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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
DEFAULT BOND
OF NJ AINE STR
cos TREASURER

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE $4,000 bail bond
of Robert S. Brown, broker and for
mer treasurer of the Southern Maine
Steamship Co., who was indicted In
1910 for forging the name of George
Otis Draper to a note for $1,000. was
defaulted in the superior court To-Day.
1t is believed that Brown is in Aus
tralia. Mr. Draper, who is son of the
aite General William F. Draper of
Hopedale and Washington, told the
district attorney that forged notes
amounting to $125,000 have been dis
covered since Brown pleaded not
guilty to the Indictment.
Brown was arrested in New York in
1911 and brought here on extradition
papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

London. Dec. A.-t7.45 P. MA letter
sent by A. Bonar Law and the Marquis
Of Lansdowne, Unionist leaders in the
House OF Commons and the House of
Lords. respectively. to Prime Minister
Asquith on Sunday, Aug. 2, when the
decision of the government whether to
participate In the war was doubtful, was
read by Mr.. Bonar Law at a meeting of
the Unionist chairman and agents today
The letter follows:
Lord Lansdowne and 1 feel it our
duty to inform you that, in our opinion
~ well az in that of ali our colleagues
whom we have been able to consult, that
1t would be fatal to the honor and ser
curity of the United Kingdom to fail
in supporting France and Russia at the
present juncture, and we offer our un-
hesitating support to the government in
any measures they may consider neces-
sary for that object
After reading the contents of the let
ter Mr. Bonar Law said:
Before the war party passions were
infiamed to such an extent that I saw no
possible outlet which would not be dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Concord. N. H., Dec. lin the superior
court this morning Jennie NJ. Mills. in
dicted for the murder of Charles A. Man.
ley of Henniker. pleaded guilty of man
slaughter in the first degree through
counsel, John NJ. Starks, and the case
was continued until afternoon for SEN
tence.
Mrs. Mills was brought into the court
room Just before H. and was seated be-
side her counsel, under guard of depu-
ty sheriff The courtroom at the time
was well filed but majority of those
present were either Jurymen or witness
es and there were very few who were
drawn to the room by curiosity.
When the court reached the building
they Immediately called the counsel for
the state and respondent into the judges
room for a conference, and 1t was not I'M
ill 1i.30 that the court was announced
and Judge Kivel alone took his seat on
the bench, which was the first intimation
that the case was to be settled on plea
in a lesser degree of crime from that
sixed in the indictment.
After asking counsel for the state IL
they were ready to proceed, and reeeiv-
ing an affirmative reply. Judge kivel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

pleted 10 days ago on coal from Alas
ka Matanuska fields had proved prac-
tically perfect.
The firing was easy and steam pres
sure was easily maintained" said the
secretary. THE coal is said to have
burned like pine knots. An official
report on the evaporative test at the
experiment station practically con-
firms the Maryland's tests.
THE general result is very gratify-
ing to the navy department and points
the way to an adequate supply Of coal
on the Pacific coast for the navy as
soon as reasonable transportation ia
eilities are available"
Mr.. Daniels said a government pro-
Jectile factory should be either at Phil
adelphia or Indian Head, Md.
Recommend tions
Three recommendations were made
by Secretary Daniels at the afternoon
session. They were.
Appointment of all second lieuten-
ants in the navy hereafter as acting
second heutenants' so that those who
do not measure up to requirements
after appointment may be dropped.
Graduated system retired pay OF
naval officers, on the basis of their
length of naval service and the extent
CT their disabilities.
Authorities for using part of a $780,
600 contingent fund to protect the
navy's rights and property on oil land
reserves" ~
Mr.. Daniels was asked as to his pol
Icy regarding officers trained by the
government at great expense, going
out of the navy to accept employment.
He replied that now and then it was
better to allow designations of some
Indifferent officers, but that it was
harder for first class valuable man
to resign than FOR q camel to 20
through needles eye,'
Declaring that the navy had too
many officers ashore. the secretary
said: I'VE should abolish the office
Of captain Of every yard. Every office
we car spare should be abolished"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
FALLING OFF
IN EXPORTS OF !.
COTTON FROM
UNITED STATES

Washington. Dec. 14.--Germany during
the last four months received only 1852
bales of American cotton. 1000 bales of
which were sent last month, as shown
today by the census bureau statistics.
November's total cotton exports were
Slightly more than one-half as much as
November a year ago. while the ship
ments abroad during the last four months
showed decrease of 2.S01, 900 bales.
Cotton used in the United States during
November showed a falling off compared
with the same month last year and the
quantity of cotton on hand Nov. 80 In
independent warehouses was LII, COO bales
more than at that time last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
Farmers will find pleasure and prof
-. e.. "a an, fhaxr on To TacnD

Farmers will find pleasure and profit
waiting for them if they go to Tacon-
met Clubhouse, Winslow, Thursday,
Dec. II, to hear A. l.. Deering OF Au-
gusta talk on Demonstration Work
in Kennebec County" 1t is the regular
meeting of waterville Dairy Improve
ment Association and all men interest
ed are invited to come and bring their
wives, dinners and some cream Tor
coffee. Coffee and a warm welcome are
promised all Show your interest In
Maine and the men who are the very
backbone of her prosperity. Be pro-
eressive and hear a well-informed man
tel, of actual conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
ALASKAN COAL
naval SUCCESS

Washington. Dec. H-Formal an
nouncement of successful naval tests of
coal from the government-owned Mata-
nuska fields in Alaska was made today
by Secretary Daniels before the naval
committee of the House. Trials by the
cruiser Maryland about 10 days ago, Mr..
Daniels said, had demonstrated that the
Matanuska coal was as good as any to
be had, and pointed the way to an ade-
quate supply of fuel on the Pacific coast
as soon as TRANSPORTATION facilities are
available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Secretary W. H. X. Abbott or the
Chamber of Commerce has been in
conference with Postmaster g. M
Richardson in regard to the night col
lection of mail from the Main street
boxes All mail boxes on the Man
street business section will be *co'-
iected one hour later at night forsdis-
patch on the 10 o'clock Pullman wesf.
This arrangement will give the pusi-
ness section later collection than ~
present, and is made possible by the
post office remaining open until S.So
P. NJ. instead of $50. thereby giving
the clerks the extra time 10 hahu'e
the later collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

witlr~ the members OF the Arrow oiup
as hostesses and Mrs. Fred Arnoiu, nj D.
oscar Springfield, Mrs. w. II. stooie,
Mrs. G. F. Terry, Miss Annie Foster ana
Mrs. w. r. Pattangall as patronesses'
one of the most enjoyable dancing par
ties held for some time attracted about
500 young people to the clubhouse Mon
day evening. Dancing was n order from
to IL and though the floor was trfde
crowded everyone seemed to have very
ENJOYABLE time For those who did not
care to dance there. was whist in the
banquet hall above the gymnasium, Pull
lens Orchestra Furnished the music.
Cyril NJ. Jolly acted as ticket taker, The
proceeds OF the dance win be for the
needy poor at Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
LAWSON SUITS
ARE DISMISSED

Boston, Dec. 14.-Suits aggregating
100000 brought against Thomas w.
Lawson two years ago by George e.
Learnard, formerly broker Of New
York and Boston, were dismissed to-
day. The suits. which were for part
Of the profits Mr.. Lawson was alleged
to have made in campaign to boom
a certain stock seven years ago, were
brought in the federal and state
courts. No statement was made as to
the reason for dismissal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
BOUND TO
GARDINER, Me-,
ASH0RE--MA
Be TOTAL LOSS

, Gloucester. Mass..s Dec. 14.--The
three masted schooner Ella NJ. Storer
of New York, which sought shelter
from the storm last night behind the
Dog Bar breakwater, was driven
ashore early today and may become
total wreck. The crew, including Capt
Kelley and his wife, reached Ten
Pound island, two miles up the harbor,
in the yawl boat.
The Storer was bound from New
York to GARNER, Me-, with coal She
was 42e tons net burden and built at
Waldoboro, Me-, in 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
NO ADEQUATE RESERVE SUPPLY
OF BATTLESHIP SHELLS, SAYS
SECRETARY DANIELS AT PROBE

Washington, Dec. i4.-Secretary
Daniels told the House naval commit
tee today that, while all the battle
ships in reserve were not supplied
with shells, every dreadnought and
every other battleship in the active
line was equipped. but did not, how
ever, have an adequate reserve supply.
That" said the secretary, is no
navy secret"
Mr.. Daniels on his third day of dis
cussion Of naval affairs with the COM
mittee. covered variety of subjects.
He declared the navy was making tor
pedoes at Newport for $4,000 each,
more than $1,000 less than the price
at which private concerns supply
them; asked the committee to author
lie more than six new destroyers, in
view Of the prices at which Saturdays
bids were accepted. told that the board
was making tests Of new shells prom
Using great results for attacking SUBJ
marines. and urged an appropriation
of 100000 for government projec-
tile plant.
The private manufacturers charge
all they can get, the question of cost
doesn't enter into it." he said.
An English company making a SUI
perior shell. he said, had offered the
United States its process for 10000
and the navy has taken option.
Piuckine Reform
A special board, the secretary said,
Is considering a reform of the pluck
ing system by which "the hump" may
be removed for promotions Of younger
officers by putting certain senior Off :
GERS into reserve instead of retiring
them on pay with no duties.
Representative Gardner continued
his movement for investigation Of the
national defences by writing letters 10
the chairmen Of the naval and mill
tary committees urging examination Of
army and navy officers.
eeeretsry Daaisls ssld tests COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
Past Commanders Night, s. Of V.

4 At the G. A. r. hall the regular
Past Commanders night was held with
appropriate exercises Monday evening
by Camp No. 4. !, In addition to the
regular business meeting there were
special exercises in observance of the
custom on this occasion. The follow
ing list of officers were in charge;
p. c.. E. A. Vose. chairman; senior
vice commander. A. C. Coombs: junior
vice commander, E. N. Keene; patriot
ic instructor. A. Clement; chaplain, Z
E. 'vose; Inside guide, F. White, out
side guide, Charles Barnes; color
bearer, d. Thing The feature of the
evening was the mastering in of DR..
G. A. Avril.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
TURKISH BATTLESHIP HAS.
Been TORPEDOED BY A
BRITISH SUBMARINE

ly after being submerged, on one &C.
casion, for nine hours.
When last seen the Messudieh was
sinking by the stern"
The Messudieh was a very old boat
having been built at Blackwell, Eng,
in 1874 and reconstructed at Genoa in
1908. She was 1892 feet long and of
about 10000 tons burden. She had a
speed of 171s knots and her main bat
terry consisted of two 9.2 inch guns in
turrets and IL 6-inch guns in bat
terry. In the war with Greece in 1912
the Messudieh was reported badly
damaged in a naval battle in the OAR
danelles.
She carried crew Of 800 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Joseph P willette of 91A Front street.
to whom "a bottles of whiskey were con-
signed. which consignment was seized at
the freight Office by Deputy Sheriff Rod
erick Saturday morning. said to the
Journal Monday that he had never or
dered any liquor from Boston or other
places. and that the liquor seized had
never been ordered by him, and that
evidently someone was using his name
without authority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Turning from snow into . heavy
rain, one Of the heaviestsrain falls for
some time came upon the city soon
after midnight Monday rnornings and
continued in perfect doWnpour &C.
companied by high wind. until about
o'clock Monday morning. The re-
corded rainfall was 80 Of an inch, an
unusually heavy fall for such short
storm. Lighting systems for won
der did not suffer very severely from
the storm. only a few circuits about
the city being put out Of commission
for short time The high tension
wires were in no way disturbed. Skat-
ing on the river and IN the lakAs u
snoi1ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

London, Dec. 14,-11.25 A. MA coma
munication issued by the official bu-
reau today announced that the Turk
ish battleship Messudieh has been tor
pedoed by British submarine.
The official bureaus statement is as
follows:
Yesterday submarine Bill, in
charge of Lieut.. Commander Norman
b. Holhrook of the Royal navy, en-
tered the Dardanelles and in spite of
the difficult current dived under five
rows Of mines and torpedoed the Turk
ish battleship Messudieh. which was
guarding the mine fields.
Although pursued by gunfire and
torpedo boats the Bill returned safe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
Continued efforts Monday to reco

C0nt1nueu enOrtS MONDAY 10 IeCoV
er the body of 7-year-old Lewis
Bouraue. who lost his life by drown :
ing Sunday in the Kennebec river
proved fruitless. Two boats with Crap
ping irons and rakes dragged both
sides of the river all afternoon and
forenoon. Another boat was added In
the afternoon and Peter La Price with
a diving suit from the Hollingsworth
& whitney mills made two attempts
to locate the boy, but as darkness
drew on the search was abandoned TO.
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
The Wateryille Loan & Building Association

has been in business 1887 and offers the greatest
curty with very satisfactory rate of interest Dividends
since 1883 have been less than per cent per year
compounded seni-annualy Dividend of 212 cent for
past six months has just been declared.
One deposition, who has paid in $4,000 in monthly pay
ments receives this month December $505O30 This
20 shares and one share shows in proportion.
m Shares being issued in series starting this
month in amounts calling for monthly payments of from
$100 to $500 and be had at time upon appca
4tien. Office 176 Main ST., WatervilIe, Maine
-s,.se- $40 = a@P.-S. HEALD Pres. ss1se
~ ras M. F. BARTLETT, Sec'y. y
eelodlgke ~ - :. - - ] H, D. BATES, Treas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
PRESIDENT WILSON
WILL PUSH BUTTON
TO OPEN EXPOSITION

Washington, Dec. Ito push an
electric button giving signal Tor
opening the San Diego, Cal, EXPOSE
ton the beginning of the New Year,
President Wilson will be awakened be-
fore o'clock New Years morning. He
will push the button at midnight, Ia
ciflc coast time, which is A. M. here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
.eleg Tupper and John James

Peleg Topper and John James are two
names that have been added. through
the announcements in newspapers that
the names of Waterville soldiers who
fought in the Revolutionary War were
desired for tablet to be placed in the
library building by Silence Howard Hay
den Chapter, Daughters Of the American
Revolution, to the, list of TO- odd now
known to the committee of which AIRS.
r. w. Heath = the chairman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

today by President Wilson We're the
following transfers:
Frank C. Denison of Pittsford, VT
from Frernie to Prescott, Ont.
John Fowler of Boston from Foo
Chow to Rimouski, que.
The promotions included:
Frederick NJ. Ryder of connecticut,
consul at Rimouski, to consul general
at Singapore.
Albro L, Burnell of Portland, Me-
from vice consul general at Rio DC
Janeiro to consul at Rouen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

THE Rise of Women will be the sub
ject discussed at the regular semi
monthly meeting of the Waterville Wo.
mans Club Tuesday evening at Library
hall The meeting is In charge of the
educational committee OF which Mrs. Eu.
gene Lawrence Is chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
LIFT QUARANTINE
IN IOWA COUNTIES

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE federal
quarantine in Iowa on account of. the,
foot and mouth disease was removed
today with the exception of the follow i
ing counties: Benton, Blackhawk, Bu-
chanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware,
Dubuque, Greene, Iowa. Jackson
Johnson, Jones. Keokuk, Linn. Louisa,
Mitchell, Muscatine, Powshisk, Scott,
Tama and Washington. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
COLBY COLLEGE
!. !. !. BOWLING NOTES

Two more matches were rolled off at
the Casino alleys. yesterday afternoon In
the Interfraternity League. The Zeta
Psi and the Delta Kappa Epsilon teams
were the winners. The Zete team trim
med the Alpha. Tau Omega, team by the
score OF 3 ito l. The Deke team won from
the Commons Club by the score Of to O..
The totals:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

+ Ralph Kolseth, member OF the Colby
football team who was not awarded his
letter at the last meeting of the council.
has since been granted his &C. for hav-
ing taken part in three full periods OF
the championship games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Miss Dora Brann. ,teacher in Grade
III OF the Grove street school took her
visiting day Monday and went through
the Bangor schools. Her place was
filed by Mrs. Lulu Elder sl# n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Nominations of officers who are TO
serve during the ensuing year VIII prs
made at the regular meeting of Sa-
naaritan Lodge, 1. O.. Q. F.. TUESDAY
evening. The elections, will not be held
until the latter part Of the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

s 1t was at first intended to put the
new auto truck into commission the
latter part of this week, but it has
since been decided to postpone the
delivery until the latter part Of this
month. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
WILTSE RELEASED
BY the GIANTS

New York, Dec. 14.-George Wiltse, the
veteran left-handed pitcher of the New
York Nationals. has received his uncon-
ditionals release. it was formally an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Thomas
Reed.
The funeral of the late William
Adams will be held from the Home
chapel at P NJ. Tuesday, Rev j. E.
Cochrane officiating.
William E. Hurd Of Los Angeles,
late Co. D, sth Mass. Inf, has been
transferred here from the Central
Branch.
James 7. Angus of Enfield, CT, late
Co. c, Sth CT Inf, former member
has been re-admitted.
William A. Westbrook, late Co. 1,
149rh Ohio Inf, has been granted a
discharge from the Home
William II. II. Demmons of Machias,
late Co. H. S1st Me. Inf, was Monday
admitted to the Home.
Michael j. O'Donnell, late Co. E, list
Me. Inf, and Arthur Collector, late Co.
ID, 1st r. l. Inf, have been dropped
from the rolls of the Branch.
General Beal Command, No. 20, u.
" u, held tits regular meeting in
Grand Army hall at 2.30 p. NJ. Mon
day and the following were elected Of
ffcers for the ensuing year: Col, Geo.
D. Herriott, 1t. Col, Irving E. Fay;
major, James Pushaw; o. D., Patrick
Hayes; surgeon, o. F. Glidden; quar-
termaster, G. c. Sewall; o. G., James
Healy; I. G., w. j. Doyle. The social
hour was given over to remarks for
the good Of the order.
Today's Concert Program
March-"Los Bandetilleros (Spanish)
volpatti
Overture-"La Peche Mignon," Langley
waltzes-"Des Brunes," Came
Selection from "The Knickerbockers,'
Herbert
Intermezzo from 1.-THE Little Minis
ter" Fuerst
Quadrille, Long Live the Army"
MiSsud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

9 Miss Dorothy Tubbs of Norway is
visiting friends in this city. Miss Tubs
is graduate of Colby of the class Of
ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Among the intentions of marriage
filed Monday at the Office of the city
clerk were those of Napoleon Mahe''
and Ezilda PelIetier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

nounced tonight. 1t is said that IL SYRIA
cuse gets an International League fran
chise Wiltse will be, made manager Of
the team there -eEsESa 3 at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
CHANGES IN u. s.
CONSULAR SERVICE

Washington. Dec. 14.-Among the
changes in the consular service made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
KING BIRDS DEFEAT
STATE HOUSE BY 112

The King Birds had little trouble in de-
feating the State House five Monday eve
ming at the Y. M. c.. A alleys The
score was 1s4S to 1886. IS sses "a q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

A. A. Chapman and J. W. Hagantof
Portland were among the travelling
men who called on Waterville mer-
chants Monday. alss p fAs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Miss Margaret Perkins left Monday
morning for a weeks visit with rela-
tives in Lawrence, Mass. ..#4 ,-fs-,s-t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fl. Jewett and sor
Of London are making brief visit IL
the city as guests at The E1mwood. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15
WATERvILLE

II. NJ. WOODS of orono was in the
city Monday on business. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

N. H. Barrows of the Wyandotte
worsted Co. left for New York Mon
day on a brief business trip. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-15

Lester Skillings, night clerk at. The
Elmwood, has returned from a, week
end visit in Lewiston.