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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
Berlin OBLIGED
TO ADMIT BRAVERY
OF U. S. TROOPS

Berlin, Sunday, Nov. %, Via London
Nov. 27.-A report received from the
western front describing the American
troops in action says:
"lndcpcndent American units have
been thrown into the trench line. The
felt hat has given way to the English
fashioned steel helmet, and the whist
ling and bursting of shells has become
familiar sounds to American ears.
For the first time since they have
lcen participating as Independent con-
tinGcnts the Americans have tasted
tie real earnestneSs of war, even
though it was but a minor hand-t
hand scuiIlc. But this time the shells
dlu not merely fly over their heads but
INTO the very trenches they had select
90, and presently with an Internal NOISE
these things which tho young soldiers
lRlieFcd to be a firm protection began
10 quake and burst.
And hard on the heels of this a firm
attack ~ our unrushng Balarian re-
serves forced the way into the Amer
lean trenches and muskct Shots aud
bursting Of hand grcnadce relieved
the artillery fire.
our new opponents made q most
determined defense, and desperate
hand to hand tichting set in Butts of
guns, fists and hand grenades were
freely brought into play, and MANY
mon fell to tho ground before the rest
gaT" M resistance and surrendered
After . bare hour the German storm
irE troops were back in their trenches
with booty and prisoners
There they stood before MS. these
Young men from the land Of liberty
They were sturdy and Sportsmanlikc
in build, Good -uat,Ired smiles radiaf-
Cd from their blue olnS. ana they
Wcro quite surprised that VIC did not
PROPOSE to shoot them down. as they
had been led in tic French training
camp to believe we would do
"TheN know no reply to our in
puiry: WHY does tho United States
carry on war against Grrmauyo'
The sinking of American ships by
I-hOats. which was the faVurtc pre-
text sounds trif1c stale One pris-
oner expressed the opinion that we
lad treated Belgium rather badly.
Another asserted that il was Lafayette
WHO brought America I'roach aid in
the war Of the Revolution and because
Of this TIE United States would stand
by France"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
CAUCASUS PROTESTS
RUSSIAN ANARCHY
forms GOVERNMENT

Washington. Nov. S.-The American
consul at Tifis today reported establish
ment of the new government in the eau
casus as a protest against anarchy in
Russia.
His report contained few details. but
indicated that the men in the new move
ment were OF the conservative element
and were determined to do what they
could to hold back from their part Of Rus
sia the waves OF disorder. The govern
nent power has been placed in an as
sembly of Sc men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
IS "CHASTLY FAILURE"

London. Nov. 2,.-The Russian revolu-
tionists have made a ''ghastly failure o.
their attempt at administration. accord
ing to the Petrograd correspondent of the
Morning Post writing under date of Sat
urday. He adds:
But behind or beyond all this appar-
emily hopeless chaos the forces which
made Russia an empire are not idle, and
those who know Russian history under
stand perfectly we'll how matters will end.
Even as l write the situation is becom-
ing clear The elections to the constt-
uent assembly will take place but the con-
stituent assembly will not meet the sue
cess of the Boshevik movement, whatev-
er that movement may really cover. as il
already damned the Constituent assem-
blv''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
BRITISH TO CONTINUE
WINTER CAMPAIGN
.pUSH.ON CAMBRIA

Washington. Nov. 27.-The British
drive of Cambria will be followed up
relentlessly by similar attacks on the
western front in the opinion of Off
Gals who are familiar with what is in
prospect in France.
Authoritative announcement already
has been made abroad that this win
ter would see no halt in operations
and with the return of American di-
visiona! commanders from observa-
ton tours in France, it has become GER
tar that the French and British ar
mics will prosecute midwinter cam
paiens such as never before We're at
tempted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
$4,000 DIAMOND
THEFT AT CLEVELAND

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov 27-Cleveland
police and detectives today were work
ing on the theft from the crowded lob
by of prominent hotel of a register
ed mail package containing diamonds
valued at $4,000. Although the theft
was committed the evening of Nov. %,
no word of it became public until to-
day.
1t was learned that the diamonds.
said to be S. in number and unset,
were the property of the Yankhauer.
Hewitt & Plat Jewelry Co, New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
VERMONT WOMAN
KILLS BABY THEN
SHOOTS HERSELF

Starksboro, W.. NOV. 27.-Mrs. Bert
MacF'ield, living on a farm near here,
killed her girl baby with a rifle last
night and then shot herself, inflicting
a wound which probably will prove
fatal. Physicians said her mind was
temporarily deranged.
The woman met her husband who
arrived home at late hour and after
carrying a lantern to the barn for
him, returned to the house and shot
the child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
kMOSKEAC BUYS
AMERICAN LOCO PLANT

Manchester. \. H., No" 27-The Ameri
can Locomotive Cos. plant, valued at
approximately 10000. has been sold TO
the Amoskesg Manufacturing Co. Agen,
II. F. Straw stated he had nothing to
say when asked what his company in
tended to do with the newly acquired
plant, which is we'll equipped with mod .
ern locomotive machinery.
It has been idle for years. It was start
ed in 1853 by the Manchester Locomotive
Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
BRITISH OFFENSIVE
Continued from Page One)

dcrs In the meantime the British have
continued ~ Keep the enemy busy in the
Ypros salient ana gains Of terrain are not
cd to tie southeast
Along the south front held by the
French forces, the latter have achiev-
ed a successful coup dc main south of
JuyrincOurt in the Champagne. re-
Suting in the capture Of some Gle
ments Of enemy trenches and the TAX
ing Of numerous prisoners.
Useful Experience
In the sector where our troops are
training. increased artillery activity is
noted Small dotachmcnts. While on
patrol duty have gained some useful
experience.
The Italian armies, now complet-
ing their generalization, have been
able to withstand the assaults of the
numerically superior forces of the Aus
tro- German divisions engaged against
them. They have hitherto prevented
am further invasion Of the Italian
plain. The enemy is continuing his
efforts to break through but the line
OF the Piave has held firm.
Along the plateau Of the Settle Com
mum heavy lighting is going on. The
enemy has been successfully contain
ca IN the mountain regions between
the Headquarters of the Drenta and
the Pave the enemy has been unable
to make any further advance. Stra
:egic reserves, strengthened by Allied
contiuGents, have been constituted and
the rooraIe Of the Italian forces is i'm
proving daily
I'm Palestine the British forces IN
der General Allenby are advancing
RAPIDLY on Jerusalem. They have now
reached point on the Ramaleh road
approximately seven miles east of the
city. while another force is bearing
down from the north"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
MAINE SHIP
Continued from Page One)

The schooner was bound on Il voyage
TO the Canary islands with a cargo Of
grain from an Atlantic port when tor
pedoed. AS far as could he learned
here, Capt. Roberts and crew are SAFE
on one of the Canary islands.
The Information came in a cable to
Mrs. Roberts. The schooner was %
her second trip. She was built this
>ear in Maine shipyard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
BRITISH CASUALTIES
ARE LESS DESPITE
HEAVY FIGHTING

London. Nov. @7.-Briusl rasuarts,
for the week ending today ag2resa,es
3o.3l4, They were divided las forovs
Killed or died of wounds Officers
269; men 5947.
Wounded or missing Officers. $685.
men. 23,202
Less than Preceding Week
Notwithstanding the heavy fighting
during the past week in the Cambria
district. the British casualties ar.
less than in the preceding week When
they totalled 3D. Two weeks back
they were 25.065.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
DETAILED PLANS
new BATES UNION
ARE MADE PUBLIC

Lewiston. Me. Nov. 91-Details in
regard to the plans for the new Bates
Unon, which is to he commenced this
fan, we're made public today for the
first time. This building was planned
first of all to lit into the general plan
for tho proposed Bates campus of the
future. according to the scheme work
pI out some years ago by the arclll-
tccts who planned the chapel and the
proposed Union Building.
This building will be built on the va
can, coruc" of Bardwell street and
campus avenue. and will be the start
ing point for tic filling up Of a new
quadrangle. ArchitCcturallX, it Will
serve as a pattern for the other build
lugs winch will follow it upon the cast
side "f lie campus. It Will hc built in
tho English style, u comparatively low
structure, with high gables. The ar
'litcct's plan strongly suggests d sim
ilarlty 10 TIC I;ates chapel, but the
material Of the new building viii be
dark color,d brick, instead OF the
stone of The chapel. The neat new
budding in this quadrangle Will be a
dorn'tory. ana I'll" plan provides for
the connection ni the two buildings by
an ornamental arch with ;--,te-way.
As originally planned, the Bates Union
Was to contain the college commons. and
the building WAS to have been in the form
~ right angle. with the large dining
room occupying q part of the annex II
was decided. however. at last weeks
meeting of the executive committee Of the
board If trustees that it would not be
wise to undertake the construction Of the
rutjrc building at once. and for tho pres
crt the uion building proper viii alone
L., erected. tho construction Of the com
mons annex hejng deferred until moro
favorable ttue The 5000" which has
already bocu subscribed viii he amply
sufficient not only t. erect. lGt also to
furnish completely the Union building it
self The building is planned in such
way that the commons annex can be add
Cd AZ any time without interfering in any
va, with the architectural scheme Of the
buldn.
The Union building viii face Barlwell
street. with a covered main entrance ac-
,cssihlc from either side The front Gle
walton ot the building. according to the
plans. Was most attractive appearance
Iusldr TO- entrance VIII b" coa'
r"nrre and corridor leading 10 large
rac,ption room Il the Other sid" "f the
building, ON IL" GROUND moor WI" L"
also "A loun2rg room. with huge fire
rlanc ana suf'''lNht Spa'''
H. connection with tho adjoining re-
rrnt'nn room. TO serve as an audtorl-
~, for we'll over $50 persons. There
ff,,- 10 ff -
VIZ a,a.i,,, 80, ,ciro fo,, .he
w., ,o,,cr,l ,,ffIc. fo,. ITO
,a ~ t,a ,,aragers of the ya,i,us
,,r,. apI ,lair assistants The Y. NJ.
- VIII hoyc Two ofNces on tins foor.
,.,o carer., Once ana a private Office
for The secretary Of the association. II
: also proposed to have the hcadquar-
tors Of tho Bates student. the weekly
newspaper Of the col = Q, located in Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
new Y0RK'S z MOST
IMPORTANT PIERS ARE.
UNDER WAR GUARD

New York. Nov 27-Twelve of tho
most important piers on Manhattan's
waterfront were placed under military
guard tonight when detachments Of
soldiers from the coast artillery went
on duty to enforce President Wilson'S
proclamation barring enemy aliens
from waterfrontS
Barbed wire fences have been
stretched in. front of the piers and only
persons bearing proper credentials will
be permitted to pass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
GET Is DESERTERS
AT CAMP DEvENS

Aver Mass, Nov 27-Twenty-f1
soldiers of the National Army have
been brought into Camp Devens
charged with desertion since the cam
Torment was opened, il was announc-
ed today.
One Of the deserters left the camp
twice. on the first occasion he was
given three months in the guard house.
He again deserted on Nov IS and was
apprehended at Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
SMITHS SECONDS
THROW IN SPONGE

Minnesota heavyweight, won Il techni-
cal knockout over Gunboat Smith in
the seventh round of their scheduled
lO-round fight here tonight. when
Smiths seconds tossed in a sponge to
save him from further punishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28

try as part of the world wide prupa.
ganda for TcutoniC victory i'm Ihr WaE
The federal net. still fully set for the
alleged plottcrS. began To close sun
day and the last arrests were made
tonight when Inspector White madc o.,
1c al announcement of the Roundup.
Many Of those arrested hcrn wctp
employed in shipyards, workiu- on
government Contracts; othcrs were
coal miners.
Met Armed Resistance
Officers making arrests met with
armed resistance in one instance. when
deputies in the waterfront district here
were fired upon but none were
wounded.
According to federal Officers the
suspects. in cooperation with other
anarchistc societies throughout this
country and Europe, have been plot
ting to ruin the morale OF the Italian
armies and injure the cause Of the
allies by circulation OF Literature
branding the war one wagcd for cap
italiStic profits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
$500 union CIGAR
MAKERS STRIKE IN
BOSTON FACTORIES

Boston, Nov Ell More than 900
union cigar makers here went out on
strike at tho close of their days work
today. 10 enforce demands for a ) per
cent wage increase. Union leaders
said that 800 members Of the cigar fac
tory shippers union all women and
girls. would so out tomorrow and that
strike nickets would he Laced in front
Of the seven large shops affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28

Washington, Nov. 27.-Decoration of
any officer or man Of the American
navy by foreign government for war
services will be opposed by Secretary
Daniels He declared today that if
asked for an opinion he would advise
a strict adherence to the provisions Of
the constitution, which prohibits it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
Chemical Laboratory Burns

storrs, Ct. NOV. 27.-The chemical
laboratory at the Connecticut Agricul
tural College was totally burned today
with i loss Of about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
GRAND DUKE MICHAEL
HAS Been IMPRISONED

London. NOV. 37.--G;rand Duke Mi
chacI AleXandroyitch, brother of tho
former Emperor. according to a Pc
tro@rad despatch to the Times. has
been arrested and imprisoned in Smol-
ny institute. the headquarters Of the
EolSnC Wiki.
Was Named as Regent
Michael .NleXandrONitch. a younger
brother Of Nicholas Eonlanoff, was
named as regent when his brother abb
Dictated last March -. He abdicated
the following day. ending the Roman
oil dynasty. He and his wife We're
arrested early last September in con-
ncctIon with a monarchst plot. 1t
was said the former grand duke was
no. Implicated in the plot. but that
his atrrSt was merely = precautionary
mca SURE. He was kept in custody,
however, ana was imprisoned in Pc
tIo2rad. ON November II it was re-
ported that Re was with Premier ke-
renskV at CATCHING.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-28
100 ITALIANS

Continued from Page One
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-01
First Mathodist.

Rev. L. j, Ballard, Pastor. Church,
Monk and Norwich streets. Sunday
school at GAS. T, r. Glover, superin
tcndcat; classes for ali ages and
grades, Here you may find a place
Tor usefulness. A cordial invitation to
all, Preaching at IL a. M by Dr.
Tyson, the presiding elder. The
friends OF this vigorous preacher and
clear thinker are invited to hear him
this morning Preaching at night by
the pastor on the subject of "The
East by Way OF the West" Night
service begins at 1880 A most cor
dial welcome; comfortable audito
rum, splendid music; attentive ush
ers. Plain Gospel preaching for Tho
hungry heart are some of the induce
ments held out for you TO worship
here today.
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Gus STANDING ARMY.

The president has decided TO retain
the whole or large part OF the na-
lional guard modified for defense
against Mexico as protection for
plants and factories within several
states, Is it possible that the ordi.
nary police powers OF these states
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Presbyterian Church.

w. II. Chapman, pastor. All the
members of our congregation are al
fectionately urged to be present es
pecially at the morning service, as
it is one of special spiritual value
The Master will miss you if you are
not there. The sermon will try TO
answer the question, How can We
obtain the holiness without which no
nan can see the Lord? In the night
sermon we will see Peter in danger
Kindly note that all the evening ser
vices begin so minutes later, viz
Christian Endeavor at Z and preach
ms Ell prayer meeting ,at s p. m
Let us be glad to worship God in his
house according to his appointment.
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CHURCH NOTES
First Baptist Church.

0. =. Gilbert, Pastor Preaching by
the minister at II Il. m, theme: War
and Women" a sermon to the women
of Brunswick who feel the call to
service in this time of national peril ;
1880 D. m, the minister will preach
on Where Dwellest Thou" or
Where DO You Liver" a talk on
ideals Sunday school at 9:45 a. M,
f. e. Twitty superintendent; B. Y.
p. IT,, 3.45 a. m, Miss jamie VIII
Miller superintendent ,Sunbeams, 3
p. M, Mrs. Lee, superintendent Pray
or meeting Wednesday, Public invit-
ed to all services.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-01
Pain Sunday at ST. Marks.

Holy communion ut 1880 a. M; holy
communion, II Il. M; Sunday school,
9:45 a. M; evening PRAYER at 8. The
Palms will be blessed at the 1880 ser
vice Services the rest Of Holy Week:
Every morning at except Good Fri
day; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 4 o'clock; services on
aood Friday at II. Three hours SER
vice from IL to 5.
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HARD CHRONIC COUGH.

Crestline, ohio.-"I contracted a
hard, chronic cough, and was weak,
nervous and rundown have small
family of three. and IT was hard for
me to do my work ! took different
medicines without benefit. Finally |
heard about lfnol, and it has restor-
ed to health and strength, my cough
is all gone and 1 feel fine. Mrs. II.
H. Carlisle.
We guarantees Vinol foF chronic
coughs and colds, and for all weak,
nervous, rundown, conditions.
Roberts PharmatY, Brunswick Ga.
Georgia towns.
Also at the leading drug stores in all
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mcI<endree Methodist.

Corner Norwich and X streets, Rev.
Baaco% \. Panord, pastor, Rev. S.
Z. 9'yooa, our presiding elder. will
hold oar second quarterly conference
Mt i:S0 p. m. and preach at 7:3e p.
m. Junior League at 9:45 a. m. Re
eeptioa of members and communion
service at 90 a, m. Sunday school
at $50 p, m. Other services through
the weeE as usual.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-01

General Leonard Wood, when uueR
toned as to his transfer from Cover.
nor's Island. gave great answer and
one that will make for the old ira
ditiohs Of the United States army
He replied: II have no questions To
ask MS to why | so or where | go;
! merely go ON orders?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-01
INACTIVITY CAUSES
CONSTIPATION

Lack of exercise In ire winter is a
frequent cause of constipation. You
feel heavy, dull and listless your COM
plexion is sallow and pimply, and en-
ergy ut low ebb. Clean up this con-
tition at once with DR.. Kings Life
Pills. n mild laxative that relieves the
coagested intestines without gripping.
A dose before retiring will assure you
a fun and easy movement III the morn
ing. Csc. at your Druggist.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-01

The New York World is advocating
the plan of the United States govern
ment presenting TO France the sum
OF ONE billion dollars in return for the
service of that nation during the rev.
olutionary war. The idea is very
beautiful one. yet would France want
such a giftg Would she not prefer a
loan without interest?
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ST. James lutheran.

Pa1sor Weltner. Sunday morning at
1850, teaching service; 1870 p. IL,
Luther league study period ,. M
preaching service and confirmation;
Monday and Thursday evenings,
mems class for The study of zaglish;
Tuesday, sewing school; "Wednesday
afternoon, meeting Of Busy Bees:
Wednesday evening. teachers meet
ing ard singing: Good Friday at s
p, m. preaching service. THE Seven
Words OF our Lord from the Cross
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LONGING
FOR 4 Child
Young Wife Almost in De-
spair. New has Beautiful
Baby Girl.

There IS nothing more charming than
happy and healthy mother of children,
ard indeed childbirth under the RICH:
conditions need be no hazard to health
or beauty. Lydia l.. Pinkharn'g Veg
ctabie Compound has brought Joy TO
many chiidIes5 women by restoring them
10 normal health. Here is a notable case.
Omaha, Neb.-'I suffered from fc-
n1ale troubles when l was severtecn
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-01

Perhaps the most important session
OF congress ever held viii be the enc
assembling tomorrow al noon. BY its
decision great war is eliminated OF
il reality. The people are trusting
Il it's patriotism TO do what is the
right thing in the matter Of yindieat
ing the national honor and when Il
speaks, the people win abide its find
ings.