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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
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press doubt about the feasibility of the
proposed race, Henry Woodhouse, an au-
thority on aviation, today made public a
statement in which he said that entries
for the race would be plentiful in view of
the large prizes offered and that con-
structors of aeroplanes believe the flight
possible and will undertake the construc-
ton of transatlantic fliers~on orders. He
gave list of constructors who, he said,
had expressed opinions as to the feast
bility of the flight, naming the most
prominent aeropIane builders in America
The best of the 1000 licensed aviators
of the world, Mr.. Woodhouse explained,
have been anxious to attain the distinc-
ton of being the first to cross the At
lantic and he believed they would now
extend their ambitions to being the first
to fly around the world. Raymond V
Norris of New Haven, CT, has given no.
tice that he has begun the plans for a
new machine for transatlantic flight
and will enter the competition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
lntOxiCatiOn Cases
In Municipal Court.

Business at the municipal court
Tuesday morning was good, there be-
ing four arrained on the charge of in
toxication. A woman named Spencer
was found by Officer Andrews Monday
evening in the passageway near Holt s
machine shop, in an intoxicated con-
dition. When found she was lying in
the snow and thoroughly chilled
through. She was discharged by the
court on her promise to leave town.
Marshal Dunton and officer Cusick
were called Monday evening to quell
a disturbance at the boarding house
of Mrs. Connors on Mechanic street
Three men were found under the in
fiuence of liquor and arrested, despite
strenuous objections made by two Of
them. One, Daniel Kelly, pleaded not
guilty and was held until evening
when the officer who made the arrest
could be present.
The mature deliberation afforded
Gilman during the day at the station
resulted in his changing his plea to
guilty at the evening session. He told
the judge that he had a job in the
woods and would leave for it at once
if allowed to do so. He was given his
freedom on this condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

A Challenge.

Horsemen are you in the game?
have four horses working out on the
Hallowell ice track, that l will match
against any four horses in Maine for
S20 the race to he held on this track
Feb. u, 1914, at 130 p. NJ, the four
best horses to s5 each.
(Signed) CUSHMAN WALKER.
Mr. Walker also plans to have on
the same day green" horse race, for
10 bushels of oats, open to any of the
"so-called''. green horses in the State.
An entrance fee of 81 will be charged.
Entries and challenges must be reeeiv-
ed by Mr.. Walker by Feb. 10.
All horsemen recognize Mr.. Walkers
ability to pull off some snappy races
and it is now apparent that local
sportsmen will be favored with a few
races at any rate. the weather permit
ting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

day of his sister, Mrs. Caroline Hop
kins, Second street, Hallowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Farrell of South
Brewer were guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs Colman Farrell.
George Weatherbee of Portland
passed Sunday in town.
Mrs Ethel Goodwin Of Waterville
passed Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Page Mute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Trott are the
proud parents of a little daughter
born Feb. 2.
Charles Staples has gone to Bath
for a weeks visit.
Miss Nellie Webb has returned from
a months vacation passed at her home
in West Paris. a#
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McPhee have
returned from weeks visit at Ma
chias.
Perley Reed of Waterville passed
Sunday at his heme, in town.
Miss Mary Clough has gone to her
home at Winthrop Center for a
months vacation. a
Miss Tibbitts passed Sunday at her
home in Palermo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
INTERESTING NOTES
FROM THE CAMPUS
OF UNIV. OF MAINE.

Orono Me-, Feb. 4.-(SpeciaD.-Uni
versity of Maine fraternities are to
engage in a series of athletic meets
beginning Saturday, Feb. q, for the
honor of winning the Paternity cham
pionship of the university in athletic
events. Students will contest in the
high jump, broad jump, 16-pound shot
put, for Freshmen; pole vault, 45-yard
dash, 45-yard hurdles, SOyard run,
three quarter mile run, 10 laps.
One of the objects of the above con-
tests are to get line on the new track
material, and bring out unknown ma
terial which may surprise Maine col
leges within the next two or three
years A series of class games are to
be held in the near future also. The
dual meet with Colby, an event al
ways looked forward to with no little
amount of interest by followers of the
two colleges, has been called off by
the college authorities.
Prof William d. Hurd, director of
the extension service of the Massachu-
setts Agricultural College, gave an ad-
uIcSS Oh ItdSiiihS HSii1uiioiC W ,iiO
People of a State Tuesday evening
before the Twentieth Century Club of
Bangor. Prof. Hurd was formerly dean
of the College of Agriculture at the
University of Maine, and was heard
with keen interest by his University
of Maine friends who are members of
the club.
The University of Maine will be well
represented at the Maine Student Con-
ference to be held with Colby College
in Waterville Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, Feb. 90 81, and % Several in
ternational secretaries of the Young
Mems Christian Association will give
addresses. 1t is expected that about
400 preparatory school students will be
in attendance, and all, the colleges of
the State will keep an eye open for
prospective students, -
AT the meeting Of the Western
Alumni Association ofthe University
Of Maine. held recently ain Chicago,
Former President a. W. Harris was
the principal speaker and the follow
ing officers were elected: Treasurer.
c. A Morse. rs; vice president, A. H.
Lord, 'O7; secretary and treasurer, S.
B. Lincoln, 'o5; executive committee,
V. E. Elstrom, '0S; l. H. Moore, 'Os.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Two Men Have Served Longer
On M.C.R.R. Than Has Snow.

past three being as ticket agent as well
as baggagemaster. Like Mr.. Donovan
vacations to him are a rarity.
He was born in Gardiner and is the
son of Warren w. Wight, who was
employed on the Dummy for 46
years and months, running upon it
the first trip it ever made.
Baggagemaster Wight married, in
1894, Miss Minnie Kilgore of Skowhe-
gan, who was for many years an op-
orator at the Union station, Portland.
He is a member of Hermon Lodge, F.
and A. NJ, Lebanon Royal Arch Chap
ter and Maine Commandery Nc / and
Marion Chapter, O.. E. S. Mr.. Wight
has been a member of the city council
for three years and is chairman of
the committee on railroads and steam
boats of the Gardiner Board Of Trade.
Henry n. Bates, ticket agent and
operator at the Gardiner passenger
station of the Maine Central, has been
In the employ of the company since
1881 beginning as assistant operator
under James Cusick. In 1890 he was
appointed to the position he now fills.
He is secretary and treasurer of the
Mdl1fc 1eItldi oySttHi 4No' iiV va
tionsl Order OF r. r. Telegraphers
having filled these offices for the past
nine years. He is the son of James
N Bates another Maine Central vet
eran, who entered the employ of the
r. r. in 1866 and served until his re-
tirement about six years ago, being
the oldest pensioner upon the list of
the NJ. c.
In 1885 he married Alice NJ. Dudley
of Randolph and resides at a pleasant
home on Central Ave.
Willard F. Snow OF Randolph, yard
master for the Maine Central in Gar
diner, entered the employ of the COM
pany in the same year that Mr.. Bates
did, beginning as switchman in 1881,
under Patrick II. Ward. He is a
member of the Messalonskee division.
order of Railway conductors and his
wife, formerly Miss Nellie Mccarthy
of Westport is president of the Aux
Hilary.
Mr.. Snow is prominent in Odd Eel
lowship and has attended many con-
ventions of railway conductors as a
delegate.
Another veteran of the Gardiner sta
tion is Charles Wight, who is employ
ed at the freight house in Gardiner
For 81 years he has served the COM
pany although his service has not been
continuous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The colors of Willard F. Snow, who
has been In the service of the Maine
Central r. r. for 33 years and who
was said to have served the longest
term of service here, must be lowered
to at least two other employees of the
Maine Central at the Gardiner station
ore of whom antedates his term OF
service by seven years and the other
by one year. Beside this there is still
another who has served the company
the same length Of time as Mr.. Snow.
James Donovan, foreman Of the
Gardiner section, was born in Clan.
akilty, county Cork, Ireland, 63 years
ago. At the age of 23. he enigrated
to America going at once to Lisbon
Falls, where he entered the employ
of the only employer he has served in
this country, the Maine Central r. f.
He began as section hand April l, 1874,
at Lisbon Falls where he remained for
three years. From there he went to
Richmond in the same capacity, re-
manning one year. July 1st, 1878 be
was appointed as foreman of the
Gardiner section and has filled that
position continuously since that date.
When asked how many vacations he
had had during his service he replied
that he had yet to have his first.
In 1882, he married Miss Kate Whal-
en of Gardiner. who was born in Cour-
ty Killkenney, Ire. They have four
children, one Of whom is engaged in
railroading.
For twenty years, he had charge of
the section from the Richmond line to
North street, Farmingdale, but on the
building Of the Cobbossee siding,
which is a mile and quarter in
length, the section on the main line
was shortened, running at present as
far as the site of the White Icehouses,
about one mile below the Gardiner
and Randolph bridge.
John H. Wight. the veteran baggage
master at the Gardiner station. has
papers in his possession to show that
he entered the employ of the Maine
Central r. r. on Aug. Z, 1896, being
appointed as baggage master on that
date and serving continuously in that
capacity ever since. He is a walking
encyclopedia on railroad matters, sell
dom having to refer to any papers
when asked as to the trains and their
connections on any branch of the
Maine Central. For 23 consecutive
falls he has served as baggage master
at the Maine State Fair grounds the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
WEST GARDINER.

Mrs. o. w. Plummer, formerly Miss
Gussie Hunt, of West Gardiner, now
of Minneapolis. Mimi, is visiting her
brothers and her old home this week.
Mrs. Plummer has not been East for
81 years and finds many changes
among the old friends who were young
people when she was a girl. The old
home where she lived is now occupied
by her brother, Fred Hunt. She has
for a few days been the guest of her
brother, Harrison H. Hunt, and is al
SO with her brother, William Hunt, in
Gardiner. She has been to Carmel,
Me-, visiting her brother Somes and
will make her headquarters with her
brother, Edward Hunt, in Augusta.
Mrs. Plummer would be pleased to
meet any of her old friends while she
is stopping at her brothers home in
Gardiner.
Word received from James c. NAL
colin stated that he is now located
in Cordova, Alaska, and that the win
ter there is very mild and is better
than It was when he was there sew
several seasons ago.
Velma Ruth, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Lathrop, Is suffer-
ing from a severe cold, while her sis
ter Laura is said by the doctor to be
suffering from a light form of pneu-
monia.
John w. Curtis was the guest Sum
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
NINE. SHUMANN- -HEiNK
IN CONTESTED DIVORCE

Chicago, Feb. 3.--Madame Ernestine
Schumann-H -Heink, the grand opera
singer. will, have to fight divorce
from her husband, William Rapp, it
was made known today by Rapp' s
counsel, Lee j. Frank. The suit was
filed here several months ago, with
the singer alleging desertion. Mr..
Rapp will net allow the suit to go by
default" Frank said. When the time
comes he will appear and tell sur
prising story"
Madame Schumann-H -Heinks allega-
ton that Rapp deserted her two years
ago will be challenged, according to
Frank.
The singer and Rapp, lawyer and
son of the late publisher OF the Chi
cago Stats Zeitung, were married
nine years ago. Madame Schumann
Heinl had eight children by two for
mer marriages.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
WARNS AGAINST BLIND CURE
OF THE CANCER BY RAOIUM.

Pittsburgh, Feb. "a warning
against blind faith in the cure of can
Ger by radium was voiced by Or. Ed
ward Reynolds of Boston, at a public
educational meeting of the American
Society for the control of cancer, in
Soldiers Memorial hall tonight.
DR.. Reynolds. who is vice president
for New England of the American So
ciety, stated that as yet there is no
evidence that radium has cured one
advanced case of cancer. According
to his view. the radium treatment of
cancer is up to the present time mat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The parish of the First Universalist
church are planning to hold fair on
March % and 26, in the Acme theater
On the first night play will be staged.
the cast to include some of the best
local talent obtainable. On the second
night the principal feature will be a
typical representation of cafe chan
tant.'' Booths and tables will be ar
ranged in a manner to represent the
sea sons. Several novel features vii
also be introduced that will add a
touch of originality to the occasion
An excellent orchestra VIII be 'engag-
ed for both nights. Following the
event speial dance will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
RED CROSS.
Continued from Page one.)

The Red Cross has agreed to raise
within a year the s2o0oo,0oo needed and
the designation of the ]. G. White Cor
poration announced today. makes it Ger
tain that American money Will finance
the project and American brains solve
the engineering problems involved.
China has sent here as its representa-
tive with full power DR.. Chen Chin Tao
d graduate of Yale University. AS soon
as he reaches Washington the American
engineers will have their plans ready to
lay before him. In general these plans
will follow suggestions made by Charles
David Jameson. the engineer sent by the
Red Cross three years ago to make
survey of the Hwai valley
Gano Dunn president of the White
Corporation, said today the commission
will probably return to China with Dr.
Chen Chin Tao i'll time to observe the
next overflow of the Hwai, which gener-
ally is looked for in July.
Mr. Dunn estimates that after the work
is begun six years will be required for
it's completion and that employment will
be given to at least 10000 men. The pro-
ject calls for dredging and digging ana
the construction of dams and reservoirs
to keep the Hwai within its proper
course, impound it's surplus waters and
divert the streams that in time of flood
increase it's. burden.
When the area is protected from over
flow and equipped for irrigation the chi
nese government expects that the rev
enue returned will amply provide for
meeting the interest and principal on the
bonds that will be tioated to finance the
work now in prospect
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
DEMANDS PROBE.
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missioner Carlisle's PIE book Carl
isle produced it voluntarily, but before
he was permitted to explain it's con-
tents, he was required to sign waiv-
er Of immunity The book, Mr.. Carl
isle explained, contained list of DEM
ocratic officials who had recommend
ed men for positions in the depart
ment and the ones appointed as the re-
suit of such Endorsement Several Of
these were read, showing that con-
gressmen, state senators, assemblymen
and judges were after highway patron
age.
Testimony that highway patroimen
in Rennselan county contributed al
most five per cent. of their wages in
1912 for Democratic campaign pur-
poses, also were adduced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
AMUSEM ENTS.
Coliseum Attractions.

The big Coliseum will be closed to-
day, the acts and pictures are booked
at the National Home. Togus, but to-
morrow finds a brand new bill in
Walter Weems. who sings, tries to
dance. talks foolish and blows a horn
to beat the band. The Doll and Soub-
rette presented by Messrs. Rodod and
Hilton is distinct novelty and the
pictures are silent entertainment of
select quality. Avery Strong Co. in
royalty plays next week with prices
at 20 and 30 cents. THE Man On the
Box" is in their list-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Oak Grove Cemetery Assn.

The annual meeting of the Oak Grove
Cemetery Association was held Tuesday
afternoon at the office of A. Bailey. The
following officers were all reelected: Di-
rectors. F. T. Bradstreet, F. E. Boston,
George Gray. Augustus Bailey. A. T.
Smith, A. E. Cunningham. Charles A.
Knight; secretary, c. o. Wadsworth;
treasurer, James Andrews; auditor. N. c.
Barstow. F. T. Bradstreet was elected
president of the board of directors and
E. C. H. Smith superintendent of
grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Out of Track Meet Because of Mumps

Chicago, Feb. 3.--Two of the stars
expected to compete in the First Regi-
ment's annual handicap meet Friday
and Saturday have been declared out
of 1t by an attack Of mumps. They are
Frank Ward of the University of Chi
cago and Fred Cortis, the University
of Illinois middle distance man.
The withdrawal of these athletes
caused a rumor that an epidemic of
mumps threatened entrants in the
events.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

A message was received in Gardiner
Tuesday afternoon from Mrs. Frank E..
Smith, who was called to Brookline Sat
urday, announcing the death Of her sister.
Mrs. Frank w. Bracket. Mrs. Brack-
ett, who has been the guest of Mrs.
Smith for several summers, had many
friends in this city who will mourn her
death sincerely.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Mrs. A. J. Carlton Of Whitefield was
in the city Tuesday en- route for
Portland. where she is to become the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. ]. w.
Gould
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

All members of the Gardiner District
Nurse Association are requested to be
present at the annual meeting of the
association which will be held at AIS
this Wednesday afternoon at the Of
fee of DR.. Heath, 265 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

ter of experiment, and successful re-
suits have been obtained chiefly in the
treatment of external cancers, partic-
ularly of the skin.
The first principle in the treatment
of cancer, DIR. Reynolds said, is the ex-
treme danger of delay. and thus far
thoroughly qualified operation seems
to hold out the only hope for cure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Robert 1. Wood has purchased
large slightly tract of land at Pleas
ant pond Of Charles Richardson and
will erect fine cottage there in the
near future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
Judge Spear Presides.

Macon, Ga. Feb. 3.-Judge Emery
Speer presided over his court today
for the first time since impeachment
charges were filed against him last
August. Lawyers had understood he
would not hold court while the aecusa-
tions were pending.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The Current Events Club will NEE
at 2.30 o'clocl. this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. W. F. Marston. Union
street. This will be the postponed meet
ing scheduled for last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Miss Florence Thompson, lecturer of
the Chelsea Grange, and Gen. Patrick
Hayes, lecturer of the East kennebec
Pomona, went Tuesday to Lewiston to at
tend a meeting of the Oranges lecturers
of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

w. A. Gosline of High street, West
Gardiner, left Tuesday for two-days
visit with friends in Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mills Of Milo
and Mrs. Lillian StinchfYeld, who have
been guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. B. Wing, left Tuesday for Bos-
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The mid-week service of the Free
Baptist church will be held at 7.S0 this
Wednesday evening. Topic: Which
Side of the Fence Are You On?"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

At a meeting of the official board of
the Methodist church held Monday eve
ming Rev. II. S. Dow was unanimously
invited to remain for another year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

NJ. E. Allen and H. w. Cough of Au
burn and Artemus Wetherbee of Lin
coin were visitors in this city Tuesday
calling on ]. Warren Jones, grand re
corder of the A. o. u. w.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Deputy Sheriff Potter made a seizure
Tuesday morning of two packages
containing goods of a contraband ma
ture at the office of the Atlantic Ex-
press Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Charles a. Eldridge has purchased the
house at 26 Elm street of Mrs. Freeman
Patten. The place will be occupied by
his son, William p. Eldridge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet in the vestry at 2
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mem
bers are requested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Mrs. E. D. Haley and Miss Ethel
Haley left Tuesday for Ridgewood,
n. j., where they will pass the bal
ance of the winter, with Mrs. Haley's
daughter, Mrs. Hussey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Mrs. j. w. Holt, Winter street. who
has been seriously Ill with pneumonia,
is reported as gaining. The grandson,
Kenneth Holt, is also improving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Alec Dugan left Tues
day for Rockland and after a few
days visit there will go to Roxbury,
Mass, for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The condition of Gen. c. w. Tilden,
who is suffering from a severe illness
was reported Tuesday as to be some
what Improved. & ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The Mems Club of the Universalist
church will meet Thursday evening
at the vestry. It is expected that R.
p. Hazard will be present and address
the meeting. Judge Beane of Halloweu
and Postmaster Menander bennett Of
Lewiston will also be among the speak
erS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The Womans Mission Circle of the
First Baptist church will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Eva Ripley. 120
School street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Regular monthly meeting at 7.So
o'clock Wednesday evening of Cour
Annabessaeook, No. 14-2. /. o. f. Mem
bers are requested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Regular meeting Of Pine Cone Camp
3344, Royal Neighbors of America, this
Wednesday evening. All members are
requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Charles Ray of Waterville who has
been visiting in Gardiner for a few
days, returned Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04
L OC AL MOTTO CE.

Lead me to 1t. What? Why. the Big
Social Dance at G. A. r. hall Thurs
day evening. Popular four-piece or
ehestra. feb4d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the M. E.
church, Randolph, will meet Wednes-
day afternoon, Feb. 4, with Mrs. Mar
celus Dunton, Windsor street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Stated communication at 7.3o o'clock
Wednesday evening of Kennebec
Lodge, No. 3. F. and A. NJ. Members
are urged to attend if possible
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Miss Ethel Willis, II. H. s., has ac.
cepted a position in the office OF Henry
p. Clearwater on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Miss Florence Dick went Tuesday to
Lewiston, where she Is to receive
training at Saint Marys hospital as
@ nurse.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Miss Marion Evelyn Starke will ap-
pear at the Methodist church in a sc
ries Of readings Tuesday evening
Feb. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

The Cushman and Hollis basketball
five will play the Hazards Saturday
evening at Hazard hall, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

A rehearsal of the District SchooP
will be held at 7.30 Wednesday eve-
ming at the Universalist vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

V. NJ. Boothby of Grand Rapids,
Mich. is passing several days in this
city on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Madeline Faulkner left Tuesday for
Boston called by the illness of her
father, Joseph Faulkner, who is at
one fo hte hospitals in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Rev. Robert S. Pinkham. who has
been confined to the house for the
past 10 days, is able to be about again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Miss Margaret Thomas and Messrs.
Wendall and Bettle. who have been visit
ing at The Oaklands. returned Tuesday to
Boston.