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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
ANNUAL MEETING OF
WATERVILLE LADIES'
ANTI-TUBEC. AUXILIARY

The first annual meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary OF the Society for the Relief
and Prevention of Tuberculosis was held
at the home of Mrs. F. r. Drake, Bur-
leigh street, and these officers chosen for
the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Fred
eric e. Boothby; vice presidents Mrs.
+. e. Drake, Mrs. Arthur A. Head, Mrs.
Merton w. Bessey, Mrs. Arthur J. Rob
erts, Mrs. Frank Chase, Mrs. Edwin e.
Goodrich all Of Waterville; Mrs. Elbert
Kelley. Mrs. John l.. Clark. both of Fair
field; Mrs. Barbara Foster of Oakland;
secretary, Mrs. George Bruce Nicholson;
treasurer, Mrs. E. NJ Jepson; chairman
ways and means committee, Mrs.
Charles Pratt; chairman house supply
committee, Mrs. Edwin C. Whittemore;
chairman investigating committee. Mrs.
Hugh r. Hatch; chairman of library
committee, Mrs. Jennie Smith; chairman
visiting committee. MSs. F. H. Brown;
chairman committee for furnishing en-
tertainment for patients, Mrs. p A.
Smith; chairman of flower committee,
Mrs. Frank Sedgeley.
Mrs Oakley c.. Curtis. wife of the
Governor-elect, was made hoAprary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
EVERY MEMBER
CANVAS, CHURCH
BENEVOLENCES

Several of the local Protestant
churches will unite Sunday afternoon,
Dec. 6. in the Every Member" canvass
for church benevolences. This is the
method about which much has been
written in the press, and to plan for
which there have been several sessions
of the local pastors and churchmen, in
Guiding the recent very successful ban
quet at the dining rooms of the Congre-
gationai church. when addresses were
heard by large gathering, the speak
ers being men who have won fame in
the foreign mission field. The local can
vass will be conducted in accordance
with the plans of the New England COM
mittee of the Laymen's Federation.
Every member of the churches engaged
in the canvass is urged to remain at
home on the Sunday named and to greet
the solicitors with a smile and gener-
Gus contribution when they call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
STATE BANKS AND
TRUST COMPANIES
RESERVE PROBLEM

Washington, Nov. 2i.-Admission of
state banks and trust companies to the
federal reserve system has proved diff
ferent problem for the federal reserve
board, which has about decided not to
make final regulations to govern such ad-
missions until 1t has an opportunity to
discuss the matter with representatives
Of such institutions. No date has been
set for such a meeting. but 1t is prob
able one win be called in washington IN
the near future. Difficulty has been en-
eountered by the board in attempting TO
define how far a state bank can go In
loans on real estate.
Reports to the board show a constant
picking up in rediscounts- The redis-
counts in two days this week total more
than in :he first four days last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
AMERICANS IN MUNICH
PROTEST USE OF INDIANS

Washington. Nov. "a number of
Americans in Munich united a pro-
test to their countrymen here against
the use by Great Britain and France
OF Occidental and African savages to
night her battles in Europe" accord
ing to wireless message from Ber-
lin received today at the German en-
bassy The message said:
England has imported from India
hordes OF Ghurkas. Sikhs and other
Hindoo tribes. and France has brought
over from Africa the barbarous Sene-
galian Negroes an the savage Turcos.
Americans. can you contemplate with
out scorn and horror this introduction
into Europe of thousands of, heather
Africans and Asiatics to slaughter
your Christian kinemen?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
CASE AGAINST
METCALF AND
DEKAY OPENS

Providence, r. l., Nov. 24.-Atlantic
National Bank transactions tnat re-
suited in criminal charges against Ed
ward p. Metcalf, former president OF
the institution. and Henry E. Dekay.
a New York broker, were not approx
ed by the bank directorate, the gov
eminent contended in opening its case
against Metcalf and DeKay today.
Drafts Of the Massachusetts, Cheml-
cal Co. and the Mexico National PACK
ing Co., Limited. and $4,000 note OF
DeKay. the government stated, form
ed the basis of charge against Met
calf Of misapplying funds of the bank
and against DeKay of aiding ana apet-
ting Metcalf in the alleged misappl-
cation.
r.. l.. Curtis, receiver of the institu-
ton. testified to finding the S35,ooo
note among papers in the vault OF the
hank. He said Metcalf told him the
papers belonged to Mrs Metcair. since
then. he added. he had received Mex
lean gold bonds as security for the
uavment of $21 GOO due on the note
before the presentation OF evidence
began the court removed its defauit
against Delays $4,000 bail.
Henry e. Dekay, one of the defendants
q, me Atlantic National Bank case, ac-
snow,edged the liability of himself ana
mis- brother, John w. Dekay, on notes
and drafts found among the assets OF the
hank by Receiver r. l.. Curtis This &C
REIMBURSEMENT was made last June ac-
cording to the testimony of the receiver
at the resumption of the trial against
Dekay and Edward p, Metcalf this after
noon.
Receiyer Curtis was the principal wit
mass of the afternoon and produced many
uapers found in the vault of the bank
after he had taken charge of the. assets
OF the defunct institution. He also told
about the payment made on three OF the
drafts. and the attempt made by the at
torneys for Metcalf to secure these orig
inal drafts He was forbidden by the
government attorneys to deliver up the
drafts. he said.
r. L. Bunker, assistant treasurer OF
tho Massa ehusetts Chemical Co.. testi-
ned about the transactions involving that
company and the Atlantic National. He
stated that the notes which bear the
name of his company did not get any
money out of the bank for them These
notes were issued at the request of Met
calf, being sent IT, him In blank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
FAIRFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bradbury nave
returned to their home on West street.
after passing several weeks at Mont
pelier. VT, with friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Glazier have
moved from Weeks Mills, where they
have resided for several months, to
Fairfield. They have moved into the
upstairs rent of the house on West
street, owned and partly occupied by
Silas Plummer, where they will make
their horne in the future.
Rev. Father u. b. DeCary of Angus
TIA, former pastor of the Sacred Heart
church. was in town Tuesday forenoon
calling on former parishioners.
The next meeting of the Twice Six
Club will be held at the home of Miss
Eta Thomas at West Benton.
Mrs F.. j.. Gates of .Thorndike is
passing few days in town. calling on
friends and relatives.
Miss Ethel futile has resumed her
studies at Lawrence High school, aft
er a few days illness at her home In
Hinckley.
Miss Nellie Reed, who says in town
and teaches at the Myrtle street Gram
mar school at waterville, has gone to
her home in Boothbay Harbor for a
several days visit.
Miss Edna Sawyer left Tuesday for
Yarmouth, where she will pass the re-
mainder Of the week with relatives.
A very enjoyable event is anticipat-
ed by the Changers at the annual Har-
vest supper Of Benton Grange that
will be held Wednesday evening at
the Benton schoolhouse. The members
OF Victor Grange will furnish the eve
ning's entertainment and Oakland
Grange will do the work of comforting
the Fourth degree on eight candidates
Of Benton Grange. Winslow Grange
and Clinton Grange, as well as many
others, will be represented at the
meeting. The Harvest supper will be
served by Benton Grange.
Mrs. Lottie Burrill was i'll Tues
day at her home on Lower Main
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
$35, 900 FIRE
WEST BOSTON

Boston, Nov. 2l.--Prisoners in tho
south wing Of the Charles street jail
, were alarmed and thickiy settled
tenement district was threatened by
q fire on Cambridge street near the
corner Of Charles. in the West End
section tonight. The flames went
through a six-story brick building oc-
cupied by the Glenbrook Wine Co.
and the jones' Bertson Co., manufae-
turcrs of gas fixtures. The wall Of
the jail adjoined the rear Of the burn
ed building. The loss was estimated
at &35,0o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
DECREE FIXES PRICE OF POTATOES
THROUGHOUT THE GERMAN EMPIRE

Berlin, Nov, "a, Via The Hague and
London. 10.4T A. M.--The Bundesrath
today issued decree fixing the price
which growers are to charge for po-
tatoes throughout the empire.
For the purposes of classification
the country has been divided into four
sections, The first consists. approx
mately of the territory to the east OF
the Elbe and here the price is fixed
at 2,75 marks t66 cents) per decali-
ter COOS quarters). The second sec
ton is the Kingdom of Saxony and
the district of Thuringia where the
price is 2.S5 marks COS 1-2 cents per
decaliter. In the third section, which
Is northwestern Germany, the price
is 2.95 marks (71 cents) per decali-
ter and the fourth section, compris-
ing the western and southern portions
of the empire. the price is 1906 (7S
cents) per decaliter, These prices are
for the best qualities For inferior
qualities the price is 25 pfennigs (six
cents less).
Another measure adopted by the Bun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

London. Ontario, Nov. 24.--The To-
cal police asserted today that by the
arrest of three Turks last Thursday
night they had frustrated an attempt
to assassinate Major General Sam
Hughes minister of militia and de-
fence. The authorities claim that let
tiers found in the possession of the
prisoners and interpreted by govern
meut secret service men indicated
clearly that an attempt was to have
been made on the life of General
Hughes upon his arrival in this city
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Thanksgiving Day Menu

Roast young turkey with sage dressing
and giblet sauce, cranberry sauce Ne"
England style; steamed sweet potafoes'
boiled onions; mashed white potatoes
cabinet pudding with cream sauce; Amer
lean cheese: red apples; oranges; bread;
butter and coffee.
CONCERT IN MESS HALL. FIRST
DINNER.
Long Road to Tipperary.
March" Military Kate xahnan
Waltz-"My Old New Hampshire Home. .
Won Tilzer
SECOND DINNER Al
Long Road to Tipperary
March-"Irish Brigade, knoWiton
Are over Won Tilzer
At 7.l5 p NJ. at the Opera house Inc
Juvenile Entertainers Vaudeville Compa-
ny of Portland will give fine program
which is sure to please.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

president. The past year, the first in the
life of the organization, has been very
successful. The plan originated with a
Garden party held at the home of Mrs.
Boothby on College avenue, two years
ago last summer, at which over $500 was
taken. This was used as a nucleus for
the work of the auxiliary. Lawn par
ty was given on Monument park last
June and In the early fall the children
produced The Merrymakers" at the
City Opera house, which netted a good
sum.
The disbursements have been as fol-
lows: For screens at the sanatorium in
Fairfield, 500; for district work. s2s2.s =;
for care of patients, sl5s; for towels, I'M
derwear and clothing, 1851; for lilies.
49, The total amount received during
the year is s744.09; disbursements. s615.i5,
leaving balance on hand of 1884
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

desrath was to prolong by 80 days the
time for protest on bills of exchange in
Alsace Lorraine, East Prussia and few
cities in West Prussia. The regular time
of protest, taken with this extension,
gives at present, a protest period of 15C
days.
The Bundesrath decreed also that ev-
cry attempt to buy or sell the gold coins
of the empire at prices above their nor
NAL value, or the aiding in such transac-
tions. would be punished by imprisonment
for one year and maximum fine of 5ool
marks (s125o)
a decree has been issued for the city
of Berlin and the province of Bran
denburg, which sets forth that ii is
the duty of everybody to supervise
with care the use Of whsat -four. Bak-
cries, hotels and restaurants using
wheat flour must finish their baking
before P. NJ, every day and they
may not begin preparations for baking
previous to p. NJ. Wheat bread may
not be placed freely at the disposal
Of guests In inns, cafes and restau-
rants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
WILL NOT name
RECEIVER F OR
COLORADO MINES

Washington, Nov. 24.-President Wilson
will not adopt the suggestion of the
American Federation of Labor that steps
be taken to have a receiver appointed for
the Colorado coal mines involved in the
strike, with the purpose of having them
operated by the federal government He
told callers today he had been informed
by Secretary Wilson of the department of
labor that the solicitor of that depart
ment has given an opinion that there
would be no legal warrant for the opera
ton of the mines by the government. The
President added that SO far he had re-
ceived no suggestions from Governor AM
mons that the federal troops be with
drawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Washington, Nov 24,-President
Wilson left here just after midnight
tonight for WilliaRistowD, Mass,
where he will pass Thanksgiving DAY
with his daughter, Mrs. Francis Il.
Sayre.
The Presidents train is due to ar
rive at williamstown tomorrow AIT
ernoon, in time for the President TO
attend a dinner at his daughters
home, concentrating the ffst ami
versary of her marriage.
Mr.. Wilson saw several official call
ers today and gave his attention 10
numerous papers requiring his sigma
ture. He discussed suggested reforms
in the immigration laws with r. T.
Howe, commissioner of immigration
at New York, who said that as re-
suit OF the war for virtually the nrst
time in the history of the umteo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
ARREST TURKS and FRUSTRATE
ATTEMPT TO SSASSINATE HUGHES

One of the letters the police assert
bears a Detroit postmark on the en-
velope and urges the Turks to do
their duty and not to be afraid OF
meeting the man they had been in
structed TO kill The same letter con-
tanned information about man re-
ferred to as "one of Canada's biggest
military men," who was coming 10
this city.
Details of the plot charged by the
police were first obtained. they as
serted. in Detroit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
PRESIDENT GOES TO WILLIAMSBURG
FOR THANKSGIVING WITH DAUGHTER

States approximately as many people
are leaving the country as are coming
in.
The President has virtually completed
the message which he will read to Con-
gress next month, but will put few re-
fining touches to the document during
his stay in Williamstown.
DR.. Grayson, the Presidents personal
physician, believes that Mr.. Wilson will
be benefited by outdoor exercise despite
the cold in Massachusetts and saw TO it
that golf clubs formed a part of the Pres
idential baggage.
Miss Margaret Wilson will not accom-
pany. her father on his Thanksgiving trip,
remaining at the White House, nor will
Mrs. McAdoo be present at her sister s
wedding anniversary dinner, as she is
still in Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
$1,000 FOR UNFRAMED
YEARLING TROTTER

New York, Nov. A-The highest price
paid for an unframed yeariins trotter at
auction since 1910 was realized today at
the opening of the 18th annual "Old
Glory sale in Madison Square Garden.
w. B. Miller Of Akron. Ohio. and Rich.
ard Delafit Of Tuxedo Park were the con-
tending bidders tor the colt Harvest
Note. Mr.. Miller bought the young trot-
ter for $z100. Harvest Note Ia entered in
futurifies worth about $4,000 Walter
Cox Of Dover. N H.. will train him for
these engagements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
COUNCILLOR
HUTCHINSON
DEAD, AUBURN

Auburn, Me-, Nov. PA. P. Hutch
inson, e., prominent business man of
this city member Of Governor Haines'
Council, director of several banks and
a past grand commander of the Grand
Commandery of Maine, Knights Tenn
plar, died at his home tonight
He was the head of the real estate
firm of j. P Hutchinson & Co., and
a former president of the Maine As
ISOLATION of Fire Insurance Agents.
He was member of the Maine Legis-
lature in 1ss5-sT and was we'll known
throughout New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
CAPT HILL MAY
HAVE TO ANSWER
FOR HIS REMARKS

Washington. Nov. 24.-Captain
Walter N. Hill of the Marine Corps
may have to answer for any remarks
upon the American evacuation of
Vera Cruz and the Mexican situation,
even though he made them In private
and did not intend them for publ
cation. In a telegram to. Secretary
Daniels today Captain Hill said he
ventured the private opinion to a
personal friend of his fathers that
there might be. disorders when the
troops left Vera Cruz. Secretary Dam
iels is disposed to consider private
criticism of the administration pol
icies by service officers as improper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Cardinal Cavalarri was born at
Chioggia, in 1s49, and was raised to
the cArdinalate in 1897. He was noted
for his simple pisty. On various occa-
sions he expressed himself against the
immodest dress of women and once
is said TO have stopped a. church SER
vice in order to make a woman wor-
lshipper cover her openwork Shirt
waist. In January of this year Cardi-
nal Cavaiarri issued an Episcopal let
ter strongly condemning the Tango
dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Butler Roberts

Henry J. Butler, an electrician =,
the employ of the Central Maine Pow
er Co. and Miss Lucille Roberts,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Loring Rob-
erts of Oakland street, were married
Saturday evening at the Methodist
parsonage. 90 Center street. Rev. Hen
ry Clay Turner performed the cere-
mony, using the single ring. Mr.. ami
Mrs Butler will make their home on
Western avenue, this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
CONSOLIDATE VERMONT
CUSTOMS DISTRICTS

Washington, Nov. 24.-The two Gus
toms collection districts Of Vermont
will be consolidated and known as
District No. with headquarters at
st. Adams, after Jan. l. II. G. Com
ings. at present collector with head
quarters at Burlington. will be COL
lector Of the new district. One coll
lectoy will. be dropped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
PRESIDENT AND CABINET
IN CONGRESS PROPOSED

Washington, Nov. 24-Suggestions
that the President sit with executive
sessions of the Senate and that cab
met memters sit with the House are
not being actively considered. Presi-
dent Wilson told callers today. and
added that he did not intend to raise
the question in the near future. Com
mittees of Congress have previously
reported favorably on the idea and
Mr.. Wilson in some of his writings
before he became Present. favored 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
ALLIES AIRCRAFT
FLY OVER SWITZERLAND

Berlin. Nov. 24.-tBy wireless to Lon-
don, $50 p. M.)-It is reported here
from Berne, Switzerland, that a nuns
Der of French or English aircraft flew
from France over Swiss territory to
Friecichshefen, on Lake Constance.
thus deliberately committing a breach
of Swiss neutrality. The Swiss minis
tiers in both London itssa Pordeaux
have protested vigorously 10 the Br...
ish and French governments a,-sa.nst
this breac.. If n1nffan's. .i sfst.tei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
NEW RATES OF PAY FOR
BRITISH OFFICERS

London, Nov. 25.-t2.45 A. NJ
New rates of pay for army officers.
showing Increases of from 10 to %
per cent. are announced in an army
order. The new daily rate for cap
tain is raised from SO to $3.50 and for
lieutenant from 81 to $3.50. The in
creases are augmented by various
special allowances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Roberts Douglass.

The marriage of Sidney A. Roberts
of Brooks, Me. and Miss Charlotte
NJ. Douglass. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. P. Douglass of 100 Pleasant
street, took place Saturday afternoon,
Nov. 81. at the Methodist parsonage,
20 Center street, Rev. Henry Clay
Turner performing the ceremony. The
single ring service was used. After
short trip the young people will pass
the winter in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
WOULD WELCOME
new TREATY WITH
RUSSIAN GOVT

washington, Nov. 24.-President
wilson said today he was pleased to
learn of press reports from Petrograo
saying Russia was expecting negotia
lions for a new commercial treaty
with the United States to begin soon.
The President indicated the negotia-
ton of a new treaty would be well
coined but made no further comment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
MESSENGER FROM
KING OF SWEDEN

New York, Nov. "a Der ostberg. spe-
cial messenger of the KING of Sweden.
reached New York this afternoon on the
steamship Hellig olav from Christian
sand bearing message from King Gus
tav to the Swedish embassy at Washing
ton which, he said, was too important to
trust either TO the mails or the cables.
He left at once for Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
OPERATOR
OF WIRELESS WHO
HAS NO LICENSE

Boston, Nov 24.--Lyman Sayward,
Is years old, was arrested today for
operating a powerful wireless station
without q license. According to the
Federal radio inspectors. Sayward has
been hampering British merchant
vessels by repeated calls. Had the
station been a weak one. the inspect
ors say that Sayward would not have
been disturbed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25
Funeral of Helen Plaisted

The funeral OF the late Miss Helen
Plaisted was held at her home. IL APP
pieton street. Tuesday afternoon at
2.30. and a large number of her
friends and former students in Coburn
and Waterville High school attended
to do honor to her memory. Rev. Ed
win Carey Whittemore, D. D.. preach
ed the funeral sermon Burial was in
the family lot at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Waterville High school fotball team
is arranging game with Abbott High
school of Pennington to be played
in this city on Thanksgiving day.
From the present observation, should
the game be played it will be on a
snow and ice covered field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

A special meeting of the Board Of
Education was held Tuesday evening
to make preliminary arrangements for
the part the board will sustain in
making repairs to the fire damage at
the High school building. A number
of details Of loss on the contents were
gone over, this part of the loss having
been adjusted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Silence Howard Hayden Chapter,
Daughters Of the American Reyolu-
ton. is planning to place, q tablet In
the public library building in memo
ry Of the men from this immediate
vicinity who fought in the Revolution
airy War. The burial places OF five OF
them are unknown, and Mrs. E. w.
Heath Of go Front street. representing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

. The Arrow Club has under arrange
ment a Whist party and dance at the
Taconnet clubhouse on the evening Of
next Monday. The money taken at this
party will be used to buy Christmas
presents for the poor children in Water
Vile and vicinity. and the enterprise has
already received the assurance Of a good
patronage, but more help is needed, for
the object is a worthy one.