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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
$3OO,OOO A YEAR THE OBJECT
OF MUNICIPAL COURT GRAB
Jobs for Penrose-NcNchol Henchmen Contemplated in
"N1arble Halls" and Contracts for Building and
Furnishings Dazzling in Magnitude

for the marble And when a court order
Judge Brown threatened to close up court
Judge Browns love for lavlshness is
well known at City Hall. lie annoyed
Councils by installing mahogany furni-
ture in the Judges rooms on the NTH
moor Of City Hall and then having all
the woodwork painted to match The
judges rooms have an air of luxury
SUI ulpasslng any apartment In City Hall.
judge Brown used to be ward leader In
the Fifteenth Ward. His name was not so
wei known then. But he turned up stag
SerinS majorities for the machine Sem
ator James p McNicho has expressed
a deep regard for him. In those days
his acquaintance with marble halls was
limited. That is why he likes them now,
mon who know him say
100000 A BAGATELLE.
What his expensive tastes may cost the
city is beyond guessing. Four hundred
thousand would not amount TO the snap
Of a finger That is the sum set apart
in the loan bill for a building at 2lst and
Race streets.
Persons who know the Municipal Court
expect to see the marble halls over
run with tipstaves at $4,000 year each
Eight TO a court and four or FIVE courts
is their estimate. Add two to five clerks
per court at living wage of $4,000 or
more and YOU get an idea, they say The
iuea is that court salaries will run over
$500 900 a year.
To keep so many buildings as those
shown In the Municipal Courts plan in
wholesome condition. many jantors will
he needed The habitat of iantors is
usually the cellars. 1t would be hard
to tell how many there were. But their
wage could not consistently be lower
than $1,000.
The Administration building" offers
unrivalcd opportunities for jobs. It is the
unknown quantity in the calculations.
Administering for the marble halls
comes high. II ought to be good for Is
jobs They would be worth from 5000 to
$500 each.
But before there are any Jobs there
will be contracts-contracts for building
and more Of them for furnishing Those
asked about the possibilities that con-
tracts hold out only shake their heads
and smile.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Oct. l.
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Fair tonight and Friday; gentls
north TO east winds.
The Gulf storm has lost energy during
the last "a hours and the rains in the
Southern States have ceased generally,
but little having fallen since yesterday
morning. Except for scattered showers
in New York ana New England, and in
oregon. Idaho and Utah. fair weather
has prevailed throughout the country.
II Is somewhat cooler this morning in
the Lake region, the Ohio Valley and
New York, but in other parts OF the
country the changes have been unim-
portant Temperatures are slightly above
normal In tho Missouri Valley and
slightly below In the lower Lake region,
with generally seasonable readings elss-
WheTB
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
The Dyspeptie

John D. Rockefeller. a wreck 20 years
ago, is today the strongest, healthiest
man OF his age. perhaps. in America
Congratulated on this change, Mr.
Rockefeller said:
II cured myself as l attacked the oil
business-with hard work, with peTseYer-
dnce. Most sufferers, you know, are Ike
Smyths.
"Smythe, the multimillionaire. said With
a sigh at the midnight supper hour IN a
Fifth avenue restaurant:
When l WAS young / could eat any
thins and could anOrd nothing. Now
can afford ANYTHING and can eat moth
ing. Heish, no! Bring me. waiter, a
grilled lobster, a Welsh rabbit. -
y,iara 81 hoe a, -. ,Ia.s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
AIR RIFLE SHOT HITS
BOY IN EYE IN FIGHT
Victim in Hospital and Another
Lad Must Answer for Injury.

Goth street, is in the University Hospital
with a piece of shot from an air rifle in
his eve.
Walker Massey. II years old. 574l Pine
street, is held under $500 bail 10 await the
result Of the injuries of Sanders, until
October IS.
The boys, with 20 or more others, were
engaged yesterday In stone night. Tho
boys Sanders was leading. it is said, when
Massey brought the air rife into action.
Sanders fell at the first shot and the
other boys fed. Massey was arrested at
his home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
State Memorial Stone Dedicated

the Washington State Congressional dele
cation participated in dedication ceremo-
nies today OF the States memorial stone in
the Washington Monument. The far
western States memorial was placed in
the interior of the big spirs with gifts
from most other States
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
shaekIeton,s Eapedltion saiIs

NIGO, Spain, Oct. The steamship
Uruguay. carrying the Antarctic eNpedl-
tiUn headed by Sir Ernest Shack atom. Of
England. sailed Tor BueB0s Air eoday5
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
AMDEN BROKER
ACCUSED OF $4,000
FARO GAME FRAUD
lawyer From Richmond
Lost His Money Trying to
BEAT Niagara Falls Club
Game.
Arrested Man Held for Extradi-
ton Declares He's the Victim
of Mistaken Identity--Looking
For "Mr. King"

"a new and expensive faro system, en-
S3ich ]. Baxter Wilson, of Richmond.
Sd lawyer says he spent SS5u' before
4 learned 1t did rot work, has resulted
! the arrest of Camden toy commits
In broker, who declares today that he
.ker saw the victim of the swindliug
.ftem before, never had anything - do
sh faro and advances the suggestion
ht the culprit may be his twin brother.
&lhe Camden man is l.. NJ Day. OF Had
"a Heights. He is under StOOoo bail at
"a request of Prosecutor Of the Pleas
1T, pending application by the Dis
20 Attorney of Niagara County, ~ V,
"a extradition papers. The specific
rge against Day is grand larceny
4the first degree. according to the pa
Is sent to Prosecutor Kraft pay is
lafSe, aliases in the warrant for his
y ". W. Moore and A. p. Moore.
aB6KING FOR MIR. KING"
|a5vgon swore out the warrant for Days
st some months ago. Another man.
sstAwn to Wilson only AS mir. King" is
"a to have figured in tbc transaction
g relieved the lawyer/of his money.
As is known ne is still at large.
rs Doyle and LeStranEe, from
yssftF; went to Camden today to see
fy could Identify Day. They say
have never seen him before and
he man is not a professional con-
man.
Rrding to the story Wilson told the
1ves, he met "NGr. King" at one of
st Richmond hotels last May. King
m he knew a man in the North
system to beat faro banks. 1t
so good from Kings description
lson came to this city May and
went to the Bellevue-Stratford to
~ man with the system.
tier was just about to retire,
q told them to come around
4sNg They did. The system
5fssa lated to Wilson's satisfac-
the three went to a club at
- Falls. There Wilson made n
"a of $500 based on the system.
= laid an equal wager, but for
BON the system didn't work and
LOSES 5000 MORE.
3e men then went to New York
sstsAUan with the system ex-
9e8ehe others hadn't followed
hs and when he had explained
II Wilson was so impressed that
Id back to Richmond. got $500
carried it to the Niagara Falls
1pok him just six minutes at
to lose every cent.
Aent to New York again and
conclusion that he had been
e declares he returned quiet |
a and learned that the man
4stem ran the faro bank and |
King" was his partner. He /
aout warrant Since that |
! trict attorney of Niagara /
= ZEN searching for Day
81 d. at Haddon Heights was
by BluJely y. stockwen. .
y "a ilsou. after the latter had /
>, Htitied the prisoner as the .
IMPORTED TO have the faro .
8em, In spite of Wilson's ,
Day sticks 10 his protesta-
&ace and his story of twin |
bay be the guilty party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-01
! WALKED UNTIL
IRT, THEN RESTED
I He Faces Charge of
lecting Duty.

'5heart was In hls work;
a 70 loaf 1r shlrA.
ind on and on
4 gave way "a dawn,
l did his level best
to take a rest.
1 Woe In store.
his feet were sore,
Offered to the Police
this morning by Police
n, Of the Eighth and
station, as his excuse
patrol his beat. Klein
the charge. but ex-
Is faithful to his duty
pat regularly until his
that he had to rest
red, ne rested.
cases were referred,
tor OF Public safety
a charge Of intoxi-
against a Mounted Po-
the Germantown sta
{ The German HosD!tal
bluecoat was brought
y, September IS. in
declared that while
hunted men were on
ont on that date to
om his horse The
he man was drunk,
was stricken with
use was offered by
he Germantown sta
ity 10 neglecting his
Il by stating that a
I'm 10 talk about his
yersaticn lasted an
ant Sproul was be-
FIRST time in a long
was charged with
70 escap pc from the
Twelfth and Pine
] declared Tie man
~ OF the vehicle.
prisoner several
Then he ceased
ting pedestrians.
81 by the Charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

DEXTER

Those interested in athletics. espe-
cially basketball, are looking forward
with pleasure to Thursday evening
when two games will be played in the
Town hall, followed by social dance.
Sangeryille A. A. will meet the Dex-
ter Collegiate FIVE, team composed
OF Dexter college boys, who are al
home for the holidays. Pittsfleld A. A
will also meet Dexter A. A. Both
teams are composed of the best play
ers in either town and the games will
be we'll worth seeing.
The members of Penobscot Lodge
F. and A. NJ, held their annual in
stallation of officers at Masonic hall
Monday evening The officers are az
follows. Lee f. Shoff, w. H.; Charles
Yeaton, s. W.; j. w. Sprihgall, j. W.;
Samuel L. Small, treasurer; Charles
H. Hutchinson, secretary; Rev. VIII
liam Boaz, chaplain: Frank NJ. How
ard, marshall w. Walter N. Rowe, =
D.; George Hall. J. D.; Harry Good
win, s. s.; Philip Jordan. j. s.; Frank
Arnold, tyler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
Hundreds Have Joined the Christmas
Club, Have You?

Judged by present indications the
State Trust Company will have the
membership for its 1916 Christmas Club
completed by Saturday and after that
day it is possible that further accounts
in this department yill have to be dis
clined aa
Hundreds have already joined the
club for the new year Any one who
has ever been a member of this con-
venient saving plan makes every effort
to continue and new friends are added
each year. The bank is frank to tell
you that its actual profit ON the gross
transaction Is microscopic yet it feels
that it is helpful to the community
and encourages thrift among all classes
by conducting this systematic plan of
saving. Anyone may join the club.
There is a class for the child who can
save only a few cents a week and a
scale of conveniently arranged weekly
payments to fit each pocket book.
Take out your membership today and
identify yourself with this practical
plan. If you are not familiar with it's
workings the officials of the State
Trust Company will furnish you with
the necessary explanation. Call at the
bank today before the membership is
closed Next Christmas when your
money is all turned back to you plus
interest you will experience the pleas
ant feeling of being able to buy your
presents without cramping yourslf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

The January term Of the superior
court for Kennebec county will con-
vene in the courthouse at Augusta
Tuesday, Jan. II, Judge Fred Emery
Beane of Hallowell presiding. and it is
expected that the term will be a fair
ly busy one. Among other matters u
come before the court will be the
final act in the case of Francis Van
nah of Togus, convicted of the muir
der. Jan. 20, 1913, of Edward e. Hardy
in the latter's camp on the bank Of
Togus stream. Vanrah, who is now
in Kennebeo Jail. will be brought be-
fore the court for science. Another
matter to come up and which will
claim the attention of the grand jury
will be the mystery surrounding the
death, Oct. Is, at Hallowell, Of James
Kelso, a Maine Central crossing tend
er. The Harold Brown forgery case,
the Bigelow case the Berenson arson
case and several cases of breaking and
entering at Waterville. together with
such other matters as will come up
will round out quite a docket to be
disposed of during the term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
JOHN GOODCHILD
GETS 4 MONTHS
IN COUNTY JAIL
For Getting intoxicated and
Driving Family Out of Doors

John Goodchild was before the mu-
nicipal court Wednesday morning to
answer to charge Of assault pre-
ferred against him by his wife, Emma
Goodchild, and was also arraigned on
the charge of intoxication. The I'M
written work in connection with the
charges against the respondent was
that he INDUCED in bit of premature
celebration, Of the new year Tuesday
evening, during which he drove the
family out of doors and in other ways
deported himself in a manner not be-
coming to the position which he occu-
pies as the head of family. When
arraigned before the court he admitted
the truth of the charges and had
nothing to offer in the way of defence,
whereupon the court gave him a SEN
tence of 80 days in Jail on the charge
of intoxication and 80 days on the
charge of assault, the latter sentence
to begin ct the expiration of the first
Another case was heard on a charge
of intoxicatien in which the respond
ent was given 80 days in Jail but SEN
tence was suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
CHARITY TEA WILL
Be HELD FRIDAY
AT THE COURTHOUSE
From 8 to 6 P. M. Occasion
Promises to Be Even More
SuccessfuLThan That Of Last
Year.

One OF the high lights in a season
of more than average social brilliancy
will be the Charity Tea Friday After
noon New Years Day. between 8
and o'clock, for the benefit of the
Augusta Anti-Tuberculosis League.
In Augusta, more than in the aver
age New England city, social fun
elton and charity affairs can be and
are combined to furnish entertain
ment and to raise money in way that
speaks we'll Of the liberality and right
mindedness of the social leaders Of
the city.
Last seasons social-charity affairs
set new high water marks for brill
fancy and for ability to raise money
for good causes. This season, the New
Year will be fittingly. ushered in by
Augustus society folks with a benefit
for the worthy cause of Kidding Au-
gusta of the terrible White Plague
that has so long taken its toll Of life
among its citizens
The committee in charge of the tea
asks that it be especially announced
that no admission will be charged and
that nothing will be for sale but candy
and cake. Tea and sandwiches will be
served free. Those who feel inclined,
and surely most of those who attend
will feel so inclined, can leave dona-
tons for the support of the League
at the door as they go out. People will
be stationed there for that purpose.
The tea last year was conducted on
this basis and the fact that the dona-
tions amounted to more than $3.50 in
dicates very clearly that Augusta
society people know we'll how to do
the right thing financially when the
opportunity is so attractively given.
The work of decorating the court
room has been carefully planned and
will be carried out Friday morning.
AT three o'clock the reception will get
under way and throughout the after
noon it is safe to estimate that 500 or
more of Augustus society folk will
gather in the court room. drink tea,
eat sandwiches and depart, leaving at
the door substantial check or bill
of some imposing denomination to
be used in carrying forward the great
work of the Augusta Anti Tuber-
culosis League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

equally well rendered, and Mr.. Oliver
new patriotic song was a decided hit.
Mr.. Webber's remarks before the cur
tain were very entertaining, and his
reference to being with Hon. w. S.
Fielding in his early days. when both
worked on the Halifax Chronicle, was
In excellent taste, and brought every
mark Of approval from the audience.
Price Weber occupies position in
the theatrical world which is not &C.
cupied by any other person in the show
profession, and he has the respect and
esteem Of every person wherever he
goes. Come next season, Price. The
Advance gives you the best of good
will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
DAlNTIEST COSTUME OF THE
SEASON
Will Lose It's Effect Unless the Hair Is
Pretty and Properly Dressed.

Pretty ana properly Dressed.
The woman who looks to clothes for
her charm and attractiveness is likely
to find her most expensive outfit a
failure If she has thin, faded or lifeless
hair. The most beautiful evening
gown will appear dowdy and out of
style unless crowned with a head of
pretty hair. soft, fluffy and lustrous.
Beautiful hair does not just happen
to be SO, but is always a matter of
care and proper nourishment of the
hair roots. No matter how unsightly
the hair, how badly 1t, is falling, or
how much dandruff, Partisan Sage, an
inexpensive tonic, well rubbed into the
scalp, is all that is ever needed The
hair roots are ~nourished and stimu-
lated to grow new hair. Even dandruff
is entirely removed with one applica-
tionfi and itching scalp and falling
hair cease; the hair will be bright.
vigorous, soft and fluffy.
If the hair is oily. dry, brittle, or
you have dandrufr, Partisan Sage i'm
mediately removes the cause, and by
toning up the scalp quickly restores
the hair to it's original brilliancy and
yigor.
Partisan Sage can be had from
Bowditch- Webster Co., or any drug OF
harmless treatment that never fails to
act as a real and lasting benefit to the
hair and scalp. ea g
Sold and guaranteed In Gardiner by
jackson Bros.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
n. Price Coming Home.

A letter written Dec. 20 at Bridge
water, n. S., by II. Price Weber has
been received. After extending the
compliments of the season to all Au-
gusta friends, Price concludes with
I'VE will close a 40-weeks season in
Dorchester, n. B., a week from tonight,
and expect to be in Augusta next af-
ternoon or evening
The following pleasant notice is from
the Liverpool, N. S., Advance, owned
by Senator Farwell of the Dominion
of Canada Senate and was written by
him. long time personal friend Of H.
Price:
H. Price Webber's excellent company
gave first class performance of the
new play, "The Governors Wife" IN
the Liverpool Opera House last
Wednesday evening. Edwina Grey is
as pleasing as ever, and Price is I'M
doubleday the most popular comedian
who visits us. All the characters were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

Current Events Club will hold a
New Years reception and musicale
from three to five o'clock Friday
afternoon, Jan. /, at the home of Mrs.
II. @. Barker. 90 Stone street. Quota
ton: Look only at the bright side of
lifes talk only of the good qualities of
others: and think of those things that
are lofty and true" A fine musical pro-
gram consisting of violin solos by Miss
Lucy Titcomb. and vocal solos by Mrs
Fred r. Fife with violin obfigato will
be furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
forces Decision Is ovsrruIed.

After a hearing in the United States
Er1ct court at Portland Tuesday
{dge Hale overruled the action of
<eeree Daniel Lewis of Skowhegan in
ecting Maurice P. Merrill Of Portland
9rnstee in bankruptcy for the firm OF
'FH: Lancy Company Of Pittsfleld,
WARE dealers. The hearing was
Ae petition Of the Wizard Pillow Co.
sINew York. one Of the creditors. for
lew Of the decision Of Referee
claiming that Harry N. Taylor
ttland should have been declared
M as the trustee. M. E. Rosen
Bland represented the petition
Merrill and Merrill OF Show
appeared for M. P. Merrill. Tho
zkng of the referees decision will
the election Of another as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

For people who enjoy a high-class
production, Classmates will satisfy
the public in general as well as any
picture in the market. This picture is a
four part Biograph feature. produced
by the famous concern of Klaw and
Erlanger. No expense has been spared
to make it first class A No. / Offer
ing.
Country Innocence, is a fine Offer
ing played by the Imp Feature Com
pany There is a strong story and
moral in this picture, one that you
will not soon forget.
AN Ill Wind" is the title of the
Sterling Comedy. 1t Is a big laugh
from start to finish.
BY special request Getting Ac-
quainted," the keystone comedy in
which Charles Chaplin and Mable Nor
mand do some of their best work. will
be repeated today. If you did not see
it yesterday, do not miss it today. 1t
is wonder.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
OPERA HOUSE.
Today the Stock Co. Stage a New Play
Called MADAM -Satan"-Nice New
Movies Prefixed.

Madam Satan" will be the play
staged Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
This is a smart production and in the
hands Of M. A. Brewer. supported by
Empire Stock Co., a clever perform
ance may be expected. AS usual Sc
lect motion pictures will be shown be-
fore the shows at and o'clock each
day. Following Is cast OF characters
as they appear:
Laura" Fred Harvey; "Malcotte.
John Dugan; Alice" Viola Breen
John" Tewks O'Dara; Horace" M. A.
Brewer; "Barratto," Richard st.
Vrain; Madam" Ellen NJ. Andrews
Synopsis-Act /. Drawing Room at
Alice's Home. Act 2. Same. Next
Morning. Act 8. Same. The Same
Night.
Matinees &C. and 10c. Evenings 10c.
20c., few 30c.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
dec29d3t

Trimmed hats reduced from S3.75 to S.,
now sLS7; trimmed hats reduced from
IS to SIS, now 1915 to $3.50: untrimmed
hats, real velvet, at CSC. to $3.50. All
trimmings at very low prices. Through
the remainder Of December and January
a discount Of from % per cent. to SO Ia
per cent. will be made on all Gossard
corsets-regular price $3.50 up. sold
either from stock or special orders Mrs.
H. e. Prescott. DAB Water st. dec22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

and friends OF the deceased. M.
Grant was a life long resident % or
land and Civil war veteran. hsviny
been member of Co. d. .1st Mainp
Cavalry. The service was conductad
by Rev. Ambrose B. McAlhster, MI !,
Grant being buried with the Grand
Army honors. The bearers wore
Amassa Conant. Arthur Grose. In.
Gross and j. Richardson. The, raaun
were taken to orland. Elliott ~ Mr.,
was the funeral director.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
WadIeiah- Damren

A quiet wedding ceremony was per-
formed by H. H, Adams at his resi-
dence in Belgrade Tuesday evening
Dec 20, In the presence of few reIa-
tives and friends. The contracting
parties were Manford Guy Wadleign
of Belgrade and Minilla Slvina DAM
rem Of Mt. Vernon. Their many friends
wish them much happiness in their
new home in Mt. Vernon, where they
will reside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
THE BLUE DEVILS
OF INDIGESTION

Are put to rout by Dys-pep- lets, the
simple effective digestive tablets,
oval, sugar coated, prepared by c. I.
Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
They give the most gratifying relief
In sour stomach, distress after eating,
belching, nausea, heartburn, etc. Per-
fectl1v- safe, perfectly reliable, per
fectiy free from narcotics.
One or two crushed in the mouth
and swallowed slowly-that's all.
You'll not think of your stomach
again. Try them. Ten or twenty
five cents or a dollar.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31
HINCKLEY

Earl Richardson has returned to
Boston after passing a few days with
hts parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Holt passed
Christmas in Skowhegan with their
son, c.. M. Holt and family.
Miss Arletta Richardson returned
Monday to Castine, where she is a
student in the Normal school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-31

e. III. Stone of the New Hampshire
highway department and r. H. Stone
locating engineer for the Santa Marta
Railway, South America, who have
been visiting their brother. j. H Stone
of SIS Green street, left Wednesday for
New Hampshire.