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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
RETIRED COTTON
MANUFACTURER DIES

Maiden. Mass, Dec. 26.-William \.
Twiss of New Bedford, retired cot
ton manufacturer and director of the
New Bedford Textile school. died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. c. c.
Burpee. yesterday. He had come
here for Christmas and was stricken
with shock which caused his death
within half an hour.
MI Twiss was 72 years of age. He
was born in Auburn and when II be-
came associated with his father. Will
liam n. Twis in the development Of
the Hathaway Manufacturing Com
pany at New Bedford. He retired
two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
ITALl'S SOLDIER DEAD
ESTIMATED AT 100000

New York. Dee. 26.-Italy's to..,i
losses in killed. wounded dead of
disease, disabled. missing and prjs-
oners aggregate $500, 600, according to
Colonel Igo Pizzareilo of the Italian
army who arrived here recently on
mission for mis- government.
lie gave out figures today amplify
ing an announcement made in Paris
last Saturday by Salvatore Barziiai,
4 former member of the Italian GAO
mot. that Italy had lost 100000 men
in killed or dead of wounds in the
war Disease alone took a death t"li
OF SEQ 00H men in the war zone, nc
sad, while the number killed WaS
100000 and the wounded. m. ssinS and
prisoners 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
Changes in Train
Service on Boston L

Boston, Dec Exchanges In train SER
vice on the Atlantic avenue section OF
The Boston Elevated Railway Co. was
announced today by c. d. Emmons.
general manager OF the road. will 60 IN
effect Jan. I. Trains neing between
sullivan square and Dudley street By
way OF Atlantic avenue will be e!imi-
mated. This. the announcement says,
will permit a so per cent. increase IN
the trains in the Washington street tun'
mel and a 100 per cent. increase In the
shuttle service between tine North and
South stations along Atlantic avenue,
The Beach street station will be dis
continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
TURKISH PARLIAMENT
PROCLAIMED DISSOL\ ED

Washington. Dec. 26.-Dissolu'io"
of the Turkish Parliament WIS pro,
claimed yesterday by the minister y
The interior, according to = Despair
from Constantinople to the Pe'''
i'arisien, reported to Washington 10
day through Official channels. 1t Pa'
been expected that the Turkish eap,
met would fall, the report SAID. DIV
instead the House OF Deputies we
dissolved by proclamation.
Later the minister read long uto.
laration in reply TO interpcIla'ion
from the deputies of the opposition !"
which he outlined the history 81 '"'
war aud pointed out tlat TEEFfy w..
led into th<, var thu oGeh 10 necess'..
but to content the ambitions OF so'h'
high officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
SLAYER OF FATHER
PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

Providence. II. l.. Dec. 25.-Jose ph
II. Devlin. the l5-year- hoy who
shot and killer his father. Bernard
Devlin. at their home in t2lWtucket
Yesterday, was arraigned on q. charge
OF manslaughter today Ie pleaded
not guilty and was held in 1000 bail
for trial next Thursday. He claimed
that he shot his father in an attempt
to protect his mother from Il brutal
assault
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
RHODE ISLAND DOCTORS
ORDERED TO REPORT
CASE.; OF INFLUENZA

Providence, 4. l.. Dec. u. Officials
Of Tho state board of hcalti. an
no.smced ;oday an order relulriae
phy5ician.f to make reports u local
hoalt,. authorities of All cases OF in
Gewcd outbreak of the epidemic may
be learned. This action seemed ad-
visahlc in view OF the prevalence OF
the disease in KhCde Island and IT,
resultant mortality, il WAS stated.
Providence health authorities called
i conference this afternoon on the
situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
CONSIDERING CHANGES
MEXICAN CONSTITUTION

Mexico City. Dec. 25.-The Mexica n
Chamber of Deputies is considering
several measures whose object is the
mitigation of severa, sections OF the
constitution. The reforms refer to
state legislatures to fix the maximum
number Of clergy participating in the
religious rites and requiring that all
members of the clergy be native born
Mexicans. Another amendment con-
Germs clauses affecting the national
ization of church property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
Mrs. French Vanderbilt
Devotes Christmas
Influenza Relief

Newport. Il. J.. Dee. 26.-Mrs. French
Vanderbilt worked all day Christmas
organizing relief for Block Island in its
influenza epidemic. A navy mine sweep
er was pressed into transport service
and carried quantities of supplies, but
because OF the great amount of sickness
N Newport only two nurses could Re
ser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
SIN CENT FARES ON
CONCORD STREET CARS

Concord. y. H.. Dec. o6--Tht public
service commission toda:' approved a
six-cent fare on the local street rail-
way. upon which Il five can't fare has
prevailed. and also charge of two
cents a mile on the Concord and Man
chester electric line. A request for per-
mission to charge two cehts for trans
fers was refused
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
King George Greats Prssident

London, Dec. e6.-When King
George shook hands with President
Wilson as he descended from his
tain he said; Il am very glad to
greet you to England" II am hap
by TO come" the President replied.
English country folk gathered I'LL
along the railway from Dover to The
suburbs Of London TO see President
Wilson's train go by. They sat on
fences and clustered on tree tops
and roosts despite the bitter cod. soi
glimpse Of the train. They waved
and cheered as the train went by nj
10 miles On hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
ACCUSED TREASURER'S
COUNSEL OBTAIN
TRIAL DISAPPOINTMENT

Abingdon. Mass, Dec. 26.--The case
OF Edward ". Jones. for years treas
urer Of the town of bingham, chfrE-
ed with the larceny Of $4,000 from tho
town, was again postponed today.
The audit of Jones books Is not CUT
plete and counsel asked for Il cont,n-
uance TO Jan. ,, which was granted
by Judge George w. Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
'URCGUAYAN ARMY
MAKES READY TO DUEL
LABOR DISTURBANCES

Montevideo. Uruguay. Dec. 20
The government has ordered the mo-
bi!ization Of units of the Uruguayan
army in face of threatened labor
troubles throughout the republic.
Foreign agitators. principally Rus
sian, have been busy for several days
endeavorins to foment n general
strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
MCMPS EPIDEMIC
IN 2STH INFANTRY

Dostor, Dec. 2G,-t.n epidemic of
ru,np.: !:Y.org -ne..ners nf ,hc ss,h
1nfnnir>'. the .nca. provost guard. wa /,
reported ~ army .,en1raartcr. ,eoa,
No rrf.onr :tf';'!- ~ nrtic Ha:ed. Of
f.c'ais .ny. III. .rd.;:n-nI ,,a1'r,.
fo'ooa hn." hecn ca;lot IL on6 ire, 9
are Indications that the disease may
run through the ontiro command.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
FORMER TREASURER
OF BOSTON JOURNAL
DIES AT AGE OF II

Boston, Dec. -6.-Charles +. Pierce.
formerly treasurer Of the Boston
Journal. died at his home in Tie
South Boston district today. He was
II years of age. Mr.. Pierce WIS q
veteran CT tn" Civil War At the
time of his death he was treasurer
of the Massachusetts and Rhode Is
land Association of knights Templar
Communicates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
FuGITIVES FROM JAIL
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
TAKENlN KENTUCKY

Concord. y. H.. Dec. 2s--Frank Porter
and Howard Porter, who escaped from
Merrimack county jail here or the early
morning Of Nov. 70 and vino are wanted
in many cities and states OF the coun-
try for various crimes. have been APP
pretended in Covington. Ky, Sheriff
George A. Wooster was notified in j
Message from Covington this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
Two Cases Of Intos,cat,on

Two men were brought before the
court Thursday morning charged with
being IN an Intoxicated condition
Wcdnesda5 one o! them paid the usual
me and con and was dis haraged.
ehilr the other was given 80 DAYS but
was placed o. probation on condition
mat he return 10 the Soldiers iiom-
where he I> hviug lie 10 I In the after
noon for tn home and promised TO re-
nan there mt gre no further trouble
" "a. ptiic+r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
Odd Fellows elect Officers

ulcers were elected by Samaritan
Lodge. No. ~. l. - -. T., at the
annual meeting WEDNESDAY even
ING. as follows Noble grand. H. W.
Ferris. vice grand. Charles Jones;
secretary, u. y. keene, treasurer.
\ J Norris trustees. =. l.. Berry.
" -. lfolway. u. y. Clement. and
iarttor. l. e league
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
PLAN FOR UNIVERSAL
SUFFRAGE IN BELGIUM

Washington, Dec. 26.-The Belgian
cabinet council at sitting Tues
day under the presidency Of the King
adopted a scheme OF electoral re-
form intended to establish universal
outrage for the next elections. said
an official dispatch received today
from Brussels,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
7iG9 WOUNDED AND
SICK ARRIVE HOME
DURING WEEK DEC. 1920

Washington. Dec. o6.-DurinG the
wcel; ended Dec. 90. wounded and
sick soldiers numbering 7,46s were
landed in the United States from the
American fGXpeditionary Forces. The
surgeon generals report today shows
that 5,s2s were landed at New York
and 1910 at Newport News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
Mark Greone

Mark Greene passed AWAY Tn"sdaE
afternoon after bret .lIncss VII"
pneumonia, following influenza. MS
wife and mother. who w"'' bo'h u
were taken TO Gf.!'s hospital II "a''
civille TUESDAY evening
Alvin Mason Of LoUeh pasSe'
Christmas with his family on the
i.idge road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
BAKER WOULD MAKE
VOLUNTEERING POSSIBLE

WASHINGTON. Dec. ee-1mmediate log.
is,ation apthar;s;os resumption OF vol
uhtart enlistment in tho army anil IN -
reran' = rr5F;s.ni1s re t:'a eelecs;v" 49,
t-ira .. ;:.,,.t;r. eh,;-t eht~ - ~, 20
rioi he va *'dr. +wns uTs"a tN'ios' ''r
Sssra;eFv tatsr IN q ;sttsF u eha;Sss7
bsht at tha iisuss military ssRa~iitss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
DISCHARGE OF i22
AVIATORS 4 Authorized

San Diego. Calf. Dec. ct--ordcrs
authorizing tao discharge of 80 avn
,,of1 ard ground officers attached
~ rork--o:i. ro4r en- Fart II:o''ls.
---..o .~-7;--3d 'ot:o+.1~ f'Aa - .rn-o
/, :eay-o v.oo 1.:8ii,, Wiii.art Well
R,as ef rasi.a; AH'sr'eaR Aaa in the
I.sfdrstt6 EaasdFiiia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
WA1ERv|LLE

The marriage intentions OF Edward
Putnam Of this city TO Josephine
j Burns Of Bangor were filed az the
ONCE OF the city clerk Thursday: also
the intentions of Joseph A. Darvsau
az this city and Grace Thompson OF
this city wer filed Thursday after-
room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
PAYS TRIBUTE
{Ccntinued from Page ons)

by a French destroyer hotilla, and
was met midway by British destroy
ers and a large feet Of airplanes
which accompanied the steamer to
Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27

serst Major and Mrs James +. Nc
Mahon returned Thursday 10 Augusta
after passing a lew days In the citv
with Mr. Mcmahon parents on West
nrn avenue Mrs Mcmahon will re-
turn 10 her work in Augusta and Sers,.
MrMshon Will return 10 Camp Devens.
whore he Is a, present located
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27
PRESIDENT or IMPERIAL
GERMAN BANK RESIGNS

London. Dec. 26.--(German)--Dr.
Rudolph Havenstein. president Of the
Imperial Bank OF Germany, (Reichs-
bankl. has resigned. according to an
Exchange Telegraph despatch from
Conenhagen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27

Or. Havenstein became president Of
the Reichsbank in December. 1907.
succeeding DIR. Koch. Under his di-
rection the Reichsbank had charge
OF German war finances. He has
been a supporter Of the pan-Germans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27

Special services were observed at s.
Mars. Catholic church m Christmas
DAY There was mass at o'clock. At
s.So the ohildren's song service was held
under the direction OF the reverend sis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27

Federated Sunday Schools Have Christmas Tree Concert
New Sheriff and Deputies Assume Duties JAM death
of Joseph LashonChrstma Services at Catholic Church.
prebe-IIayden Weddng--Co mmandery Christmas Obsex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-27

Joseph T.ashon Of North avenue Lass
ed away Christmas morning about
o'clock OF Brights disease Mr., I4ashon
was born in ST. Ephraim. I.aBouse
county, Canada. 70 years ago. He came
to the states when a young boy. Fifty
three years ago he married Miss Abbey
Pooler Of WaterviIle. who passed avav
four yeors acc OF this union i've CHI
drer were born-i'rank. who resides in
Providence, r T.; Mrs. Laura Toulouse
OF Jackman. Ella Lashon and Bernard
Lashon Of this town. and George. sta
toned at Camp Devens Mr.. La sho1
had passed the last Of his years With
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Lashon. and IL
was by them that he was tenderly nurs-
ed during his last illness
Mr.. Lnshon was a veteran of the Ciyil
war. For many years he was in the
employ OF General Shepherd but OF late
years was employed on the streets. TIL ?
funeral is being; held this morning at
st Nary's church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-16
AN INToLERABLE COMPTON

The tardy action OF the Board OF
Freeholdors IN notifying the town
ship of Woodbridge to keep tire Me-
tuchen road between Rogan's corner
and Fords open and TO furnish a man
to direct tramc. viii be a great relief
70 tho people using the highway. The
condition that has existed at that point
for more than a month has beer out
rageona
The contractor is digging a sewer
trench down the middle of the road
and has been permitted to open as
much OF the trench as he likes leaV-
ing only the trolley track open for
traffic. The trench is SO long that
automobiles start In at both ends at
once and meet somewhere in the mid
ole where there is a blockade. In the
meantime other cars follow those that
have preceded and the jam becomes
intoierable.
II is a disgrace TO Woodbridge
township hat il would permit such
Z condition TO exist on such an ina
portant highway without guides OF
some sort. Now thar the freeholders
have taken c~ognizance OF the eondi-
ton II Is to be hoped hat the situa-
ton ~In be decidedly improved
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-16
Famous Women


nuuD[lds
Eudocia, surnamed Macrembolit-
issa, was the widow of Constantine
Ducas. and caused herself to be pro-
claimed empress with her three sons,
on the death of her husband in 1867.
Romanus Diogenes. one of the great
est generals of the empire. attempted
to deprive her of her crown, and Eu-
docia had him condemned to death.
she happened to see him, however,
before the sentence was executed, and
was so charmed with his manly APP
pearance that she pardoned him, and
restored him to command, and later
resolved to marry him. 1t was nee
essary, however, to obtain a deed,
then In the hands of the patriarch
Xiphilinus, by which she had prom
Used Constantine Ducas never to mar
ry again. She obtained the deed by
pretending that she wished to marry
a brother of the Patriarch. Her use
was successful. and in 1868 she mar
ried Roumanus. Three years later,
her son. Michael, caused himself to be
| proclaimed emperor, and shut her UP
! In a convent. where she died a few
years afterward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-16

Petticoats seem to be no longer in
style. The men are getting some very
fine X-ray effects these sunny days.
! We know a husband who prides
himself on his thoughtfulness and
generosity because he brings his wife
a box of candy once a week and then
sits down and eats four-ffths of 1t
himself. INC there are a lot of hus-
bands just like him.
Some mel are so Good and Pure
that they get a lot of pleasure out of
not having any fun in life.
Some men are so sure that
are changeable that they are always
exchanging an old wife for a new
one.
Even when a man knows his duty
he often tries to avoid it by seeking
advice.
A man may have an impeachment in
his speech. But hat doesn't prevent
him from saying a good word for
himself.
Some men obtain obscurity by be-
coming hermits and living in caves.
And others get the same results by
marrying famous women
Any colored man would rather
have a chickens foot than a rabbits
foot-if the rest of the chicken is at
tached to the foot.
There are some jobs that even the
Devil is ashamed to do. So he turns
them over to a hypocrite and they
are always accomplished.
The most futile thing in the world
is trying to dictate to a woman-un-
less she happens to be your stenogra-
pher.
After all, the nan who is disap-
pointed in love is lucky, because If
he hadn't been he would only be dis
appointed in marriage.
Many a man who tries the straight
and narrow path comes back andre
ports that 1t is covered with banana
peels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-16
THE WAY TO M 1T

Everybody is agreed that the quick
or this war can be ended the better.
Because this is tho n great desire
on the part of the people, General
March's statement to the senate mill
itary committee that with 100000
Americans on the battle line in France
the allies could go through whenever
and wherever they wanted to, meets
with universal approval.
1T is up to us to win the war. and
we can win it," said General March.
"How long it will take will depend
exactly upon what we do. If we drag
along with this thing and put a small
force over there. we will be playing
Germany's game. It is my belief that
with an American army of 1000, 600
men in France under one commander
in chief we can go through the Ger
man lines wherever we please"
General March speaks as a soldier
and an expert in his line. The truth
VI MS oAaACAACAAl 10 AN1oAtg aPPah III
IF we drag along with his thing and
put a small force over there we will
be playing Germany's game" There
Is the whole situation in a nut shell.
The American people want an end to
this struggle. There is only n way
for It to end and that is with victory
for the allies. That means that Ger
many has got to be licked, and licked
good and proper. There must be no
bargaining or compromise at the con-
ference table. 1t must be for the al
lies to dictate terms and Germany to
be thankful for small favors received.
although for bringing this terrible or
deal on the world she deserves no ia
yors whatever.
There is no use dragging 1t out. As
long as we have got the task to do
let's do it and have 1t over with. Let's
put an army of 10000 men In
france at the very earliest possible
and go to it. But to do this
everyone must do his and her part.
The men III remain at home have
got to sacrifice and work the same as
tho men who go into battle. The
women have got to fill the Red Cross
rooms and keep the knitting machines
in motion constantly.
With one grand united effort at the
very top speed Of American hustle we
can put this thing across before an
other year has passed.
- Genera Maven Shows the way. Let's
30 70 II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-16
Today We Celebrate
Vcrmont,s own hobby.

NlAAAONAN OWh
Today is Vermont's W special hol-
iday. set apart by legal enactment for
the commemoration Of the victory
achieved by the Green Mountain
Boys in the battle OF Bennington
fought on August 16, 1777. Interest
in the celebration naturally centers
at Bennington, the thriving little In
dustrial city In the southwestern part
Of the state, which was the scene OF
the revolutionary conflict.
The battle Of Bennington was a neg
ligible affair compared with the con-
fiicts of the present war, and would
probably not even be mentioned by q
war correspondent of 1913. In one
respect a similarity is to be noted,
however, for at Bennington in 1T1I, as
in France today, Americans. men or
English blood, were opposed to Teu-
tons. There the comparison abb
ruptly ceases, for the Germans fought
under the banner OF England. Will
the Englishmen were Yankees OF the
revolted colonies.
The memorable victory gained by
General John Stark and his Green
Mountain Boys was against an army
Of about a thousand German mercen-
aries led by Vol. Baume and Col.
Breyman. It was characteristic OF
the disorganized. but none b less ef-
hcient control of h Continental
forces that General stark gained the
victory at Bennington by disobedience
OF the orders of his superior. stark
was a man OF Independent character.
who had his own ideas as TO how he
should conduct his end of the war,
and acted accordingly. In his young
manhood he had o taken prisoner
by the Indians, and was adopted into
the tribe. He fought in the French
and Indian wars. at Bunker Hill. at
Trenton inc at Princeton. Early In
177T, d~ispleased because he had been
overlooked when the promotions were
passed around. he resigned his com
mission in Washington's army n
returned 70 New Hampshire TO night
ION his own" He raised q militia
army 70 oppose the British advance
from Canada. II vas then, acting up
on his own judgment. that he refused
to obey the orders OF General Lin
coin TO march TO the west OF the Hud-
son. Soon after this he gained the
battle OF Bennington completely rout-
ing the German troops sent against
that town.
Nowadays an ofncer guilty OF such
INSTRUMENTATION would md himself
speedily hailed before A court martial
and discharged from the service. In
stead OF ~censuring Stark for his DISC
bedience. Congress thanked him for
his victory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-16
TILE HOUSE MOSQUITO

The mosquito determination COM
is annoying tho residents of this city
and other places in the county every
evening when they desire to sit put on
their porches, is the so-called house
mosquito; that the salt marsh mos
quito has been practically eliminated.
II seems that the salt marsh mos
quito does his business mainly about
dusk In the evening. This fits in ex-
actiy with tho experiences here. Few
complain of mosquitoes during the
day time, but in the evening life is
made unbearable outside because of
tho pest.
The commission has made no at
tempt to combat the house MOSQUITO
because of lack of funds. But as such
good work has been Tor in eliulln-
ating the salt marsh variety II would
seem that II we are TO reap the ben
ents therefrom we should provide the
means to go all the a
To the average person a mosIIito is
q mosquito. and it is of little use to
do away with the inhabitants of the
salt marshes II the nous mesquite is
70 be left unmolested. OF course
every citizen can do his part IN the
elimination of the house mosquito
but with sufficient funds the COM
mission can show the way and take
charge OF the campaign that viii
bring success.
1t is up to the county to see the
thing through 10 that It is so far
along. Next year the appropriation
should be sufficient to tackle the fresh
water and house mosquito as well as
tho deniEens of the salt marshes.