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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
At Camp Devens

Aver. Mass, Nov. ga Thanks
giving long to be remembered was
celebrated by the 1000 troops Of the
18th division left behind at Camp
Devens today. The division which
had nearly finished its training for
overseas service was caught ny the
signing of the armistice with full
mess chests and with prospects for
quick rehabilitation. the men were
anxious to dispose of those funds to
the best advantage. For that reason
a menu which the costliest hotel in
the land would not be ashamed Of
was prepared today 1t was estimated
that each man had an allowance of
ct lcas. two and q half pounds of
turkey. This was f1anked ny grape
.ruit, oysters, soup, three or four
kinds OF pie besides all the other reg
ular fixings of n bountiful Thanks
giving dinner. plum pudding, ice
cream, nuts, cake, fruit, cigarettes.
cigars and candy. With the announced
purpose of making such q raid that
there would be no turkey nasi. for
the next day the men ate lightly in
the morning. But the task at dinner
was almost too much for even the
stoutest trench man and IN many
Larrack, the banquet was served over
again tonight. Before Major Gen.
Henry J.. Mccain, commander of the
division, left camp to dine with
friends he made a personal inspec-
ton of every kitchen in the canton
ruent to see that nothing was lack
ing. He left we'll satisfied.
Tonight there were dances in most
Of the barracks and it was said that
never since the camp was established
have there been so many women and
girl guests at dinner and evening en-
tertainments as there were here to-
day. More than 10000 men were
granted holiday leave. The others
will be of Saturday. Decentralization
&C the division will start in earnest
tomorrow when 200 men from A
Company of the list development bat
talon will be discharged. By Satur-
day night it is expected 1000 more
men will be released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Confer on Wage Schedule
For Carmen at Portland

Portland, Nov. 20.-Albert H. Ford.
general manager Of the Cumberland
County Power & Light Co, and AL
fred Sweeney OF Lewiston, general
manager OF the Lewiston, Augusta c;
Waterville Street Railway. were III
conference with two inspectors CT the
National War Labor Board yeste rday
with relation to an Interpretation OF
the recent increased wage scheau,c
issued by that board. Some features
Of the schedule were not entirely
clear to the railroad men, AMI antici-
pating that difficulty inspectors have
teen sent to various, localities for
such conferences. The business Of the
conference was terminated about 6
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
| MAINE S. A. 7. c.
DEFEATS COLBY SO

In the last game OF the season on
Alumni field in Waterville yesterday
forenoon. the University Of Maine g.
A. T. C. football team defeated the
Colby team by the score Of 8 to >.
The game was fast and close through
out, except toward ten end. when tie
Colby team weakened.
The game started out with the
Colby team appearing 10 be the bet.
ter, Early In the quarter McCrack-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Restaurant Workers
Win in Threatened
Thanksgiving Strike

New York. Nov. .S.--After a lara de
today of hotel and restaurant work
'rs. followed by mass meeting it
was announced by the chiefs OF their
equalization leading n light for high
or wages that the RESTAURANT ov ners
had yielded to their demands. thus
aNerting Thanksgiving day strike
fxed for the night dinner hour. The
strike OF the walters at hotels. which
Jas been in effect for several DAYS
would he continued. the leaders said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Georgia Tech. Beats Alabama Tech.

Atlanta. Ca, Nov. 2S.-Georgia Tech
won Al to 0 from Alabama Polytechnic
institute of Auburn in the annual
Thanksgiving day game between the
two schools. Tech made six houch-
downs. five by line plays made neces-
sary by the muddy field and one as a
result of an S0-yard run from the kick
off by Adams. substitute quarterback.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

DR.. and Mrs. H. J. Toward enter
tanned as guests at their home Thurs
day. Major and Mrs. Davis Of Angus
ia, Miss Elva Toward of Augusta,
Miss Doris Toward, who attend
Pennington Normal school. and Ken
dali Davis Of Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Coburn Classical Institute
WATERvlLLE, MAINE

hioh grade college preparatory ana
general courses.
New Household Arts course for
seur years and two year course for
hish schooi graduates. Up.to.dste
practice house, gymnasium. twelve
acre athletic field. library. and Sci
ence laboratories.
Expens. moderate.
For catalogue and information ad.
drs.s prin. Drew Z. Hasthorn.
Fall Term begins Sept. II. 1918.
ily3l mon wed&fri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Archie Towle. who has been employed
on the Maine Central railroad for sew.
eral years, has resigned his position and
accepted one with the Y. NJ. G. A. as
the local secretar--, in place Of Archie
McNeal, who. it is understood. has re-
Gently resigned. Secretary Towle re-
sumed his new duties Wednesday aft
ernoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
WILL: NOT STOP
STRIKES IN SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 2S.-Commut-
alton Of Moneys sentence from
death to life imprisonment. will have
no effect on the proposed labor strike
planned by Seattle unions, labor Of
ficers tonight said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

e. Regianld Craig has returned to
Great Lakes Naval Station, after
passing q few days furl0ugh in this
city and Fairfield Center with rela-
tives and friends. Craig was o former
Colby student.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

The San Francisco police wete
strict in enforcing the law that every
body in the city should wear a gauze
mask when the influenza epidemic
was at it's height. One night they
even entered the Hobbies Of all the
downtown hotels and arrested more
than 400 persons who. thinking they
were safe, had taken OF their masks
to have a comfortable rest, or gossip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Washington. Nov. 2S.-Reorganiz
alton OF the department of labor
from war to n peace basis is to be
worked out by special committee
appointed today by Secretary Wilson.
Louis +. Post. assistant secretary Of
labor is chairman of the committee
ana the other members are heads Of
the departmental bureaus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

China had women soldiers long be.
fore they were known in Russia
During the Tae Ping rebellion. 1850.
women as well as men served in the
ranks. In Marking. in 1868. an army
OF 100000 women was recruited
They were divided into brigades of
1900 each and were commanded by
women officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

= Harry H. Hoxie of San Francisco
and Mrs. G. A. Martin of st. Johns
luyr, VT, are visiting their Parents
in the city, Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Eoxie
Of Center street. They were enter.
tanned at dinner Thursday by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Smith Of Morrill, avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
GREEN BLANKED
Continued from Pare One)

State team scored touchdown this
afternoon but Pittsburg won the
rame by a score Of % to 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Wisconsin Trims Michigan

Madison, Wis, Nov. 2S-1n the last
two minutes of play today Wisconsin
plunged it's way through the Michi-
gan Aggies eleven for a touchdown
and then kicked goal, winning 7-6.
Walter Kuen, substitute right half
back, carried the ball over for the
Badger score and Barry kicked goal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Patience. kindness. generosity. hui
mility. courtesy, unselfishness. good
temper. guilelessness, sincerity
these make up the supreme gift. the
stature of the perfect man. You will
observe that all are in relation to
life. in relation to the known today
and the near tomorrow. and not the
unknown sternity.-Montre Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
IN NEW ENGLAND
(cantinuad from Raaa Qnal

port them to private homes. while
especial entertainments were pro-
vided for those unable to leave their
cots. With many Of the restrictions
lifted on sugar and fiour the famous
New England pie, after many months
Of unsatisfactory experiments with
war -four and new forms Of sweeten.
ing and shortening re-appeared with
all it's old-time flavor. While tur-
keys were high there were few homes
where soldiers were entertained that
did not have its plum brown bread
and the Salvation Army and other
organizations made their usual gen.
erous provision for the poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Southern California's bean crop
this year will exceed 100000 bushels.
valued at $3.50 a bushel. Last year
California produced more than half
tn. beans in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Ahiram Lodge No. -. I. o. 0. r.,
will hold a special meeting Friday
evening for the purpose of comforting
the Golden Rule and Royal Purple
degree on a class Of candidates. Re-
freshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
COLBY.
MAINE.

Substitutions: Maine. Lawry for
Rumery; Colby. Hancock for Rouse.
Roper for Fraas: Taylor for Brudno:
Brudno for Taylor; Rouse for Pulsi-
fer; Pulsifer for Roper. Time: Four
12-minute periods. Referee. Howe;
umpire, Perkins; headlinesman. Bar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS

Major n. f. Cook arrived in the city
Thursday to visit his family for few
days. Major Cook will leave Friday
morning for Bath for q few days on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Leverett F1ewelling returned Thurs
day afternoon to Camp Devens. where
he is stationed with the truck DEPART
ment, after passing few days In this
city md Fairfield with friends and rela-
tiyeS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
,g Tho s,laior. from Car

Among the soldiers from Camp Dew
ems who passed Thursday in the city
with relatives and friends and who re-
turned to Aver in the afternoon were
Clyde williams, William Lane. Charles
Decker, H. L. Mathews. Frank Cyr. H.
J.. Dickinson, w. F. Howe and Cecil
Gordon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Minnie Williams, who has
been i'll at her home in Canaan, has
arrived in the city and resumed her
work at the Harris bakery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Mamie Poulin has returned to
her home in the city from Skowhegan.
where she has been visiting friends
end relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Ethel Marden. who is en-
ployed rs stenographer at the Wat
crville Motor Co. is i'll at her home
In Fairfield with tonsilitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Harvey Berry of the L. S. n. r. F..
arrived in the city Thursday from
Isoston, and will visit his father, S.
L. Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mrs. Rose Kilgore and son Earl
have returned to their nome in Show
hogan from a visit in this city with
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Leora Prentiss. teacher in
Gardiner High school, was In the city
Thursday on her way to Benton,
where she will pass the remainder Of
the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

John Hill and party, who have been
enjoying a hunting trip to the Maine
woods, have returned to their home in
the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Louis g. Whipple. executive assistant
to the food administrator, left Thurs
day noon for business "trip, to Boston
for q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Myror Mitchell, a member Of the
s. A. T. c. at L. of NJ, is passing G
few days in the city with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Pvt. Herbert Dickerson Of the head
quarters department ut Camp Devens
has returned to the camp after passing
Thanksgiving in the city with his pa
rents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Beryl Foster, who is employed
at the Domestic bakery, passed the
day Thursday at her home in Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Clyde Chapman returned Thursday
afternoon to Augusta after passing the
day in Fairfield with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

DR.. and Mrs. George G. Averill
passed the day THURSDAY in Fairfield
with Mrs. Averills mother, Mrs. NJ
l.. Keyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Edith Spaulding Of Skowhegan
was in the city Thursday the guest o!
her sister, Mrs. o. J. Penney of High
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Evelyn Dick was in Gardner
1'hursday where she passed the day
with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

belmont Bishop is passing a few
days at Bald mountain on a hunting
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Master Harold Spauaing has re-
turned to his home in Bangor. after
passing a few days in the city with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Toward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Earle Moore, f. p. Merrifield. c. r..
Moore, Angelic Wells, have returned
from a two-weeks hunting trip 10
hickman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Homer and son
are in Augusta passing a few days
18th relatives and friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Pvt. Roland Pooler, who is mem
her of the Colby S. A. T. c., passed
the day Thursday in Fairfield with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Pool
or Of Burrill street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Wellington Blair and John Barter re-
turned Thursday afternoon to Bath aft
er passing a couple of days in the city
with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Napoleon Champagne has returned
to his home in Madison from visit
in the city with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Florence Strickland has re-
turned to her home on the Ridge
road. after passing several days in
the city with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Collier and
daughter Roberta passed the day
Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Fish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Lawrence Cook, manager of the
creamery at Jackson, was in the city
for the day Thursday the guest of his
brother Major n. r. Cook, and wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

William Farrell of Thorndike was in
the city for the day Thursday with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

George L. Ormsby of Bangor is in,
the city visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Webster Williams and
Mrs. Mary B. Ingham were in Pitts
field for the day Thursday as guests
CT Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ColIamore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

J. H. Slower of Boston is in the city
for a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

L. E. Richmond Of Livermore Falls
was a guest Of friends in the city
Thursday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

All the schools in the city were
closed Wednesday night for the re-
nainder Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mrs. Minnie Williams passed the
day Thursday at her home in Bing-
ham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. O'Connell OF
Bangor were in the city for the day
Thursday with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Olando kimball
passed the day Thursday in Harmony
ut Mrs. kimball's home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Miss Gertrude Leonard passed the
Gay Thursday at her home in Halo
well with her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Mrs. George Merriman is passing a
| few days in the city with her Gaugh-
| ter, Mrs. +. A. Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

r. A. SyFs5 of Windsor was in the
city for the day Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Frank Curran has returned from
bangor, where he passed the day
Thursday with his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

Peer Poetry, but Good Truth
What ID 1t that the near-poet sayso
Anyhow. there's plenty of truth In
the sentiment. however uncIassical
the verDe.-The Progressive Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
The
Ever-We
Visitor

For over ninety years the Daily
Kennebec Journal has been the
chief spokesman Of Kennebec and
surrounding counties.
It's long career Of usefulness and
service has had a powerful in
fuence for good on the lives and
characters of it's readers.
The faithfulness with VIII c h the
news is presented, the sane and
helpful Interpretation Of the press
ing problems of troublesome times,
the uplifting word of encourage
ment for every worthy cause, pub
lie welfare, civic betterment and
community development, h "a es-
tablished it as one of the perma-
nent institutions in Maine homes.
Today at least 10000 Maine fami-
lies depend upon it for inspiration,
information, advice and entertain
ment.
In variety and interest of careful
ly sifted news no paper in the State
can surpass it. It's influence makes
for better home life, better bust
ness life, and better community
life,
To be Journal reader is to identi-
fy yourself with one of the most
influential and at the same time
one of the least expensive means
OF self-advancement and self-edu-
cation at your disposal.
The DaiIv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
COMMUNITY SERVICE
HELD AT NEWPORT, X. L.

Newport, r. l., Nov. ia com.
munity Thanksgiving service was
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-08-19
Spain Threatens ReprisaIs for
Sinking of Her Ships by
Submarines
WILL SEIZE VESSELS
Madrid Government Says 1t Will Take
interned German Ships to Extent
of Spanish Tonnage
Destroyed.

London, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Times from Santander, Spain says:
Spain has notified Germany of her
intention to compensate herself for
future outrages against Spanish ship
ping by confiscating a corresponding
amount of tonnage from German ship
ping that has found refuge in Spanish
ports.
There are about ninety German
steamers voluntarily interned in Spain.
Premier Maura and Foreign Minis
ter Dato left Madrid for summer re-
sorts, having remained in the capital
until they learned officially of the
reception given by the German govern
ment to the Spanish note on the tor
pedoing of Spanish vessels.
"El Liberal" says the Spanish gov
ernment already knows unofficially
the impression made on the German
government by the note. According
to Eel Sol, the note will be published
in full as soon as the Madrid cabinet
hears it has reached Berlin.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-08-19
TEUTON RULE RS MEET
Emperor Charles Visits Kaiser At
Army Headquarters.
Monarchs Are in Perfect Accord on all
Military and Political
Problems.

Amsterdam, Aug. 49, An official
statement from Berlin declares that
the complete agreement existing be
tween Germany and Austria-Hungary
has been again demonstrated at the
meeting of the emperors at German
main headquarters.
The statement, which is dated at
German headquarters, Aug. Is, reads
THE meeting of the august sover.
eigns once again has manifested the
close understanding and complete
agreement on political and military
tasks and an identical and most loyal
Interpretation of the alliance. The
intercourse of the monarchs was char
acterized by a cordiality commen
surate with their personal relations as
well as the interest of the people.
Leading statesmen and military
leaders have conferred with complete
and fruitful results. The kaiser gave
audience to Baron Burian, Field Mar
Bhal Arz and other Austrian ministers
while Emperor Charles received Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-08-19
Report That Chief Russian Naval
Base Has Been Seized
by Enemy.
ONE MILE FROM ROYE
Teutons Plan to Break with BoishcvikI
and Throw Army Against En-
tente on East Front
Thought Probable.

Amsterdam, Aug. TO- Soviet
forces have surrounded kazan,
held by the czech-SIovaks, and
are bombarding IL, according to a
dispatch from Moscow. Another
soviet army, advancing toward
Omega, where new Allied expedi-
tion has been landed In northern
Russia, has occupied kirilIowka.
ION the southern front" (prob-
ably the Don region) "there is vlo-
lent fighting"
Paris, Aug. 19.-Reports are in cir
culation I'm Finland that the Germans
have seized the Russian naval port OF
Kronstadt, according to a Stockholm
dispatch to La Matin.
Kronstadt is 20 miles west of Petro.
grad at the eastern extremity of the
Gulf of Finland. Ii was the principal
fortress of Russia. Reports received
through Germany several days ago
were to the effect that Premier Lenine
and War Minister Trotsky had fed to
Kronstadt from Moscow. 1t was added
that other departments of the soviet
government also would go there.
German Break with Lenlne Seen.
Washington, Aug. 19.-German in
tention to break with the bolsheviki
and throw an army into Russia against
the Allies is seen by Entente diplo-
mats in developments on the east
front.
Withdrawal of German Ambassador
Won Mumm from Kiev is declared to
Indicate that the Germans intend to
depend upon their military forces In
Ukrania to carry out their program of
spoliation of southern Russia.
The arrival in Berlin of the Bulga-
rian and Turkish ministers to Russia
Is considered significant Several at
tempts on the lives of both men are
said to have been frustrated by the
bolsheviki.
The German embassy at Pskov is
reported to be protected by heavy
naval guards from German warships
at Riga, and the members are pre-
pared to fee at the least sign of an
uprising.
II is believed the Germans realize
the bolshevik power is gone, and now
are planning to re-establish the east.
ern battlelines as far within Russia
as possible. Entente military experts
are inclined to believe that the Ger
mans will prepare to make stand on
line from Riga southwark to Khar-
kox or the Dneiper river to the Black
sea-
This line would be shorter than the
old German-Russian front and it would
also protect Bulgaria from the east
land hold Rumania practically under
the domination of the Central Powers