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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
THREE MEN ARE HELD
At CHICAGO FOR JURY
FIXING-WERE TRAPPED

Chicago. June 26.-Three men, one
a clerk in the criminal court, were
held by the police here today, while
charges of an extensive jury fixing and
subordination of perjury system Weer
Investigated. John p. Cummings, m
dicted on charges that he misled his
stenographer, Dorothy Moore. charged
that the men under arrest offered their
services to him to make certain MS
acquittal and that they noasted OF
having procured aequittals in several
celebrated cases.
Herman c. Schmidt, clerk of Judge
Walkers court: Charles p Mcmahon
and William Malone, are men in GUS
todly. They were arrested in a public
park after $3.50 is alleged to have been
paid Schmidt. A small army Of de-
teetives was ambushed in the shrub
berry during the transaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27

anxiety among those who had people
on board the steamer, A brisk thun-
der storm added to the excitement.
In the meantime the steamer Good
ridge slowly made its way over the
lake. but on account of the dense tog
which enveloped everything, the plot
could not enter the Songo and so the
boat came to anchor at the Wharf near
the entrance. 1t was Impossible To
reach Bridgton by telephone at tha'
hour and some people who owned au
tos would not respond to repeated
collie for assistance or open their
houses to the people. so some OF the
men tramped a number Of miles to
house where they were kindly recelV
ed but telephone connections coula
not be made and the party arrived at
Bridgton about a. NJ. THURSDAY, thus
relieving anxiety for their safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27

lions. Penobseot View Grange sent
substantial greetings.
Mr.. Buker is a native of this city,
but his early life was passed in Rich
mond. Me During the Civil War he
was in Maryland and Virginia. cutting
timber for the Charleston maynard.
Later he helped cut the frames for
number Of vessels. He has been a res
ident Of this city 81 years and most
of that time has been devoted to farm
ing. Mr. Buker is one of the best
known sportsnnen in the county, hav-
ing been especially successful as a
bird hunter. He was the first overseer
of Penobscot View Grange.
Mrs Bulxer was born in this city
oct. II. 1S43, and is three years her
husbands Junior. Her maiden name
was Harriet A Hall. She is member
of Penobscot View Grange and Golden
Rod Chapter. o. f. S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buker were married in
Belfast by Rev. Mr.. Thomas. They
have one son, A. Fl. Buker of Billings,
Mont, former newspaperman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27

water, The girl In spite of her youth
was cool and managed to extricate
herself from her perilous position. 1t
was necessary for her to crawl under
water for a short distance before she
was clear of the car.
She worked desperately to rescue the
soap manufacturer, who was impris
oned under the seat with six inches
of breathing space. The accident oc-
CURED in a lonely spot in the high
way. No one came along and the girl
did not dare to leave the man long
enough to go for assistance.
After maneuvering for nearly half
an hour she managed to get the man
out from under the car, and although
she was completely exhausted she
tugged away until she got him to the
roadway. The body of the car was al
most under water and il was only by
miracle that both man and maid
were not drowned. It seemed to peo-
Pile who arrived after the rescue had
taken place that 1t would be an impos-
sibility for man to get from beneath
the automobile.
Praises were heaped upon the little
girl for the intelligent and heroic en-
deavors to save the life of Mr.. Car
vile. She was obliged to stand in
water to her waist, while she was
struggling to get the man from under
the car. Neither Mr.. Carville nor the
girl suffered injuries.
Hundreds of people went to the
scene late yesterday to see the car.
1t was necessary to erect derrick by
the side of the brook to hoist the car
weighing over 5000 pounds to the road
way. w. A. Kicker who is engaged
in the stone business did the job. A
derrick was taken from the quarry
and set up. 1t took some time to get
the car to the highway and the work
was watched by several hundred peo-
pie.
The ear was much damaged. The
woodwork of the car was smashed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
Uncompromising Attitude Is Re-
veale6 in Connection with
Publication of Diplomatic Cor
respondence s.-...
REFUSE TO REGARD
QUESTION CLOSED
Suggestion That Way Is Being
Paved for Submission Of the
Dispute to the Hague for Ar
! bitration

Washington, June 26.-Japan again
ia demanding in emphatic and uncom-
promising terms relief for her sub
ieets from what are called 'invidious-
Nv discriminatory" effects of the Cal
ifornia alien land ownership law. This
was revealed today in connection with
the simultaneous publication in WASH
ington and TOXIC of diplomatic CORE
spondence between the United states
and japanese governments extending
over a period of more than a year
The last Japanese communication
dated June 10 last, re-opening the ne
potfations and asking for an answer
TO the note handed Secretary Bryan
Aug. %, 1913, by Viscount Chinda, the
ambassador here and the American
reply sent by Mr. Bryan two days
ago. were not made public. The reply
did not reach Toxic in time for pub
Iication there with the rest of the cor
respondence. so it was agreed that II
should be given out later.
The note of Aug. 26 concluded:
The imperial government claims for
them Otis subjects) fair and equal
treatment and are unable either to &C
QulCSCe III tllt uHJuol ctiia ppAiO<N+CNS
discrimination complained of, or to
regard the question as closed so long
as the existing state of things is per-
Initted to continue.
Ii Is now disclosed that new treaty
was discussed as a possible way
around the difficulties presented by
the problem, but that the Japanese
government. deciding that an attempt
to negotiate a new convention would
tend only to create new trouble, pro-
posed 10 renew the negotiations where
they left off last August and virtually
to begin all over again. In diplomatic
circles here suggestions were heard
today that the way was being paved
for submission of the matter to The
Hague for arbitration. in spite of the
contention that the division of power
in the United States between the fed
eral and state governments make
such a step impossible.
Many interesting phases Of the con-
troversy hitherto unknown to ten pub
troversy hitherto unknown to the pub
respondence. What attracted most at
tention in official circles. however, was
the vigorous and insistent tone of the
japanese communications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
SEARCH FOR CHILD AND
FIND HIM IN BED

Sanford, Me, June 26.-Several fire.
men and the police department were
called out last evening to hunt for
Jimmy Forbes, who was lost. The
mother of the 12-year-old boy stated
that on Wednesday he had been res
cued by playmates in the Mousan riv-
er, where he had attempted to dive
though he was not able to swim.
Thursday forenoon he started out
before dinner saying that he would
be back for dinner. When he failed to
return by suppertime his mother be-
came alarmed and summoned help.
Search was made of the entire viii
lage and the child WAS finally found by
the mother on her return home, safely
tucked away in bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
DORCHESTER A. 4.
RUNNER WINS the
MAINE MARATHON
Distance Was Eight Miles and
Hennigan's Time Was AZ
Minutes and SO
Seconds
ALL GIVEN SILVER CUPS

Bangor, Me, June 26.-James Hen
nigan of the North Dorchester A. A,
champion 10-mile runner of New Eng
land, running unattached, Won the
modified Marathon from Oreno to Ban
ger this afternoon. The distance was
eight miles and Hennigans time was
At minutes and IS seconds. Frank
Mitchell of the Indian Island a. A,
Carlisle runner, was second.
All were presented with handsome
silver cups by Mayor John G.. Utter
back at the finish. There were Is
starters and Is finishes. the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
GREEK NAVAL RESERVES
CALLED TO THE COL0RS
FOR NAVAL MANEUVERS''

Athens. Greece. June 2f.-seven classes
eff the Greek naval reserves were today
called to the colors, the official explana-
ton of the mobilization being 1.-The In
crease of the fleet and the naval maneu-
vers to begin next week"
The real reason of the step taken by
the ministry of marine. however, is I'M
derstood to be the determination of the
Greek government to be prepared for all
eventualities, although there is an APP
parent slackening of the tension between
Turkey and Greece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
REPORT MANY KILLED
BY EARTHQUAKE IN
SOUTHERN SUMATRA

Batavia. Java, June 26.-Many were
killed or injured today in a violent
earthquake which caused widespread
damage in southern Sumatra. The Of
fees of the Dutch resident and many
other buildings collapsed at Benkolen,
the capital, while the telegraph and
cable communication was interrupted.
Summarize is. after Borneo, the larg-
est island of the Malay Archipelago.
1t has a number of volcanoes, some
active and some believed extinct The
population is estimated at $4,000
among whom are about 5000 whites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
PLAYING CHILDREN
LOSE LIVES UNDER
PILE OF 1000 BRICKS

Dover n. H., June 26.-Rosaline
Rossi, years old, and Philip Paquette,
I, were instantly killed here today
when a huge pile of bricks on which
they were at play collapsed in Dover
brick yard and completely buried
them. The children were covered by
more than 1000 bricks.
John Rossi, brother of the dead
girl, aged s, was seriously injured but
was rescued by his father and will
live.
DR.. G. A. Tollman operated a pull
motor for more than half an hour
without result. Mrs. Rossi, mother of
the dead girl, is Frustrated and dam
gerously i'll. The rescued boy has a
broken leg among other injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
$4,000 FIRE AT
HODGDON CORNER
THREATENS TOWN

Houlton, Me-, June ga fire broke out
at Hodgdon Corner, eight miles south of
Houlton, today and was threatening the
town shortly before o'clock when help
was summoned from here. The build
ings of Ira Royal and w. A. Gerow had
been burned and others were burning
The wind was blowing strong
The fire was placed under control after
It had burned the Royal and Gerow
buildings and damaged several others
The loss was estimated at not exceed
ing $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
Charles 3. Brown

The death of Charles B. Brown oc-
Cured in the hospital hers Thursday
night. He was born in Hampden 81
years ago He served in Co d, list
Me. Cav, from Sept. %, 1861, to Oct.
2S, 1862 He was admitted to the
Branch from Hampden. Aug. -, 1912.
Two children survive, Mrs, George D.
Wetherell of Sanford and son in
Arizona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
Gilbert to Meet Eoyt

Newton, Mass, June 26.-J. P. Gill
bert, the young Manchester, n. H.,
golfer, will meet Frank H. Hoyt of
Woodland in the upper half of the
semi-fi final round of the Brae Burn
open golf tournament tomorrow as a
result of his victory by one up to-
day over j. H. Sullivan, Jr., of the
Commonwealth Golf Club, a former
interscholastic champion.
In the lower half of the semi-finals
John G.. Anderson of Brae Burn will
meet b. w. Estabrooke, a clubmate.
Anderson's play was the feature of
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
Shipping News

Ilastport, Me, June 26-Arrived:
Schooner Maggie Todd, n. Y
Sailed; Schooners Willis and Guy,
Shules, n. s.; Crescent (from Calais,
Sound port; T. w. Allan, from do, do.
Portland, Me. June 26.-Arrived and
sailed; Schooners Allen Quincy, New
York for Calais; Portland Packet,
Bangor for Boston.
Arrived: Schooners C. NJ Gilmore,
Bocthbay; Pemaquid, Round Pond;
Emma F. Chase, Jonesport Ralph X.
Grant, Prospect Harbor.
Portland, Me-, June 26-Arrived:
Schooner Cora F. Cressy, Newport
News.
Sailed: Steamer Glenbridge (Br)
Chatham, N B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
OAKLAND

DR.. C. A. Hayden will preach Sun
day morning at the Universalist church
on Progress in Thought" as repre-
sented by a great scientist, great
statesman and great poet, all in the
last century. This will be the clos
ing service until after the vacation.
A Children's day concert will be
i'd at the Baptist chuHh Sunday
evening.
The Baptist Sunday School picnic
will be held on Fosters shore on
Messalonskee lake Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
BY MANCHESTER co.

Concord, n. H, June 2e.-The Public
Service Commission has issued orders au-
khorizing the purchase by the Manchester
Traction. Light and Power Co OF the
Nashua Light, Heat and Power Co. and
directing that the lighting schedule now
n effect in Manchester be extended to
Nashua at an estimated average reduc-
ton OF Is per cent. in the present Nashua
rates. The two companies will be operat-
"a separately, but connected by trans
mission line for the exchange Of surplus
current
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27

A man who gave his name as
Patrick j. Mcdonald, walked up to
Patrolman Richard S. Johnson at Port
land Thursday morning and asked to
be placed under arrest as a deserter
from the United States army. The
patrolman took him to the police sta
ton and later to the military reserva
ton and will receive the usual reward
Of $40 for the arrest of a deserters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
FAIRFIELD.

The proceeds of the Murray CLUB
Garden party amounted to SCI net.
The money will be for the music fund
of the Universalist Choir.
The State examinations of teachers
will be held Saturday forenoon and
afternoon at the Lawrence High school
under the direction of Superintendent
VIII Q. Hersey. asxt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
ADJOURNMENT OF
CORONER'S INQUEST
IN JENSEN MURDER

Caribou. Me, June 26,-Another ad-
the death of Emma Jensen. who is alleg-
ed to have been murdered Monday night,
oe held tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27

The many friends of Ray Chad
bourne of Hallowel, reporter of the
Waterville Sentinel in the Augusta
district, will be pleased to learn that
he has accepted a position as city
editor of the Sentinel. This work nee
essarily confined Mr.. Chadbourne to
Waterville, and although he is receiV-
ing congratulations on his new APP
pointment he will be greatly missed in
this city. Mr.. Chadbourne has covered
this section for the past three years,
having also Gardiner and Hallowell
to look after until a short time ago.
The Augusta territory will be looked
after By his brother, Robert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
GENERAL WHISTLER,
L. S. A., is DEAD

Pensacola Fla, June 26.-General
Garland y. " histler, aged Sc, L. S.
A, retired, dead at his summer
home here. General Whistler invented
smokeless powder and 2 system of
fire control for artillery coast defence
by which officers in a central station
can map out the exact location of APP
preaching vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
GOLDEN WEDDING
MR.. AND MRS. PARKS
BUBER, ROCKLAND

Rockland, Me-, June 26.-Mr. and
Mrs. Parks Buker observed their Gold
en- wedding anniversary Thursday.
They had modestly determined to let
the day pass unnoticed, except by
themselves, but the secret leaked out
and many friends called at their home
son Camden street to offer congratula-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
Allen Frazier

Allen Frazier died in the hospital
here Friday. He was born in Prince
Edwards Island about 70 years ago.
He served in Co. A, Sd Me. Inf, two
years during the Civil War. He was
admitted to this Home from Putnam,
CT, Sept. IL 1889
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

March-"Heads Up" McFal1
Overture-"Frau Miesterin,' Suppe
"Gaiety Polka. Hartley
Baritone solo by o. F. Parker.
Selection from "Favorite Operas,
Lusconab
of Love" Robinson
Medley Overture The Indian Maiden
Fulton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27
Late Augusta Locals.

George o. Cummings of Portland
was a visitor Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-27

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Cheyenne record., 1914-11-19

you measure up to your privileges,
and then ask Of yourself: How
much Of this harvest did deserve, re-
membering whence it came, and what
l am and have been?"
Take Thanksgiving day that way, and
you will cease to wonder why it was
this message began with tears min.
Cling with joys and sorrows. 1t is an
affecting time to all Of US, the bless
ings> from the fields are so fine, SO un.
deserved, SO necessary. They lead
to thankfulness, and to THANKSGIVING
almost naturally. When you add to
them the glorious blessings of peace,
the Joy of living in new, fresh, rap
Idly developing country. with bright
promises to crown the lives of the
little ones, a climate full of variety to
invigorate and encourage US to clear
thought and constant effort, there Is
something wrong If you do not feel
the impulse within to shout out:
Praise God from whom all blessings
flow." and to realize how true it is
that joy lies very close to tears.
Cheyenne record., 1914-11-19
Reduction In Living Costs Made Pos
sibie by Perfect Product.


The sudden and highly alarming in.
crease in cost of food necessities. such
as sugar and flour, demand Increased
domestic economy. For Incomes have
not advanced with this wartime soar
ing OF food prices.
food must be considered aud minimized
In these days OF exorbitant prices.
Fortunately the greatest food waste
with which the housewife has to COLI
tend-bake-day failures and the waite
OF costly baking materials-is rende led
preveutabIe by the perfect leavevinS
power OF Calumet Baking Powder.
Calumet is an absolutely sure ba king
powder Of absolute purity. 1t iever
fails to produce fully raised b7kings
that are tender and temptinglJ deli
cious. For its wonderful leavening
strength never varies. It's always uni
form-and always unexcelled.
To pay more than is asked yor Calu-
met simply means a useless waste OF
money. To pay less, and obt ain an In
ferior powder. means the useless waste
of baking Materials.
Order a can of Calumet. save sub
stantial sum on the price, asked for
Trust Brands when you tuy 1t. Save
the flour. sugar. butter and eggs SO
often wasted by Big Can Powders
when you use 1t. You are safe in or
deving Calumet, in trying 1t, in testinG
not thoroughly satisfied the purchase
price will be refunded by your local
dealer.
In buying a can of Calumet send the
slip found in the onr-pound can to the
Calumet Baking Powder Co. Advertise
will receive one of their handsome 72-
page Cook Books. illustrations In col
ors and a book that will be a guide to
economy in the kitchen.-Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1914-11-19

to weep for Joy now that Thanksgiv,
ing time has come round to US. Mort
cages will be lightened. Notes will
be met. Education can be afforded
for the promising lad or girl. There
need not be stinting in the house next
winter. Many devout man and wom-
an. many a thoughtful father and
mother. will feel filling of the heart.
and throat as they realize what the
harvest means to them, and what Joy
It brings into life for the loved ones.
For harvest always is time for a
heart-full kind Of happiness. The tear
Is never very far away from the
smile In the happiness Of 1t all. Crops
are nearly always almost on the verge.
OF ruin. A single night draws the line
between failure and success. The
relief Of having 1t all safely over would
be hard to bear, indeed. II we stopped
to think Of 1t.
For never Is a man more helpless
than when he comes to depend upon
the crops. And we all depend upon
the crops. Starvation is only just
oPoA GU SAO WI ~ ySoA W yC0As "SSS
who realize 1t fully may be excused
If their Joy becomes poignant enough
to becloud the face. and make the eye
watery.
What II the harvest had not spread
the table Of the world satisfactorily?
There is never full years spare sup
ply Of bread on hand. you know. And
1t is hard to see children, women and
strong men stand helpless in the face
Of famine. Some part of the world
faces famine conditions every year!
Our Thanksgiving is for the harvest
primarily, remember. Enter into the
spirit Of it. Try this year and real
ize what the harvest means to you.
your country and the whole OF the ma
tions. Reach down into your hearts
recesses, and feel how little. after all,
you have done to secure for US all
this crop. than just to drop the seed
into the prepared soil, and gather 1t
up when the crop has been given
you.
Possibly it would do you no harm II
Cheyenne record., 1914-11-19
CROPS SHOW Big GAIN
INCREASE $4,000, 900 OVER LAST
~ YEAR IN COLORADO.
Hay and Apples Only Farm Products
that Show Decrease In Prices In
1914 Compared with 1918.

Denver.-Those crops of Colorado
that last year brought to the farmers
of the state $56.Ss5.5O2 will have
value on the farms this year of s64,-
51S,320. according to the November
crop report by the bureau of crop es-
Inmates Of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. The increase. 13
per cent, will be distributed among
many more farmers than had profitable
harvests last year, and the benefits to
the state will therefore be much great
er than indicated by the $S,O00,0O0 in
crease.
The values of those Colorado crops
on which the government has already
made quantitative estimates this year
compare as follows with the values for
last year;
Cheyenne record., 1914-11-19
Pumpkin Weighs Sixty-nine Pounds

Denver.-A sixty-nine-pound pump
kin, grown on the Copeland ranch
north of Denver, is being exhibited at
1888 Arapahoe street. 1t is one of sew.
eral of equal size which were grown on
the ranch this year. The Copeland
ranch took first prize for sugar beets
in the farm products exhibit at the
stock show last year. The ranch,
which has an area Of about 1000 acres,
is divided into ten garden tracts and
some of the best vegetables sold in
Denver are raised on it.
Cheyenne record., 1914-11-19
Curtain Dies from Runaway Injuries.

Boulder.-James Curtain, 81, one Of
the best known business men in this
section of the state, and president Of
the Farmers Land and Water Com
pany, which has undertaken the
reclamation of more than 5000 acres
of land near wellington, died here as
the result Of injuries received in a
runaway accident at Wellington two
months ago. He came to Boulder
eight years ago from Worthwhile, s. D.
He is survived by a widow and four
daughters.
Cheyenne record., 1914-11-19
Merchants Honor Late D. A. camfieId.

Greeley.-Practically every business
house in Greeley closed during the
funeral of the late D. A. Camfield,
builder of some of the finest buildings
in Greeley, owner Of the Home Gas &
Electric Company, large stockholder in
the street railway company. the Trib-
metropolitan newspaper, the City
National bank and other prominent
business concerns of Greeley. He was
pioneer Of the city and one of its
foremost citizens. His death occurred
from apoplexy while in New York.