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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Children Hurt in Rush for
Fuel in Brooklyn; Re-
serves Called Out
Privation Causes
Pneumonia to Spread
Prohteers Busy; CityWhole.
sale and Retail Mar
kets Urged

Thousands Of women. frantcally
seeking a little fuel for homes un-
heated in the present cold weather,
took part yesterday in coal rushes here.
In several instances they rioted, one
demonstration in Williamsburg becom-
ing so serious that police reserves were
called out, after number Of persons,
including children that accompanied
their mothers to the coal yards, had
been reported injured.
Thousands of women jammed stores
where a little sugar was to be had.
They were lined up ten deep all cay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
N. Y. Bomb Squad
Drafted by u. S.
For Army Service

The bomb sqyad Of the New York
Police Department, which mas been ex-
clusively engaged in running down
German spy plots since the outbreak
Of the European war, will be taken into
the Army Intelligence Bureau. the
secret service wing of the army. it was
announced yesterday. The transfer will
probably be made to-day or tomorrow.
One reason, It Is said, which actuatcd
the War Department in requesting
Commissioner Woods TO transfer his
bomb squad into the Federal service
was the fear that when the Tammany
regime takes over the affairs of the
city Tammany's favorites would be
placed in charge of the bomb squad
and the men who had made good in it
under Commissioner Woods's nom
partisanship policy would be dismissed.
Commissioner Woods, in announc-
ing the absorption OF the bomb squad
into the Federal service, said that some
twenty other detectives who had
worked on pro-German propaganda
would also 90 into the service. All the
men. except three. will enlist as pri-
Yates. The three who will receive COM
missions arc Thomas j. Tunney, in
spector. who will probably receive the
rank Of major; Lieutenant George Bar
nitz. who will be a captain, and Lieu
tenant George Busby. who will be a
first Lieutenant.
Two of Commissioner Woods's dep
uties have already entered the secret
servce wing of the army. They are
Fuller Potter. Special Deputy Police
Commissioner in charge of all German
propaganda plots. and Henry Jay Case,
Fifth Deputy Police Commissioner
Commissioner Woods, il is said, will
also enter the Federal service at the
end OF his term Of office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Hotels Will List
Foes of Hoover Days
To Force Insistent Patrons to
Sign Cards, Which Will go
to Washington

Hotel mea who have been finding
il difficult to strictly observe meatless
and wheatless days, owing TO the IN
sistcnce of their guests. have decided
10 nut the matter squarely up to the
patron in each instance. To do so,
form card was adopted at meeting OF
the food conservation committee OF the
New York State Hotel Association, held
yesterday.
Each guest who refuses to observe
the meatless and wheatiess Gays VIII be
served. but only upon his signing a
card which says he is opposed to me
conservation of food and that the hotel,
naming it in each instance, had refused
TO serve him until he mad signed thas
release The cards will be forwarded
20 the United States Food Administra-
tion in Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Friends Who Sent Food
To Hertling Arrested
Chancellor Asks Their Re-
lease, Adding: at Will Be
Gratefully Accepted"

AMSTERDAM, Dec. II. According to
the Munich Post" number OF friends
and admirers Of Count George +. Won
Hertling. the Imperial German Chan
cellor. have been sending him food
stufs since he left Bavaria for Berlin
10 take IN the Chancellorship. fearing
he might find difficulty in getting food
in the German capital.
Al the sending of foodstuhs from
Bavaria 10 Prussia is against the regu-
lations. the packages were seized and
the senders arrested. Count Won Hert-
ling has telegraphed the Bavarian au-
thorities. requesting the release OF
these persons. and asks that the pack
ages be forwarded TO him. adding
"They will be gratefully accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13

before a roped-of counter in a Brook
lyn department store which advertised
a willingness to sell two pounds TO cach
customer.
Coal at S33 Ton
They bought sugar and coal by card,
by the persuasion of oyerprices and
sometimes by force. They paid all
sorts Of prices as high, it was report
cd. as i6 cents a pound for sugar and
at the rate Of more than s33 a ton for
coal.
They bought other goods when deal
ers so required as a prerequisite to
selling them quarter or half pound
Of sugar, although such combination
sales are in direct violation of the Fed
eral food administration regulations.
While these symptoms Of a serious
situation for the city were developing
the Department of Health reported that
pneumonia had killed thirty-nine more
persons during the previous twenty
four hours and Dir. Henry Moskowitz,
City Market Commissioner. was holding
conference which resulted In = de-
cisiCn TO send delegates representing
all sections Of the city where distress
is most acute before the Board Of Al
dermen with an appeal for impediate
relief.
These delegations will go TO the City
Hall Tuesday, when the board meets
again, and back up a demand of the
Association of Neighbolhood Workers
that the city establish wholesale and
retail food and fuel stores throughout
the FIVE boroughs Il break down the
system Of proiiteerinG.
Pneumonia Cases Increase
Pneumonia fatalities for the day
ended at noon yesterday were five
more than the total for the previous
twerty-four hours. or the sl6 deaths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
German Socialists Grow

StoCKHoLM, Dec. 12. The Social
''u polled 7s per cent Of the total vote
;" The recent municipal elections IN
D'psie' according 20 the report pub
1Tssned by the Berlin ~Vorwasrts.
.hs represents a . per cent increase
yer 1912, when the last previous cleo
Won was held.
me Independent Socialists polled
,,...s'y 81 per cent Of the total SoeiaIiSt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
100 Locomotives Ordered
East to End Congestion

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. Western
lines were ordered by the Railroad War
Board to-day 10 send East one hundred
locomotives TO aid in relieving traffic
congestion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13

Cossack clashes Nth BOtsheg,t 3 e.,D
fosces Trotzky's dismissal Of Nus
s;on ambassadors and Legal re-
fo,.,c |o :" At PctrOgrad on page l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Must tDepend on France
and England for Ar
tillery Until Next
Summer
Crozier Explains
Ordnance Delay
Bureau Swamped by
Demands of War;
Emergency Fund Not
Used, He Admits
By c. W. Gilbert


try will not have its own artillery un-
Ill next summer, and then only 6-inch
guns and less. Until then it will
depend upon France and England for
the loan Of guns. That was all that
WAS developed on the gun situation
during General Crozier's examination
before the Senate Military Affairs Com
mittee to-day.
What will happen if another sue
cessful German drive depletes the
French and British supply of artillery
as the Italian drive did was not asked
the chief ordnance builder. The SOL
ders will have field guns if the French
and British expectation TO supply them
is realized. A year and quarter or so
after the declaration of war we shall,
to quote the general, "be pretty well
caugh. up on the most important
things" But that applies only to 3
and inch guns. The really big guns
are another story and worse one. 1t
may not be told in public session.
This situation with respect to 3 and
inch guns was fairly well known, but
the committee developed one fact
whose significance was missed for a
moment. Perhaps the committee will
return TO il tomorrow. When war was
declared Congress appropriated $780,
600 600 as an emergency fund for the
Presidents use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
rupo,,cu sIrrpING CARS sOUTm

Via Atlantic Coast Line. leaving New YORK
SIS a NJ A 3:1f = ~. effective Dec. lAth
wil start from Washington. Psrlor ear
-ervice Se,v York 10 Washington. Heservs
tions already made la advance from NV
York viii b., protected m cars from Wash
In yton. Apply 1898 broadway .-AuNt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13

fNev Teutoa attack on Italian
front and GcRcraL AHeHby's en-
Trance into Jerusalem on page 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Want New Rumanian Dynasty

The Central Powers appear to be
willing TO evacuate and restore Ru-
msnian territory on condition that a
new dynasty be established. tie new
sovereign 10 be a sympathzer with the
Hohenzollerns and Hapsburgs, says a
dispatch to "The Manchester Guardian"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
21 British Ships
SunkinLast Week;
Italy Loses FiUe
U-Boats Maintain Their
Rate of Destruction of
Merchant Vessels

LONDON, Dec. 12.-Fourteen Brit
ish merchant vessels OF more than
1900 tons and seven OF smaller size
were sunk by mine or submarine las.
week, the Admiralty reported tonight.
This is two less in the larger class
and six more in the smaller class than
the previous week. II is exactly the
same as the loss reported two weeks
ago, or for the week ended Novem-
Der 25.
While the losses of each of the las.
three weeks are much below those Of
the spring and summer weeks, ii is TO
be noted that experience has shown a
distinct drop in sinkings at least every
three weeks which has not occurred
this time. The two reports before the
last three were the best since ruthless
warfare was inaugurated large
and five small for the week ended Nov
ember / , and ten large and seven small
for the week ended November Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13

ROME. Dec. 12.-Italian shipping
losses by mine or submarine for the
week ending December were one
steamer of more than 1900 tons, ono
steamer Of less than 1900 tons and
three small sailing vessels.
One steamer, damaged b. torpedo,
was run ashore. Two vessels were at
tackled, but escaped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Russia Begins
Demobiizing;
Talks Peace
Authorizes Negotiations to
Quit War, Berlin Reports;
Terms for Rumania

LONDON. Dec. 12.-Thc semi-oficial
German news agency says demobiliza-
ton Of the Russian forces already has
begun. The Copenhagen dispatch which
reports this adds that peace negotia-
tions, restricted to the Russian front,
have been authorized.
The news agency's dispatch says that
General OherbatchofT has been ap-
pointed commander in chief. with the
assistance Of the allies" (Teutonic y.
and that he has been authorized to
open peace negotiations with Germany.
According to a telegram from Jassy.
official announcement was made there
Monday Of the signing OF an armistice
by Rumania and the Teutonie allies. in
accordance with which hostilities were
suspended until further notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Pneumonia Cases Increase

Pneumonia fatalities for the day
ended at noon yesterday were FIVE
more than the total for the previous
hours. or the si6 deaths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13

Government experts discuss reid-
tions betwecn business and war-
Willard opposes munitions ministry
on Page 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
" e a TIL f r

Snow and not 80 cold to-day; partly
cloudy and colder tomorrow.
Gentle south winds becom-
ing westerly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13

~ MERCHANDISE ADVER-
TISFD IN THE TRIBUNE
Is GUARANTEED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
Business Offers All for War;
Finds Government Cold
Tragedy of Gross misunderstanding Repeated
When Representatives of Every Important In
dustry Meet Administration Heads in Washing
ton-Relief Not in Sight
By Garet Garrett

would anything and might
embraced complications
touching The Ger arose in the ease OF the trade commit
ballroom that had debarred
effectively Council Of
unterestng perform the that could both
the tragedy
which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
FAYETTE

Startling Grange met Saturday in
regular session with a good attendance.
Several visitors were present among
them Mr. Jones, past master OF Pitts
field Grange and Earle Bigelow Of In
dustry Grange. Three applications for
membership were received and the
committee reported the returns from
Friday evenings entertainment as very
good.
The drama and dance at Startling hall
was well attended and much enjoyed.
Bert Higgins of st. Johnsbury, VT,
was a recent visitor at e. e. Giles.
The annual roll call of the Fayette
Baptist church was held at the Sturte- =
want homestead Saturday. March 10!
A bountiful dinner was served at the
noon hour after which came the BUSH
ness meeting and roll call. interspersed
with old familiar hymns. Officers
elected for the year were. clerk. Mrs.
Helen Sturtevant; collector. Mrs. May
Wing: treasurer, Mrs. May white
more: auditor. Mrs. Harriette Hub
bard; finance committee. w. r..
Croker, J. Henry Dow, w. s. Hewett.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
Ida Jones Thursday, March is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
TWO KENT'S HILL
BOYS CHOSEN FOR
LYFORD CONTEST

Kents Hill, March 13.-(Specfa1)-
Two students of Kent's Hill Seminary
were chosen in this mornings contest
to represent the school in the annual
Lyford prize speaking contest to be
held at Colby college this spring. Five
candidates appeared for the finals at
chapel time today and each presented
a selection of his own choosing that
would show him at his best. From
the five candidates Forrest Richard
son of Bar Harbor and George Mar
shall of Jay were selected.
Each candidate was coached for the
contest by Miss Daisy Stevens. teacher
of oratory and expression. who will
have charge OF the training for the
interscholastic contest at Waterville.
The order Of speaking in this morn
ing's tryouts was as follows: DUTY
First of All' by Warren Prestley of Lu-
bee; "Traver's First Hunt" by Leslie
MARI of Boothbay; Intervention OF
Cuba" by Forrest Richardson; THE
Man Without Country" by Dana
Shackford Of Poland; and Vision OF
War" by George Marshall. The judges
were John Chase of Haverford. q. C..
Clarke and Miss Winnabel Cover OF
Kent's Hill. Each candidate was
scored on the basis Of one hundred per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
Reports OF Committees

Mr.. Higgins from the committee on
appropriations and financial affairs.
on Resolve in favor of the Augusta
Sttte hospital reported same In a new
draft under title Of AN Act to refund
certain bond issue in favor OF the
'rus:sen of the Maine Insane hospital,
ard that II ought TO pass.
Mr.. Goggin from the committee on
insane hospitals. on bill. An Act to
amend Section - OF Chapter las of the
revised Statutes relating to temporary
leave Of absence of patients from in
sane hospitals. reported same in a new
DRIFT under the same title, and that 1t
ru"ht 10 pass.
Nr. Marshall from tho committee on
iegnl affairs. on hill. An Act to incor-
rora'e the Birch Point Village Corpor-
'tion reported same in new draft
'rd"r the same title and that il ought
~ pass.
Mr.. Butler from the committee on
r"ilifarv nHairs. on Resolve In favor
- Knox Acadrrnv OF Arts and Sciences,
""d Genera, Knox Chapter Of the
'""ohters ~ the American Revolution
= Thor1aston. Maine. reported snme in
~av draft Under the same title and
$50 u ought 10 pass.
''Nn rencrts were accepted and the
-.'"~~l bills ard resolves tabled for
uting under the Joint rules.
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FAIRFIELD

The Embroidery Club was enter
tanned Wednesday evening by Mrs
William Ireland at her home on KEEL
ley street
Gentlemen's Night will be observed
by the Clionea club this evening when
they will be entertained by Mr.. and
Western avenue.
Mrs. F. L. Tozier entertained the
Methodist Guild at her home on High
street Wednesday afternoon.
A number Of the members Of the
Parent-Teacher Association and their
friends went to the Benton grange hall
Wednesday evening where they were
most socially entertained by the
grangers. The evenings program be-
gan with the grange song, "Our
Grange Is Marching On" followed by
a Welcome address by George John
son. Response was then made by DR..
Walters. Others who had part in the
program were Mrs. A. D. Richardson,
Mrs. Davis, Rev c. o. Perry, Mrs.
Hugh Ross Hatch. Mrs. Abbie Reed,
Mrs. George johnson, Mrs. Sidney
Bell. Leonard Davis, Mrs. Carlton
Bunker. Mrs. Everett Hunter Rev e.
M. Holman, Percy Smith, Miss Mae
Brown
A large delegation from the Benton
grange went to Clinton Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rollins have re-
turned from a short business trip to
Boston.
Miss Alice Nye. who is engaged as
teacher at Chelsea is at her home on
lower Main street during the two
weeks recess.
One man arrested for intoxication was
brought before Judge Brazzell Monday,
where he pleaded guilty and paid the
fine Of 81.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety Of the Methodist church was en-
tertained. Tuesday afternoon by Mrs o.
r. Ames at her home on High street. A
very interesting program was carried
out and large number were present.
Good VIII Rebekah Lodge will hold
an entertainment and sale Wednesday,
March 28. in the Odd Fellows Hall.
Aprons and fancy work and a parcel
post-office. where parcels can be bought
for 10 cents will be few Of the draw
ing cards. Light lunches and an en-
tertainment will be given. All pack
ages for the parcel post-ofiice may be
left with Miss Vesta Written at her
home on Newhall street
The Kennebec Association Of the
Past Noble Grand will meet at Water
vile at the Odd Fellows Hail. March
18th. They will have as their guests
the Pine Cone Association OF Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
MADISON

Letters have recently been received
by relatives and friends In Madison
from Corporal James r. Brooks Of the
47th Canadian Artillery, which 10 in
France. Mr.. Brooks was q we'll known
Madison young man, having resided
here for several years. He left Mad
ison in December 1915. and sailed
with the Canadian expeditionary force.
Mr. Brooks has just completed a years
service in the trenches and wrote his
friends while on an eight days fur.
Tough in England. Mr.. Brooks was
formerly member Of Co. e Of the "a
Maine regiment
An illustrated address will be given
by Rev. William Wood at the Methox
dist Episcopal church next Sunday
evening the theme being From SlAy-
cry to College President" or the story
Of the life Of DR.. r. 8. Lovingwood.
Mr.. Wood will also speak in tho Arson
Baptist church next Sunday after.
noon in exchange with Rev. William
Clements who will preach at the
Blackwell school-house.
Mahlon Boyington returned Tuesday
evening from Boston where he went
last week - attend the automobile
show.
Rev. Mr.. Policy a returned mission
airy from Japan will give an address
in the Congregational church on Mon
day evening. March 10.
Arson farmers are hauling in q
large quantity Of four-foot pulp wood
which is being shipped to Skowhesan
over the line Of the Somerset Traction
Co.
A meeting Of the Thursday Club vas
held Wednesday afternoon at the res
idence of Mrs. A. ]. williams on Madi-
son street. Light refreshments were
served.
1t is now expected that the new An
son town hall will be located on Main
street. Options have been secured on
lots now occupied by Bunker's black
smith shop and the lot just north Of
Booths grist mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
OAKLAND

James H. Stevens. Forrest Rowe. Ed
Gallagher. Arnold Tilton, David B. Ell
lis, and Perley Eldridge went to VIM
throp Tuesday where they attended
the horse races.
Mrs. Bradford T. Mitchell has NOV
ed her household goods to Watervilie
where she will take up her residence.
Mrs. Mary A. WEIGH and family are
moving to Benton Falls.
Rev. Thomas Cross and daughter
Miss Minnie went to Fall River. Mass,
Tuesday, where Miss Minnie will make
an extended visit with relatives.
There will be rehearsal Of the
Rebekah degree staff at Odd Fellows
hall on Thursday evening.
The Fidelity class OF the Free Bap-
fist church will meet Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Witherell.
The women's Missionary Society Of
the First Baptist church will meet at
the home Of Mrs. H. n. Hatfield on
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CHINA

A stated convocation Of Dunlap
Chapter, No. IL. will be held on Wed
nesday, March IA, at which time thsrs
will be work in the NJ. E. M. and
Royal Arch degrees.
Mrs. Ella Nelson has gone to Win
slow to keep house for the Guptill
brothers.
Mrs. Bula Woodsum entertained her
Sabbath school class at her home last
Friday afternoon. There were nine
present Games were played ana Ice
cream and cake served. VI
very enjoyable G. E. social was
held at the hall on Monday evening!
The art gallery was a very attractive
feature Of the entertainment and con-
siderable talent was displayed in the
drawings Of the many contributors.
The prize for the picture most true
to life was won by Everett Farms
worth and the one for the longest
number correct names for the drawing
was awarded to Mrs. Percy Taylor
who guessed 81 correct titles out Of
the "a in the list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-15
WINSLOW

Mrs. John Burgess Wednesday ats
ernoon entertained the committee that
had charge OF the Scotch entsrtasns
ment that was given March ( Re-
Treatments We're served. !
This Thursday evening under the
auspices Of the Parent Teacher Aup-
citation meeting will be held at the
Taconnet club house at 8 o'clock. Nfs1
Tenney Of Gardiner will give an illus1
trated lecture on hygiene Of the mouth
A short program will follow. The pub :;
lie is invited. &
A very interesting missionary moots
ing was held Tuesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. George 8. Paine. In the
absence Of the president, Mrs G. A.
Chamberlain, the vice president was
in the chair. Mrs. Harry Norton was
secretary pro tenn. It was voted to
send the $24 raised by the members Of
the auxiliary in the past two months
to pay the tuition of a pupil at q mis- =.
sion school in North Carolina The
roll call was on Alaska. An Interest,"
ing letter on Alaska was read by Mrs
Hanson Of Waterville. Papers on Alas.
ka were given by Mrs. Arthur b. Rob-
inson and Mrs. G. A. Chamberlain.
Refreshments were served.
The Ladies' Missionary Society will
hold an Easter sale. Mrs. George S.
Paine. Mrs. d. b. Mason and Mrs.
Harry Norton are the committee or
arrangements. :
For few weeks the Thursday eveI
ming prayer meeting will be held at
the Congregational parsonage begin!
ming this Thursday evening, at 7:15 :
Rev. and Mrs. Fred X. Conant at.
tended the funeral services Wednes .
day of Mrs. Conant's sister Miss Flor
ence Walton at South Portland.
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Fairfield street on Thursday after
noon at 1880.
There were over so members Of the
Community Chorus present at the re.
hsafsal Tuesday night at the public
library.
Bert Lane Is confined to his home
on Fairfield street on account Of i'll.
ness.
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BELFAST
Martha SmalIey Carter

News was received Tuesday night Of
the death in Bangor Of Mrs. Martha
Smalley Carter. wife Of William Wal
lace Carter Of Condor street Mrs.
Carter had been i'll for some time and
was under treatment in a Bangor hos
pital.