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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
The MEMORIAL
EXERCISES OF
B.P.0. {. SUNDAY

Arrangements are practically complete
for the exercises for Waterville Lodge
No. 800, B. P o. E., to be held at 730 p
NJ Sunday in the new Elks' home on
Appleton street. Last year the exercises
were held in the Opera house and were
public, but this year they will be ex-
ciusively for members of the lodge. Hon.
Frank l.. Dutton of Augusta will deliv-
err the eulogy, and Pullens Orchestra will
furnish the music.
Following is the program.
Music.
ABA, Nevin
Simple Aveu, Thorne
Exalted Ruler. ". II. Dignam
Edward ~Rop CAN rs Of Our ra Mono.ea
Howard P. Merwin. Robert b. Hail,
John w; Mari, r. August Kunhert.
Henry Washburn, Albert B. Page, AL
bert a: Hildreth, William A. r. Booth
by, William 8. Hunnewell. Jean Il.
Tufts, Orea NJ Sbley. Cecil NJ. Bow
man, jeremiah Tourgee, walter H.
Music,
Opening Ode.
Prayer, Lodge Chaplain
Buena Note, Nevin
Eulogy, Hon. Frank L. Dutton
Music.
Venetian Love Song, Nevin
Closing Ceremonies.
Closing Ode.
Benediction.
Music.
Apple Blossoms, Roberts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be observed at the Methodist
church Sunday morning. T. H. Branch
will sing Dear Lord, Forgive" Sever
al new members will be received into
the church.
A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon SER
vice will be held at o'clock. Row
George E. Pickard D. D., pastor of
Chestnut Street Methodist church.
Portland, will preach and his subject
will be, THE Wichita Movement" His
message will be particularly for lay
men, Among the musical features will
he an organ, voluntary with violin OBJ
lieata by Mrs. f. E. Goodrich and
Norman D. Latin, an anthem by Miss
Saaekferd, Mrs. Larrabee Messrs
Webb and Branch. and violin solo
by Mr.. Latin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
DISCOVER THREE METHODS OF FRAUD
IN THE COLLATERAL LOAN co. PROBE

fore the grand jury next Monday in con-
neetion with the mining stock transaction
by which President Cobb is alleged to
have obtained $4,000 of the company's
money.
The statement that it was Mr.. Cobb
himself who started the inquiry which
eventually led to his arrest was made to-
day by John F. Moors. who represents
the state on the board of directors of the
loan company. He said the president
brought the matter of small thefts to the
attention of the board of directors in oe-
tober AZ am certain that Mr.. Cobb was
sincerely Jealous in this investigation.
said Mr.. Moors. Mr. Moors added that
the directors hoped to recover sub
statntial portion of the money alleged to
have been obtained from the company by
its president He said that when Mr.
Cobb negotiated the loans on the mining
stock II had curb market value of at
least twice the amount loaned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
EMMA Games
TALKS TO LADIES
OF BATH CLUB

Bath. Me-, Dec. 4.-rtSpeciaD.- TAX
ing for her subject THE Dignity OF
Work." Nine Emma Eames de Gogor-
"a entertained more than 100 ladies at
the Cosmopolitan Club tonight with
an informal talk.
Nine. Gergerza Is firm believer N
work and is not ashamed to say that
she has worked for her own success
in life and believes that all other
young ladies should work in the mas
terry OF some subject if they would at
tain joy and happiness that comes
from success fairly won.
She illustrated some of her argu-
ments by giving brief reviews of her
own experiences in the operate world.
Said she: when | first went to Paris
| worked very hard. I was determined
that I should reap the benefit of all
that was within me and my ambition
was perhaps the result of my success
but it was my ambition that spurrei
me on to work as hard as | could. In
addition to studying music | also took
up the mastery of the French Ian
guage and in six months could speak
almost as f1uently as the native born.
Il was determined to try grand OPP
era. | wasn't just sure of my voice
but felt that | should give it trial
at the first opportunity, believing 1t
would be better for me to know JUS
where | stood first as last. knowing
that If my voice was not suited for
the opera | could use it at least for
concert work. | studied and was sue
cessful in gaining the operate stage.
But my success was due to my hard
work.
Mrs. Gorgorza was introduced by
Miss Elizabeth Weber. president Of
the club, and at the conclusion of her
talk was presented with bouquet Of
roses by the young ladies'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
SEEKS IA
DIVISION WITH THE
TOWN OF SANFORD

springvale. Me-. Dec 4.-Many of the
citizens of this village are out again for
division The matter was taken UP this
week before the Springvale Board of
Trade and definite action was taken. A
committee was appointed to confer with
the Sanford Board of Trade. when that
and member was delegated to see that
the necessary papers are filed to insure
a bill being presented in the next Legio-
lature.
Secretary Frank A. Clark was instruct
ed to communicate with the Sanford
Board of Trade. requesting that a com
mittee be appointed from that 4organiza-
ton to meet the Springvale committee
and see II some plan can be suggested
whereby a division may be perfected
without friction between the two villages
The committee appointed by the Spring
vale Board of Trade is composed of VIII
lis E. Sanborn, George A. Goodwin, FL
mer E. Harris, Elmer E. Wentworth.
Charles S. Pierce and Charles F. Rowe.
1t was a unanimous vote in the Board
of Trade that this meeting favored d.
vision. Thursday afternoon Secretary
Clark sent communication to the secre-
tary of the Sanfoard Board of Trade re-
euesting that that body take action along
these lines. :$ So
The Springvale Board Of Trade wishes
it understood that they are seeking no
quarrel. They believe large majority
of all the people living within bounds of
the northerly voting district should the
matter be put to vote would declare
themselves in favor of division. m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
zETA PSI HOLDS
ITS INITIATION
BANQUET FRIDAY

The third fraternity banquet Of the
year was held last night when the
alumni and chapter members of the
Chi of Zeta Psi met at The Elmwood
for their cath Initiation banquet. The
affair was made doubly impressive due
TO the large number of resident alum
nj who were present and took part III
the exercises. During the course of
the evening several kilograms were
received from absent alumni and 9TH
er fraternities expressing their best
wishes for an enjoyable evening.
There were five initiates taken into
the fraternity. four being members Of
the Freshman class and one Soph-
omore. After those present had par
taken Of a very appetizing repast the
following post -prandial was carried
out:
The POSTMASTER was Lester II.
Shibles The choragus was William J.
Pendergast.
The toasts follow: Greeting. Thomas
]. Crossman, Jr.. is; Ideals Her.
bert C. Libby, 90; THE Neophytes,"
Elmer r. Craig. IS; THE Active
Chapter" Arthur f. Bickfofd. Is,
COLBY and the Chit" DR.. J. F. Hill,
'S2: THE Spirit of zeta Psi" John E.
Nelson, '9S; "A. A. NJ. A. o." Reuben
W. Dunn, So.
The initiates were: Lloyd Foster
Davis IT. South Paris; Howard Fcs-
ter HILL Is, Watervilie; Preston Bur-
pee Libby. Is, Fort Fairfield; Elmer
Reginald Craig, Is. Fairfield; Fred
Neal Wood, Is, Clinton, Mass.
The coYnmittee In charge was: Wes-
ton rs, Williams rs. Flood II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
GILMORE SAYS
LE C Al ADVICE
GIVEN B EF 0 re
JOHNSON SIGNED

Chicago Dec. 4.-The best legal tai
ent in the country examined Walter
Johnson's 1914 contract with the
Washington American League team
and advised us that the star pitcher
was free to sign with any ciab he
pleased for 1876 President Gilmore
of the Federal League said today, in
reply to the threat of the, Washing
ton Club officials to appeal to the
courts to prevent johnson from jump
ing to the Federals.
We would prefer not to 60 to court
about it. but if the Washington CLUB
insists on spending money. for litiga-
ton We viii meet them. Johnson will
play with the Chicago Federal team
next year and the year after as hf-
contract with us is legal and will
stand every test
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
FORD AUTOMOBILE
DECISI0NI IS GIVEN

Cincinnati. Dec. Holding that
the contracts entered into by the Ford
Automobile Co. of Detroit with its
agent whereby the resale price Of
automobiles as fixed by the Ford Co.
are invalid. United States District
Judge Hollister in an opinion handed
down today ordered the dismissal Of
the bill of complaint filed by the an-
tomobile company against the Union
Motor Sales Co, of Dayton, Ohio.
In the suit which is of Importance to
the automobile trade the Ford Co. sought
an Injunction against the defendants to
restrain them from representing that they
could sell Ford automobiles at less than
the regular list price of the company.
Judge Hollister found that no contracts
OF similar character had been passed
upon by the supreme court and that the
DEFENDANTS had a legal right to buy and
sell the automobiles as they did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
new CONTRACT
FOR GREAT NAVAL
DRYDOCK, HAWAII

Washington, Dec. 4.-Seeretary
Daniels announced today that sup
Elemental contract should be signed
with the San Francisco Bridge Co.
for completion of the great naval dry
dock at the Pearl Harbor naval sta
ton, Hawaii. This dock was suspend
ed nearly two years ago when the
bottom heaved.
The new contract calls for compile
ton of the dock by July 1, 1918, for
s1,261,3 50, which is s238.650 less than
the amount made available by Con-
gress. The basin. according to the new
design, will be considerably larger
than originally contemplated. 1923
feet long. las feet wide at the top and
So feet deep over the sill at mean high
water. The total price now is $4,442,-
116. exclusive OF the cost of eaissons,
pumping plant and some other fea-
lures provided by the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
DERAIL- MENT OF
wheat LOADED
CARS AT BETHEL

Portland, Me-, Dec. 4.-Traffic on
the Grand Trunk between here and
Island Pond has been held up this aft
ernoon on account of the derailment
of a train of Is wheat loaded freight
cars between Bethel and West Bethel.
The cars which contained 1900 BUSH
els of grain, were completely wreck
ed. A portion of the grain can be saw
ed. The track had not been cleared at
midnight. The falling of a draw-bar
was the cause of the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Boston. Dec. 4.-Investigation Of the af-
fairs of the Collateral Loan Co. known
as ''society's pawn show" aside from the
larceny charges against former President
William Cobb have resulted in the dis
eovefy of dealings to the amount of 80
600 between employees Of the company and
pawn brokers and jewellers, according to
a statement OF Assistant District Attor-
ney Lavelle tonight
lie said that three months of defraud-
ing the company by re-hypothecation of
pledges which had been placed in its safe
had been uncovered. These he described
briefly as involving the use of registered
letters, of a messenger boy and OF an
outside confederate. Which of the en-
ployes of the institution was responsible
has not been determined, it was stated.
Officers under direction of the district
attorneys office were active during the
day In collecting evidence to be used be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
SHOT WIFE AND
Then A SUICIDE

saltwater, N. H, Dec AFTER he
had shot and killed his wife in front
of her home here today, Pearl Carpen-
ter, 30 years of age, fired two shots at
his 7-year -old step daughter, and lat
er committed suicide by shooting him.
self. The couple had domestic troubles,
according, to the authorities. and Car
penter sent a postal card to his wife
asking her to meet him. He greeted
her affectionately in front of her home
and while she was in his embrace fired
bullet through her heart. The shots
which he aimed at the child went wild.
Carpenter ran into the woods, but
later returned to the scene and shot
himself twice, dying almost instantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
Christmas Seals and Stiekers on Mail
Matter

postmaster Richardson has received
the following information from the
postoitfce department for the public.
In order 10 facilitate the handling
and delivery of mail during the Christ
mas holidays, the requirement that do
metslc matter bearing on the address
side adhesive seals or stickers, other
than lawful postage stamps, shall be
treated as unavailable. is hereby sus-
pended from dec. 1 1914, to Jan. l..
1915. Postmasters shall, however, in
form their patrons that such seals or
stiekers should not be placed on the
address side of mail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
PLANS TO FIGHT
JOHNSoN'S GOING
TO CHICAGO FEDS

Washington. Dec. 4.-Plans were un-
der consideration by Manager Clark
Griffith and other officials OF the
Washington American League Base
ball Club here today for preventing
Walter Johnson. the clubs star pitch
err. from carrying out the terms of the
contract which he signed yesterday
with the Chicago Federal League
Club. The DETECTION of Johnson would
leave the Washington club without 4
single veteran pitcher on it's roster.
johnson last year received $4,000
for his services to the Washington
club and Manager Griffith claims that
$500 of this sum was said him as an
option on his services for the coming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

After an illness of eight weeks Mrs.
Ellen Wentworth Alden, aged SO. the wife
of Arthur Julius Alden, died at 430 FRI
day morning at her home, Is College ave-
nue.. Waterville. Mrs. Alden was ma
tive of Waterville and had always made
her home there. AS q member OF the
Congregational church she had been an
unusually jealous worker In all its activ-
tiles and made by her mode OF living q
splendid example of the typical American
mother and wife. The husband. two sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY Petition
FILED AGAINST LIEBLER COMPANY

with the demands of q few inslstent
creditors. Had ii not been for the out
standing contracts, it was stated,
these productions would not have been
made under present financial condi-
tiens The attorney set the habiltles
at about sS25.00 and the assets at ap-
proximately 100000
Among the assets, it was stated,
are a long lease of the plymouth
theatcr in Boston; PLAYS which last
season gave net profit of more than
100000, and most of which are now
on tour and the motion picture rights
in most of the plays heretofore pro-
duced which rights are extremely
valuable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
$4,000 COST OF
HARVARD 1914 ELEVEN

Boston, Dec. At cost 25.000 to
produce Harvard's championship. foot
ball team this fall, according to ad-
vance figures announced today. The
largest item was $500, paid as salary
to Percy ID. Haughton, the head
coach. Leo j. Leary, assistant coach
and r. w. p. Brown, head scout, also
received large salaries.
The travelling expenses of the team
were comparative light, the only
outside trip being a short one to- New
Haven. Several hundred dollars were
spent, however, in taking practically
the entire first string of players to the
Yale-Princeton contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
LARGE TRACT IS
PURCHASED FOR new
Braves BASEBALL PARK

Boston, Dec. 4.-The Boston Ma
tional League Baseball Club is to con-
struct a new park in the AIlston dis
trict, where a large tract of land was
purchased today, according to an
nouncement tonight by President
James E. Gaffney. The property which
has a frontage on Commonwealth ave-
nue.. includes a section of what WAS
formerly the grounds of the Allston
Golf Club. The price involved in the
transaction was not given.
The new park is nearly four miles
from the center of the city. but is
easily accessible over the lines. run
ming through the new BoylstoA street
subway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
new HAMPSHIRE FARMER KILLED
WHILE HUNTING BY COMP ANTON =
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF GUN

fridge and was slipping a new shell
into his shotgun, when it accidentally
exploded. The discharge entered Mr..
Howe's breast. Mr.. Mccoy started to-
ward him. but he simply smiled and
said: I'm all right" these were his
last words and in a second ne top
pied over dead. The officials of the
county are investigating the affair
and will announce their decision short
ly. He was foremost in all activities
of the community. He was a select
man, member of the School Board and
a prosperous farmer Mr.. Howe is sur
vived by a widow and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Jefferson, y. H., Dec. Awhile out
hunting today Albert P. Howe, aged
e5, a prominent figure in local affairs,
was accidentally shot and killed by his
companion, a Mr.. Mccoy, of Maiden,
Mass.
Howe, VINO was part owner in a
hunting club located back of Bumell
mountain in Kilkenny, had gone over
to the lodge with Mr.. Mccoy and Ben
Harmon of Maiden. Mass, and Will
liam Smith of Jefferson for several
days shoot
Mr. Howe and Mccoy were out to-
gether. The latter had just shot par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
Late Sports.
DORMITORY AGAIN
DEFEATED IN THE
Y. M. C. A. LEAGUE:

The third match held this week in
the Y. NJ. G.. A. Bowling League
brought second defeat to the Dormi-
tory team. this time at the hands of
the Business Men, who on Friday eve
ming won each of the three strings and
built up a total pinfall of 1894 to the
Dormitory's 1890 Cross, for the Bust
ness Men, found little competition to
rival his high single string of 100 or
his total of sos for the three strings.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

New York, Dec. Am involuntary
afternoon against Liebler Co., theat-
rical producers, by Harry Askin of
Chicago and two other creditors of
this city. The petition estimates the
firms liabilities at approximately $780,
600 and states that the value of its
assets are unknown.
Counsel for the Liebler Co. stated
that the expenditure Of enormous
sums this season for the production of
plays which had been contracted for
prior to the outbreak of the European
war had depleted the treasury and
made the company unable to comply
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
INDIANA OFFICIALS INDICTED FOR
SIGNING OF EXCESS WARRANTS

ture. were indicted tonight by the Marion
county grand jury.
The indictments charge that the ofneiais
signed warrants for pay for employees IN
excess of the amounts fixed by law, and
for more employees than provided for in
the statutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

While passing through tho woods at
West Warren Saturday afternoon, on
their way to camp, Messrs. Robert G.
Bicknell and Wilbur Cross came sud-
denly upon fine buck. The two guns
cracked simultaneously and the buck
fell in it's tracks. It was found that
the two bullets struck Just back Of the
shoulder, not more than two inches
apart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
BELIEVE PROFIT SHARING IS
CORRECT ECONOMICAL THEORY

Carters declaration came in the course
of an intricate cross-examination by
James NJ. Sheean. attorney for the rail-
roads. The request of the men for high
er wages are in the main based on the
allegation of the increased productive
efficiency of the railroads Larger loco
motives over lighter grades haul a larger
tonnage, and the men claim a share of
the money saved by these economies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
ABANDON PLAN
FOR SYSTEM OF
RURAL CREDITS

Washington. Dec. 4.-The United States
rural credits commission today largely
abandoned plans for an Independent rural
credit system and appointed a sub-com-
mittee to draft an amendment to its bill
making the system subordinate to the
federal reserve system. This action re-
moves the principal difference between
the various advocates of rural credits
legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

In addition to the numerous booths
that have already been planned for the
big Congregational fair, supper and
entertainment Wednesday another
fancy work booth was placed on the
list Friday by the Willing Workers
with Elizabeth Whipple and helpers
in charge. Still another table will be
added. presided over by Mrs. e. x.
Atwood, Mrs. Carl Green. Mrs. Cum
ningham and Mrs Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Chicago. Dec. 4.--Tnat proflt-sharing is
q current economic theory as between
employer and employee and that many
of the demands Of the enginemen of "
western roads which are being arbitrated
here are based en- that theory, was EN-
phatically stated on the witness stand to-
day by William S. Carter. president of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Playing under the name of the Water
vile a. A., several basketball players,
Coburn students. returned Friday MORN
ing from Newport. where they had played
the Newport five the evening previous
and had been defeated by the score of s6
TO - The Waterville team was compos-
ed of Belger and Alberts. forwards; Nc
Phee and O'Brien. eenters, and Coombs
and McElwee, guards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Coburn students had an early realiza-
ton of the Christmas spirit FRIDAY eve
ming when on their exchange Christmas
tree there were gifts of testing and
humorous nature for each one from the
greenest Freshman to the most wise and
sedate Senior. Fun and laughter held the
high cards, and more than one ingenious
joke found it's mark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Indianapolis, Dec. 4-Lieut. Gov. Will
dam p. o'Neil1. Homer L. Cook. Speaker
of the House of the 1913 Legislature. who
recently took office as secretary of state,
and other officers and members OF the
patronage committees Of the 1913 Legisla-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

Frank W. and A, Fred both of Water
Vile. two brothers, George NJ. Wentworth
of California and Thaeher Wentworth of
Washington. and one sister. Mrs. c. W.
Stevens of San Francisco. Cal, survive
The funeral services will be held at the
house Sunday afternoon, with Rev. c. +.
Robinson officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

regular meeting of the board of
rectors Of the Waterville Chamber of
Commerce will be held Monday evening
at 1880 in the office of the secretary, w.
H. K. Abbott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05
MONA DISQUALIFIED
IN FIGHT WITH GIBBONS

Hudson, Wis.,. Dec. mike Gibbons
Of ST. Paul was given the decision
over Bob Moha of Milwaukee here to-
night after Moha had been disquali-
fled for fouling the st. Paul fighter
twice in the second round of their To-
round match. The men are middle
weights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-05

The j. NJ. Townsend farm in Oakland
has recently been sold by w. II, Rock
wood of the Strout Farm Agency to
James f. Sheffield of Scion. The Albert
stiles farm in Fairfield has likewise been
sold to Willard r namren of Belgrade
and the james Balfour farm In Sidney to
Earl Packard of Sknwhegan.