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Evening star., 1914-04-08

the District has but 100 square miles.
Provision against land grating was
made by the law authorizing condemna-
ton of the land at its value on the
date that the law vas enacted"
Mr.. Post mentioned incidentally that
a Chicago architect and his wife won
frs. prize for plans for the Australian
capital. and that they have been en-
gagged to take charge of the building of
the city.
Citizens associations such as ! am
addressing tonight. said Mr.. Post. ARE
significant of the awakening of public
conscience. Where a few years ago it
was said that city life had DESTROYED
democracy. ] say to YOU tonight that
citizen and civic associations are grow
ing to be the hope of democracy Spe-
clal privilege has always stood in the
way of civic and national progress not
only in the building of the National
Capital. but everywhere.
And everywhere special privilege must
have its day. 1t is such associations as
yours. which stand for the public as
against a selfish spirit that are civic
as against individual interest; it is these
associations that will not stand for spe-
cial interest and will bring about real
democracy, of equal rights for all men. "
Evening star., 1914-04-08

The house of Charles Wiley, at Cam
bridge Md. was burned Tuesday
caused by a spark from the chimney
igniting the roof
Evening star., 1914-04-08
Amendment to Bylaws Deferred.

Proposed amendment of bylaws cover
ing election of officers was put over un-
til the May meeting.
Charles c. Lancaster introduced
resolution heartily and unanimously to
commend the patriotic efforts of the
committee of one hundred to maintain
the organic act of 1878
Herbert J. Browne objected to the mo-
Evening star., 1914-04-08
COMMEND THE EFFORTS
OF COMMITTEE Of 100
Columbia Heights Citizens Hear
Inspiring Address by Assist
ant Secretary Post.
Association Gets Promise of Better
Lighting for Uppel 14th
Street.

Commendation of the committee of one
hundred for its effort to maintain the in
tegrity -of the organic act. promise of
better lighting for upper 1ith street. a
resolution on the Newman case. emphatic
Endorsement of the half-and-half pr:nci-
pie and plea for more careful observ-
ance of the sabbath were features of the
monthly meeting of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association last night.
1t was held in st. Stephens Hall. 18th
street between Irving street and Column
bia road northwest. A number of women
were present as guests. William H.
Saunders presided. Louis F. Post. assist
ant secretary of the Department of
Labor, in speech declared that it was
the duty of the nation to maintain its
capital.
On motion of A. H. Barndollar. chair
man of the committee on parks and
lawns. So was appropriated for three
prizes to he awarded the citizens in the
associations district whose lawns and
gardens showed the most improvement
during the season.
y resolution was submitted by A. B.
carty covering restrictions on the build
ing of barns or garages. n. j. Clark re-
ported that an earlier mail delivery on
Harvard street had been secured DR..
Benjamin S. Gibbs discussed the play
grounds in the association district and
said they compared favorabIy with any
in the capital.
j. W. Ridenour and David s. Poole
were proposed for membership. The fol-
lowing were elected members: Robert J.
Haycock, supervising principal OF the
son King, Maj. w. \. owen and Harry
a. Seay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
BATH LODGE
CELEBRATES ITS
95TH ANNIVERSARY

Bath. Me-, Dec. 10.-tSpeciaD. Mont
gomery & st. Bernard, Royal Arch Chap
ter, observed its 95th anniversary tonight
with an indoor clambake and varied pro-
gram which was attended by more than
200 people. Among the out-of-town visit
ors were some from Augusta, Gardiner
Lewiston and Auburn.
William j. Perry. high priest, was mas
ter of ceremonies. The clambake con-
sisted of ali the ingredients usually
found at the seashore in the summer
This was followed by a musical and lit
erary program and vaudeville from one
of the local playhouses
Montgomery Chapter was organized
Dec. q, 1919, and st. Bernard Chapter in
1866. There was much rivalry between
the two. Differences were finally patch
ed and the two united in 1879 and Mont
gomery & st. Bernard has since grown
to one of the largest and most prosper
Gus in the State. Elaborate preparations
are being talked for the centennial OBJ
servance in 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
PROPOSED WAIVER RULING
FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION AT
next NATIONAL LEAGUE Meeting

and conferences were being held
which involved the playing future of
several stars. Charles DOOM of the
Philadelphia club was closeted with
John j. McGraw and Pat Moran, man
ayers, respectively of the New York
Giants and Philadelphia Nationals. 1t
was generally believed Doom would
join the Giants next spring while the
Phillies would obtain the services OF
several Giants in the trade.
Charles Herzog finally arranged with
Garry Hermann to continue in the
capacity of manager of the Cincinnati
club for another two years Herzog,
after. several conferences with Herr
mann, signed a contract in which the
salary clause was left blank leaving il
to the Judgment Of the chairman of
the National Commission TO fill in the
right figures.
The International League club own
ers after a short session this after
noon, adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing. 1t was reported that no progress
in their changes in the circuit could
be- made until the reports of the vari-
Gus leagues involved were received. =,
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he is wonderful ground gamer, and
a great defensive player. Captain
Nadeau and Small of Hebron, both
good backs, have been out of the game
the greater part of the season, and
are not entitled to a. place on the ALL
Maine team. Although not surround
ed by a team that could creditably
support his brilliant playing, Harvey
of M. c. J., a former Westbrook and
Cony High star, has won distinction
and surely warrantable claim to a
backf1eld position in this galaxy of
stars. His offensive playing has been
the Pfttsfield teams main source of
scoring. and his defensive work has
prevented more than a dozen touch
downs from being chalked up against
his team mates.
Against all the Quarterbacks in the
State little Steven st. John OF Deering
has placed himself in class all his own.
Daley was good second but the Ban
gor boy could work to a better ad--
vantage as a halfback. Hanson. Of
Thornton has won distinction and no.
tice through his wonderful playing
and generalship and so has Coughlin
of Coburn. The latter. has been
playing remarkable ball and has
worked a good backfield up to a fine
point of perfection, but this is his first
season in the State. and his work has
not had the careful watching Of the
other quarters. St. John displayed
great form in the Deering High-Port
land High game, and should be the
unanimous choice for quarterback.
Good guards have been scarce. More
has depended on having fast. aggres-
sive men near the center since the
quarterbacks having been carrying tho
ball through the line, than years ago.
when brute strength and weight
counted most. Coburn and Hebron
can again contribute the two men best
suited and best qualified to fill these
positions Ranney, the big Coburn
captain, has played star game IN
every period that he has taken part.
He is tall, rangy, speedy. a great
blockade to line plunging backs, and
torpedo like for opening holes for his
own backs. Damn of Hebron by
hard, faithful work every minute that
he has played, by always having q IT.
tie the better of his opponent, and on
his merits as a fine linesman Is en-
titled to the honor of the other posi-
ton alongside of Dow Of Westbrook,
Seminary, who would be the unani-
NOUS choice for guard. Another Dow.
this one of Coburn. has been showing
fine form, but the little seminary boy'
has had his work all the harder to be
recognized because the team that the
seminary put out this year, was one OF
the poorest in it's history, and has
scarcely received passing notice The
westbrook Dow is light but scrappy.
Breaking through and getting the
hacks behind the line, blocking punts,
and even at bowling over some or the
heaviest boys in the State, he showed
the making of a wonderful lineman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11

Nineteen hundred and fourteen con-
tributions toward football history are
not SO numerous and praiseworthy as
those OF the preceding seasons. This
and the realm of scholastic foot
fball in Maine has been no excep-
ton. In attempting to pick team
that would represent the superlative
in schoolboy prowess Of the Pine Tree
State, one has far more difficult
task than in picking an All-Maine
college eleven with only four teams to
size up. weigh in the balance, and
analyze.
1t is only after a very careful
resume of the season just closed that
have undertaken to offer an eleven
that is in my opinion, the best that
could be assembled on gridiron from
Maine schoolboy ranks. There have
been few individual stars. Records
must be closely followed, and these
records should not be adjudged from
one game. but from the work Of a
man for an entire season. Football
players have their good and bad days
just the same as baseball pitchers or
sprinters, and consequently a fair
estimate of a players worth should
not be set down from an individual
performance, but from the consistent,
constant effort throughout the entire
season. Individual preferences are
always subject to criticisms. Mine
will be no exception to the rule. but
my collective choice is based on true
belief that I have selected the eleven
best schoolboy football players for
their positions that the Pine Tree
State has within it's borders.
There has been greater number OF
likely candidates for backheld posi-
tions than for places on the line, but
after careful analysis they simmer
down to a half dozen or so. Any one
with the least conception Of football
would not hesitate a moment over the
choice of Jordan Of Hebron for full
back. He is one OF the fastest. most
consistent ground gamers in all New
England. His weight and speed have
carried the green team to more than
one victory, and q brilliant career is
predicted for him when he enters the
ranks of the college players, for even
now, he is superior to many OF the
Maine college backs. Johnson OF
Portland High has fine record, both
as a punter and line plunger, but his
work must take second place along
side Of Jordans.
For the halfback positions there is
considerable competition of perit.
Iappin Of Portland, Stewart Of Thorn
ton Academy, Daley of Bangor High
and Harvey of M. c. /. are all entitled
to exacting consideration. Few VIII
dispute the right of the little Bangor
man to left halfback. For his size
and weight he is little short OF a mar
vel. His work against Portland and
the other big teams clearly showed
that against the greatest opposition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
KENNEBEC
UNITY

Philip Grant, a student at the U. of
M, who has been at home for a short
vacation, has returned to Orono.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Rolfe of Brooks
were guests over Sunday at the Cen
trail House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nicholas of
Freedom were guests the past week at
j. H. Farwelrs.
Mrs. Clara Pillsbury Is quite i'll.
very successful sale was held
Wednesday and Thursday of last
week by the Union Church at
the l. o. o. F. hall. The hall
was very prettily arranged for the &C.
casion, the many colored booths be-
ing especially attractive. The display
of hand work was very fine and the
patronage Of the fair was excellent A
fine baked bean and pastry supper
was served in the dining room
Wednesday evening. Sandwiches and
coffee were served both days in the
titled "The Pho Grande9 was given
by local talent and was very much en-
1oyed by large audience.
Mr.. Horton of Nova Scotia, who has
been working for the Portland Pack
ing Co.. died very suddenly Wednesday
at /. p. Lally's. The remains were
sent Friday to his home in Canso, N. S.
The schools began Nov. 80, with the
following teachers: High, Miss
Twitchell Of Vnssalboro, principal and
Miss Hyde Of Massachusetts, assist
ant: grammar, Mr.. Jenkins of Brooks;
intermediate, Miss Kelly of Hinckley;
primary, Miss Tozier; Farwell school,
Mildred Rollins: Wood school. Miss
Gray of Bangor; Kelly school, Cert
rude Marion.
The funeral of the late Howard
Taylor. who died at the hospital in
Belfast, was held Wednesday at his
home, Rev. j. H. Ainslee officiating
and j. M. Fairbanks having charge
of the arrangements. Interment was in
the McPaul Cemetery
j. H. Farwell mas sold his store and
goods to the Farmers Ln,on, the
Union taking possession Thursday of
last week.
Mrs. Walter was \ weekend guest
of friends tn Bangor.
Mrs. Edythe Frost Of SteubeE was
in Waterville Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
HUNTING NOTES

Only 10 deer passed through Bangor
Wednesday, one of the smallest days
receipts of the season. But five days
remain Of the open season and the lead
of game receipts at Bangor over last
years is rapidly wearing away. The
receipts up to Wednesday night: 1887
deer, rs bear, "a moose; up to the same
date in 1913,, 2257 deer. so moose. 16
bear
Here's a new sign of the woods
men: When partridge have feathers
coming down over their feet, 1t is a
sure sign of plenty of snow. This
winter the biddies have their feather
CATERS on, hence there will be plenty
of snow, they say.
At 10 o'clock Tuesday evening
large flock of wild geese, flying to
the southwark by the light of the
moon, passed over Bath. Their monks"
could be heard in large volume but
the birds were too far up in the air
to be seen. Probably on landing at
the Bay on their flight from the far
North, they found it frozen over and
passed down river to the haunts of the
black ducks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11

New York. Dec. 10.--The National
League of Professional Baseoail
Clubs closed it's annual meeting late
today after having been in session
internationally since Tuesday.
Considerable time was devoted to-
day to a further discussion or the
proposed rule which would prevent
the withdrawal of waivers once re-
auested. The resolution was tabled
for final action at the next meeting
This was the most important feature
of today's session, although several
other routine matters were dlsposeo
of President Barney Dreyfuss OF the
Pittsburgh Club and Secretary John
Heydler of the league were appointed
as a committee to draft the 1919 play
ing schedule 1t was also decided TO
continue the pension paid to Mrs.
Harry Pulliam, wife of the former
president of the league. No action wos
taken on the proposition to increase
the Worlds Series games from seven
to nine or II and there was no men
ton made of Charles w. Murphy ana
his connection with the Chicago Cluo.
President Ban Johnson was not in
evidence at the gathering of the new
league magnates and 1t was under
stood he was devoting his time to the
sale of the New York Americans to
Col. Jacob Rupert. Early in the day
johnson stated that there were no
new developments in the proposed
transfer Of franchise but he hoped
to complete the deal soon. 1t was re-
ported that Johnson would confer
with the Washington American
League Club officials later in the week
relative to legal action for the reten-
ton of the services of Pitcher WAL
ter johnson. who recently Jumped 70
the Federal League.
While the National League official
Nv closed it's session with the afternoon
meeting, the managers of the various
clubs we're still endeayoring TO
strengthen their teams by sales or
purchases late tonight. Several deals
appeared to be partially consumated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
DAIRYMEN OF
maine ELECT
THE OFFICERS

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 1o.-Oflcers were
elected by the Maine Dairymen's Associa
ton today as follows:
II. G. Boyer, Jr..' Portland, president;
H. M. Tucker, Canton, vice president;
Leon s.. Merrill, Orono, secretary; Charles
Millett, West Minot. treasurer: E. E.
Harriss, Skowhegan, trustee; F. A. Ar
ans, Bowdoinham, experiment station
council. L. c. Holston, visitor
Maine Seed Improvement Association
elected:
L. C. Holston, Cornish. president: r,
L. Copeland, Brewer, vice president; c.
r. Leland, Augusta, secretary; c. NJ.
White. Bowdoinham, treasurer; Guy c.
Porter, Houlton, r. L. Copeland, Brew
er, Frank Lowell, Gardiner, H. NJ. Wood,
Orono. executive committees; w. c. Hun
ton. Cberryfield, experiment station coun-
Gill; c. s. McIntire. Waterford. visitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
WHITE INDICTED
FOR TURNER POST
OFFICE ROBBERY

Portland. Me- Dec. i0.-The grand
jury in the United States district court
reported this afternoon. Robert White.
indicted for robbing the postoffice at
Turner, pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to two years in the federal
prison in Atlanta. Other indictments
were:
Louis Dickerson,l breaking seals of
freight car, pleaded guilty; Antonio
Constantine, sending "a gallon of gin
through the mail; David F. Custy. as
saults on Edward Holm, an inmate o-
the Soldiers Home at Togus; Charles
Slom Livermore Falls, concealing as
sets in bankruptcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
CLINTON

:. The Senior Young Mems class Of
Brown Memorial Sunday school enter
tanned the members and friends of the
Young Ladies' class in the yestry
and ladies' parlors of the church
Wednesday evening with banquet
and social, as a result of a contest on
attendance which ended on the first
Sunday of December. Thirty eight
young people sat down to supper at
o'clock, over which the young men
oficiated, the walters being Albert
Barrows, Albert Billings, Arthur Os-
borne, Donald Shaw, George Drake,
Harold Dunton and Carroll Adams.
When everyone was satisfied in this
department, all adjourned to the
rooms below where contests and
games of all descriptions were run off
nj rapid order. The program had been
well planned and no delays occurred
between events In a matchmaking
contest Misses Marian Billings and
Christina Milligan were the leaders
among the young ladies and Carroll
Merrill and Charles l.. Clement among
the men, while Melbourne Cox receiv-
ed the body prize. Four teams, two Of
young ladies and two young men,
NOiipCtSd aA obJCSh P0SoiAS 6diiLC
requiring speed in all the faculties.
These teams of eight each were cap
tanned by Misses Marian Billings and
Anna F. Laien and Arthie Weymouth
and Albert Billings. The Laign and
Albert Billings teams won in their de-
partnents and hte two competed for
the finals. Three trials were necessary
to decide, the first two resulting in a
tie. On a slight slip at the end OF the
third heat, Miss Laign lost to Mr.. Bill
lings. Pinning the bulls eye was in
teresgting and was won by Mrs. Lot
tie NJ. Wakely, with the BOBBY going
to Miss Marjorie Harvey. A list of adj
sports and chafades resulted
in all declaring it the best time they
have enjoyed for> months. Another
contest on little different line will be
inaugurated among the classes in the
near future.
Miss Sabra Brown, a member of last
years Senior class in Clinton High
school, was a visitor this week in
Clinton. She is now employed as
school teacher in Benton.
Mrs. Irma Stewart is confined to
her home with a slight illness,
Mrs. James Doucette of Baker stree.
is rejoicing over the birth of a girl.
Good skating on the river as far as
the rips.
The Clinton High school has quit
basketball for the season. The speak,
ing contest will be conducted in Town
hall some time in January. the date
of which will be announced before
long. 1t is possible that a drama will
also be given during the winter or
spring.
The local members of the Rebekaa
Lodge will present a drama this year
as usual and rehearsals will begin in
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Felker will start
the last of the month for Florida. Mr..
Felker will return after visit Of five
or six weeks, while Mrs. Felker will
remain until spring.
The new dry goods store. the first
in Clinton, is getting ready for bust
ness. Several of the other stores in
town have carried small lines but the
new establishment is expected to car
ry full line. This is the most notable
increase in the business life OF the
community for some time. 1t Is hoped
that 1t will be the forerunner Of MANY
new undertakings in the year to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
west BATHS
OLDEST MAN
HAS BIRTHDAY

Bath, Me-, Dec. 10.-(SpeciaD. Joseph
Winter. the oldest citizen of West Bath.
Civil War veteran, former State repre-
tentative and all around prominent citi-
ind was visited by numerous friends.
holding an informal reception during the
afternoon.
Mr.. Winter Is a native Of West Bath.
where he was born Dec. 10, 1924 a son of
|Alden and Mary Winter and grandson Of
Rev. Francis Winter, prominent minis
er who came to this section in 1895 from
Massachusetts,. In fact a large barn
puilt by Rev. Francis Winter is still in
Use by the present Mr. Winter and is in
remarkably good condition in spite of the
act it is more than a century old.
Mr., Winter is fifth in the direct line
|sf descent OF John Alden, the we'll
|snown character pictured SO forcibly in
|4ongfellow's THE Courtship OF Miles
|'tandish." His grandmother was Abigail
Alden, who was a daughter of Samuel AL
fen. and who in turn was a son of the
famous John.
IN February. 1863, Mr.. Winter enlisted
In the 18th Maine and was discharged
une Z, 1865, having served with that reg
nent all the time. Much of the time he
|vas in the commissary department He
avs the saddest experience of his army
life was after the fight at the Jerusalem
flank road July %. 1864. Out of about 800
men who were In the fight he could find
My II to serve rations to. His saddest
our was the shooting of President Lin
| DIN.
Mr.. Winter was member of the board
+ selectmen of West Bath for 20 years
nd during his management the financial
| condition of the town was of the best. He
lso served in the Maine Legislature in
|ss9
He has one son, Fred Winter, and one
laughter. Miss E. Josephine Winter. both
+ West Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-11
ASK MEDIATION
IN THE COTTON
BELT R'Y STRIKE

st. Louis, Dec. 10.-Federal media
ton in the threatened strike of st.
Louis Southwestern Cotton Betty
Railway was invoked again today in
the telegram sent to w. L. Chambers,
chairman of the Mediation and Concil-
iation Commission at Washington by
w. C. Turner and John Bannon, rep
resentatives of the unions.
The leaders suggested to Mr.. Cham
hers that he canvass the recent strike
vote and ascertain the truth Of the an
nouncement that two-thirds of the
men had voted to strike.
The telegram to Mr.. Chambers said:
I'VE invoke your good offices and
will abide by your verdict"
The case in dispute is the discharge
Of conductor accused of intoxication-
The labor leaders insist that the con-
ductor was sick.
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.HEADLESS BODY
SPRINCvALE man
FOUND ON TRACK

springvaie Me, DeDc. 1o.-The
headless body of Frederick Daley. a
former employee of a Springvale shoe
factory. was found today on the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad tracks, two
miles west Of here. His coat and hat
and a blood stained razor We're found
some distance away. The officials be-
gan an investigation on the theory
that he cut his throat, then walked
along the track until he fell from the
effects of loss of blood.
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SOLON

M. L. French and Joe Merrill are in
Bangor this week attending the state
Dairymen's Association meeting.
Scion is planning to have a COM
munity Christmas tree in the Town
hail A committee composed OF rep
resentatiyes of the different organ
izations met Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. Maude McIntire to ar
range a program of entertainment and
another similar committee met on the
same date at the home of Mrs. Hattie
Wilson to make arrangements for the
tree and decorations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hunnewel anu
small son were in town over Sunday,
guests at the home of Mrs. Hume
wells brother, M. L. French.