake Tor
tum to the region on Charianson river,
north of Melasghert, and retreated in the
direction Of the fortified plain of Erze-
rum. At many places this retreat assum-
ed the character of 4 panic flight. Sew
eral Turkish units were almost annihilat-
ed Hundreds of bodies covered the
route of our offensive.
''At many points our troops had to ad-
vance on the heights above the Clouds
cutting trenches in the deep snow during
heavy snow storms. We occupied the
village of Koprukeui. OH the Arax, 90
versts east of Erzerum. In the course OF
the fighting on the 18th We took prison.
er five officers and aS men and captured
much material, including machine guns
and caissons. We seized a Turkish am
muntion depot at the village of Tsurn-
achel, in the Charanson district.
PERSIAN campaign: Southwest of Lake
Urumiah there have been engagements
were Kurds, who were repulsed south
ward
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
ITALIAN

Rome, Via London. Jan. 19.-The
following official comm munication was
issued today
I'm the Chiese valley Monday af-
ternoon the enemy's artillery caused
a fire at Cimego which was quickly
catinguished. AS a reprisal one OF our
batteries bombarded Strade, which
was occupied by the enemy. In the
Sugana valley. replying to the enc
my's fire on Bergo, we bombarded the
Caldona Railway station.
"In the Tolmino sector the night OF
the 18th, an enemy detachment at
tempted an attack on one of our
trenches on the heights Of Santa Ma
ria. The attacks were repulsed and
the enemy left 80 bodies on the field
THE same night. in the zone be-
tween Hill 1sS and Oslavia, the enc
my tried to approach our positions
but our troops undeceived by the ruse
of false cries, succeeded in promptly
repulsing the attempt
The situation on the Carso front is
unchanged"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
JAPAN FURTHER
EXPLAINS c. A S E
OF RECOGNITION

Peking, Jan. 19.-Eki Hioki. the Jap
anese minister to China, today gave
further explanation to Lu Cheng-
hsiang, the Chinese foreign minister
regarding Japan's refusal to receive
Chow Hsueh- -hsi. the Chinese minister
Of finance He said that the japanese
newspapers had aroused japanese
public opinion by making the general
suggestion that the Chinese mission.
in reality of a financial character
would probably endeavor to- make
terms for the recognition by Japan OF
the new monarica1 form of govern
ment in China. To this, he said, the
japanese public is bitterly opposed
In view. therefore, Of the hostile pup
lie sentiment and of the undoubted
presence in Toxic of both Chinese anu
Japanese fanatics Japan, the MINIS
ter said, is afraid lest harm mlght
come to the projected mission ana II
prefers accordingly that it be post
poned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
CHESS PtAYFE Ere
TIED FOR Lad
IN TOURNAMENT

New York. Jan. l9.-Three of the
four games adjourned from the first
round of the Rice Memorial Class
Tournament were played off today.
Jose r. Capablanca of Havana and
David Janowski of Paris won their
games and are tied for the lead with
two points each to their credit. They
will meet in the third round tomorrow.
Capablanca found a winning combina-
ton after ten additional moves, or &c
in all. when +. r. Black resigned. ia
nowski's two connected pawns in the
center broke up f. Tenenwurzers po-
sition. causing him to resign after Sc
moves. a. Schroeder had a passed
pawn and used it to such good advan-
tage that =. W. Fox resigned after As
moves.
Oscar Chajes and Boris Kostio of
Budapest had a difficult ending with
bishops of opposite colors. kostio had
two pawns advantage with which he
attempted to force the game, but Cha
jes put up a stubborn defense. The
game was not finished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
FRENCH

Paris, Via London, Jan. 19.-The
following official communication was
issued by the war office tonight:
South of the Somme in the sector
of Lihons an enemy blockhouse was
destroyed by our fire.
Between scissors and Rheims our
trench guns caused serious damage to
the enemy works in the region of ALL
les, west of Craorne.
in the Argonne we cannonaded
moving troops in the region north of
Les CourteS Chaussers.
In Lorraine a fire carried out
against group of houses occupied by
the Germans near Alincourt, west of
Chateau Salins, has given the best re-
suits.
"On the night of Jan. 1919 two
German aeroplanes having dropped
four bombs on Nancy, one of our
squadrons Immediately took the air
and bombarded the railway stations
at Metz and Aranville. Twenty-Five
shells were dropped on the buildings,
which suffered some damage"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
GREEK LINER AT
NEW YORK WITH
SERB SOLDIERS

New York, Jan. 19.-The Greek liner
Vasilefs Constantinos arrived here to-
day from Athens with 300 Serbian SOL
dier refugees and their families on
board. AS soon as the liner touched
quarantine 20 Of the Serbians were
taken off and sent to the quarantine
hospital, as being afflicted with ver-
min of the type that carries typhus
and would be kept under observation.
Most Of the refugees were said to be
reservists who were living in this coun-
try at the outbreak Of the war and
were summoned back to the colors.
There were also on board seven
members of the University Of Colum.
bias Red Cross service. who were re-
turning from Serbia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
STEAMER RYNDAM
MEETS ACCIDENT
AT GRAVESEND

London, Jan. 19.-The steamship Ryn-
dam of the Holland-America Line is
aground at Gravesend. No report has
yet been made of the extent Of the dam
ages the vessel has received. An exami-
nation is being made. In the meantime
none of the passengers or crew is allowed
to leave the vessel.
The Ryndam. which left New York on
JAN with 10 first class, "a second class
and SO third class passengers. as we'll as
mail, for Rotterdam via Falmouth. was
reported in a cable dispatch of yester-
days date as having passed South End
down by the bows, with a list to star
board, and as having arrived later at
Gravesend. 1t was added that all the
passengers were saved. but that three
stokers were killed and four injured
though in what form of accident it was
not announced. The Ryndam was built
at Belfast in 1901, is $50 feet long and is
of 1851 tons gross. She carried crew
Of 200 men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20

Lisbon Falls, Me-, Jan. 19.-"It's a
good place to bring up children. I'll
say that for it I don't know a better
place to bring up children than Shi-
loh,' said William Bailey, who on
Tuesday morning left with his family
and his household goods for Worces-
ter. Mass. where an older son. who
il is said, was one time at Shiloh. has
d home and a good job and has found
d place to work for his father.
Mr. Bailey went with his family to
Shiloh about eight years ago. He
occupied one Of the farms. He came
asionally to this village TO trade
and those who came in contact with
him sound him an intelligent and an
affable person. 1t is claimed that Mr..
Bailey has not entirely given up his
faith in the Shiloh religion bat SIM
ply that he objects to some things in
the present mana cement Of affairs.
He said further. when an acquaint-
ance asked him about the young peo-
pie who hau very recently been leav-
ing Shiloh: Il don't blame the young
people for leaving. There is nothing
for them tkere-that IS. il they have
anv ambition At an No. ;here is moth =
ing for the young person with ambi-
,ion at shiloh. There j. nothing for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
BOSTON & albany
NJ 0 DIFIES ITS
| FREIGHT EMBARGO

Boston. Jan. 19.-The Boston & AL
hany Railroad today issued notice of
a modification of its freight embargo
announced Jan. ). The following class
es of freight will now be acceptable
Less than carload freight from all
points to Boston & Albany points on
Iy: carload freight from all points on
the New York Central lines to Boston
& Albany points: anthracite coal from
all points to Boston & Albany points
except coal for re-consignment: BIZ
luminous coal from all points on the
New York Central lines to Boston &
Albany points only except coal for re-
consignment.
The embargo is still in effect on all
traffic for Boston & Maine and New
York. New Haven & Hartford points,
via the Boston & Albany, except live
stock, perishable freight and food
stuffs for human consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
TO ASK
Pc RMISSION TO
CROSS ARIZONA

Douglas, Ariz, Jan. ia second
request for permission to send be-
tween 600 and 500 Carranza cavalry
men through American territory from
Naco. Ariz.. to Juarez. Mex, will be
presented soon to the State depart
ment at Washington, according to Ives
G. Lelevier Carranza consul here. The
first request, made last week, was re-
fused. it was said. because Of the tenn
per of Americans at El Paso follow
ing the massacre of mining men at
Santa Ysabel.
Information to the effect that Fran
cisco Villa is assembling his scattered
forces with the intention of fortifying
himself in the Sierra MADEIRA noun
tains of chihuahua, is to be the basis
for the second request, it is said. The
cavalrymen, which the de facto gov
eminent wishes to send to Juarez are
especially equipped for fighting of this
nature, Consul Lelevier said today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
COMMANDER ON
E-2 RECOGNIZED
DANGER BUT HIS
WARNING FAILED

New York, Jan. 19.-Danger from ny
drogen gas on the submarine e. was
recognized by the commander soon a1ter
.,o Ed;so, batteries were installed last
September and request for nSorose"
de,ector was not filed by the navy US
partment. Lieut.. Charles NJ. COOKE 'he
commander, testified when ne resu''eA
the witness stand today before the na|a'
oo,-t of inquiry Investigating the recent
fatal explosion on the craft Lieut. eooNS
also said that he recommended that eacn
~ the 400 cells in the two batteries De
equipped so that thee condition OF ea.n ,
cell might be determined independently
Of the others, but the bureau of engineer
ing of the navy department would not
permit this to be DONE
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
TURKISH ARMY
HEADQUARTERS
ISSUES REPORT

Constantinople janis, Via Amster-
dam and London.-The following Off :.
cial statement was issued at Turkish
army headquarters:
Caucasian front: The Russians.
who sustained considerable losses in
consequence of our violent attacks and
owing to our reinforcements, were
compelled to abandon their. attacks
along the entire front. Despite eight
days of very violent offensive opera
tions by superior enemy forces, the
situation, apart from slight changes,
remains favorable to us. There is 9TH
erwise no new development
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
CONGREGATIONAL
ANNUAL MEETING
HELDON TUESDAY

The members of the Congregation
church held their annual meeting
Tuesday evening. The opening was
supper in the vestry at $50 and meet
Ing called to order at 7.30.
The report of the clerk showed y
additions to the church during tS'
year, II on confession of faith and !.
by letter. Three members have die-
and one letter Of dismissal has been
granted, making a net gain of y. Tn'
present membership is 265. TheT'
were Is infant baptisms during hs
year, and five adult baptisms, 70
all.
The treasurer's report showed tha.
the church has raised and expende,,
for current expenses about $500, paw
a debt Of $1,000 that existed at ths
beginning of the year, and finishe'
with a cash balance in the treasuL'
The report Of the Prudential comm', =,
tee emphasized the activity and gov
will that had made this event pos,
sible, and a word from the treasure
which followed was 1T is the Ever
Member Canvass which has made 'i'
result possible" After these repoi's
an enthusiastic ceremony of 'oulhil'
the note" was received with much T
plause and the singing of the IVA
ology. Mr.. Waldron F. kenhisVss =
touched the match, H. L. Tappan h..'
the note. and Mrs. c. F. Aver, ples
dent Of the federation. which con'i~ ~
uted $3.50 for the debt. applied ~
match.
The election Of officers resu'e.
Clerk. Alpha M. Kennison; treasu's..
Harry w. Ferris: members OF s'sns W.
ing committee, Ora A. Meader.
Harriet M. Parmenter, Mrs. sams :
Herd; prudential committee. Aipe''
Hall. Arthur ]. Alden, Waldroh !,
Kennison. Percy S. Merrill, Arthur r
Heald: music committee, Charles -,
Aver. Mrs. Alice H. White; SUM-
school superintendent. Prof. Honle'
Little, Phi. D.; chief usher ofs
Meader. I'll
The thanks of the church were
pecially voted to the chorus choh' ~
to Miss Marion Daggett, the d'fe'
Of it. !,
The pastors report was in detan
Of especial interest to the memo"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
MINE WORKERS
CONSIDERING
OLD AGE PENSION

Indianapolis, Jan. 1s.-Among the many
resolutions the delegates to the United
Mine Workers International convention
expected to act upon today was one ia
voring a national old age pension law
somewhat similar to a law in England.
The committee had nearly 100 resolu-
tions before it for action. more than two
dozen Of which declare against prepared
ness. The question of presenting one res
olution to the convention on the question
Of preparedness was in the hands of a
sub-committee which is expected to MAKE
a report in q day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
PRUSSIAN DIET
ON SURRENDER
OF MONTENEGRO

London. Jan. ia Reuter- dispatch
from Amsterdam says that at today's
session Of the Upper House of the
Prussian Diet. according to dispatches
from Berlin, the president once more
referred to the surrender Of Montene-
gro and said that it constitutes evil
dence that the Entente while outward
ly appearing to be structure Of solid
form is crumbling internally and will
soon collapse. The splendid success Of
the Austrian troops at Lovcen, he said
Is favorable omen for the definite
result Of the war. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS
At THE OPERA HOUSE
Sam Bernard, Americas Foremost
Character Comedian, Pleasing Big
Audiences at the Paramount, Show
mos

Sam Bernard, as Poor Schmaltz," in
the role of bogus Count. captivates
all lovers of clean and wholesome
comedy, not of the slap-stick variety,
but the kind that elevates the stage
comedy profession. Poor Schmaltz" is
a wonderful vehicle in which the finer
elements of this noted comedian has
opportunity to cavort. Originality and
extreme cleverness abounds through
out the entire showing.
The South American travel pictures
are the most wonderful. interesting
and highly educational pictures ever
shown in this house and are eagerly
sought when announced as appearing.
The other pictures on the bill are ex-
ceptionally interesting and help in
making this offering a strong one. See
this show this afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
NATIONAL CIVIC
FEDERATION ENDS
TWO DAY SESSION

Washington, Jan. 19.-Delegates to the
18th annual meeting of the National civic
Federation returned to their homes today
after a busy two days session featured
by an extended discussion of national
preparedness. Adoption of resolution
unanimously favoring adequate prepara-
ton for defence and authorizing an in
vestigation of methods by special COM
mitree, was one of the final acts OF the
convention.
Seth Low, former mayor of New York.
was reelected president of the Civic Fed
Grafton. Other officers chosen were: First
vice president. Samuel Gompers: second
vice president, Benjamin Ide Wheeler;
treasurer, Isaac n. Seligman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
$1,000 OPERATIVES
AFFECTED BY A
WAGE ADVANCE

New Bedford. Mass Jan. 19.-Fif-
teen thousand operatives in cotton
yard mills of this city are affected by
q wage advance Of : per cent. an
rcuncec almost generally by the mills
of the city today. The Quissett, Sharp
Holmes, New England and City mill
managements posted notices of the
raise this afternoon The Manomet
and Kilburn mills recently announced
an advance ard it is expected that all
tie .:l:lls in the city will take SIM
liar action before the end of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
PARLIAMENT OF
CAN ADA TO BE
EXTENDED T0'17

Montreal, Jan. 19.-That Canadian Par
Lament will be extended to October Z.
1877, there is little doubt, as a notice of
the resolution for an extension of the
1t is in the form of an address to the
imperial Parliament for amendment to
the British North American act as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That a humble address be
presented to His Majesty. praying that
he may graciously be pleased to give his
consent to submit a measure to the Par
lament of the United Kingdom to amend
the British North America act, 1867. in
the manner set forth in the draft bill
hereto attached:
An act to amend the British North
America act. 1867
Be it enacted by the Kings Most Ex-
cellent Majesty, by and with the ao-
vice and the consent of the lords, spirit
ually and temporal. and Commons. in this
present Parliament assembled and by the
authority Of the same as follows:
1. Notwithstanding anything in the
British North America act. 1867. or in any
act amending the same or in any order
in-council or terms or conditions OF union
made or approved under the said act of
the Canadian Parliament, the term Of
the 18th Parliament of Canada Is hereoy
extended until the eth day of October
1917
.. This act may be cited as ''The Brit
ish North America Act 1916 and the
British North America acts, 1867 to l9l5'
and this act may be cited together as
"The British North America Acts, 1861 to
1876
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
GOOD PROFITS
ON WAR ORDERS
|. FOR SH0EMAKERS

BOSTON. JAN. 1s.-War orders nave
proven sources of considerable profits 10
New England boot and shoe manuiac-
turers, Secretary Thomas r. Ahoelso"
said in his report at the annual meeting
of tho New England Shoe & Leather AS
sociation today. The field for sales oS
manufacturers in this section. he SAID
had widened noticeably, inquiries having
been received by the association from
Russia, China and Australia among o.her
countries. Many Of the shoe and leatner
firms have been greatly Inconvenience
by the embargo on the expectation OF
logwood from Jamaica. and on Great
Britain's partial embargo on hides and
skins. the secretary reported.
Harry 1. Thayer of this city was eject
ed president Of the association and
Thomas F. Anderson reelected secreta-
ry. Arthur c. Lawrence. William n.
Ratcliffe and Fred B. Rice were chosen
vice president.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
Bowling Tonioht,

The big event in bowling circles IA,
the week will be at the Casino allev
Thursday evening when the Watsr
vile and Augusta State league team,
will meet in battle royal Last wees
at Augusta the Waterville boys go
away with all four points and the,
are out to duplicate the feat this weei
and feel confident that they will b.
able to do so. On the other hand An.
gusta is coming up determined ID
wipe out the stain of that defeat and
both fives are sure to fight to thu
limit. The event means perhaps mort
to Waterville than it does to Augusta
for the local boys are battling for tht
lead and a four point win will eanht
them to remain there even if Lewis.
ton should duplicate its feat of taking
four from Gardiner There will
doubtless be large crowd on hand Il
cheer the local team on to victory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20

! Washington, Jan. 1s.-Germany's pro-
.posal to incorporate in the settlement
of the Lusitania case a reservation Of
any admission of wrong doing by her
submarine commander is understood to
have been rejected by the United States.
"A new proposal from Berlin is expected
momentarily. however. and the contro-
versy may possibly. be closed by the elm
ination Of all mention of the merits or
dement's Of the actual torpedoing of the
vessel. Germany agreeing to pay an in
demnity for the lives of Americans lost.
reiterating expressions of regret and
calling attention directly or by infer
ence to the contention that she already
has given the most effective disavowal
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20

The members of the Unitarian Al.
lance are looking forward with a
great deal Of interest to the meeting
to be held at the Ware parlors Thurs.
day, which will be addressed by Mrs
Mary Davis Of Wayne. Penn Mrs Ds.
Wis is one Of the most prominent
workers in the country in Alliane
work and her coming here will give a
new inspiration to the work Of The
branch in this city. Members of oths
branches in this section have been in
vited to be present and hear hs
There will be luncheon at noon, aa'
this will be followed by bushes
meeting Of the local order and thel
the address by Mrs. Davis and shoN
social hour.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
THE SCHOONER
LAVINIA NJ. SNOW
CALLS FOR HELP

Chatham Mass. Jan. 19.-The
schooner Lavinia NJ. Snow. bound from
Rockland, Me-, for New YORK. dls-
played signals of distress today. When
Captain Kelley and the coast guards
of the Old Harbor station went out
to the vessel. they learned she had
lost both anchors in blow on stone
Horse Shoal last night and requested
the services of revenue cutter or
tug.
The coast guard cutter Acushnet
took the schooner in tow for Vineyard
Haven. where she arrived tonight. The
cutter will stand by until new an
chors are obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20

The Waterville Dairy Association vir
meet at the Farmers Exchange bnis
ing at l o'clock Thursday afternoO,
This association has been one of tb
best in the State and it is hoped h
meeting in some central place 10 hsv
a large attendance and as there is on
portunity for some more farmers /,
come in this month the officers Of fin
association hope that they will taxi
advantage 70 il.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
REJECTION FOR PROPOSAL BY
GERMANY TO RESERVE ADMISSION
OF WRONG DOING IN LUSITAN|A CASE

If in the new proposition there shoulo
be another such reservation or any at
tempt to justify the sinking OF the Lusi-
tania on the ground that the act consti-
tuted a reprisal in retaliation for the
British blockade of Germany, That also
probably will be rejected. There were In
dications tonight, however, that Germany
believes that the United States might un-
der certain circumstances accept pro-
posal omitting mention of the legality or
illegality of th6 act. One OF a somewhat
similar nature resulted in an agreement
over the sinking of the Arabic.
Official and Teutonic diplomatic circles
remain optimistic regarding the ultimate
outcome of the negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
BOSTON BRAVES
DECIDE ON MIAMI,
FLORIDA CAMP

Boston. Jan. 19.-Manager Stallings of
the Boston Nationals announced today
that it had not been found possible for
his club to exchange training camps
with the New York Americans. The
Braves had arranged for spring head
quarters at Miami, Fla. but Stallings de-
sired to return to his old camp at Ma
con. Ga The New York club. which Sc
lected the latter city. refused to make
the change, Stallings said.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-20
GUSTAVE MUSSELL
RECOVERING FROM
GAS POISONING

Chicago, Jan. 1e.-Gustave Mussell.
a laborer, who was kept from dying
yesterday by a TRANSMISSION Of blood at
the Cook County hospital. whittier he
was taken suffering from gas poison
ing, today was said by physicians 10
have a good chance for complete re-
covery.
The treatment, which was developed
by Chicago physician, is said to have
been found successful on animals, but
had never been before tried on . man
in this country.