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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Colby and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Colby
of Topsham visited at e. B. ToDey's
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Smith and
family have moved into the house
near Austin Faulkenham's.
Mrs. A. C. Ford and little daughter,
Dorothy have gone to New Glouces-
ter. Mr.. Ford will join them later.
Mrs. Wallace Slips was called to
Dresden Mills on Wednesday, as
her mother, Mrs. Louisa Houdlette
had the misfortune to fall and hurt
her quite badly.
Mrs. Fannie Hewett and little
daughter have returned from Oxford.
Leon Hewett was at home over the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Irish were
at home over Sunday.
Week Of Prayer is being observed
at the Baptist church this week.
The Mission Circle will meet with
Mrs. G. T. Griffin on Thursday after
noon.
Charles J. Whiting and sister, Miss
Alice Whiting, who have been pass
ing their vacation in this place have
returned to their duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
WINTHROP

Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Williams en-
tertained at a dinner party Friday eve
ming in honor of the 18th we 1ding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. ] r.. o. Will
liams. Mr.. and Mrs. Will ms were
presented with a piece of p. rex and a
beautiful bouquet Of carnations. The
guests were Harry Stanley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Routhier. Mr.. and Mrs.
John limbaugh and son Adrian and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Williams, the
guests of honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Hudson have
gone to Florida and Mr.. and Mrs. N.Y.
ron Hudson to California, where they
will pass the remainder of the winter.
Lura Norcross, Dorothy Hannaford.
Harriet Towle, Marjorie Rowell,
Charles Pinkham. Donald Rollins and
Clement Taylor have returned to Col
by College after passing the Christ
mas vacation at their homes in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Routhier and
William Eortier made a trip to Boston
over the week end.
Miss Carrie Ackley of Fairfield was
weekend guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. F. Fl. Taylor.
II. NJ. Stanley passed the week end
with Mr. Morse in Turner.
Kathlena TAYLOR is passing few
days with Miss Eileen Clement in Au-
gusta.
Elmer Taylor is visiting friends in
Waterville before returning to Mer-
cersburg, Pa. where he is a teacher
at Mercersburg Academy.
Leroy T. Carleton, Jr., has returned
to Boston to resume his studies at
Boston University.
Mrs H. o. Williams reports that on
Saturday and Sunday mornings she
heard a robin singing, which is quite
unusual at this time of year.
Owing to the epidemic Of scarlet
fever in town there will be no meeting
of Abenaki Chapter, o. E. s., Friday
evening. There will be no more meet
ings until further notices
EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
NATIONAL HOME
Officer of the day. Capt. R. e. La

Off1cer or the Qay, SapI. " e. La
ferriere.
John lyman was called Monday
to Saco by the death Of niece.
Charles w. Rogers OF Somerville.
late Co. B, 9th Mass. Inf, has been
admitted.
Michael F. Lynch Of Manchester,
N. H., late Co. c, 1O3rd u. 5. Inf..
has been re-admitted.
The remains of the late Charles H!
Prescott have been sent to North
Monmouth for burial.
Mrs. G.. A. Peabody has returned
to her home in Rumford, after a
short visit with Major and Mrs. w.
T. Hanley.
Dennis Byrnes of Woonsocket, late
Co. F., 46th L. S. Inf, and Anthony
Conlon Of Augusta, late Co. d, 9th
Mass. Inf, have reported for read
mission.
Arthur Levesque of Waterville,
late Co. M. 103rd U. 8. Inf; Fred
w. Baker of Boston, late Co. c, End
u. s. Art; and John Clements of
Pennington, late Co. E, 101st u. s.
Ammunition Train, have reported
for admission.
Cutler Post, No. 4S, G. A. r., will
hold it's regular meeting at 2.30 this
afternoon. At P. M. they will
hold special meeting for the pur-
pose Of smoke talk and installation
of the officers ELECT.
Eugene Bailey, the Home builder.
with Frank Maxwell and Edward
Heating, have commenced the re-
modelling Of the Home store. The
partition between the store and old
restaurant will be removed. fixtures
changed about, ETC., and this will
give more room for the customers
and a better chance to display goods.
AS the store does a large business
it has always been crowded for room
and the many changes contemplated
will be a relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Mrs. Josie Whiting of Norridge-
wock is seriously i'll at her home
with pneumonia.
The meeting of the Ladies' Circle
OF the Methodist church will be held
Madison avenue, this afternoonoat
2.30. ~
Mrs. Ned Turcotte is in Sanford,
where she will visit for time with
, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vital
Bouchard.
East Madison Grange &ill hold
their regular meeting next Saturday
afternoon.
Ernald r. Mullen returned Satur-
! day morning to New York City, after
passing a ten day leave at the home
of Miss Birdena Valliere. Mr.. Mullen
was formerly member of the class
, of 1925 at Skowhegan High school.
He is now assigned to the u. S. s.
Milwaukee which leaves New York
January 8, for Guantanamo Bay,
| Cuba.
Wesserrunsett Grange, Cornville,
, will hold it's regular meeting next
Saturday evening when the new of
i ficers will be installed. A supper
( will be served by the three lady Ofn-
GERS, Mrs. Bessie York. Mrs. Annie
Hafey and Mrs. Evelyn Flewellyn
| All members not solicited for food
are requested to bring pastry.
Miss Hildred Curtis,a student at
: the New England Conservatory OF
Music, returned to her studies Sat
urday, after passing her vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
SeWall Curtis of Skowhegan and her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
of Madison. She will take part in a
recital given this week at the Con-
servatory. ~ 80
| The Misses Doris and Carolyn
Cover, teachers in Massachusetts
and Connecticut. left, Saturday, to
take up their work after passing
their vacation with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George w. Cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Sk0WHEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters i 1910

Miss Phyllis Whiting and Miss Ag-
mes Cockburn, returned to their stud
hes at Miss Wheeler's kindergarten
School. Boston, after passing the
holidays with their parents.
The Directors of Town Improve
ment Society are requested to meet
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
with Miss Gertrude Weston. The
President is DESTROYS of a full at
tendance as business matters of i'm
portance are to be discussed.
Mrs. Ada McCrillis, one of the
teachers in the Junior High school,
returned Sunday to resume her work
She had passed the holiday recess at
her home in Hartland.
Mrs. Emma Springer
Word has just been received here
of the death of Mrs. Emma Springer
at her her mothers home in Frank
lin. The family lived in Skowhegan
for several years. She leaves two
sons, Arthur and Harold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05


OF 800 pints of liquor seized by
Boston police in past year and SUBJ
Ject to chemical analysis all proved
poisonous.
Fifty thousand dollar paint and
varnlsh store warehouse blaze
threatened main business district of
Lawrence, Mass, in early morning
fire. y
Wife and two children of Governor
of Virginia injured in fire which de-
stroys executive mansion in Rich
mond.
Malcolm E. Nichols inaugurated as
mayor of Boston and receives huge
bouquet from President and Mrs.
Coolidge.
Dowager Queen Margherta, moth
er of Italian King Victor Emmanuel,
dies following attack of pleurisy.
Washington, Jan. 4.-(AP)-Re-
quest of Massachusetts, for the ao-
vancement of the appeals of Joseph
b. Marsino was granted today by the
supreme court. The cases were set
for argument April ~. Mars1no
pleaded guilty in federal court to the
charge of having aided and abette0
Frank l.. Taylor president of the
First National Bank of Warren,
Mass, in the misappiication of funds
of the bank, and was later tried in
state court on a charge of conspiracy
to steal the same securities and also
with being an accessory before the
fact.
Providence, r. l., Jan. 4.-(AP)--
Harry Jones, serving 25 years for
holdup of chain store, was held in
$1,000 bail in superior court today
on a charge of assault on a guard at
the hospital at the state prison. He
is declared to have secreted a brick
in stocking and struck the guard
while he was in the hospital suffer-
ing from a bullet wound caused by
the accidental discharge of his gun
while he was fleeing the scene Of the
holdup on December /.
Chicago. Jan. 4.-(AP)-Chicago
authorities will participate in the ex-
tradition hearing at Boston ON Janu-
airy IL and 10 of four defendants who
are fighting removal for trial here on
indictments returned in connection
with an investigation of the so-called
national bootleg syndicate. According
to information received by E. A. Oh
son, District Attorney, D. w. La
INQUIRE, George w. Nicholson. Martin
j. Hart and j. C. Reardon will re-
sist removal to Chicago so strenuous
ly that the extradition fight may ap-
proximate an actual trial in extern
siveness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
CAMBRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Mills MacCausland,
Master Bryant Richardson and
Loantha Pike were callers in the
Flat" neighborhood, Sunday after
noon.
Arthur Barron passed the week.
end with J. p. Mitchell.
again.
Lin Herrick of Harmony visited
Cambridge Grange, Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
NORTH VASSALBORO
Xassalboro Cram,

The next meeting of the Grange
tuesday evening. January S. will be
installation of officers. with Past
State Master. w. J. Thompson as in
stalling officer. There will be a
supper, all those not solicited please
bring round cakes or doughnuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Mt. Vernon, Me-, Jan. 4.-On Sum
day, Jan. 3. Mr.. and Mrs. Annie
Butler of Mt. Vernon celebrated the
56th anniversary of their welded
life.
Mr.. Butler is so years of age and
quite active. His greatest pleasure
is reading his Bible and the Daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
NEWS BRIEFS

Chinese excitement rising over
Japanese action in Manchuria fol-
lowing delicate situation between
Japan and Marshal Chang Tsao-Lin
over war prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Install Officers

Cambridge Grange met in regular
session. Saturday evening, January 2,
and the following officers were in
stalled in very impressive manner
by Jesse Hoyet of Dexter. Master,
Andrew Ham; overseer, Enrol Bailey;
lecturer, Mamie LaBree; treasurer,
Charles o. Bailey; secretary. Helen
Ham: steward, Maurice Lander; as
sistant steward, Harold Bailey: chap
lain, Nora Ham; lady assistant stew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Kennebec Journae which he reads
mostly without glasses.
Mrs. Butler is 76 and very active.
Before her marriage she was Hen
rietta Bishop.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Butler have
been life long workers in the church
at West Mt. Vernon and have resid-
ed on the home farm. where Mr.
Butler was born.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Waldo Holt. who has been at the
Bradbury hospital for few weeks
for treatment. has returned nome
much improved in health.
Christmas eve will long be remern'
bered by the children here and sur
rounding towns. There were two
Christmas trees in Community naH
decorated and filled with gifts from
friends. After the exercises given .!
the children, under the instruction Of
Mrs. Ella Ginnell, teacher in me
primary school. 1f6 bags of candy ana
nuts were distributed, John SanfoTa
representing Santa Claus. Rev. H. ",
Abbott contributed so pounds .!
candy, so pounds of sailed nuts ana
TX bushel nuts in shell. The cnil.
dren were then given the liberty Of
the hall where they enjoyed them
selves up to late hour
Miss Alice Light. a student at tn'
NJ. C. I. passed Christmas at her hoIns
here. She was presented with NM
new piano Christmas from her un'
Gle, w. d. Sanford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
BURNHAM

The January meeting of Eleazer
Parker Chapter, D. A. r., Will be
held at the home of Mrs. Arthur
Richardson in Clinton. for an all day
meeting on Wednesday, January Is.
At the regular meeting of Burnham
Grange next Tuesday evening, a
baked bean supper will follow the an
nual installation Of officers to be
held.
Several from here went Thursday
evening to Clinton, to attend the
New Years ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Many New England persons, pas
sengers on sixth section of Twentieth
Century, Limited, in minor crash in
Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Farm Bureau Meeting

The Women's Division of the
Farm Bureau held an all day meet
ing on Thursday with Mrs. Fred
Sedgeley and there were about
twenty in attendance. A baked
bean and pastry dinner was servea
and the business part of the meet
ing was held in the afternoon, the
subject being, sewing screens. The
newly appointed Home Demonstra-
ton Agent for this county is Miss
Ruth Murchie of Calais.
Miss Ruth. E. Mudgett returned
Monday to her studies at Pennington
State Normal School, after passing
the holiday vacation at the nome OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. q. j.
Mudgett.
Miss Elizabeth Eaton has returned
to Newton, Mass, after passing d
week in town, on business.
Miss Irma V. Davis. Colby. '26, re-
turned Monday to her studies, after
nassing a vacation of three weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Il.
Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McAllister
entertained party of friends at
their home on Saturday evening.
The time was passed at cards and
games and all enjoyed the evening.
Miss Annie l.. Ridgeway, Evang-
elist. came Sunday. to begin a week
series of evangelistic meetings. Rev.
Chesley Weddleton preached at the
forenoon services and he was as
sisted at the evening services by
Miss Ridgway Special music was
given by several of the young people
in the village. Services will be held
on each evening of this week except
Saturday.
Mrs. Winnie Munroe. who has oeen
i'll with the grip the past two or
three weeks, is somewhat improved,
although still confined to the house.
Mrs. Albert S. Watson is enter
tanning Miss Annie Ridgway during
her stay i'm town.
The condition of Mrs. Sarah Cole,
who has been very i'll, is somewhat
improved. .-.4....
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Hunt were re-
cent visitors in Hartland and were
accompanied home by their daughter,
Miss Evelyn Hunt, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Bradford
Johnston.
Mrs. Hattie Hunt went Friday to
Harmony to visit over the weekend
with Rev. and Mrs. G. w. Goodspeed
and family.
There was a good attendance at
the basket bah game on Wednesday
evening at the town hall. The game
was between two teams of local
young men and the team made np or
the older men was the winner by a
score of 16 to ID. Following this =
social hour was enjoyed playing
games.
Arthur Hunt went Friday to Hart
land, where he will visit until Mon
day, with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Rogers. Mitchell

Lutte L. Rogers and Edith NJ MI.
chell were married at the M. f. mar.
sonage Sunday evening, January 4
by the Rev. Geo. B. Davis.
Mr.. Rogers is a prosperous farm.
er of Troy and the bride one Of Troy,
successful teachers. They will re.
side at the groom's home. They hays
the best wishes Of many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

United States circuit court of ap-
peals aff1rms decision cancelling Do
heny naval reserve oil land lease in
California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Birthday Party

A pleasant evening was passed on
Thursday evening when about ~
friends of Mrs. Arthur Miles met at
her home for a surprise party, the
occasion being to celebrate her
birthday anniversary. The time was
passed merrily in playing games ana
singing, and Mrs. Miles received
numerous gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
LIBERTY
Mrs. GEORGE PsImer

Mrs. George Palmer passed away
at her home Wednesday, December
30th, after a lingering illness OF sew
eral months. Funeral service was
held at the home Friday afternoon
Rev. H. w. Abbott officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Mrs. B. F.. Ham returned to he,
school at Rangeley Monday after
having passed the holidays with Mr..
Ham.
Vinetta Whitehouse and Thslna
Ham returned to u. of NJ. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

ard, Elizabeth Ham; Flora, Flora
Lowell; Ceres, Mabel Ham; Pomo-
ma, Myrtle Hilton. A short program
followed which included the follow
ing numbers: Solo, Maggie Thurs
ton; reading, Harriet Ham; solo. An
ME Thomas; reading. Mr.. Hoyet
About rs members and nine WISH
tors were present.
Inis and Iris Page of Wellington
were callers in town Saturday.
The Woman's Association held its
regular meeting Monday evening at
the rest room. Reports were read and
approved. Miss Edith Gledhill, the
treasurer of this society and all dues
may be paid to her.
Canaan Dramatic Club
Last Friday evening the young peo-
pie of Canaan met for the purpose of
forming a dramatic club. The meeting
was held at the home of Miss Mildred
Harris, who acted as chairman. The
first matter Of business was the cleo
ton Of officers and the following were
elected: President, Roland Drawn;
vice president, Mildred Harris; secre-
tary, Lena Lewis; treasurer, Imogene
Chadbourne; press correspondent,
Phyllis Chadbourne. They appointed
as committee to enroll new members
Miss Louise Jewell and Frank McDon-
aid. To draw a constitution and by
laws, Ora Maxfleld, Harvet Harris, AL
ia Cover and Arlan Smith. The next
meeting will be held Friday evening
in the Canaan Hotel.
Missionary Society Meeting
Tha Helen Coburn Missionary Soeie-
ty of the Bethany Baptist church met
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Cora Nye The program was in charge
of Mrs. Margaret Goodrich and the
American Indian was the subject of
study. Mrs. Euginia Merriam gave a
report of the distribution Of the gifts
bought by the members of the Phila-
thea class at the time of their Christ
mas meeting. Mrs. Merriam stated
that between 40 and SO children 9TH
erwise without Christmas toys were
made happy by these contributions. At
the close of the program the hostess
served refreshments. The next meet
,, ing will be held the first Friday in
! February.
This morning Kenneth Cole will I'M
dergo throat operation at DR.. Cobb's
Hospital in Auburn. He passed last
night in Waterville and was Joined
there this morning by his father, who
accompanied him to Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Walter Bidwell and
mother, Mrs. Alan Bidwell, of Nor
ridgewock, were visitors Sunday after
noon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
H Appleby on JeWett street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Mrs. F. A. Whitehouse. has returps1
to New York. Asa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

OF 800 pints of liquor seized by
Boston police in past year and SUBJ
Ject to chemical analysis all proved
poisonous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

| HE FORCE or ENDlcoTT5 LAWS WAS FELT NOT
ONLY m SALEM But IN THE NEARBY SETTLEMENTS
Across The Gay WAS THE TRADING POST OLA
MAN NAMED MORON .cALlkp MERRY Mourn, w,4s6f
IL'4o0R AND GUNS WE'RE SOLD 10 the SAMGEs AND p,E
SETTLERS DANCED WITH INDaaN Gw,s ABOUND a r,Avpur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Fifty thousand dollar paint and
varnish store warehouse blaze
threatened main business district of
Lawrence, Mass, in early morning
fire. -
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

professional operators working for
higher prices were disappointed at the
lack of public participation, they de-
rived some encouragement from the
favorable character of current earnings
and trade reports and hoped for in
creased outside interest after the mid
month tax, dividend and interest pay
ments were out of the way. Bond
prices held relatively firm but the vol
ume of new corporate financing was
small Heavy over-subscription of the
$350,000,00O treasury note issue tend
to the huge volume of funds still seek
ing investment. Wheat prices rallied
several cents a bushel, although cur
rent quotations are still about 90 cents
a bushel below what they were a year
ago. With increasing indications of
another large cotton crop, prices OF
that commodity Ioss ground, the clos
ing of certain New England mills hav-
ing a depressing effect on speculative
sentiment. Raw Sugar price advanced,
to new high levels for the season. Com
modify prices in general were firm.
Although the entrance of Germany
into the league of nations was well re-
ceved in financial circles, the princi-
pal foreign exchanges lost ground
during the week due to the pressure Of
commercial bills. The latest attempt
on the life of Premier Mussolini was
Immediately reflected in the heaviness
of the Italian government bonds, but
caused little disturbance in the market
for italian lire
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
Convict Tells OF Halls
Mills Murder in N. J,
CONTINUED From rage one)

Kness, stating that he wished to
"clear his mind of a killing which
occurred out east"
81 figured in the killing or NAL
and woman at New Brunswick,
N. j., Nelson stated as he explained
the Staying to the assistant warden,
"and 1 have wanted to tell this to
some one for long time "In 1922,
1 was discharged from the Alcatras,
Calf, penitentiary with two other
men whom L knew as Cap Coleman
and George Rose. We came east and
while at New Brunswick, man put
proposition to us to kill man and
woman. 1 wasn't in on the con
ference when the killing was ex-
planned, but drove Rose and Cole
man short distance outside New
Brunswick. Several shots were Fred
adm I afterwards learned they killed
man and woman. / was given
5000 for driving the car, by Rose
or Coleman. am not sure which
man."
Nelson says he then went out west
again and served time In the San
Quentin prison in California, where
he is now wanted as parole viola
for
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
Joseph M. Burke Dies
In Bisbee Hospital

Joseph NJ Burke, former resi-,
dent Of Douglas, died in the Copper
Queen hospital az Bisbee Saturday
afternoon from pneumonia ACCORDING
to word received in the city
Burke had many friends in Doug.
las, having worked in the freight or
flee of the Southern Pacific for mora
than Is years. He transferred to a
similar position in Bisbee about three
years ago.
The deceased was 65 years OF age
and came to the southwest from New
York 40 years ago. He was employed
in the construction OF the Houston
and Central railway from Denison tc
Houston, Texas, one of the first lines
built in Texas He had been a resi-
dent of Douglas since 1903 and was a
member of the Douglas lodge of the
knights of Pythias.
No surviving relatives Of Burke
are known
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
Attack on u. S.
Warship Is Confirmed
Continued From Page one)

I A marooned British merchantmen
which was lying above Hanyang with
the naval wounded from the en-
gagement between land forces and
British gunboats at Wanhsien last
Monday, tried twice to pass the
attackers to reach Hankow After
failing in these attempts, Admiral
Williams reported the destroyer Ste
wart took the wounedd on board AMI
proceeded to Hankow without further
incident.
The dispatch added that the English
sent gunboat to convoy the Brit
ish merchantmen to Hankow
Airplanes were reported flying over
Hankow. All Americans at Wahsein
had left on merchant vessels under
Japanese colors.
The arrival at Hankow yesterday
of the British cruiser Hawkins, flag
ship of the Far Eastern fleet, with
the British commander in chief on
board, also was. reported. His ar
rival had been awaited by the Brit
ish foreign office so it could get a
detailed report on the naval engage
ment with the Chinese.