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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
CLINTON

Dr. and Mrs. King of Bangor were
week-en guests of DR.. and Mrs. c. u
Newcombe.
The degree will be conferred upon
two candidates by Laurel Rebeka
lodge Thursday evening.
Miss Jennie Flye left Tuesday morn
ms for Leeds to pass the coming hol-
iday season in the home of her sister.
An interesting meeting of Pine Cone
Women's Club was held at the home
of Mrs. Ida c. Rolfe Tuesday after
LoCn.. This program was presented:
Roll call. quotations from favorite
song: paper story Of Melba, Mrs. Will
ley; sketch of Nordica. Mrs Hayes.
Pine Cone Club has this week sent to
each of the young men who have gone
from Clinton into war service, a box
of comforts and eatables designed to
make the Christmas time more pleas
ant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
N|l|TANTS ASK FOR
HABEAS CORPUS WRITS

WASHINGTON. Nov. l3.-Trials of RI
omans party militants arrested yes
terday for picketinS the White House
we're postponed today until FRIDAY
when the cases will be called in court.
Through their attorney. Dudley f.
MalOne. the militantS today asked the
LEGAL supreme court for WlitS of ha-
heaS corpus to compel the Superintend-
tnt of the jail to produce Alice Paul
and Rose WinsloW. two hunger strik-
ers. in court. 50 that the attorney may
confer with them.
The court ordered that the Jail su-
! erintt ndent be instructed to permit
Mr.. Malone to see the women. If per-
r.ission was refused the judge said he
would issue the writ. Thirty-one OF
the militant with banners appea red
befor" the White House again late
today and We're arrested. The crowd
of spectators was not SO good humUr-
cd as those which have watched most
Of the other demonstrations recently
and IL Of the women had their banners
torn from them before the police took
charge.
The women refused to furnish bonds
and We're taken to the house of deten-
tion to await trial tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
YOUNG MEN URGED
FOR HOME MISSIONS

Philadelphia. Nov. l3-The addition of
young men to the forces OF the Home
Missionary movements in the United
States was the plea of Bishop Earl S.
Cranston. of Washington. before the an
nual meeting of the Board of Home Mis-
sions and Church Extension of the Meth
odst Episcopal Church here today.
Samuel Snow, treasurer Of the board
of home missions and church extension,
announced an increase Of s1o1,114 in reg
ular collections for the church for the
current year. This board during the year
has administered sl.oSo,O22 in the support
of home mission pastors and gifts to con-
gregations building new edifces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
RIDICULOUS RUM0R
Tumulty Busy Denying
Rumor Sent to Fort
LeavenWorth as Spy

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Newspaper
offices, the government departments
and even the White House itself have
been bombarded recently by queries
from many sections of the country
concerning stories about Secretary Tu-
multy. Usually the questioner wants
to know whether it is true that tbs
Presidents secretary has been sent t.
Fort Leavenworth as a spy.
Now Mr. Tumulty is hearing from
his friends on the subject and tonight
he authorized this statement at the
White House:
For several days friends save writ
ten. telegraphed and telephoned me
from all parts of the country stating
that rumors are being assiduousiN
spread alleging that | have been inn
prisoncd at Fort LeavenNorth. All
sorts of fanciful tales are being passed
from mouth to mouth by innocent per-
sons who are the victims of a sys-
tematic and insiduous propaganda to
weaken confidence in officials OF the
federal government. Officials of the
department of justice are Investigate
ing the origin of this conspiracy TO
determine who have been guilty of
starting this falsehood.'
No one had been able to account for
the circulation of these reports. Most
of them have come from the Middle
West and apparently they have been
spread from one end of the country to
the OF her.
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TEUTONS REFUSED AT
zENz0N BRIDCEHEAD

Rome, NOV. l3.-AttackS BY the Ttu-
tonic Allies along the Asago plateau
front have been repulsed by The Italians
according to the official communication
issued today.
The communication adds that the enc
my with the aid Of large boats crossed
the river al Zenzon and established a
bridcehead. but that they were repused
by the Italians towards the river bank
The text of the communication follows:
Artillery Movements Stopped
During the night of Sunday the enc
my, with renewed and greater efforts at
tempted to attack the Mount Gallio-Lon
CARA Meletta Iii Gallo front on the Asia
go plateau. During a counter attack
following desperate struggle. the enemy
was repulsed and suffered very heavy
losses. Well supported by artillery OF
all calibres the Ninth Infantry Regiment
of the Regina Brigade and the Verona
Alpine Battalion distinguished them
selves by their bravery. During yester-
day afternoon intense enemy movements
which were the prelude to a new attack
were thwarted cffectually and stopped
by our artillery.
Near Canovc. west Of Asiago, oui
10th stormin@ detachment attacked ar
enemy detachment and through it,
capture released some of our men who
had been made prisoner during pre-
vious actions.
From the Rrenta to the Lower Piave
the enemy armies. which in the past
days had only been hindered in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
PALERMO

tNTER-Thc Ladies' Aid was pleas.
"1u' entertained las, Thursday al the
"'oe of Mr.. Charles Phillips. There
"''' J" members and one guest pres
~. me ne>l meeting Will be with Mrs
runner Lecman
W N"rthrup and daughter Lila made
'VSlhc-S trip t. Augusta Wednesday
MSS Mary \. linkhah passed. the da .
i'!aI with Mrs w. +. Howard
''tF'id Sabine is assisting Ernest Irish
'utung wood
Sir and Mr.: " ". Turner attended
'"'vo IN Jefferson Sunday morning ais
SUED At the home of W. G. Turner
ivy we're accompanied on their return,
~" y. Turner who is now cor
'''a al Camp R@rtlett. and was on a
frief THROUGH
''' 'o'e u Caribou has bought the
'.'Harl Greeley place.
N' smith Of the State Highway de-
'"''"ent was in this section recently
part OF his business being to examine
,'e roa' ou IIihhard gore. the State
''N''- mad" a special appropriation for
eP'rns that road.
'''F@AN Hopkins and family have NOV
"'" Tho Anthony Brown house. Mr..
''PNi0S Will board some OF Mr.. Porter's
'' Will" they are numbering in this
F'eon
Hs field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
MILLION HOMES
ARE FLOODED IN
'T|ENTSlN DIST

TientSin oct -tcorrespondenceD-
Tientsn has suddenly been converted
into a Venice by the tloodwatcrs from
the Chilli plain. lfouseholders are
moving through the streets of the best
, residential sections in sampanS and on
RATS. The homes Of at least one-half
Of the l,n00.00D persons living in this
city are surrounded ny water and
many OF the houses in the humber
sections have been washed away by
the flood
The more important shops ana mar
llets are on slightly higher ground
than most of the residences and arc
still untouched by the water bikes Of
sandbass have been thrown up 10
Keep the water out of the main bust
ness section Day and night thousands
Of boats ply between these bikes and
the homes of the flood sufferers The
water supply, sas and electric light
/ have been cut off in the greater part Of
the city. Water boats supply drink
ing water for the beleaguered homes
The quarters occupied by the 18th
Infantry of the United States ArmY
have been protected by temporary
bikes and are still dry
Rats or boats Of amy character rent
at fabulous prices. Sampans filled
with furniture are moving constantly
toward the dry sections. Chinese rcfu-
gees from the country districts make
their way to the concentration camps
on All sorts of queer craft. The Assoc
Giated Press correspondent saw many
! Chinese women and children floating
along comfortably in zinc bathtubs
which We're mounted on RATS con-
structed on doors and shutters. Farm
ers brought their families to tile city
on great bundles Of cornstalks buoy
ed no by barrels and kegs Eedsprings.
cupboards, packing cases, ice chests
and all sorts Of furniture were tied
into masses which kept families afoat
and landed them safely in the camps
where food was available q Coolies are
also carrying many persons on their
backs.
The food supply is limited in ITEM
tsin as result of the severance of
communication with the surrounding
country and Picking is drawn on heav-
lily. Prices have scared on all sort
, of commodities.
In the higher parts of tie Chinese
city the police have thrown up tent
colonies and have put refugees at
work Constructing mating sheds for
the women and children from the flood
districts. orders for bread have been
placed in Picking and carloads Of bread
are received daily. This relief is only
temporary and the future is black
General plans for the protection Of
the Tientsn basin from foods have
been under consideration for long
time. They involve. changes in the
course Of several streams and heavy
expenditures which the central govern
ment has been reluctant to undertake.
Such Improvements would also require
several years and it is likely that the
city will be dilled as temporary
measure as soon as the present high
water subsidies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
RAILROAD men TAKE
SECRET VOTE UPON
BIG WAGE INCREASE

New York. NoN. l3.-Demands for
wage increases aVera 2ing AZ per cent.
are involved in a secret vote being tax
n this week by conductors and brake
men on ali railroads in the United
states, il was learned in railroad cir
rlcy here today. Advance copies of the
demand" have been received by E,aS; :
ern railroad officials, and il was ex-
rlained that the vote now being TAX
on is preliminary to strike vote.
1t is estimated that the proposed in
crcases FOR the lines east of Chca %
would amount to S4S. coo. 600 = wear. II
was pointed out that the payroll o.
Eastern roads is A per cent. of the ma
tiQral payroll for conductors and
hrakemen which would mean an ag-
erocate increase throughout the coun-
Try of 100000. Coz.
According" t. information given the
men in the movement include 81 .00l
passenger train employees, $1,000 freight
men and )" ,oi0 yard men.
The demands are said to involve mile
age rate increases of from 20.6 per cent
for conductors to SIS per cent for
h&ggaccmen. 1t is proposed to raise the
minimum monthly basis for conduct :
ors from sl31 t. $1,000 and for bag
gascmcn from sS2.59 to $1l6 In through
freight service the conductors ask for
~ increase in the mileage rates of
81 ~ per cent. and the brakemen ~ :
per cent, Local freight conductors de-
n.and ,ar increase of 1S.9 per cent and
brakvmcn - per cent in the mileage
rates. The demands for ward conduc-
tors and brakemen involve an increase
OF A per cent. in daily rates of pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
WALDOBORO

''7tH -N. Y Hopkins made a bus
IFS TIL to Waldoboro Tuesday.
faFhe Welt aud son and Bert
'ehom ~ WlnsIow's Mills have been
"a ms place for a few days cutting
tlstmas trees
- y feasley. Mrs. Cora y. Val
r. INC daughter Blanche and Mrs
r'"hce Shuman motored Friday -
Eockland
~ ana Mrs. Victor Y. Burnheimcr
Cd H'tlc daughter of Waldoboro pass
Il. sunday with his parents. Mr.. and
y, d. leslie Burnheimer.
he, r'S' Nv" Wright passed Sunday with
.onSin, Mrs. w. Il Walter.
Va. W Overlook of East jefferson
WI ]" this place recently doing some
A. i'r his father. Isaac Overlook.
Al. ~ Mank Of Boston and mother.
49,. Mary Ann Mank of Cedar Heds"
Mrs Mn called Wednesday on Mr.. and
'',S- George Eueley
w., and Mrs q. w. Turner If An
:, IS'a and MIR. and Mrs Gustav1s
.en, '' "a, of Winslows Mills were re-
m 9'eS's of Miss Cassie j. Walter.
md \, Stock visited the home of MI.
eyea; a'rS' Bert l.. Bornheimer Thursday
h q "nn left nice baby boy. Mrs.
nd ch S'ahi is caring for the mother
xtensi, Aua Feyler has been maxim.
Which ~ repairs on her farm buildings.
rana. she has rented to Frank Foo.
Tow ~ W the portable mill which is
erating on the f. f. Stain lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
kEMAL BEY ISSUES
PROCLAMATION TO THE:
ALBANIAN NATIONALS

Paris, Nov. 13-Imail kemal Bey,
former president of the provisional
government of Albania, has issued a
proclamation to the Albanian National
party recently formed in America.
The ardor of my own patriotism"
he says. lis in no need of stimulant.
Nevertheless expression of the desire
Of our beloved country gives me fresh
strength and encouragement to devote
the remainder of my days to the de-
Tense of our sacred cause"
The proclamation concluded: Thus
may we at the termination of the great
world war. place before the supreme
council of the powers, relying on their
enlightenment and justice, unanswer-
able arguments in support of our right
Thus will be the restitution of our
territorial integrity and our national
independence offer solid guarantee of
equilibrium and peace for the people
in the Balkans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
SITUATION REPORTED
AWFUL IN PETROCRAD

Copenhagen. Nov. l5.-A dispatch to the
RerlnSske Tindende says that Eric
HJortl. Swedish director who left Pc
trograd Saturday ana arrived at Hapa-
randa. declares that the situation in the
Russian capital is terrible. Virtually all
administration had ceased, the authori-
ties having given up all attempts to con.
tinue work. Bolsheviki soldiers and sail
ors were sweeping through the city like
rebber bands. committing all sorts of ex-
cesses and crime
Food was exceedingly scare and prices
were 50 high that dt was Impossible to
nay them Nearly the entire population
was awaiting the arrival Of kerenskv's
troops to he relieved of the terrorism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
'BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Speakers Appointed for
Y. NJ, c.. A. Drive
Interclass Track Meet Wednesday and
Thursday-OnIy One Freshman
Makes College GIee Club

Brunswick Me. Nov. l3.-Robert g.
Albion Is of Portland. Manfred l..
Warren Is of Gorham. John w. Co.
burn 10 of Lewiston. E. Shepley Paul
10 of Auburn, Edgar G. Taylor 20 of
Derry, \. H., Tracy =. Wood 20 of
West Boylston. Mass. and Samuel &.
Bunker 81 of Portland have been APP
pointed by the Bowdoin College Y. NJ.
c. A. as speakers to assist in the
drive for the s35.O00000 Red Triangle
Y. NJ. c. 4. fund and are during the
present week covering the counties of
Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc. Lin
coin. Kennebec and oxford. speaking
principally to boys in the secondary
schools. 1t is hoped to enlist 1900 boys
who will agree 10 pledge so apiece
toward the fund.
Only one member of the Freshman
class was selected for The Bowdoin
College Glce club for the coming sea =
son, the list of successful candidates
for which We're posted today by Prof.
Edward H. Wass of the department of
music. as follows;
First tenors. Elton F. Chase is of
Quincy. Mass; Howard r. Pierce rs
of Portland; Silas f. Albert 10 of
Sanford, and William +. Hill u of
Meriden. Conn.
Second tenors: Harlan L. Harrington
IS of Portland. Robert s Stetson Is of
Brunswick and Ralph F. Macdonald is
of Portsmouth, \. II.
First bases: John b. Matthews is of
Troy. ~ Y, William w. Simonton is
of Yarmouthvile Milton Nj. McGorrill
L! of Portland and Award l.. Richan ~
OF Rockland.
Second bases: Gerald 5. Joyce Is Of
Gloucester. Mass. John W. Thomas is
of Evanston, ILL.,. Clyde T.. Decker 19
Of Clinton. Mortimer B. Crossman 600 OF
Newton Center. Mass. Clarence r. Land
ner 30 of Lawrence. Mass: and Clinton
B. Morse q of Portland.
The annual fall nterclass track meet
will be held on Whittier field Wednes-
day and Thursday. the following events
being scheduled: 1o-yard dash, 1S0-yard
dash. 440-yard dash. SS0-yard run. mile
run two-mile run. high Jump, broad
Jump pole vault. shot put. hammer
throw. throwing the discus. high hurdles
and low hurdles. Owing to the large
humble" Of Varsity men who have left
college on account of the war there is
much interest being shown in the meet
to see what new men Jack Magee has
developed during the fall training pc
Rod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
STATEMENT FALSE
Emperor of Austria
T a k S of Separate
Peace Offers Being
Made

Amsterdam, Nov. 13.-According to
the koelnische Nolks Zeitung, Empsr-
or Charles OF Austria referring to the
Austro- German alliance. declared that
the Central Powers were enabled to de-
feat the efforts of the world in arms
during SO months Of war because they
were united
Several times during the war" said
he, France and British statesmen or
fered Austria handsome compensa tons
if she would make separate peace.
The Emperor said that these efforts
undoubtedly had considerable lffech
on different nationalities and parties
in Austro- Hungary But he added. the
Hapsburc and Hohenzolern houses
We're more closely united than ever
and the Venetian offensive offered a
good lesson as to what their peace pol
icy should he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
American Patrols Expert
1t Open Warfare Game
herolsm Of Individual Soldiers Already
Coming to Light-Five Privates Stop
cer-'an Charge.

With the American Army in France.
Ao' Ely The Associated Press y
American soldiers are rapidly Incoming
fAreit at patrol work and their officers
81! they carry on in No Mans Lana
IS L ,hc> had been at it sfor wears. This
Z: explained partly by the fact that ac-
"liy IN \" Man Land along the sector
beid by the Americans virtually is omen
W1Iiare which is distinctivel-' an Ameri-
can same
Already stories of the heroism of in
'Ndual soldiers during trench raids are:
coming 10 light. Some men hesitate to
yer Nnat they have done but are anxious
ana Wiling to tell what they have seen
"ofr, do. The latest incident discovered
"'oiVeH i've privates. who rushed from
"''i "ugout as the Germans entered the
h'neh's Standing. kneeling and lying
'' 'front.' Of the entrance: they fred on
" ehemS so successfully that they pre-
''''ro the Gernans. who made several
'"ehPis. from entering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
BOSTON AUTHORITIES ARE
WORRIED OVER MAINE
SMALL POX EPIDEMIC

Boston, Nov. 13-School authorities
throughout the state are urged in let
tiers sent today by Or. Allen ]. Nc
Laughlin. state commissioner Of health
to enforce thoroughly the vaccination
laws in view of the danger Of smallpox
being brought from Maine. where it is
now epidemic in certain sections
From reliable reports" Dr. McI.aueh-
lin states. cit would. seem as if the pos
sibilities Of the disease being transmit
ted INFO various parts OF this State are
very great since cases in the early stages
Of the outbreak in Maine were mistaken
for chicken pox''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
BATES COLLEGE
Christmas Boxes for
Men with Colors
Junior Girls Win Hockey Champion
ship-Senior- Junior Football Game
Wednesday

Lewiston, Me-, Nov. ia fund Of
about $50 was raised at Bates this noon
to be used in sending Christmas box
to each of the Bates men in the
service Of the government The matter
was put before the student body in
chapel this morning by the presden.
of the Student Council. and the boxes
were practically ready TO mail this eve
ming, word having been received that
the Loxes would have to be started
from Lewiston on Wednesday in order
to reach the men in France before
Christmas.
The work of securing the money was
Gone by committees of both men and
women, each student being interviewed
IT. his room during the noon hour. This
afternoon the members of the council
purchased supplies of tobacco. sweet
chocolate, trench mirrors and the Nari-
Gus other articles that go to make ul
the ideal box for the man in active
service. The women Of the college vol
unteered to do the packing of the box
es All in all, the 'mmittee members
probably spent one If the busiest days
in their college career
The present fund will be used to
send boxes to the men already IL
France Those who are III this country
will be cared for later. Some 90 pack :
ages will be sent out before Christmas.
There has been an effort before t.
keel. some of the boys who have not
left this country supplied with SOME
Of the luXuries of camp life, tut this
is the first attempt to reach every stu
dent soldier III this way.
The last hockey game Of the season
was played this afternoon to decide
the championship of the college The
Junior team won from the Senior girls
who furnished plenty of opposition
during both halves and the extra pc
riod Of 10 minutes which became nee
essary before the game went to the
Junior girls with a score of to I.
The game was the most closely con
tested of the season and marked the
end of a series that surpassed the
records of previous years in the excit-
ing games that it has included.
The men of the two upper classes
have been in some doubt as to the at
ttude of the faculty toward the an
nual Senior Junior football game which
is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon
The committee on athletics sanctioned
the game last week and the men OF
of both classes have been under
going the ten days training that pre-
cedes the contest. 1t had been ru
mored, however, that the faculty as a
whole might not permit the Interrupt
ton to the classes which the game
would occasion. AT the regular week =
| ly meeting tonight, it was decided &c
allow the suspension of the recitations
during the game.
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Relief FROM SUGAR
SHORTAGE IN BOSTON

Boston. NOV. 13.-Relief from the
sugar shortage in this city WAS prom
ised today with the arrival of the first
part OF large consignment of the
raw product from the Philippines.
More is on the way in sufficient
quantities to relieve the present con-
ditions and at the refineries here il
was said that the Cuban crop woulo
arrive soon after the Philippine con
signment was disposed Of
Preparations have been made tr
work the refineries here day and night
to fill orders.
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FIRST FRUIT
Continued from Page One)
,vernment officials for the adjustment
vi existing differences.
Precedent for Further Adjustment

Precedent for Further Adjustment
While the immediate result of the
DEPARTMENTS movement will affect only
STRIKES on buildings that are being
erected for shipbuilding or the manu-
facture of war munitions, it will be
regarded as a precedent for the ad-
.ustment of all differences that might
delay the prosecution of the govern
ment's war plans. The resolution calls
for the meeting of the general presi-
dents at Washington at the earliest
possible moment.
At today's session of the 37th annual
convention of the Federation a reso-
luton. calling upon the legislative COM
mittee TO secure legislation that ex-
tends the eight-hour law to all classes
of railway workers, was introduced.
President Expresses Appreciation
President Wilson tonight expressed
his appreciation for the action taken
by the building trades in declaring off
strikes. His message. addressed to
President Donln. read:
Your telegram has cheered me very
much and | hope YOU will convey my
sincere thanks and appreciation to
those associated with YOU in the pa
triotic action Of which you give me
information. You may he sure there
will he all possible cooperation at
this end"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
PROF. NEARING is
FINED $50 FOR
ANTI-WAR SPEECH

Duluth, MINI, Nov. 13.-Scott Near
ing, former professor of political econ
omy at the University Of Pennsyl-
vania arrested last night while maxi
ing an alleged antiwar speech here
was arraigned in police court late to-
day pleaded guilty TO hisorderly con-
duct and was fined $50
-Four others. arrested with him, wers
held on a charge of vagrancy..