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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12
FOR FALSE PRETENsEs.
"Prof." Fred Williams Arrested, Fri
day Evening, for Biddeford Police.

Acting upon the request of city
Marshal Colgan, by Chief of Police
Stone of Biddeford, one Prof. Fred
Williams. alias Prof. Bean. alias Prof.
Plant, alias Prof. Lefevre, who was
wanted in Biddeford on the charge of
cheating by false pretenses, was ar
rested, Friday, in Augusta. Marshal
Colgan received the notification. on
Wednesday, and upon investigation
found that the man wanted was IN
Augusta, engaged in conducting bust
ness as a clairvoyant and magic
healer.
A sharp lookout was kept Tor Will
liams and, Friday evening, he was
taken into custody by Night Officer
David Cloutier, Chief Stone, who had
been notified of the professors where
abouts, came to Augusta. Friday eve
ming, and returned to Biddeford or
Train No. 2, at 1912, with his pris-
Oner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Among the many summer visitors
who have been in Augusta, this week
were a party of six Boston boys who
are enjoying their two weeks yaca :
ton in cruising along the Maine coast
in the gasoline cruiser Colleen and
who made the trip Thursday. up the
kennebec river as far as Augusta,
arriving early in the evening. They
moored their craft for the night near
the clubhouse of the Augusta Yacht
Club, and after looking about town.
Friday forenoon, left for down river
| their destination being Southport
| Island. The members of the party
were c. l.. Bremen, A. B. Eldridge
Berkeley Woods. NJ. ii. Sears, Harve,
| Yerrill and Oliver Gelinas. The boys
We're having a good time. and re.
garding the trip up the river, which
| was the first time that they had seer
! the Kennebec, all expressed them
selves as delighted with the beauty o
the scenery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

The patrons of the baseball games
of the Trolley League will regret u
learn that l.. II. Woodcock, the star
pitcher of the Augusta team, mas
signed with the Fredericton team oil
the Maine and New Brunswick League
Mr.. woodcock was. without question
the best pitcher in the league, ana his
record of eight games pitched foi
Augusta doubtless attracted the at
tention of the managers of the Maine
and New Brunswick League. In TN
eight games he struck out So men, Is
sued but two bases on balls, allowed
only Al hits and II runs scored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

The Portland Co, of Portland,
which has the contract for putting
into the federal building an elevator
for the purpose of connecting the
basement of the building with the up
stairs workroom, has a crew of men
engaged in the work of drilling the
shaft in which the plunger will run
The elevator will be of the hydrauiis
type with a plunger six and one-hali
inches in diameter. The shaft vii
be about % feet in depth. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12
OdiIv kennebec Journal
Telephone 1876

Cards of thanks obituary notices. res
olutions of respect. etc., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 70 cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged al
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, will BE-
excluded from our local columns
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under Y
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office imediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Friends of Silas r. Jackson Will re-
sret to learn that he is ill at his home
on the Brook road. Last winter, MT
Jackson had a severe attack of the
grip. and was confined to the house
for several weeks. When the sprine
came he seemed comparatively well
/ and did his usual spring work. He Is
nearing his Sad birthday. but SO KIND
ly has time dealt with him that no one
would surmise that he was much over
20. He has always been active ano
industrious. and his illness is matter
of general regret to all who Know
him. His daughter, Mrs. Franz
Alexander, and her son, Reginald, OF
Washington, d. c., are here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12
CHELSEA.

The Progressive caucus was held at
the town hall. Thursday. July 10th,
with c. A. Sheldon as chairman. and
George Caldwell, secretary The follow
ing delegates were elected to attend
the convention at Waterville, July 10;
Walter r. Burbank, Charles H. Wat
son and Arthur n. Douglas; al
ternates, e. II. Collins, E. II. Libby and
George H. Caldwell.
A minstrel and vaudeville entertain
ment will be given at Chelsea Grange
hall, Wednesday night, July IL, by tht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

United States Deputy Marshal BUS
sell brought to Augusta, late frlaay
afternoon n man whom he had ar
rested for conspiracy to evade the
Webb law, and took him before Unit
cd States Commissioner harrington
The RESPONDENT waived examination
and pleaded not guilty. but was heie
IN the sum of $1,000 for appearance al
the September term of the Unitee
States district court at Boston. The
required bond was furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

A smoke talk took place, FRIDAY
evening, at the Democratic state
Headquarters, Augusta, at Whlch TIME
the primary campaign was priefis
talked over. Several Democrats were
present, among these being; Mayor
Newbert, Ex-Gov. Plaisted, Niles .
Perkins and Wallace Morse. The plans
for the coming campaign We're DIS
euSSed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

wards mill, on card machines. had
his right hand badly mutilated, Fri
day evening, while cleaning machin-
cry, the thumb and the first two fin
gers being so crushed and torn thai
it was necessary to remove them en-
tirely.
The flesh OF the left hand was
also lacerated and the third finger
broken. The man was taken to the
Augusta General hospital, where his
injuries were dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

W. Il. Williamson's Stanley touring
car was driven through to Augusta
Friday, from the factory at Newton,
Mass with kerosene as the fuel. II
is the first car here to be so equip
ped. The machine acted to perfection
and Mr.. Williamson thinks highly OF
the new feature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Anne Casavant, of the Casavant IL
Cloutier Co. who is with his family
occupying the Casayant and Cloutlei
cottage, near the Outlet, Cobpossee-
eontee. for the month of July, was IN
town Friday, for n few hours, ana
reports that they are enjoying every
minute at the lake. During the
month of August the cottage viii be
occupied by G. A. Cloutier and fam
ilv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

The Philadelphia & Reading barge
Pickering. which finished discharging,
Friday morning, a cargo of coal for
the Purinton Bros. Co, was towed to
Bath. by the tug Ariel, that morning
on her way back to Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

A party of 10 boys and girls of this
city took the ii o'clock car. Friday.
for Island Park, where they passed
the day in various forms of amuse-
ment A picnic dinner was served
upon the arrival at the park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

trio. Graham The great dancer and
ba MOIST Miss Marie Toupin vocalist
pianist, and coon shouter and Professor
G. s. Bradford monologist, cooii sing
or and tamhorine player. They are
sure to please. After the entertainment
good music will be furnished for dane
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

George H. Curtis, who is recovering
from a severe attack of infamlnatory
rheumatism. WIS able to ride over
town, Friday forenoon, for the hrst
time since his Illness. and hopes to be
able, before long. to be at the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

DR. O. c. S. Davies and son Henry
left Augusta. Friday. fer the Isle OF
Springs. where the doctors family are
enjoying the summer season. Ihey
made the trip by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Peavy and
daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bckford and daughter. are the guests
of Charles Taber, at his camp on the
shore of Togus pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Hon and Mrs. stephen w. Carr, VINO
have left their cottage on the shofe
of Cobbosseeeontee and are no" at
their nome in Bewdoinham. were Vlsi-
tors, Friday, In the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Mrs A. NJ. Bilman of san Jose, Cal
arrived, Friday. from Belfast, wher'
she had fer the past month been Wis
ting her daughter. Mrs l., ID. South
ard Mrs. Bilmen left California th'
first of June. and will return III octo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Mayer Chaplin and NJ. III. an
drews of Bangor, We're in the eiis'
Thursday. returning to Bangor. frl-
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Fred NJ. Noyes, overseer of poor at
Gardiner, was at the State House.
Friday ON business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Rolfe OF Phiia
delphia were in the city, FRIDAY. STOP
ping at the Augusta House. MI. hoiie
was formerly of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Capital Grange will hold regular
meeting, this Saturday evening. me
First and Second degrees VIII pe con
ferred, followed by Storytelling con
test and an illustrated trip TO Alaska
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Mr.. snd Mrs. Granville 6etcheil of
Boston, who had been ENJOYING a few
DAYS with Sheriff and Mrs. Colby
Getchell. returned, Friday. to their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Mrs. George w. Motherweii mas re
turned from a two-weeks WISH III DINO
ham and Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Miss Angie NJ. Sylvester left, FRI
day, for Portland. where she will visit
Miss Adah Plummer, formerly OF Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Miss Helena Bissonette of Winthrop
the tile Misses Clara Jackson and Alice
Whiting of East Winthrop. were in
town. Friday. the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12
Mrs, Annie Pierce.

Word has been received in the city
of the death, July ., at Piercemont, n
b., of Mrs. Annie Pierce. aged SO years
Six sons, Robert of Long Island. n. Y.
John of Caribou, and Maurice, Charles
James and Thomas of Piercemont, n
b., and four daughters, Mrs, Nellie
Goiman Of Augusta, Mrs. Annie Nc
Cullough of Old Town. Mrs. Alice Dai
ton of Little Falls, Mimi, and MIS-!
Maggie Pierce of Piercemont. survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Deputy Sheriff Henry IL. MeCaus-
land of Readfield was business
visitor in the city, Friday. for few
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Charles Il. Hall returned. Friday.
from Boston. where he has been ON a
short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Ellsworth L. Peacock of Readfeid
was a visitor. Friday, to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

the French soldiers convert the gun
eaisson into an observation tower by
turning it's shaft upward and equip
ping it with ladder and platform
That Philadelphia will have free golf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

One thousand families control near
~ all the soil of Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Saturday, July II, 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

Frank Morissette, aged about Is
years old and employed at the Ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12
HAND BADLY MUTiLATED.

Frank Morrissette Loses Thumb and
Two Fingers, Friday Night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-12

by HaHoweh 0y :. W. S"os"
son. - Gardiner by Aresbu on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan 6-The winds along
the New England coast will be moder-
ate mostly west and northwest middle
Atlantic coast, moderate variable. The
extensive high pressure area that formed,
during Monday, over the Atlantic states
and the adjacent ocean has effectually re-
tarded the eastward progress of the
Western cold wave and it has made but
little progress, since sunday night, be-
yond reaching the upper Mississippi river
and extending through Texas. The line
of zero temperature extends, tonight into
the Texas panhandle and north New
Mexico and the temperatures. this morn
ing. in portions of south Arizona and
south California We're the lowest of rec
ord, San Diego, Cal, reporting temper
ature of % degrees. The lowest temper
ature reported was SO degrees below zero
at Havre, Mont. 1t is much warmer in
the Atlantic states and temperatures We're
generally above 20 degrees from the state
of Mississippi eastward. \ trough of rel
atively low pressure still extends from
Texas northeastward and as conse-
quence general rains and SHOWS fell east
of the Rocky mountains. 1t will be cold
er. Tuesday night or Wednesday. In the
Atlantic states. There will be SHOWS or
rains, Tuesday, east of the Mississippi.
probably continuing. Wednesday, in the
Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
Bank Breaks with Salt Lake
Clearing House, Even Though
1t Cost 1t $4,000 Per Year.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The operations
of the Clearing House Association of
Salt Lake City, Utah. and it's contro-
versy with the National Copper Bank
of that city were explained to the
Money Trust investigating committee
of the House, today. Five Salt Lake
City bankers testified.
W. w. Armstrong. president of the
National Copper Bank, recounted the
circumstances that resulted in the
separation of his bank from the Clear
ing House. He said that when the
Upper National declined to abide by
a rule adopted by the Clearing House
forbidding banks to pay interest on
open or checking accounts, the eight
other members of the Clearing House
the association and imme-
diately formed q new one, with con-
stitution including the rule to which
the Copper National objected. The
copper National declined to subscribe
TO the rule or to enter the new asso-.
citation. Mr.. Armstrong said that it
was costing his bank $4,000 a year
extra to operate outside of the Clear
ing House.. He asserted that the Salt
Lake Clearing House rules regulated
rates and interest to be charged in
practically every transaction between
a bank and its clients. ana he en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

deaVored to argue that the association
was in restraint of trade. usurping the
functions OF the office of the banks.
W. S. Mccormick and three other
members of the association said that
Mr. Armstrong had stated the facts
about as they had occurred, but they
disagreed with his view of the trans
action. maintaining that the associa-
ton was acting within its rights.
Just before the committee adjourned
}. j. Henry of the firm of Solomon &,
Co, New York City, took the stand.
he was questioned by Samuel Inter
myer, counsel for the committee. as to
the details of the marketing of the
stock OF the California Petroleum Co.
by the syndicate formed by his com
pany. Hallgarten & Co., and Lewisohn
Bros Mr.. Henry produced the agree
ments and contracts in connection
with the marketing of the stock and
the organization of the company. His
examination win be continued tomor-
row.
After the hearing, the committee,
with Mr.. untermyer. went into execu-
tive session, where for more than an
hour plans for the prosecution of the
Investigation We're discussed. The COM
Continued on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
AT SALEM, MASS.
Mayor Hurley Begins 3-Years Term
Sharply Criticizes the ponoe.

Salem, Mass, Jan. 6-John F. Hur-
ley, four times mayor OF Salem under
the old charter. was inaugurated, to-
day. as the first chief executive under
the new commission form of govern
ment. lie will serve three years
In his address to his four fellow di-
reetors, constituting the new city gov
eminent, Mayor Hurley severely criti-
cized the police department. declaring
that the management Of the depart
ment by previous adm nistrations had
been farce comedial."' He recommend
ed motor patrol and ambulance wag-
ons; two new fire stations; q new play
ground for THE Point district; new
city ordinances to conform with the
new charter; making athletics and do
nestle science compulsory studies in
the high school; and a meeting of the
city council once every three months
in every ward in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
INAUCURALS
Take Place in Many Of The
Massachusetts Cities.
Mayor Ashley Of New Bedford
Begins Ills Sixteenth Term.
Salsm Starts Commission Cove rn-
ment, Under Mayor Hurley.

Boston, Jan. Inaugural exer-
cises were held in many Massachu-
sets cities, today
Salem entered upon it's first year
under the new commission form of
government with John f. Hurley, four
times mayor under the old charter,
as chief executive. He criticized the
police department and made several
recommendations for the management
of city affairs
Industrial development was urged
by Charles A. Burns in his inaugural
address as mayor of Somerville. May
or Charles H. Ashley OF New Bed
ford made a plea for state aid in the
development of the port facilities of
New Bedford, pointing out that with
the completion of the Cape Cod ca
nal his city would occupy an impor-
tant position.
The appointment of a com mittee of
"a business men to act as an advis-
DRY board to the municipal council
was announced by Mayor Harry C.
Foster of Gloucester.
The Marlboro city government
elected Peter B. Murphy as city clerk
for 31st term and in Taunton Ed
ward H. Temple, who had been city
treasurer for quarter of a century,
failed of reelection by five to four
votes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
POKER CHIPS TO SPONGES..
CAUSTIC POTASH TO SOAP.
Democratic Tariff Troubles Begin==Gigantic
Glue Trust Looms Up==American Grapha=
phone Go. Seems Firmly Fixed==The
Jokes Enliven the Hearing.

Washington. Jan. 8 "A score of man
Sufacturers. importers and representa-
tiVes OF other interests affected by
customs changes, aired their griev-
ances before the House committee on
WAYS and means, today, IN the first of
Il series of hearings preliminary to the
shapr revision of the Payne Aldrich
tariff law ut the coming extra session
CT Congress.
The discussion ranged from poker
chips 10 sponges and from caustie pot
ash 70 laundry soap.
Chairman Underwood and his asSo-
ciate members of the committee exam
ined each witness after the 15-mnute
argument the committee allotted them
and there was some joking to leaven
the tarlf tinkering.
The spectre of ii gigantic Glue Trust
whose tentacles reached out over Eu-
rope and into South America was
raised by Charles Delaney. president of
THE National Association of Glue and
Gelatin Manufacturers. Mr.. Delaney
pictured the European Glue Trust" as
doing its work with the approval of
the various European governments,
absolutely controlling the glue manu-
facturing industry of Germany and
Austria. with plants in Italy and
France, Holland and Russia and re-
Gently extending its operations to
South America. controlling IS per cent
of the output of glue of the continent
of Europe. The Glue Trust, he said
also was largely engaged ia the man
ufactare of gelatin. The witness said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
Made by Tmrkey--Renounces Right
To Island of Crete--Impossible to
Give up Adrianople Says Rechad
Pasha, the Turkish Delegate.
Allies Not Satisfied and Suspend Conference, Pre-
SunabIy 10 Give The Turks More Time.

advice Of the Powers IN favor of mod
Grafton. they would break off the nego-
tlations second, if Rechad were cour-
teeus but the new concessions unim-.
portant, they would suspend the con-
ference; third, if Rechad made i'm
portant concessions without absolute
ly conceding the allies demands, they
would adjourn the sitting. until Fri
day, in order to allow time to consult
their respective governments.
Expectation was intense when the
Servisn delegate Stefan Novakovftch,
opened the session. Rechad Pasha, be-
fore reading his statement made
brief speech. He said that Turkey war
prepared to give further proof of her
conciliatory spirit and desire to aver
bloodshed, but he regretted that the
allies seemed determined to concede
nothing on their part and had turned
deaf ear to humanitarian consider
ations He then read the following
"If we refuse the cession of Adrianople
it is because it's cession is impossible. for
the security of Constahtinople and the
Dardanelles Besides, | must add that
we are here with the firm intention TO es-
tablish lasting peace, with such condi-
tions as will ensure friendly relations and
commercial facilities to both parties.
I'VE still are ready, today, to discuss
the frontier line between Turkey and
bulgaria. but this frontier must leave
Adrianople in Ottoman territory. Wish
ing to give new proof of our spirit OF con-
Citation we consent to desist from our
rights over Crete on condition naturally