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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
THE BATTLESHIP TEXAS
Will Be Built BY Newport News Co
At Cost of $4,000

Washington, Dec. 20.-1he contract
for building the 21,000-ton battleship
Texas was awarded to-day to the New
pert News Shipbuilding Co., the low
est bidder, at $5,S3O000.
The awards provides for recipro-
eating engines instead of the giant
turbines which are now being Installed
on nearly all other modern Warships.
The government could have saved $780,
0C0 by accepting the proposition OF
tie Newport News company to supply
the ship With Curtiss turbines or $40
Gee of the British design Parsons tur-
b:nes had been selected.
The decision 20 revert to the old
rcciDrocatinS engines was based on the
recommendation Of the engineer in
chief and other members of the con-
struction board, the reason assigned
being tic superior economy OF the re
ciDrocatng engines at what was
known as cruising" or middle rate
speeds. 1t is rot contended that tie
turbine is not superior to the reel
prccalinG engines mt top speeds, but
it il argued that these speeds are
very little used.
While Il !ln:i deciSlon mas Hrt pttH
annGymccd. it appears that the navy
department viii refer without COM
ment t. Congress the proposition OF
the Newport New co. to build the
battlcship New York, sister ship of
the Texas, III the same 1igure--$o,-
$50. $50.
The department mas been gathering
some data froll the various bureaus
regarding the probable cost OF ccn-
structin@ this ship in the New York
navy yard, according to the terms
Of the last appropriation act. fixing
q 5000. 900 limit and it appears that
this cannot be done within the cost.
As no bid in regular form was re-
ccivel for the construction of the Two
Golfers authorized by the last appro-
rr:ati,n act within the limit OF cost
81 800. 0UC. it will be necessary Tor Con
gross to increase that limit If these
a1juncts to tie fleet are to be punt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
}. II. DESMOND, Prop.

ton, DAulby De Gatigny is accused
of stealing a sum of money from the
pocketbook OF the defendant during
her stay in Vienna. The case at
tracted a largeand fashionable crowd.
as the public is intensely interested
in the fate of the two who lived so
luxuriousiy in the chateau De La
Tour.
Many American and European
journalists also were present in an
ticipation Of absorbing developments
in correction with the fantastic ca
recr Cf the son of an English tailor,
who posed successfully as Prince
Borgletto, Prince Luzignan and Count
DAuiby De Gatigny. and the revela-
ton of further details regarding the
alleged blackmailng plot based upon
letters asserted to have been forged.
These letters, which the defendant
claimed to have received from the
complainant, involve Alexandra T.
Schcrniodieif, VINO recently was ar
rested in London, charged with con-
spring TO blackmail the Duchess.
NJ. Plumon and NJ. Sturel appeared
for the duchess and Frederic Allain
and N. Bernard for the accused. The
Countess" was formerly Miss Fran
cesca Month Lunt of Boston. The two
We're married at Trinity church in
that city in 1884.
Madame DNulhy, who is an attrac-
tive woman, was richly gowned in
blue ayelvet and wore n large bunch
of violete. She sat beside her husband
upon the accused bench. On q desk
laid the uniform ana sword of 1.-The
Order Of Mulusino' which D'Aulby
as grand master conferred decora-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
1000 HUNGRY MEN
Glitter of Holiday Does Not Hide act
of City's Poverty.

Chicago. Dec. 2o.-Despitc the fact
that the big retail stores report that
more money is being spent this year
for holiday goods than in amy previous
year. 1000 men stood in line last night
il, ii biting wind to obtain a tin cup OF
tea and a roll each
1t was the 10th night that Malcolm
McDoWell had his coffee wagon out to
feed the hungry unemployed. The re
suits have shown that this charity IS
almost as badly needed as III mar"
panic" winter of 1918. The NUM-
cipal lodging house had over AGO lodg-
erS last night. number far in excess
of the number of beds and in excess OF
the number accommodated at TINS
time in the winter after the panic
three years ago. Iiogan's Hop, a
fcur-story building where men may
sleep on the bare floors for a nickel a
night. had more than 1900 guests last
NIGHT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
AGED MAN MURDERED.
Boarding Mistress and Husband Held
In New York Case.

New York, Dec. 2O-Ambrose Wilson,
Il Young Jersey City business man. re-
turncd to lis boarding place on john
son avenue early today. after ! belat-
I'd evening visit With friends and tum-
blcd mead first over the body of his
fath"r. Frank Wilson in the hallway.
I'VE old mans body was cold and he
Had boon dead apparently for several
hours Examination showed that H."
had been terribly beaten with some
heavy implement. and finally killed by
Il STAB IN rhe neck which severed the
jugUlar Vein.
Thn police arrested Augustus Miller
ard lis wife Jane. owners of the house.
The Two Wilson's, father and son, had
boarded With them for several years.
Miller is charged With murder and his
Wife is held as a witness.
According to the police, the Millcrs
h"d ouarrolcd with the elder Wilson
during the evening. q fight ensuing and
Mrs. Miller taking Wilson's part. Mil
Ter it is alleged, was Worsted in the
preliminary encounter 2nr returned
t. the fray with broom. He knocked
Wilson down with this weapon, the
police say. breaking the broom across
his head. Then he took the Jagged,
slivercd stick and showed it into the
oder mans neck, sevcring the jugular
vein.
Tl'c police arc Of the opinion that at
ter Miller found that Wilson WAS dead
h. carried thc body from the upper
floor, where the fight took place. to
the bottom Of the stairs. IN an effort
to give the impression that the man
had lnIioM down stairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
German Steamers !ngbert and Irma
Woernann Out of Courses.

t-aS<Palmas. Canary Islands, Dec. 20
Some anxiety is felt for the safety
~of the Woermann Steamship Line
steamers lnsbert and Trina Wocrmann.
The latter vessel started out from here
yesterday in the teeth of a terrible
gale to succor her sister shin, which
had been sighted II miles OFF the coast.
displaying signals of distress and indi-
eating that her engines had broken
down. Since then no word has come
from either of the liners and they
have not been sighted by incoming YES
sells.
It is thought that they may have
been driven northward by the fierce
storm which still ragged today
The German consul here is aboard
the irma. Both Of the German steam
crs ply between Hamburg, Rotterdam
and West African ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Justice dealt the f;lack Hand Il quick
body blow in Bro"klyn Tuesday with
the conviction in less than six hours
of woman lidnappCr. She is Maria
Rippa. frail weakened Italian woman
oi nur more than 30 Years. \ jury IN
TIE county court, after only 10 mini
utns' drlibcration. found her guilty OF
aGcttinc the kidnannirg OF litt.o Mich
acl I:izzip and GuiZepp" LonGo. The
p,naily is not less than five years and
not lnnr~ t,lan 10 Years in state prison
Sentence will BE passed on Tuesday
M Nt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
EDUCATION m AMERICA.
Review Of Progress Made, BY Con1r. of
Education Brown.

Washington. Dec. 2u.-.A COmprchen
Sivc review Of the progress made III
American education during the past
year is contained in the first volume
Of the annual report Of Or. Elmer ELS
worth Brown, commissioner Of cduca :
ton of the United States. made public
today.
There arc many activities closely re-
lated to education Which have received
It barge measure Of attention in recent
months, according to Commissioner
Brown. Libraries and museums. APP
prentice ships. public play grounds
home and school association-Such in
trrestS as these are sometimes treated
as lying just outside the education en-
closure. There is" he says, An UNI
mistakablc tendency to widen the en-
closure and to bring those things into
some relation With the regular scholas-
tic administration.
There are, moreover. numerous un-
dcrtakinSs which look to an extension
OF education opportunities to those who
have left school and have passed the
age of compulsory schooling. Evening
and other continuation schools. public
i'tlditS CORES 'llueiltt COURSES, nome
studies Of the Chautauqua type, are
all familiar examples"
Some Of these things. he says. are
distinctivcIy American and have help
od to make a reputation for American
educa tional enterprise abroad.
The extension of the area Of com =
pulsory school attendance has gone
forward" SAYS Commissioner Brown
but the number of young Americans
who are allowed to grow vi with only
meaere schooling is still distrcssingly
large"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

tlOns. -t.,... .a.
Being questioned D'Aulby said that
he was the son Of an English mu-
stefan. His wife was born Francesca
Lunt, in Boston in 1869. At this juno
ture NJ. Sturel, on behalf of the
duchess. requested the withdrawal
from the dossier of his clients per
sonal letters. NJ. bernard collected.
suggesting that the duchess feared
revelations that might be. made in
these letters The court after con-
sultation ruled against the plaintiff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
WORST FOR MANY YEARS.
Hurricane Sweeps New Foundland-
Heavy Damage Feared.

St Johns, y. f.. Dec. 23.-Ncw
i'oundland i in the gcip Of 4 hurri-
cane declared t. be the worst that
has been known ON the ISLAND for
many years. The storm has been
raging for - hours, ard shows no
signs Of {, ss;.tion. Alro ady much dam
age to fishing property and other
property along the coast has been re
ported, trains arc running far behind
schedules and the effect of tue storm
is being fit on every lard. Fears
are en,tctrin"i for many vessels
when IRE known To be at s"a and
il j.. feared that many wrecks and
disasters viii he recorded before tho
storm Flows itself out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
SENSATION TRIAL
Of Count" and Countess" De Eatisuy
Draws Crowds at Tours.

Tours. France, Dec. 20-The tria!
OF the srlf-styled Count and Conn
tess De Gatigny. who are charged
With having swirlled the Duchess De-
Choisc al ont Of 100000 III the sale %
spurious masterpieces, opened before
Judge Roberts in the correctional
court today.
The complainant was the widow
Of Charles Hamilton Paine o. Bos-
ton aud recently married the Duke
De Choisarl whose mother was Mary,
daughter u Malcolm Forbes Of Bos-
ton.
In addition to the principal allega-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
sPoalEIIlle xoIfs.

The Navy Athletic Association at the
annual meeting Tuesday night at An
napolis, Nd, made Frank Wheaton. late
of Yale, field coach of both. the football
and baseball teams of the Naval Acad-
envy for next year. There. was also made
an appropriation of 5000 toward the
building Of the new stadium at the Naval
Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
ALL HANDS SAVED
But Norwegian Bark Petra sls . Total
Loss Near Sambro, N. s.

Halifax. y IS. Dec. 2O.-The big Nor
wegian bark Petra, Capt. Hanson from
Rio Janeiro, Oct. Is. for Halifax, is q
total wreck at West Pennant,. three
miles from Sambro, N. S.. on the west
coast OF Nova Scotia. The bark struck
Monday night on Gull rocks and re-
manned fast. All the crew were saved.
though portion OF them passed a
terrible night dashed IN the rigging
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

ne Christmas shoppers were out in
i"ii force Tuesday, both in the fore
"'ph ana afternoon. The mild weather
was great induccment to the ladies
" set oct and do the shopping quite
early. \ man ut the railroad station
remarked at the large number of ladies'
"'o We're going to Augusta with the
N'lueht intention of doing some of their
s""pplh$ in that city while they could
ae' gust as coed trades in their own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Worcester's water supply comes
from, the neighboring towns of Leices-
ter. Holden and Paxton, which are sit
uated on higher ground and hows~by
gravity through the city mains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Hart Sclatfncr q Marx clothes make
present any gentleman would feel
proud to receive. Tho lines of newest
neckwaar STYLES. handkcrchicfs, gloves,
fine hosiery. SuSpendcr&, umbrellas.
etc, etc, t" he found at Clvin \.
Leshton$ nave been selected with
great care and prices dr@ the reason
able Kind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
MEAT DEPARTMENT,

Vermont turllies, native duck, native
geese. fancy chicken, fancy sirloin
roasts, native pork sparcrib, fancy
rump roasts. fancy chuck roasts, Bos-
ston market celery, fancy hot house
spinach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

The dancing party held by the Cam
ton Club Tuesday evening proved to
be as enjoyable as any of the previous
affairs and was largely attended. An
other dance will be held in two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Mrs. Roy Townsend of Portland
cane TO Gardiner Tuesday to spend the
holidays with her father, C. II. Cook of
Lincoln avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Remember and book your orders for
jerks pure ice cream and frozen pud
ding early See window display of
very fancy box line of chocolates and
bon bOrg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

George Emery Of West Gardiner is
something of Il hunter and trappcr but
the mnI- he got Il few days ago was Il
fine one and exceeded any he had ever
caught before. The animal measured
81 inches ia length and the skin was q
prime one and he received a good price
for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Dexter kinsell and O. =. Hilton OF
Whitefeld were business visitors in
Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

William Edmund AIunk Of Indianapo-
lis, left tackle OF last Years team. was
Tuesday elected captain of the 1911 Cor
neil football team. Munk was the only
Cornell man generally picked for the
aIl-American team. Tic is a junior in
the mechanical engineering course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

l.. A. Peacock, the cabnan, was back
on duty Tuesday after having been
confined to the house for two weeks
by amenesS caused by a fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Percy Cobb, Bates, 1914, is clerkine
in the Messer- Goodwin store during
the Christmas rush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

charles f.. bearing has returned
from Boston, where he went to attend
the funeral of relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Charles Merrill. one of the local cab
drivers, is back on the street, after an
illness of several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Mrs. Frederic Danforth returned
Tuesday evening from short visit in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

A'l members Of tn" Sons of Veterans
are requested to be present ut their
meeting Wednesday night as business
VI much Importance is to come UP for
consideration. The Camp is to be in
@ected by District Inspector Howcs of
AUGUSTA. Refreshments will be served.
me degree team of Ladies' Auxiliary
ana Sons al Veterans will meet to
practice their drills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Mrs. q. b. ClaSon and daughters,
Julia and Bertha, went to Lewiston
Tuesday for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

If you want to see big line of
Christmas goods at prices to please
YOU call at Langillc's Peoples store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
Various Lodge and Social Affairs
Holiday Personal Items.

James NJ. Jones Of Monmouth was d
visitor in the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Nh PERSONS who are looking for
Christmas gifts should surely look over
Jackson Bros stock. They have the
largest. best ana most up-to-date line
Of holiday goods that they have ever
carried. Their stock of tine toilet and
manicur" cases are of the best and
prices are right. Candy and per-
tunes in fancy packages and many
other beautiful things which can be
seen at their store Don't fail to call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21

Cyrus Witham was in Orono Tues
DAY to attend the funeral Of his broth
cr' George W. Wtham. Il former resi-
oent of Gardiner Mr.. N'itham was
accidentally killed while ut work in il
saw mill in Milo last Saturday He
was 'S years Of age and Vas born in
ms city. y widow and IL sister, Mrs
stephen Wakefield Of West Gardiner
survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
FULL LINE OF CANNED GOODS.

Remember
the quality
the quickest service be
will gon fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
DeSmOnd'S Market
Telephone 243-8
- Holiday Necessities =

FRUITS.
Nice bananas. navel oranges, layer
,raisins, large grape fruit.
." .2i .t' shs> sFtA.
VEGETABLES. "a, -
Fancy Hubbard squash. fancy sweet
potatoes. Cape Cod cranberres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
GARDINER
Canton Club Gives Eoiov-
able Dancing Party.
George Emery Captures a Mink
81 Inches in Length.

Various Lodge and Social Affairs
Holiday Personal Items.
James NJ. Jones of Monmouth was d
visitor in the city Tuesday.
Mrs Frederic Danforth returned
Tuesday evening from short visit in
Portland
Dexter kinsell and 0. p. Hilton of
Whitefield were business visitors in
Gardiner Tuesday.
Percy Cobb, Bates. 1914, is clerking
in the Messer- Goodwin store during
the Christmas rush.
Charles Merrill one of the local cab
drivers, is back on the street, after an
Illness of several weeks.
charles f.. bearing has returned
from Boston, where he went to attend
the funeral of a relative.
Mrs. O. b. Clason and daughters,
Julia and Bertha, went to Lewiston
Tuesday for q short visit.
If YOU want to see a big line of
Christmas goods at prices to please
vou call at Langillc's peoples Store"
Mrs. Roy Townsend of Portland
cane 20 Gardiner Tuesday to spend the
holidays with her father, c. II. Cook of
Lincoln avenue.
L. A. Peacock, the cabman, was back
on duty Tuesday after having been
confined to the house for two weeks
BY lamenesS caused by fall.
--------------------
Remember and book your orders for
jerks pure ice cream and frozen pud-
ding early. See window display of
very fancy box line of chocolates and
bon bon9.
The dancing party held by the Cam
ton Club Tuesday evening proved to
be as enjoyable as any Of the previous
affairs and was largely attended. An
other dance will be held in two weeks.
J. Fl. Desmond's Christmas adj is full
for houSekecpers IN making up their
orders. This is a store where prices
are as near right for the buNcr as the
trusts viii allow the retail merchant
to maxi"
George Emery Of West Gardiner is
something Of a hunter and trappcr but
the minI- he got IL few days ago was Il
fine one and exceeded any he had ever
caught before. The animal measured
=. 81 inches ia length and the skin was q
prime one ana he received Il good price
for it,
Hart Schaftncr q Marx clothes make
present any gentleman would feel
proud to receive. Tho lines of newest
neckWaar styles handkcrchicfS, gloves,
fine hosiery. SuSpendCr&, umbrellas.
etc, etc. to hc found at E,lvin a.
Leighton's nave been selected with
great care and prices ur" the reason
able kind.
Nh PERSONS who are looking for
Christmas gifts should surely look over
Jackson Bros stock. They have the
largest. best and most up-to-date line
l,t.
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,rioo, ,.
f,n,a -,
othor h',,,.it,,I .,;, H.
soon =, ~,
''
Cvru. William ,,,. in orono Tues-
day 10 attend tho f,,nor,l of his broth
cr. George " Ui+b.u, :, farmer rosi-
dent of Gardiner Viz ,s-itbam ,yas
,..a .'r''' III MILO f'St 'aiufaal nv
4 s m'' Guy y WiooW ana IL sister, MIS-.
HNPueh "akcllfid oL West Gardner
we
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-01
t That Unofficial
sonality, Nj. Police
| Commissioner |!
<esp Him In Close Con-
Iromsnt Until Your otfieIai
Term 10 Up.

seeking suggesting legislative amendments this effect
IRb expressing . personal opinion.
u large enough job his hand to enforce the laws
The Times given him credit repeatedly for earnestly
g do ithou ugsing around two distinct Municipalities
~ ferm Of omce
trouble people will difficulty determining who
uhen disoourses saloon reguaonsCroul the commits
M - Cruul the citizen
~ popular notion Of public stewardship that Crul the private
temporarily while Crou the commissioner Is looked
~ bsst he with the saloon laws he finds them.
ous his Job have resulted from police commits
taking upon negative such legislation they
sd desirable om the personal political point Of
resent police commissioner in
eceep the responsibility Of his position Law ENFORCING
IN aws they stand the peoples collective WILL
= tntll the people set them aside
NJ better let II at that and keep his OFFICIAL
IY 20 clearly view that class Of en-
70 by knowledge that they with
F113se ccmmissioner's unofficial convictions.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-01
ADVERTISING TALKS.
Continues From Page one.)

bond or that stock will be sold,
and no details are given.
During our talk the representa-
tives of the bond house told me
that their firm INVESTIGATED
ALL ENTERPRISES before
they undertook the sale of any
bonds and these investigations
cost .hem a great deal of money.
They cited recent case where
they were asked to float a bond
issue for a company in the coal
regions for the purpose of further
development OF the property.
They sent experts there to drill
holes into the ground and test the
veins and uality of the coal.
Three holes were drilled to the
depth of over three hundred feet.
The investigation proved that
everything was all right and they
started 10 sell the bonds.
/ asked them how long it took
to sell the bonds and they told
me, End it seemed to me it took
an unusually long time. They
merely advertised in the ordinary
way.
l asked them why they did not