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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
JACKMAN

Peter Doyon's crew of lumhermen "
Grating In the vicinity of Jackman w
ing the week ending Nov. ~, cut ~
varded $50 board feet of luinv'
There were four crews in reality WI
two choppers. one sled tender and q
tcamster for each crew. OF the to'
amount 5000 feet were Gu: by =.
crew, known at the camps as the -
Rice organization. In the lot. acco',
ing TO the scaler, were l173 spruce iot
scaling $500 feet; 1928 fir logs, scan.
4@.f50 feet; | pine log scaling
feet; 24S cedar logs scaling 12,loo ~
and "a birch logs scaling 1880 sos1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
AGED WOMAN Is FOUND
DEAD IN HER BED

- Bowdoinham, Me, Dec Miss
Jane Pratt, IA years of age. was
found dead in her bed on Sunday by
neighbor Jack Brown. who happen
ed 10 observe that she had not raised
the curtains in the house. Failing T.
get any response TO repeated knock
ing he forced the door and found Miss
Pratt dead. presumably from asthma,
from which she was . sufferer.
Her nearest relatives arc two nieces.
Mrs. Samuel 'Wildes and Mrs. Charles
PhiIbrook, both Of Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
MRS. BURBANK DIES FROM
SELF INFLICTED INJURIES

Chelsea, Dec. 2.-Mrs. Nina T. Bur
bank. wife Of Lewellyn IT. Burbank,
ferryman between Chelsea ana Halo
wen, who shot herself Friday night,
through dependency, died Saturday.
She was IS years old, daughter Of
A. y. Springer of Hallowell. Besides
her husband. she leaves a son, aged
nine. and daughter, aged IA. also
two sister, Mrs. Walter Yeaton of
Windsor and Mrs Harry Morse OF Pa :
lermo. Funeral services Will be~held
at 10 N. N. Monday from her late res
idenCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
BRUNSWICK SHUT OFF
FROM POINTS WEST

Brunswick Me, Dec. 2-On account Of
the heavy storm OF Saturday, everything
west of Brunswick is badly tied UP and
there have been no telephone connections
with any point west OF Brunswick since
last night. The Western Union Telegraph
Co. refused all messages on Sunday and
train orders were given out over the
Postal Telegrap phi Cos line.
The Portland to Brunswick electric cars
have been unable to get through. and the
Lewiston to Bath cars, although run
ming, are entirely off the usual schedule.
The loss occasoned by the storm would
be hard to estimate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
so CENTS PER TON
ANTHRACITE RAISE

Washington, Dec. 2.-Therc IS ev-
cry probability that an increase of at
least 80 cents ton for anthracite Goa!
for home consumers will be made it
once. \ general increase Of 50 cents q
ton was added to the price at the mines
Saturday by President Wilson to ne,
- proposed wage increase for antnra =
cite miners. Tho new prices became
effective at once and will add more
than 10000. 900 to the pubIic's annual
coal bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03

that he might have the boy if he would
call at G. Maurice Heckscher's home
in New York. where the child has been
since the tragedy.
Withholding this word from Mrs.
De SaulIes. Mr.. Uterhart drove to the
Heckschcr residence and brought the
boy to The Crossways
I'm glad to he back here again,
he said to his mother during an inter
mission in play. I'D rather he with
YOU than anyone in the world
I'D rather have YOU with me than
all the people in the universe" said
Mrs. De Saulles, with evident feeling
as she Rugged the youngster
Throws OFF Apathetic Air
The little Chilean heiress had thrown
eft the apathetic air which character
lied her manner throughout the trial.
A slight coloring in her checks and her
alcrtness were i'll contrast with the pal
Tor and languor which marked her at
titude in the courtroom.
Asked how She was able to maintain
her attitude of complete self-possession
throughout the trial, she answered that
She had been "schooled in suppression.
II remember everything that hap
pcned during the trial" she said.
For the present Mrs. De Saulles said
she had no plans. One of her sons first
suggestions when he returned to her
today was: Lets go to Chile" The
mother did not say, however, whether
it was her intention to go to her for
mer home there in the immediate FLU
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
MRS. De SAullES NOT GUILTY
DECLARES JURY AT MINE0LA

Indicate, the travelling will be extremely
rough and uncomfortable.
The Maine Central trains were not ap-
probably affected locally by the storm
during the day, but officials state thai
the storm has been heaviest east Of Ban.
gor and the night trains might be late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
CARS DAMAGED IN
ST. PAUL RloT|NG

st. Paul, MINI, Dec Street car ser
vice in st Paul was suddenly interrupted
late this afternoon when a large crow
Of Mon said to be union sympathzers.
stopped all cars in the downtown Sec
ton. smashed windows and otherwise
damaged the cars and forced the crews
to leave them. One tranman who offered
resistance was injured
Fully 30 damaged cars were stalled to-
night down town. All other cars were
ordered to The barns. The trouble did not
extend to the company's lines in Mime
apolis
The Twin city Rapid Transit Co. ami
some o. its ttainmen have been IN dis.
putc several weeks over the question Ut
unionization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
WAS WIRE TROUBLE
All NATIONAL HOME

National Home, Dec. 1.-THE storm,
u saturday was, quite bad in this vi.
cinity' causing damage to MANY u.,ro.
"h'ch will keep the repair crew b,sr
~ sumo Tune. The electric 1igh,
wires were repaired so that tho ,iahts
we're placed in use Sunday nieb+ hrt
some OF the telephones were AM ~
commission. guy ol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
CAN, MUST AND WILL
Defeat GERMANY

New York, Dec. Bishop Luther Il.
Wilson, who recently returned from
Europe. where he went on a mission for
FOR the Y. NJ. c. A, brought this mes
sage to the American people from Gen.
Pershii g
Tell them there is no ground Cor
the hercsy that Germany cannot be
beaten. Germany can be beaten Ger
many must he beaten. and Germany
will 10 beaten"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
MUCH DAMAGE IN
HALLOWELL SUBURBS

Hallowell, Me. Dec. 2.-Although Tery
little damage was reported about the city
from the wind and storm OF Saturday. in
the country districts much havoc was
done by the heavy wind, and travelling
over the roads Sunday morning was con
siderably interfered with by reason OF
the fallen trees, branches and wires, both
telephone and electric, which blocked the
roads in many places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
PAY COSTLY PRICE
Continued from Page Onel

. cleared Of British.
Near the southern base Of the line the
: Germans also have ATTEMPTED to bette.
their positions around Gonnelieu, La Vac
querie and Bovrealon but their efforts.
as at Masnieres, brought them nothing
more than additional heavy casualties
The German war Office claims that GO guns
and more than 100 machine guns We're
captured by them in the fighting of Fri
day and Saturday.
Engineers Got out Of Trap
An interesting feature of the initial at
tack by the Germans was that near Gou-
Zeaucourt 4 large force of American ar
my engineers we're trapped in the encir-
{ cling movement. They took refuge il,
shell craters until the British pressed for.
ward and then, joining the British ranks,
fought side by side with the Britons and
aided materially in repelsing the enemy.
The Austro-Ciermans have not yet
launched their expected attack in force
or the northern front in the Italian thea :
ire, but all along this line and also along
the Piave river to the Adriatc sea vo-
lent artillery duels are in progress. Near
Meietta An attempt pN the enemy u
break the Italian line. delivered with pre-
lIminary artillery preparation of great in
tensity, was put down and the attacking
FORCES compelled to Gee.
In Palestine the Turks west of Jerusa-
lem continue TO attack the British. posi-
,lon but everywhere they have been re-
pulsed with heavy losses. Al one pla &c
the Ottomans penetrated a British posi-
ton. but later were elected from it. leav-
ing prisoners in the hands of the British
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
$40 TONS MEAT
1900 Barrels of Flour
Saved by Food Con-
servation in Bay State

Washington, Dec o.-MassachusettS
hotels and restaurants by observing
the conservation directions Of the food
administration saved in october $500
barrels of flour. and $40 tons of meat.
The saving was reported today by
Frank c. Ball, chairman of the food
administration New England COM
mittee on hotels and restaurants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
AUGUSTA HARD. HIT
Continued from Pso. o,.,


"ie "hlstle going a intervals Inf
saturday night the whistle
itsefl and with the execution of t,,,,..,
."s me test alarm at 9 o'clocl, i In.
~ silehce for the remainder NJ H.
night. ol me
rury Conferred on Wires
ns coming of daylight, however
win II the knowledge of the dam
"ee "hieh the storm had done durin. -,
o"ihhess OF the night, and an a,r1, 49,.
fass OF the situation seemed to ;,,,o.
'hat the storm had centerad ;,s c,...,
ing Telegraph and telephone lines tor a.
we're DOWN in all directions and !,
, PAGES "here the wires did ,o>
WIN the weight of the snow, ava
'ce me poles were either cowed - ~.
e'r'h or broken short off like 81 r,a,,.
pipestems i'dhV
"iarlE was the damage to thA te,
efn'he hhes noticed on that which o.o.
ou' 10 Winthrop by way Of wir,,,ra,
! ee'' "hefe 40 poles in stretcb -or,
49," "hich poles carried two-thirds of
I'e wires between Augusta and yy;,+bro,,
h.
t"e mes from Augusta TO Portr,,a -,
! - ON Augusta to Lewiston. which ,,,...
''ie was carried on the noIes ,,o,.,
above. were put out or ro,,,,,i.a,. - y
no communication could be had with +hos.
out'iis the day 1t was nor learn
'"huaE now many individual line,
'ie city were put out of commits.
! sion oE the storm, and probably will, not
De for several days. as the snow did roi
ieave the wires for the tav and fras,i,, !.
as they did last night. the wind ,.,ioe,
was blowing last night would serve 70 "a
10 the damage already done the lines h,.
me storm Manager Herbert said !, s+
evening that the telephone system of tb;s
Vicih'tH mad not been so DISRUPTED since
the Dig storm referred to above
The same was true OF tho te,asra nL
serrtce-wires were down everywhere es-
pecislly between Augusta and no;nts
west, Service was completely out Of the
question until after nightfall, but during
the evening one wire was working from
. Boston by way of St John. " B., ami
Bangor.
Another public service corporation
, which was sufferer on account or
the storm was thTCentral Maine Pow
CT Co. the weight of snow and ice
getting in its work TO great extent
on the companys high tension cir
cults, and which plunged Augusta as
we'll as other places within the COM
pany's territory, and that is wide, into
/ Stysian darkness Sunday evening. Au-
gusta being in darkness for an hour or
more
High Tension Wires into River
The high tension wires which cross
the kennebec river at Farmingdale
were so weighted down that they part
ed and went into the river and were
lost. Both lines between Augusta and
Waterville were lost. and also the line
going across country to Rockland. and
as there was no phone service to
Rockland last night nothing could be
learned of the damage in that direc-
ton. The company's line between
Pittsfeld and Dexter was also put out
of commission And those places also
knew what it was to he in darkness.
1t was when the high tension line TO
Rockland went out of commission that
Augusta was plunged into darkness.
Treasurer and General Manager Wy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
BOOKS PRAIS|NG
KAISER ARE REMOVED

lfttsburg.' Pa. Dec. 2.-Text books used
in teaching the German language which
contains laudatory references TO Emperor
William or TO the German military sys-
tenn have been ordered removed from the
High schools Of Pittsburg Immediately.
1t was announced tonight by William NJ
Davidson. superintendent Of schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
new BRUNSWICK
ALONE FAILS IN
VICTORY LOAN

Toronto. Dec. 2.-Ohicials estimated
tonight that at least 100000, coo had
been subscribed for the Victory loan.
Ontario's total is estimated at Sl,5.-
100000. So far as known. New Bruins
wick was the only province in Canada
which failed to reach the objective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
EIGHT BURNED TO
DEATH At BUTLER, n. J,

Butler y. J.. Dec. MIR. and Mrs.
Moses Miller and their seven children
arc believed to have been burned to
death early today in fire which de-
stroYed the frame house in which they
lived on farm near here. The body
of one of the children has been recov-
cred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03

The fighting yesterday cost the
British especially heavy losses Sew
eral hundred prisoners fell into our
hands. In the lighting region up to
the present So British guns and more
than 100 machine guns have been cap
tured
Army GROUP of the German Crown
Prince: North of Pinon our storminS
troops brought in prisoners from a
successful undertaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
PLEDGE A MILLION
TO JEWISH WAR RELIEF
As CAMPAIGN OPENS

New York. Dec 2.-More than ST.
900. 900 was pledged for Jewish war re-
lief and Welfare work at dinner CIV
en- here tonight 10y Jacob II. Schiff. to
omen the campaign to raisee 5000, COO in
this CITY. The largest gift of the night
came from Mr. Schiff, who subscribed
S20h,0C0
Letter from President
Tie campaign was opened with he
reading Of a letter Of endorsement
from President Wilson.
You know how sincere my belief IS
that the American public irrespective
of race or creed. should respond liber-
ally To the call for help from stricken
Europe and 7 feel confident that the
needs of the Jewish people in the war
zone Will find ready response from
their N-relisionsts in this country
said tho President in his letter.
NO less important. in my opinion,
is the work Of the Jewish welfare
hoard. Mr.. Fosdick. chairman of the
commission on training camp activities.
has told me of it's service to soldiers
ana sailors in our training centcrs and
| earnestly hope that YOU will be sue
cessful in your endeavOr to raise the
necessary money for its work.
The spirit With which our soldiers
leave America and their efficiency on
the battle front of Europe will he vi
tally effected bv the character Of the
environment Of our military training
camps and by the moral stimulus
which they have received while there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
EIGHT WOMEN'S PARTY
pICKETS WILL SUE
JAIL AUTHORITIES

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Woman S
Party headquarters announced tonight
that eight of the women recently re-
leased from Jail after serving part of
terms for demonstrations before the
White House would sue the commits
SionerS of the District of Columbia and
the Jail and workhouse authorities for
$4,000 damages each, for alleged false
imprisonment and assault
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
UNDER FIRE
Construed from Page One)

For nearly four months American
engineers have been laboring on The
roads behind the British lines, hut
military requirements precludcd The
mention of this fact until after GDn.
Byng'S recent drive on Cambria. Then.
it was announced that the AmeriCa ans
had played an important part in the
drive. having had a large hand in the
marvellous work which resulted in the
pushing of the vital railways up to the
front
The crew Of a train had narrow es-
cape The engine driver, who halls from
81. Louis, was standing beside his engine
talking with British soldier when the
attack started. A Shell struck nearby
ana killed the Briton. but the American
eithe" side of the locomotive and the en-
gneer thought it time to move
lie and the crew dug themselves in"
in shell holes and after many hours made
their escape. The railway was blown up
b. the Germans shortly after the Ameri-
cans hid themselves.
Are Hiohly Praised
al the British front describing the for
midable German attacks before Cambrai
OH Friday in which, he asserts. II or per
haps II enemy divisions tried TO encirclo
The British, only failing because Of the
viGor Of the counter attacks, says:
THE courageous conduct of a number
o. American soldiers attracted much at
tention. They were pioneers and spe-
ciaIists engaged in construction ana work
ing on field railroads. When the enemy
appeared Friday morning they exchange |
their shovels FIR rifles and cartridges and
fought alongside the Tommics Several
fell sloriously with arms il Their hands
facing the FOE 80 man who saw them
at work but praises glowingly the cool
ness, discipline and courage Of these I'M
provsed fighters"
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GERMANS CLAIM
Continued from Page y

the village Of Masnieres and took
prisoners there. according to today's
report from army headquarters. The
statement says;
Fighting continues near Cambria.
In the sector from Inchy. as far as
Bourbon. after the successful enter
prises by our troops, lively artillery
action developed in the afternoon. En-
envy infantry attacks west OF Moeuvres
were frustrated by our fire East Of
Maoeuvres they collapsed before our
lines. The village of Masnferes was
cleared Of the enemy, prisoners being
brought in.
Strong Counter Attacks
The enemy launched strong coun-
ter attacks, with forces newly brought
up, against the positions wrested from
him on the western bank of the
Scheldt. After a desperate struggle.
lasting until darkness we repulsed the
enemy. Indian cavalry advancing
from Epehy were shot down. A SINH
lar failure was encountered by the
enemy infantry attacks which after a
heavy hombardment. lie launched
against our lines west Of Vendhuile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03

ter along the ridge for a time hut 4,
the most part We're reported to liar,
reached their detectives and TO ha.
pentrated from 800 to 400 yards at NJ
merous points. Tile attack abo.
Goeberg involved two strong Germa
Notifications.
If the gain to the north along tn
ridge is confirmed, it will mean thl
the British have added much To Ii
completeness of their observation /
this region.
Continue Counter offensive
The British yesterday and last mig
continued their counter offensive open
tions in the Gonnelcu sector Which ".
ovcrrun by the Germans FRIDAY. 1
Gonnelcu, which was rcCaptured \
Ilaig's troops Saturday about y
prisoners wore taken. Fifty prisone
were brought out Of Les Rues Ncrs
after q British counter attack
After reCaptuing Gauche wood 2
British pushed up still further "n "A
wood one tank captured u cnc
machine guns.
The Germans this morning began
heavy Smelling of the British cntaEgl
ments at the position known is T.
Knoll. Just south of Nenhuile indicate
the possibility of an impending alta,
or that sector, Friday the Germans e.
ployed at least six or seven divisions Z
their attack from Moeuvres t. Bour'
wood. and four or FIVE divisions IN g
southern offensive in the region Of Go
nelcu. The Germans fought iR masses
that day in both sectors and thoir los
were exceedingly heavy,
Germans Swept Eastward
The German claim Of 1910 prison.
may be correct. IN the first rush abe
GouZeaucourt the Germans captured
considerable number Of British guns a
not few of the German guns which
British took in their drive last week 7
enemy was unable to move this ar;iIlc
back before British counter alta
swept the Germans eastward again a
the British recovered all ~ the Gcrm'
artillery and the major portion II th'
own
The Germans ovcrran British division
Headquarters mt GuuZeaucourt and raPr
e6 some papers and maps. but thu 81
had been able 70 get many impor'a
documents out before the Germans
rived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
Baron Lowen Has Gone Away

Ruenos Ayres. Dec. Barron Lowen.
Swedish minister, has departed. He
did not make the customary farewell
visits TO the officials here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
No Reference to Insanity

In the verdict. no reference what
over MAS made to insanity. 1t was
plea Of temporary loss OF accounta-
mIity which formed the basis Of the
defendants case.
Mrs. Dc Saulles, who had maintain
81 an air of extreme possession
throughout the two weeks of the trial
received tho verdict smilngly. She
shook hands with each of the jurors as
they left the box and 10 each gave a
nod Of appreciation.
As Mrs. Dc Saulles loft the court
room. n newspaper photographer
touched ufr flashlght. The shock
81 the explosion, coupled with the
,ounc vomans Heightened nervous
tension. caused her to stagger, but she
vas pre-, ented from falling by DR.
T Sherman Wight-her physician. She
vas taken into a nearby room where
sho soon recovered.
so Happy" only Comment
I'm so happy" was her only COM
ment, according TO Mrs. de Saulles' at
torncy, Henry 4. uterbart.
The case Went to the jury at $50
O'Clock Saturday evening. Judge Da-
y ~ MinillitS liIlUltuidltlN announced n
recess until S30 during which the iur-
"rs ecre taken to a hotel for dinner.
They returned at 40 o'clock and were
Immediately closeted to begin their de-
li6erstlens
! Mrs de Saulles acquittai automatic
ally establishes her as the only legal
custodian Of her son, John Il de
Saulles, Jr.. according to her attor-
news, It was because of her love for
tho boy. the defendant contended
throughout the trial. that she went to
her former husbands home, The
I;oN.' the might Of the tragedy.
She has stated that as soon as she
has cleared up all right to the pos
session If the child she will take him
back 10 Chile, her native land.
NJ VIVA Del Mar. The Vineyard by
tr~ Sea as her mothers estate near
Santiago. Chile, IS called, Mrs. de
Ssullcs intends making her home for
tho present.
u was this palatial home which Mrs.
Il" Saulles left in 1911 to become the
wife Of John l.. de Saullcs. She was
thcn GiIl OF Is years.
There were not more than 80 per-
sons, aside from press representatives
and persons connected with the trial.
who heard the announcement OF the
verdict.
Mrs. Blanca Errazuriz mother of
Mrs. dc Sanlles. was not in the court
room. She has been on the verge of
= complete nervous breakdown for sew
. "ral days. according to Dr.. Wight due
10 her anxiety regarding the outcome
of the trial.
Miss Amalia Errazuriz. sister. was
the only mcmbeE Of the defendant
family present when the jurN's finding
was made known. Her brother. Will
liam Errazuriz. was said to he al his
mothers bedside.
pom hearing of the tragedy. Mrs.
Errazuriz. with her other two children.
FASTENED to the United States on the
frst available steamship.
The mother, two daughters and son,
reunited through Mrs. de Saulles' ac-
puIttal. viii soon return to Chile ac-
,ompanied by John l.. de Saules. Jr.,
according to statement by Attorney
lterhart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-03
Out But Hour and 43
Minutes = Plea Tenn
porary Loss of Ac-
counta bility- $50
Happy" Her Only
Comment

Mineols, y. y, Dec. at required
I but one hour and 43 minutes for jury
in the Supreme Court here Saturday
10 reach a verdict Of not guilty in the
TRIAL ~ Mrs Blanca de Saulles for
the murder OF her divorced husband,
John l.. de saulles. former Yale foot
hall star and clubman, at his home
near Wcstbury. Long Island, the night
~ Aug. :