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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

After over-ruling demurrer filed by
Thomas Hassett, indicted as a result of
information placed before the grand jury
by District Attorney Charles S. Whitman.
Supreme Court Justice Vernon NJ. Davis
at New York Tuesday announced that on
March 5 a date would be set for Has
sett's trial Hassett formerly held con-
fidential position in the Office of John A.
Bensei, state engineer. He is accused or
attempted grand larceny. because of an
alleged effort to obtain a $4,000 campaign
contribution from Anthony X. Douglass.
former mayor of Niagara Falls in con-
nection with a Catskill aqueduct con-
tract.
Miss Margaret Wilson and Miss Eleanor
Wilson, two of the Presidents daughters,
appeared on the amateur stage at a
fashionable hotel Tuesday night in
Sanctuary" bird masque, at New
York. Miss Margaret sang in the pro-
logue and Miss Eleanor played the part
of Ornis the bird spirit. The fantasy
was first given last summer at Cornish,
n. II.
President Wilson took long brisk
walk through the snow covered streets
Of the Capital Tuesday. On his route
back to the White House. the President
determined to take a short cut through
the long corridor of the interior depart
ment. At the entrance he was confronted
with sign: mo visitors admitted after
r. NJ When the President opened the
door, an aged doorkeeper stepped for
ward and narrowly eyed the intruder,
finally asked: We'll, what do you want?"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
CONG, FRANK PLUMLEY OF
VT, NOT A CANDIDATE.

Montpelier, VT, Feb. 25.-Congress-
man Frank Plumley announced today
that he would not be candidate for
reelection in the Second congression-
al district He will be Il years old at
the end of the SD Congress and says
that he wishes to spend the remain
der of his life in retirement with his
family and friends. He was elected
to the 61st Congress as Republican
in 1908.
Mr. Plumley was born in Eden in
1874 and was admitted to the bar in
1869. He made an International repu-
tation as umpire of the mixed COM
missions of Great Britain and Venez-
uela and Holland and Venezuela, sit
ting at Caracas and was later select
ed by France and Venezuela as UNI
pire in the French Venezuelan mixed
commission which sat at Northfield in
1905.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

I'm Mr.. Woodrow Wilson," answered
the President with a smile. We'll, weil,'
said the door keeper nervously, Il
thought your face looked familiar"
Two sisters are dead and two other
young women are in a dangerous cond-
tion as the result of what is said TO be
wood alcohol poisoning, contracted
through drinking wine at an East Side.
n. Y, wedding Sunday night. The police
believe that several other young women
who accepted the invitation of the bride
to attend the wedding have also been
taken i'll. The dead are: Helen and
Madeline Dean, 80 and % years old. re-
spectively. Marie Driscoll of Green Point
and Anna O'Brien are both dangerously
ILL., An investigation of the case has
been started by the police and coroner's
office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
A Trip to California Has Been
Placed Within Your Reach

Why not make reservation on one Of
the Burlington Route Personally Con-
Quoted Parties to California;" II you
would like to make this trip under unus-
ually attractive conditions and at an es-
pecially low cost. l would like TO hear
from you right away.
You can travel with n select party and
with all the comforts of a Pullman Tour
list Sleeping Car throughout-and at mini
mum cost.
A carefully trained man will accompany
the party all the way. You will find HIM
to be thoroughly competent. good-naturei
and kindly, as he has been especially Sc
lected because OF his knaek for making
people comfortable. as well as because If
his long experience.
You will be especially interested in
learning that the total cost of his trip
is well within your reach. iGst call or
write and viii gladly explain al the ee-
tails
Alex Stocks. New England Passenger
Agent, c. B. & Q. r. r.. 264 Washington
ST.. Boston.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Change of Words
To Christen Vessels.

Washington, Feb 25.-Hereafter yes
sells of the navy will be christened
with the words II name thee in the
name, of the United States" instead OF
the Did formula Il christen thee The
change was announced today by the
Society of Sponsors of the United
states Navy, following its annual
meeting here. The society also went
on record in favor of federal law to
prevent discrimination against naval
uniforms.
Mrs. Reynolds Thomas Hall OF Phli-
adolnhia was chosen president, and
Socrrtarv Daniels of the navy depart
nent and Mrs. Daniels, honorary nieiii-
Der and vice president, respectlVely'
of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Believe Last of
Severe Weather.

Boston, Feb. 25.-The crest of what
is believed to be the last severe wca-
thr of the season, passed over New
England today with below zero tenn
peratures in the north and western
portions and a prediction of warmer
conditions to follow.
The temperatures were below nor
NAL throughout New England but not
excessive, with Mortified, VT, hay
ing the usual place at the top of the
official minimum place.
The lowest official temperatures re-
corded during the night were; North
field. VT. 26 below; Burlington, VT,
is below; Concord, N. H., c below;
Greenville. Me-, 6 below; Eastport, Me-,
2 below; Hartford. Conn, two below;
Portland, zero; Boston above; Block
Island, R. l., above; Nantucket, IL
above.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
ANUS SEM ENTS.
Coliseum Show Hits the Ceiling.

The diving swimming, eating. smok-
ing, sewing, sleeping, etc, by the Two
Fieldings, the Human Fish," under
water in their tank on stage at Coli
scum is the feature at this theatre
today at 80 and $50 with two
other acts, character change violinist
and Nick Conway as Laughing
Casey with a shower of laugh spark
lers. You will notice it's a double
bill of three acts and four reels. Prices
the same as usual, no advance, matt
nee all seats ten cents. Evening all
seats fifteen cents. It's a show that
hits the ceiling. Laughter is the
keynote. Come early. Avery Strong
next week. Seats now selling.-AdV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
HalIoweIl Loses to Live Wires.

In a contest full of surprises and
thrills the Live Wires defeated the Hal
lowell bowling five Tuesday evening at
tn elocal alleys, the final score favoring
teh Live Wires by a margin of 4S pins
The down-river team bowled excellent
averages throughout the game. while two
or three of the local men were out of
form for the evening at any rate. Cesare
Falconi of the local team was high man
with a total pinfail of 2S7, while Sprague
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Relief of Widows a Feasible Plan.

Chicago, Feb. 25,-The relief of wild
owed mothers by the state has been
declared perfectly feasible and prop
er function OF government by charity
workers of Kansas City, st. Louis,
Milwaukee and Madison, Wis. This
statement was made today by the COM
mittee of the New York State Com
mission on the Relief of Mothers.
which is conducting an investigation
of such charities in this part of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Pardon for Stock Broker.

Boston, Feb. 25.-Albert A. Mulliken, a
stock broker who was sentenced year
ago to term of three to five years in
state prison for larceny from customers
was pardoned by Governor Walsh today
Friends of Muliken claimed that his
health was being impaired and that he
had made almost complete restitution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
NO CAUSE FOR ACTION
INVASION OF STATE RIGHTS

Trenton, n. j., Feb. 25.-The jury
in the suit of the Buckeye Powder
Co., for 100000 damages from the
E. /. Dupont De Nemours Powder Co,
rendered a verdict in the United
States district court today that there
was no cause for action.
The Buckeye Co, alleged that its
business had been destroyed by the
Dupont Co, by illegal methods.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
SAY THE LEVER BILL is
IN S5,0Oo,0O0 DAMAGE SUIT

Washington, Feb, 25.-Attacked as
an invasion of states rights the Le-
yer bill to authorize the commission
er of education to cooperate with
states. educational associations or in
dividuals in plans for the elimination
Of adult illiteracy In the United States
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Depot square was rather an unusual
sight Wednesday ct $50 as six elee-
tries were there awaiting the arrival
of car 500. which was out of commits
sion at the Cold stream bridge. West
Gardiner. due TO the burning out of
some connections underneath the car.
y repair car was sent from the car
barn at Augusta and matters were
soon adjusted
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mclaughlin are
rejoicing over the birth of a son.
Alvin Reed, who has been employed
at Waterville, n. H., for the past few
months, returned home Sunday.
Several citizens attended the Board
of Trade banquet at Gardiner Wednes-
day evening.
The L. D. Club met Tuesday eve
ming with Mrs. w G. Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Proceedings to test the constitutionaiity
of the Nevada divorce law requiring Il
months residence were taken Wednesday
when application was made in the su
preme court at Carson City for writ of
manate directed against Judge Moran TO
show cause why he should not enter an
order taking jurisdiction in a case dated
on several months residence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

An enjoyable party was held Tues
day evening at the home of. Miss Hell
en- Ware, Spears Corner, those pres
ent being about 20 of her friends and
schoolmates. Refreshments were serv-
ed and Miss Ware was presented with
Il string of pearl beads.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

The Epworth League of the Methodist
church will hold an entertainment and So
eial in the vestry at +. NJ. Thursday.
An attractive program of readings and
musical selections, both vocal and instru
mental, has been arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank all our friends and
neighbors for their kindness during our
late bereavement and for the beautiful
floral tributes.
MIR. AND MRS. JOHN CROCKER,
BENJAMIN CROKER.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
Nominations by Walsh.

Boston, Feb. Ex-Governor Walsh made
the following nominations today:
John r. Murphy of Boston. for chair
man OF the Boston Finance Commission;
George Leonard of Springfield. for clerk
of the Springfield police court: Cary C.
Bradford of Southbridge, for medical ex-
aminer Of Worcester county: Mrs. Mabel
Hunt Slater of Webster, for trustees OF
the Massachusetts General hospital
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Two soldiers from the National
Home and q woman giving the name
of Nellie Bolger were arrested Tues
day evening az the electric ear wait
ing room for tntoxication. They were
arraigned Wednesday morning in the
municipal court and were all placed
upon probation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Charles r. Stinchfield of this city is
critically i'll with pneumonia. His
father Charles P Stinehfield, one of
the Oldest printers in the State. passed
away Tuesday at his home in Bruins
wick
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McNaughton are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of twin boys, born Monday evenisg.
Both mother asd sons are doing ex
cellently.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Miss Christine Carey has returned
to her home in this city, after pass
ing a fortnight as the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Houghton of New
York City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Miss Esther Gilman, Colby '16, is
substituting as instructress of Grades
VIII and TX at the Clark Grammar
school, during the absence of Miss
Lila Penney, who is quite i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Regular meeting of Sanborn Lodge, No
&c. l. o. O. F., at 7.30 P. NJ. Thursday with
work in the Initiatory degree. Members
are requested to attend
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Wakefield McNaughton Co.'S shoe
sale will only be a money saver" to
you If you buy this week. Well to re-
member this.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Mrs. Henry Porter. former resi-
dent of Gardiner, who has been visit
ing in the city, left Wednesday for
Kennebunk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

The Firemen's Minstrels staged in
Wilson hall last week will be pre-
sented at the Coliseum in Gardiner on
Friday evening, Mar. 9.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Mr. and Mrs c. E. Bailey returned
Wednesday to their home in Lisbon
Falls, after visiting relatives in this
city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Regular. meeting of John B. Hub
bard National Relief Corps. No. go.
will be held this evening at the usual
hour
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Stuart Plant, who has been confined
to the house by illness for the past
ten days, is now able to be out
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Mrs. A. H. Brookings of Randolph
left Wednesday for weeks visit in
Salem and Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Peter Charles Kegan of Van Buren
was the guest Wednesday of Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Regular meeting of the L. O, G. c.
this evening. Members are requested
to attend, as there are four candidates
for initiation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Miss Evelyn Davis is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel DaVls'
Washington avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY &C. 1914
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS

Mrs. Nellie Gaubert, who has been
i'll for several weeks is reported as
gaining in health.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Bishop Goldman is to conduct the
Friday services at Christ church dur
ing Lent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

William Fl. Rines returned Wednes-
day from a visit of several days in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Mrs. James Partridge, who has been
visiting friends in Whitef1eld, returned
| Wednesday to Worcester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Everett w. Dunton of Whitefield has
entered the employ of G. H. Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Miss Olive Paine of Peabody, Mass.
is the guest of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs ". f. Paine, Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
nur messenger steamers.

Four passenger steamers. carrying
crews of 1876 and an unknown number of
passengers. were ice-bound Wednesday in
Lake Michigan, two miles from the Chi
cago harbor. The boats were apparently
In no danger. l....
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Ralh Morgridge of Bates College was
a visitor Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

DIR. H. E. Milliken of Portland pass
ed Wednesday as the guest of his
brother DR. H. A. Mlliken of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

II. Nj. Church left Wednesday for
Portland to attend the dental clinic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

met overwhelming defeat in the House
today after an all day debate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

George Carey has returned to his
home in this city after passing a cou
pie of months in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Mrs. John Murphy returned on
Wednesday to her home in this city,
after visiting relatives in Passport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Mrs. Keith of Litchfield is clerking
n Brawn's music store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26

Miss Della Carter of Lubec is the
guest of her sister Mrs. Benjamin H.
Blake, at Forest View farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
FREE-FOR-ALL.

Miss Hope Sawyer is i'll at her Lou
don Hill home with the mumps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-26
KAlLOWELL.
Entries for Ice Races on
KennebeC River.
HaIIoWeII Loses 10 Live Wires
OF Gardiner in Close Game.
Other locaIs...personaI Chat ard
Social Notes by Our Reporter.

At last the much discussed ice races
that have twice been postponed on ac-
count of inclement weather are to be held
at / 80 o'clock this afternoon. The wealth
er man predicts fair day with rising
temperature, and if this is so, Cushman
Walker, Hallowells veteran race promot-
er, will pull off" some races with a bit
of class to them. The entries include
some of the fastest horses in kennebec
county, and Wednesday afternoon they
could be seen working out on the track.
The horses began TO arrive Wednesday
morning and tie list of entries reads as
follows:
FREE E-FOR-ALL.
Hal Rogers, c. n. Smith, Hallowell.
Margaret, Chas. Jones. HaloWeH
Hattie P, Mr.. Wood, Augusta.
Mystic Maid, Geo. Perkins, Hazlowei
Plain Jack Charles Chism, Augusta
Teddy Muscovite, S. c. Co.e. Winthrop.
Bingen Posey, r. c. Riley, Winthrop.
TROTTING CLASS.
Lulu Girl, w H. Albee, Manchester.
Stella, w. A. Staples, Winthrop
Walter w, viii Ballard, Augusta
Bonnie n, c. :. ToWle, Winthrop.
Lady Wilkes, Mr.. Trask, Augusta.
Bessie, Oscar Anderson, Augusta.
Trixie NJ. r. y. Baird. Winthrop.
A class for colts has also been arranged
with some fine entries. and should prove
interesting as well as exciting. Remem-
Der that the races will start at 1.30 2. NJ.
sharp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
WEATHER CONDITIONS

The storm that was central over
the Lake region Friday has moved
to the New England coast. Distur-
Dances have developed in North
Dakota and on the Texas coast.
Rain or snow his occurred OH the
North Pacific coast, and in the
Rocky Mountain and Plains states,
the central valleys, and the Allan
tic coast states, The Oregan high
pressure area has spread eastward
to the Missouri valley and southeast
ward to the Texas Panhandle. The
temperature has fallen considerably
from the Lakes to the Gulf and also
in some parts of the West, but con-
tinues unseasonably high on the At
lantic seaboard. At a. m. the
thermometer registered zero in
upper Michigan, "a degrees in Chi
cago, 4$ degrees in Boston and New
York, 20 degrees in Missouri, 80 de
grees in Arkansas, and 81 to 62 de-
grees on the Gulf coast.
The weather in this vicinity will
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11

sand bar is formed by the current
of the river and often steamboats,
are unable to pass until the current
gradually cuts it away. Sometimes
it is necessary to wait for a rise in
the river before boats can move
either up or down the stream at that
point.
The barges have been tied up and
the Wolverine has gone to the mouth
of the Arkansas for two of the three
remaining barges that are there to
bring them as far as Swan Lake, if
not further on up the stream.
Captain M. S. Brinkley has decided
to make this second tip to the mouth
Of the river to save time, as it would
have been necessary anyway to re
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11

home talent affairs that has ever been
witnessed in this city. The show will
be a first class minstrel in every de-
tail with first part, olio and the reg
ular closing. Mrs. F. l.. Dilley, who
is we'll known in musical circles, will
be vocal directress and the musical
numbers will be arranged by Profs
w. ]. Seibert and M. D. Mcneil. A
street parade will probably be given
also.
The following COMMITTEES will have
charge of the affair."
Meyer Solomon, general uperyisor.
Ticket sale. Ed Williams, chairman.
Costumes, H. P. Jordan, chairman.
Theatre and date, Wilbur Orto, c..
NJ. Nichol, T. A. Wilson.
Program, T. A. Hill, H. T. Knox,
and w. Latson.
Publicity, F. R. Bloom, w. H
Adams and B. C. Mead.
Finance, C. M. Nichol, w. o. Hud-
son and H B. Strange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11

1cluc1i1g Blacks, Blues and Serges

$500 corporations and 500 banks in
Arkansas. These blanks must be
filled out and returned to the reve-
nue. collectors office not later than
March 1. Failure to return the
blanks is punishable by heavy
fine.
Mr.. Walker estimates that there
are $500 men in Arkansas whose in
comes are $4,000 or more year.
Married men whose incomes are
$4,000 or more year will have to
pay income taxes, while those with
out wives and families must pay
tax if their incomes reach the $4,000
mark.
The government has made strict
rulings regarding the filling out and
returning of income tax blanks.
Should any attempt to defraud by
making false report he made the
government has set a severe pun
ishment And there is considerable
left to the individual to do lrrespec-
tive of the governments agents.
Should man know that his income
is equal to the mark set as low
limit, he is required to notify the
collector even though no blank is
sent him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11

turn for the other barges after the
first two barges of the Missouri Val
ley Bridge and Iron Companys fleet
had been taken to the Free Bridge
site.
II, after the other two Darges are
brought to Swan Lake, the steamer
is unable to cross the bar in the di-
rectien of Pine Bluff, it will return
to the mouth of the Arkansas river
and get the fifth barge. Five other
barges are to be sent from st. Louis
at an early date, these being the re-
naming part of the barge fleet.
Once all of the barges are at the
Free Bridge site the work that is
already in progress there, will be
rushed and the building of the piers
for the Free Bridge begun. 1t may
be possible that the barges can be
moved towards Pine Bluff the COM
ing week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
Big BARGE fleet
HAD TO TIE UP"
SAND BAR IN ARKANSAS RIVER
NEAR SWAN LAKE HAS
BLOCKED THE RIVER
TEMPORARILY
Steamer Wolverine Returns r,
Mouth of Arkansas To Get
Two More Barges

1t will probably be several days
before the Free Bridge barges will
reach Pine Bluff or the Free Bridge
site, just above the city. c.. E.
Philpot, whose boat, The Wolverine,
has been towing the heavily ladened
barges up the Arkansas river for
several days, stated yesterday that
the barges are tried up near swan
Lake, at what the river men call
"the crossing. At this point a
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
! be partly cloudy during the next So
hours and somewhat colder tonight.
MAYOR SIGNS THE
TRACTION GRANTS
Affixed Signature to Three Ordi-
nances After All Amendments
Had Been Completed.

Little Rock, Jan. 10.-The three
traction ordinances are now COM
pleted, Mayor Taylor having affixed
his signature to them this morning.
The ordinances are being copied into
the records, and later will be pub
lished in accordance with the law.
After the passage of the orol-
nances, which gave franchises 10 the
Little Rock4Pine Bluff interurban
and the Intercity Railway Company,
and amend the franchise of the Little
Rock Railway and Electric Company,
there were many amendments to be
inserted.
The inserting of the various
amendments was completed yester-
day evening by City Attorney Harry
Hale and City Clerk Frank NJ. Oliver
and they were then delivered to May
or Taylor Their correctness was
attested. by City Clerk Oliver before
they were turned over to the mayor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
UNCLE SAM Will GET
YOU If YOU DODGE TAX
COLLECTOR WALKER SENDS IN.
COME TAX BLANKS TO $500
INDIVIDUALS IN THIS
STATE
May Be Many More Sent Out-Mar.
ried Men Favored Over Rich
Bachelors.

Little Rock, Jan. 10.-Though
many residents of this country are
adopt at lodging taxpaying, in all
probability many of these same men
would like to be able to say they
are one of the $500 odd men in Ar
kansas who will pay income taxes
this year.
Internal Revenue Collector Jack
Walker is now sending OUT Income
blanks to about $500 individuals,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
YOUNG. AzEN TO GIVE
BIG MINSTREL SHOW
Committees Named by Young Mems
Progressive League to Be in
Charge Of the Performance.

Details for the coming minstrel
show to be given under the auspices
of the Young Mems Progressive Bus
mess League for the benefit Of the
inter-scholatic meet to be held here
in May, will be completed this after
the Chamber of Commerce at 3
o'clock. If the present plans are car
ried out it will be one Of the best