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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

day, all on the charge of intoXication
were before Judge Drake, Monday
One paid his fine. Four were dismissed
with the understanding that their fines
should be paid by local mill, where
they are employed.
A game of baseball will be played
NJ c. l. and U. of M. Law school
Saturday afternoon, NJ. c. l. will play
Higgins Classical here.
Mrs. Dennis Carr and little son Cor
don of East Rochester, n. H., arrived
Saturday. for a visit with Mrs. Carr 5
father, Gordon Wayness. and family
Mrs Deborah Knox Livingstone OF
Bangor who gave a Temperance ad-
dress at the Universalist church, Sun
day evening, addressed the NJ. c. |.
students at chapel exercises, Monday
morning, She was the guest here of
Mrs. b. N. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Dinsmore of
Newport were guests, over Sunday, of
friends here.
The death of Mrs. Mary Pratt, wife
of Deacon Frank Pratt of Harttand
occurred at her late home, Saturday.
at the age of 66 years. She was the
oldest member of the Baptist church in
Hartland and was also a member o.
the w. c. r. u.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Joaquin and son
Norman of Athens are in town for a
few days visit with her mother Mrs.
Olivia Johnson.
f. NJ Bean, assistant at the Postal
Telegraph Co., passed Sunday with his
mother in Augusta.
Mrs. Lizzie Hall. who has been visit
ing for several weeks with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Fred Estes, and sister. Mrs
George Cathcart, has returned to her
nome In OXford.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Hackctt of
Skowhesan passed Sunday here with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
PITTSFIELD.

Mrs. Mary Burgess FORMER of Fair
field passed away, at SIS p. NJ, Sun
day, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. A. H. Pushor, in this town. where
she had been in failing health for the
past five years. Her age was ~ years,
months. She was the mother of IA
children. 10 of whom are dead. Be-
sides Mrs. Pustor, daughter, Mrs
Charles Richardson of Gardiner. two
sons, Jerry FORMER of Gardiner and
Henry of Fairfield. survive. All the
children were with her at the time of
death and accompanied the remains,
Monday, to Fairfield, where the fun
eral will be held at the Catholic church
and the interment made.
-Four men who We're arrested, Sun
day, and one who was arrested, Satur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
OAKLAND.

A II. Lord vert to Portland, Mon
day, on business.
John Farnham, who was operated
on Thursday, for appendicitis, has
pneumonia.
The Thimble Party of Oakland en-
tertaned the Social Neishbors of
Fairfield, May day, at the home of
Mrs. Elmer Perry. Fairfield street Al
address of welcome was given by Mrs.
Geo. Tracy. followed by recitation
by Mrs. A. II. Rice, and a poem, com
posed by Lucille Rice and read by Mrs
Geo. Wheeler: vocal solo by Mrs Eva
prentiss Perry; poem. May Day, by
Mrs. 9. p. Reed; reading, Mrs. f. r
Pilsbury; reading. Visiting Caroline
Mrs Frank Dexter: reading sun
shine" Mrs. ]. r. Flewelling: vocal
solo, Mrs. Perry: reading, "Only a
Rose Mrs. Floyd Blackwell; vocal
sole. Mrs. Augustus Voustrom The
house was decorated with evergreens
and pinks. Mrs. Perry was crowned
Queen of the May and all voted the
members of the Thimble party delight
full entertainers.
A Darrell containing 12Es dozen quart
bottles of ale was seized, Monday
morning, at the Nj. c. r. r. station by
Deputy Sheriff David b. Ellis The
package was addressed to Arthur
Which and was shipped from Boston
man from Rowe, by the name of
Wing called for the barrel and he had
it loaded on his wagon when it was
discovered that he was not the one
to whom il was addressed and ba ha n
to unload it. 1t was taken to the office
of Judge Geo. w. Field and there il
will remain for 10 days at least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

Henry Girard, who was arrested in
Augusta, Saturday. charged with lar
eeny of watch from n resident of
Waterville was brought to this city,
Monday afternoon. and arragned be-
fore Judge Matthew in the manicipa,
court Girard. who is not Il stranger
to the prison officials at Augusta, WAS
tried. found guilty and sentenced to
four monhs at hard labor. Both the
man from whom Girard stole the
watch and the one to whom he sold
1t in Augusta appeared as witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

"Vildae,' the French comedy i'll
three acts that made such an instan-
taneous hit when presented at the
City Opera house by the Notre Dame
Dramatic Club, Two weeks ago, Will
rpobably be produced in. Augusta, the
week of May 10 Father Martin. VINO
has charge of the production. visited
Augusta, Monday, with view of max
ing arrangements for the presentation
there.
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KENNEBEC.
CHINA.

l Inc many TRENDS OF MI. ana Mrs. j.
II. Holmes are very glad TO welcome
| them back, after being in New York for
the winter.
Miss Marion Jones of Oak Grove Semi
nary passed the weekend with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood W. Jones'
The w. c. r. t. was pleasant entertain
cd, on Thursday afternoon, by Mrs En-
MA Whitehouse and Mrs Ina Plaisted
After the business of the meeting and
planning for the coming Federation, re-
freshments were served.
The regular business meeting and So
cial of the G. E. Society will be held
on Tuesday evening, at the library
The friends of Everett Goodspeed gave
him a merry surprise. on Thursday even
ing, in honor of his 21st birthday He
was the recipient of a well-flled may
basket and when he had succeeded in
catching the entire party, all repaired to
the house, where games and music were
enjoyed until late hour. Ice cream and
cake were served.
The Quaker Round Table will be enter
tanned at Chas. Frye's, Saturday even
ing.
WAYNE.
NORTH-M Phyllis Ward passed
Friday night with her aunt, Miss Jen-
| ME Lane at Kent's Hill
School has been closed, for one week.
because of the Illness of the. teacher.
| Mrs. Gertrude Barron, who will give
up the school and a new teacher will
Iopen the school. on Monday
Mrs. Arthur Shaw and son Richard
of Oakland are guests of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hail.
| T. G.. Jennings has returned from his
"trip to Hebron
| Harold L.ittlefied of North Ac-
ton, Mass. and Mrs. Lora Lee Loveioy
wife of the late S. S Lovejoy. were
united in marriage at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. l. F. Maxim at Kent's Hill.
Thursday morning, May l. Rev.
William Wood performed the eere-
mony. Mr. and Mrs. Littlefied took
an auto trip to Mr.. Littlefelds home
and. on May Is. will start for Wash
:ngton, where they will make their
future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Pike will move to
their new home in Turner Village Mr..
Pike is much improved
MONMOUTH.
kew. Cook, stationed here, had good
audience at the Methodist church. Sun
| day morning, Rev. G +. Whidden of
the Congregational being detained
away on account of the illness of his
wife.
j. Ball moved Il load of goods to his
nome IN Wiscasset from here, recently.
several cars of potatoes have been
shipped from here. recently. Il. q.
Ciough shipped a car of his own.
An unusual amount of spraying has
been done to the fruit trees during
the spring.
* partridge, recently. flew through
the glass panel in the door in the
house of j. b. Packard
The annual prize speaking contest
| OF the students of Monmouth Academy
| will take place Tuesday evening, May
6. at Cumston hall
The farm buildings of Leonard An
drews of Monmouth Ridge We're de-
stroyed by fire, Friday evening, togeth-
er with the hay and farming tools, Fire
| was caused by smoking hams. Loss es-
timated $4,000. Insured for $1,000
Several grass fires have lately oc-
CURED as result of burning brush.
Isaac Libby of Jay has moved into
the J. Ball house. on Pleasant street
and will work on the State farm. the
coming season.
Quite few smelts have been taker
from kimba1l and Maxwell brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
Philippine "Gtass" Softens RAYS.

Sea shells are used as generally as
window panes in the Philippines. and
particularly in Manila, as is glass IN
this country, and the effects of tropi-
cal sunlight filtering through the sill
very grayness of the shells, softened
and gentle. is magnificent The VIM
dows in the main entrance of the
Philippine General Hospital Manila.
are probably as fine a modern exam
pie of the use of the seashells as can
be obtained. The seashell windows
may also be seen at their best in the
old churches.
Manila alone uses in the neighbo~-
hood of 100000 Kapas shells each
year for windows. The largest sized
shells will square about three inches.
These sell for from 81 to IS per 1000.
according to quality. Shells that will
form panes of about two square inches
sell for anywhere from $3.50 to So per
1000. and are used for ordinary pur-
poses. in dwellings, stores and the
like. Tests prove the shell panes to
be much stronger than glass.-Popt-
lar Mechanics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
WALDO.
BURNHAM.

The Pythian Sisters held special
meeting, Wednesday evening. and con-
ferred the degree on Oliver Prescott.
rhe grand chief, Mrs. Jennie Lowe of
Portland was present in an official ca
pacity. Ice cream and sake were serv
Ell.
Mr. and Mrs. Ora Tilton are receivg
congra tulations on the birth of a son,
Malcolm Louville. Tuesday morning.
social dance was given at the hall,
Thursday night. and was we'll attend
ed Music was furnished by Pomeroy' s
orchestra.
Mrs. Emma Spencer of Pittsfield is a
guest this week. of Mrs. George f..
BRYANT.
Dominick Susi has purchased of Harry
Goodwin of Waterville the building near
the depot which has been used as a res
taurant and he plans to install maclIln-
cry, to use the building as Grist min.
LIBERTY.
| Norman y. Lothrop, principal of the
Liberty High school went to Belfast
lone day. last week.
| l.. f. Hurd was business caller in
Belfast one day last week.
| Allen Knowlton of Belfast spent the
Iweek end in town with his parents.
The large steam boiler for the cream
lery was brought to town. Saturday. By
1.-THE Belfast Trucking Company.
The Senior class of Liberty High
school serve Il supper at Grange hall,
TUESDAY. The proceeds are to go for
graduation expenses.
| Mrs Samuel Davey. who has been
Iseriously ill for several weeks, Is very
much improved.
| Maurice Gray who has been passing
La week in Boston. returned last week.
| Mrs. Harry Wyman and son Frank
lof Thorndike. are in town, guests of
/ Mr. and Mrs. F. p. Bennett.
| Mrs Marilla Carpenter has gone to
IWhitefield for visit with her daugh-
tier Mrs. John Jewett
| Edgar Post has accepted a position
lin the State prison at Howard, r. l.,
land left, last week, to assume his du-
tiles.
| Mr.. and Mrs. George Meservey left.
| last week, for Massachusetts, where
they have positions in an Institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
Cecilia Choral Society Final
Concert Simply Delights Audience.

(a) Song of My Love" DHardelot
(b) Down in the Forest" Donod
tc) cone Fine Day" from "dadame
Butterfly Puccini
Miss Frances Stuart
yellow, Yellow Buttcrcups." Schwartz
Sem-chorus GIG voices).
(a) Butterflies Nevin
CD "Sweethearts," Herbert
Orchestra.
Waltz Song" Butterflies Mildenburs
Chorus.
Cello o-'Liebesfrend' Kreisler
Miss Sue WnchelE
(a) BLOW, We Gentle Breezes, Blow"
Marks
OBJ "Stars in Heaven" Reinberger
Semi-Chorus.
Cantata-"Gallia' Gounoud
Chorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

Five missionaries of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance will hold two
services, at 230 and $50 p. NJ,
Wednesday. May Z, at the histori-
eel room in the public library.
These services will be in charge OF
Rev VIM. Franklin. One of the mis-
sionaries is Miss Nellie Psaten, form
erly school teacher in Waterville. A
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend these services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
READFIELD.

EASI-A wedding reception was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Fifield, Friday evening More than 100
guests were present and the evening
was passed in very social manner
Many beautiful and costly gifts were
received showing the esteem in which
this young couple are held. Refresh
mentS consisting of sandwiches, olives
coffee, ice cream, cakes, candies and
cigars were served.
e. s. Coleord visited his parents in
Benton, last week.
Mrs. w. II. Higgins and daughters,
Ada and Doris of Fairfield, were week.
end guests of Mrs. Ada Berry. Other
guests at the home of Mrs. Berry Sun
day were: Miss Villa Stevens and Miss
Iuella Wallace of Winthrop and Mrs
Elmer Berry.
Miss Mildred Brown was the guest
OF Mrs Harvey Schoppee, last week
Mrs. Arthur Walton of Winthrop and
Mrs +. w. Brown were also visitors
at Mrs. Schoppee's. recently.
Miss Rubie Hammond and her friend
from Augusta We're weekend guests
of Miss Hanmonds parents, Mr.. and
Mrs T.. H. Hammond. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Spencer of Augusta were Sunday
guests of Mr and Mrs. Hammond.
Harry Libby and family have taken
possession of their new home which
they recently purchased of NJ. S. Col
Inns.
Mrs Everett Coleord and daughter
passed several days. last week. with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Bur
CESS in Manchester
Mis- Margie Par.in returned to her
home, Monday, after passing few
days with her friend, Mrs. Mary
Scrihner.
Mrs Bailey from Boston, friend OF
Mrs Scribner, is to pass the summer
" 18th her at her home in Manchester.
Rev +. Mace has been working fer his
uncle, L. NJ. Bailey. at Winthrop Cen
ter.
DEPOT-Vinton Dunn of Augusta
was an over-S Sunday guest at the home
of l.. 3. Wright
Mrs. Reed of Freeport is visiting at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. h. w.
Roundy.
Albert Merrill of Vermont was an
over-Sunday visitor with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Amy Merrill, at Mrs. J. +.
Mccormick S.
AIRS. MAY Walton of Winthrop was
the guest of Mrs. f. w. Brown
Wednesday.
Mrs NJ j. Townsend, who has been
passing the winter with relatives III
Massachusetts,, returned home, Friday.
Mrs. =. j. Flanders is nursing at the
home of Clarence Dunn, Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. Stein, agent for the New YORK
American, was stopping al f. j. Dud-
ley's, last week.
Miss Marguerite Gordon is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Harrington of Bath.
Miss Janette Dudley is teaching IN
Sidney.
Mr.. Patterson of Boston, who mas
been here a week, was quite surprised
Saturday evening, on going to his cot
&c at Maranacook to find two men,
who had forced an entrance. Leaving
for help. they fled, taking an amount
of iewery and other things valued at
Sf25.
Mrs FOLEY and children of MN
throp we're callers on Mrs Emma
Whittier, Wednesday.
After the hail storm, Saturday, TWO
Ia6dies. who had been fishing, came
home drenched and on inquiry why
they did not seek shelter SAID they
fclt az if they we're 40 miles from no.
where.
Farmers are planting peas, POTATOES
etc brewr-tails making their appear
ancc and everything in nature AWAKEN
ing to action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
Cecilia Concert a
Complete Success.

The orchestral concert given by the
Cecilia Choral Society, Monday afternoon,
drew "A large crowd of both adults and
children, who listened with deep appre-
citation and attention to the music of UNI
usual excellence. Miss Sue Winchell.
who has been with the Chapman Con-
cert Co, during the past season was
heartily welcomed back to WaterVille.
Her rendition of "Lbestraume" was of
that standard that Miss Winchell alone
can give. Mrs Mabele +. Cook, too,
was loudly applauded for her group of
songs This is Mrs. Cook second APP
pearance before the Waterville public,
and she has already won an enviable
position among the musical talent of the
city Cecil NJ. Daggett conducted the or
chestra, and Miss Christine Dagsett act
ed as accompanist
Following is the program for the after
noon concert:
Orchestra
overture-"Wiliam Tell Rossini
Songs from the Opera:
Toreador Song-Carmen. Bizet
Quartet-Rigaetto. Verdi
Contralto Solos
fa) Rose in the Bud Forster
eb) Just Wearyin' for You,
Jacobs Brand
fe) "For You Alone Geeh
Mrs Mabel Ferris Cook.
The Orchestra
Light Opera-"The Red Widow" Gebest
Songs
(a1 "Jfnder the Leaves" Thome
III "Ruttertlies', NeVin
1o "polonaise' Chopin
III, "March Grotesqie" Sinding
Cello Solo-''I. ibestratlIue," List
Miss Sue Winchcl.
The Orchestra
Misunderstanding Maid" Reinhardt
March-'"ra nnhauser," Wagner
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Recent published statistics show
what vast amount of steel is de-
manded by the railroad system of the
country for track and rolling stock.
Thus. a single system. the New York
Central has sent out inquiries for be-
tween ten thousand and fifteen thous-
and steel freight cars. The United
States Steel Corporation is asking for
three thousand cars. the Hartman
lines for five thousand and the total
inquiry is for about thirty thousand
cars. There Is corresponding demand
for steel rails, the Pennsylvania rail-
road alone calling for 100000 tons for
delivery this year. and it is believed
that the demand in the United States.
coupled with expected large orders
from abroad. will bring the orders for
rails for 1918 up to the enormous to-
tai of three million tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

The corporation is composed of G.
J.. Pulsifer, g f. b. Walker. l.. c.
Fuller. John Shcriden, c. +. Goodhac
c. B. kelleher, John Fardy, Pattansall
& Plumstead, l.. E. Thayer and S,
Preble. The officers are: President.
c. +. Pulsifer treasurer l.. f.
ThaNer: clerk. Frank PIumstead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
WINSLOW.

Mr.. and Mrs J. H. Bailey were
guests. Sunday. of Mr.. and Mrs. L e.
Bailey of China.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Besse and
children of Unity were guests, Sat
urday and Sunday, of Mr. and Mrs
William Hamln.
Kenneth Alley of Wateryille is Wis
ting his uncle, w. f. Alley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

Mrs. George Cram has gone to West
brook, for few weeks stay with her
daughter, Mrs. Earl Maloney.
George Knowlton, who has been WIS.,
iting his son, Frank, in Bath. for sew
eral weeks, has returned home.
Isaac Reynolds, who is working in
Freedom, spent Sunday at his home
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

DR. F. w Huntington of Portland,
inspector in charge of Bureau of An
imal Industry, United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. was a visitor III
the Elm City, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

Miss Ella Cormier. who has been
confined to her home on Boutelle ave-
nue., the past few days, with severe
attack of Indigestion, is again able to
be about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

Edwin G.. Towne, superintendent OF
burials, is now ready to receive APP
plication for burals for bodies thai
were placed in the tomb during the
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
A CHALLENGE.

The Watervile Tigers wish to chal
lenge any baseball team in the State,
whose players are under Is years of
age. Address all communications to
Fred Wintel, "A Water street, Water
5xF;ija
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
FAIRFIELD.

The Woman's Relief Corps Sewing
Circle will meet, Wednesday, ut the
home Of Mrs. f.. G. Clark.
The West Benton Athletic team won.
25 to a, Saturday, from the Sebast-
cook nine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

A dinner of the usual variety viii
be served, Wednesday noon, at G.. A.
r. hall, North Vaasalboro, by tie
ladies of the Relief Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

stated convocation of Teconnet
Chapter, No. So, r. A. NJ, will be held
Tuesday evening, May 6, at 1.3o. All
members are requested to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

Hon Payson Smith of Augusta,
State superintendent of schools, was
a visitor in Waterviile, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received to fur
nish coal for the season of 1884 to the
Maine Industrial School for Girls. Hallo-
bids. Bids will not be received after
May 10, 1913. Also proposals for painting
Administration building two coats and
outside woodwork of three other cot
tages.
C. w. WHITE, Steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

The regular monthly meeting of the
city government will take place, TINS
evening, in the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Cara
funk made a brief stay in the city,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06

+. w. and f. C. Clair left, recently,
for few days fishing trip at Kineo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-06
METEOROLOGICAL NEWS

Dr and Mrs. J. Q. Piper of Scion
were in the city, Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-31
FRIEDMANf WON'T RUN
Berlin Doctors Attorney Is Ger
tain He Is Not Sailing To day.

IL was believed yesterday among his MS
sociatas that Or. Friedrich Franz Fried
mann, anxious as no Is % get away from
the scene Of strife. would not sail for
Berlin to-day. y. @. Arnold. his Proyi-
dence attorney. who accompanied tho
turtle germ dlscoverer on his trip to New
York, after the fateful news OF the New
York Board OF Health was broken 70
him, said that 1T was certain that DR..
Friedman viii not go away tomorrow
or make any sudden departure"
II WAS said that DR.. Friedman will
never desert Morltz Elsner." The drug
merchant and the doctor spent all OF yes
terday morning in conference. but were
unwilling to divulge the nature OF their
talk.
The +. Z. T. institute was stu open
yesterday, but not 70 patrons. The cleri-
cal force spent some time in arranging
for notices 10 applicants Of the "sus-
pension OF business"
There were many expressions OF salts
faction among physicians OF this city
yesterday at the health boards action.
Providence FOR the time being is the only
hope OF the advocates OF the turtle cure.
Attorney Arnold urged yesterday the fact
that the Rhode Island Institute was not
so far away from New York. He did not
think, he said that II would bo closed by
the health authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-31
GANG ATTACKS POLICEMAN
Patrolman Who Dispersed
Crowds Is Badly Beaten.

Patroman John Birmingham, OF the
East 22d street police station. was set
upon by n number OF gang men at 10th
street, near Avenue a. and badly beaten
late last night Birmingham. who had been
threatened repeatedly OF late because he
kept men from congregatlng on the street
corners, had Just relieved Patrolman
Schaesfer on q fixed post at 18th street
and Avenue A when number OF men
bounced upon him. Before he could re-
sist the attack they had wrcsted his
nightstick from him.
a tussle followed. during which Biz
mingham was badly battered up. Schaef-
fer. who was attracted by the shouts OF
bystanders, came 10 his fellow officers
assistance in time to get two prisoners.
At the East I'D street station they said
they were John Adams, twenty-elght
years old, OF No. 5l5 East 10Th street. and
John Hayes. twenty-eight years old. OF
No. 437 East 10th street. Adamss brothec
was arrested recently by Birmingham,
charged with disorderIy conduct. and was
convicted and sentenced to Blackwelrs
Island.
Or. Waterman. OF Bellevue Hospital,
treated the injured patrolman. after
which he went home.